I really appreciate your disclosure of the way the pattern instructions are given for the cabled cardigan. I recently completed a pattern the was similarly written and found it frustrating. You saved me a purchase. Thank you. You are a very talented knitter.
My favourite is your self-drafted halter. Colour ✅, Fit ✅, Yarn ✅,Design ✅✅. It is so well done, it deserves a fab name. Self drafted halter doesn’t do it justice. Perhaps your followers can suggest a name….. The Bestie Halter..? The Bit Too Much for the Office Top Make Me Blush Halter?
Hi Nadine , well done , enjoyed your take on your knits. We wear what we like and looks good and is comfy . That Auguste cardi is 😊 really nice and would be a nice pullover as well . 😊 thanks for the tips 😊
Hi Nadine, from Quebec, Canada. One of my favorite pattern is the Rock it Tee by Tanis Lavallée. It’s a V neck tee made in stripes of fingering alternating with one strand of mohair. Not too hot and so confortable. I love it. I made two and probably make another one.
Thank you! Lisbon is also very hot. To be a knitter is frustrating some times, so it's really important to make this reflection 😊. At this point, the first question I ask myself before starting a beautiful cosy project is " am I going to ware this ? " . More often then not, the answer is "nope!"😊... And I am happy changing my mind. It works ! ❤ that last tee was really good advice for me. I think I will get it!!!❤
Nadine, I’m so glad I found your channel! I have recently had the epiphany of discovering a pattern to the projects I don’t like or wear as well! So your topic in this episode is right on target for me! I’m trying to also not impulse purchase patterns or yarn! It’s a challenge! Ok now to watch the rest of the video - I’m of an age where if I don’t say it now I will forget! 🤦♀️😁
Hahah thank you for your lovely comment!! Isn’t it just so funny that we seem to repeat things we don’t like without even realising 😅 better than than never!! 🩷
Hi Nadine, what you explained totally resonates with me. I’m based on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, close to Valencia and the weather here is too hot all Year round to be able to wear all the glorious woolly pullovers! I truly appreciate your honest and sweet approach to making. Thanks for your chat, it was undoubtedly thought provoking and also delightful. Lovely piece by the way!!! So great they’re wearable to you! 🌷💕💗
Me toooooo!!! I would Encourage you to Write your First Pattern with that Self-Drafted Halter, I havent seen anything quite like it as of yet..... And Summer Tops and Tees, are more Sparse, and there is a Need for More Summer and Lightweight Garments.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful knits. You are such an elegant young lady and a wonderful podcaster and knitter. I love your halter top design. The colour you chose is fantastic. Now I have a few more cardigan patterns for all that yarn in my stash, so thank you for sharing the patterns you used. Love your Strange Brew tee as well. Stay happy, keep knitting!
On my first colorwork sweater (a swancho that took me about a year to complete) I didn’t love my color combos while I was working on it and was planning to just give it away when I was finished. But once it was done I decided I really did like it. I wear it a couple times a year and always get big compliments on it. 😁
It sounds beautiful!! Isn’t it funny how sometimes you just need to push through that initial feeling of not liking a perfect and then ending up loving it!
Nadine love your tin can knits pullover. Lovely color and design. I have that book and need to knit something out of it. Also love your ankers summer top. Planning on knitting one in lion brand coboo
Love your videos and natural style. As an Aussie knitter (hunter valley nsw) I find the cost of yarn and shipping costs make it too expensive to experiment making different garments especially when many patterns call for two yarns to be held together. Your recommendations of Aussie yarn substitutes for your knits would be most appreciated.
I think the commonalities in my makes are silhouette and fibre content and weight. In that regard it means they're not hugely adventurous but it means I always feel put together without being totally matchy matchy.
Another well thought out video! Thanks Nadine for all your work and thoughts. When I am selecting a cardigan or pullover pattern the first thing I am drawn to is the shoulder design, love it when that part is a little different and more eye catching.
Thank you so much 🩷 Oh yes, the shoulder design can really make or break a project, can't it. I can't believe it's taken me this long to try some different shoulder constructions but it's so much fun now that I've gotten started.
All your garments today were just lovely and a perfect fit on you. You are a beautiful knitter, and it’s always good to hear about garments that are comfortable and wearable. Choosing the right buttons can make or break a cardigan, and those sparkly ones make that design so elegant. A very good choice! I’ll be adding those two cardigans to my queue! 💕
Great video. I've learned over the years that although I'm not in a warm climate (Canada), I can't wear heavy bulky sweaters. That's because I'm old lol! And before retiring, if I couldn't wear something under a blazer in the office, it wasn't getting worn. So good insight on yourself as well!
Haha! How interesting to hear that bulky sweaters are out of the question for you as well, even with the climate in Canada. It sounds like we have similar taste in office attire - a blazer makes everything look good ☺
My comment showing my concerns on the Auguste cardigan is mentioned here! Since you said you could make it, perhaps I could succeed as well, after over 4 years of knitting! I do love the design of the cardigan. I also don’t like splurging on yarn. I tend to not go over 100 USD so the Filcorana mohair price in AUD was shocking 😳 (in Korea I have access to so many affordable yarn cones and sale on some European yarns.) I couldn’t stand some mohair even if it’s pricy but I’m getting used to some and they do last longer 😊
Thank you for this episode. I, too, live in a very hot climate (Southern California desert) and I find I get the most wear out of my cardigans and halter tops. I’m currently knitting an Anker Tee which is a light fingering weight and very excited to add that to my wardrobe. If it works as well as I’m hoping it will then I can see me adding more light fingering weight tees to my collection.
Hi Nadine. I live in Canada so I can wear my knits alot. My favorite sweater is a Felix Pullover and it is in a beautiful teal. I could wear it every day and always have some type of shirt under it so I don't have to wash it that much. I really enjoy your podcasts. You put so much work into them and you are a wonderful knitter. The Auguste is now in my favorites in Ravelry.
Hello! How wonderful to have the opportunity to cosy up in your knits so frequently. And your Flex sounds gorgeous!! Thank you so much for your lovely comment.
I enjoyed this so much. Your halter you designed is beautiful! Cardigan patters are great for the summer season, here in Texas. Even though it gets hot, most stores keep the air set at a very cold temperature. It's nice to have a hoodie or a Cardigan ready. Thank you for showing us some beautiful options to knit.
There are certain patterns that i keep going back too mainly because i love the finished garment coz fits right and i feel good in it but also there are certain a
Thank you for making videos for the warmer climates! I moved to Australia (Lismore) from Switzerland over 15 years ago and am still adjusting with my knitting. I have tons of beautiful knitted sweaters and shawls I rarely wear. It is always inspiring to see what you are knitting. Your favorite knits are all very beautiful. I also find that my most worn knits are actually cardigans (Elton -Joji Locatelli and Copenhagen cardigan-Petite Knits) and shorter sleeved knits such as the Anker tee for example. 🏵🌺🌻
On your antler cardigan, I love the cropped sleeves! Even if it wasn't intentional. I think if they were longer it could take away from the crispness and sophistication. Love the buttons too! Really beautiful. Well done!
I’m one of the 75 people who have knitted the Auguste cardigan 😂 mine is a dusty pink version. I love mine too and I love how the cables elevate the look.
Great video topic. As a knitter trying to better my skills by using videos such as yours, I think you see so many beautiful garments that you might like to knit but you forget what garment style suits you! I have found some shapes in my wardrobe that I wear on repeat and have tried to copy the shape of garments rather than the hype or popularity of a pattern. I luv luv all those beautiful jumpers and garments on all the channels but you have to ask yourself will I wear it ? ? It is not cheap to buy wool you have to look at it as if buying a garment for your wardrobe. Will I ever wear it! Thank-you for your tips great to find another Aussie knitter.
I have a couple of cardigans I love, but find that even though I live in the US where it does get cold in the winter, I still love my summer knits in plant-based fibers and with lots of lace. Coincidentally, I've current creating my own halter-type top as you did, but with wider straps to allow a regular bra underneath. Thanks for your thoughtful episode!!
So smart, I hope your halter top turns out well! Surely you'll get so much more wear out of it with some wider straps. Thanks for your lovely comment ☺
Great podcast. Loved the review of your projects and it was truly thought provoking. Your cardigans look great and the color choices all suit you perfectly.
Hi Nadine, I like garment that are nice to wear to the office. I like light garment that are not to heavy or hot. I love all of the garments that you made. I am a new knitter so I am staying with simple but I am willing to try a little bit of challenge I have knit one tank top out of truboo. Pretty close to Nuboo. That was my first garment. I have a lot of truboo and was thinking about the cream tee that you made, just because I have so much of it and your cream top looked beautiful and Tin Can Knits really do explain very well for a new Knitter. I think I’ll give that a try. Thank you for sharing. Very helpful to see what you make and the yarn that you use is very helpful to me.
Thank goodness you didn’t quit the cardigan with mohair, even though you weren’t happy with the color initially. Oh my goodness,that cardigan is absolutely magnificent on you! The color the pattern the fit! How do you get your projects to fit so beautifully?
You're so kind, thank you!! The fit is definitely a lot of trial and error and I have a lot of garments which don't fit as well 😅 At the moment I'm focusing on getting my gauge as close as possible and I've figured out that I like at least +10cm positive ease, for the most part!
This is the first time I have watched on of your videos. I enjoyed it very much. My favourite sweater knit is the Jay Sweater. I knit it in Kingston Tweed. I did it in the blue main clour and yellow/gold stranded work. I made it with short sleeves. I'm so happy with it. I knit it a few years ago and its still my go to sweater for spring and fall in Canada.
Thanks a well thought out presentation which I found different because you put so much of yourself into your garments and your honest way of explaining why and how you went about tweeking the patterns. I also like learning about designers and the different fibres and where to get them
That's a great idea with the economical choice! I just spent 350 dollars on yarn for one sweater 😢. Wish I would have seen your video sooner lol. Next time for sure. Thanks for the tip!
I am happy to have found you and have subscribed to the channel. The halter top looks lovely on you. I really like the neck band and the garter edges with the garter side panels. Your other projects are elegant too. I am from India and I have started knitting with Viscose, cotton and silk because of the warm temperatures most of the year. Most of my tops are with short sleeves. Looking forward to to binge watching your other episodes. Happy knitting
Thank you so much! Ooooh it would be so fun to design a couple things. Maybe I can release my self drafted tank as a free pattern to see how it goes! Thanks for coming by to knit with me 🩷
Wow! Just found your knitcast, and I must say.. it’s stellar. Your pace and tone of voice are just fantastic. You give a good amount of information without overloading, you provide photos for what you were discussing … just lovely! Thank you! 💚 your voice helped me not get super irritated while dealing with some yarn barf! 😂
Your Auguste is so encouraging for me right now. I. bought a cone of fairly rustic 4ply from the charity shop. It was only £1.49 for 800g! Not next-to-skin soft at all but I loved the warm neutral colour. I was on a trip to Copenhagen last week having a wonderful time visiting all the yarn stores and decided to take a gamble and spring for some Filcolana Tilia to hold double with it. I was scared that it would still come out feeling a bit rough and I would have wasted the Tilia. Your Auguste gives me hope 🤗 🤞🏼
I enjoyed watching your video. Your knits look lovely on you and I can see why you go to them as staples in your wardrobe. I have yet to knit a Ranunculus but I do have some linen yarn I've purchased for it. I'm knitting the Ilha by Orlane Sucche in Woolfolk Tynd. I'm doing short sleeves. It reminds me of the Ranunculus and so far I'm loving the design. It has raglan shaping after the lace yolk and a rib down the side of the body. You might like it as well. I think it's been knit in a variety of yarns.
This is my first time listening to your podcasts and I very much enjoyed your style and presentation. I loved all your garments and found it so interesting to hear the reasons behind your choices. I was checking YarnSub for a substitute for the Bendigo Woolen Mills yarn (as I'm in the UK) and according to their site it is a superwash yarn, though of course they may be incorrect. I especially loved your Self-drafted Halter and the Antler Cardigan - I can definitely see myself making the latter. I wouldn't try the Auguste because I do need my 'hand held' as regards the pattern. I like to have step by step, row by row instructions! I also might make the Ankers Summer Shirt. I like many of Petite Knits designs.
My personal favorite is Louvre sweater knit with one strand of brown, grey, ivory mixed hand-dyed lace yarn and ivory 100% wool cone. I love the color and the standard fit. I also love my winter Ranunculus knit in pink mohair and wool 💓 It’s cropped and comfortable. I have to choose other patterns for summer because we have both extremely cold winter and very hot and humid summer here! I can just barely wear any cotton knits in summer!
I was thrilled to stumble upon an Aussie knitting channel (I grew up in Brisbane). 🤩 I loved your first cardi with the mohair. Loved the pattern, the soft halo look, and loved the colour. Also loved your halter top, and the pic you showed of one of your other attempts at it, as it looked to have a slightly more relaxed collar. For myself, I'd love that top with a band added at the bottom so it sat more snugly around my hips. And while I don't wear sleeveless tops per se, I do love them under something that covers my arms (at least to my elbows) and think your halter would be beautiful (for me) under a lovely lightweight no-button cardi with a soft drape. All your 5 fave garments were great actually. I look forward to watching more of your videos. 🤩
Thank. You so much for sharing your info …. I’m in Sydney and agree that in our climate I don’t need heavy wool weight I tend to end up knitting lighter weight 4ply garments …Joji Locatelli does a heap of ply’s …I am knitting her stripey unicorn jumper at the moment and it is 5ply ✨👌😃🙏🏻
Hi! Enjoyed you video esp because I too live in a warm (Hot!) climate but unfortunately I love making sweaters from warm rustic wool 🥵 I feel like it’s almost a form of insanity but I compensate by knitting shawls and such that are not as hot as a big old pullover as you mentioned. I would make more cardigans but I don’t like purling so much but I am planning to start a cardigan here soon. It will prob take me forever but that’s ok I guess. Lol
Love your self-drafted top.😍😍😍😍😍I’ve made one similar myself. I just didn’t make that clever edge to the armholes. I mostly self-draft my tops and sweaters because I can’t understand the written instructions. If there was a tutorial for the patterns I would buy them. Loved all your knittings. Greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹
I stumbled on this episode and quickly subscribed. Great job both with your knitting and with your presentation. I also have been a penny-pincher on yarn purchases. And I also have run into difficulties with free patterns. So I can see your point about quality yarns and patterns. I believe I will change my ways and have happier results. Thank you.
Love your garments and yes difficult heat wise for our summers (WA). I have been using Holst Garns's Coast for that reason. A cotton/wool blend with many amazing colours. It's a thinner fingering weight yarn. Has spinning oil still in but once washed comes up nicely. Can be ordered directly from them. They have sample cards which are well worth investing in. For bottom up garments best to do provisional cast on and once garment is completed we can then do ribbing to correct length. Never stop learning with knitting which is why I love it so much. Really enjoyed your podcast. Thank you so much.
Oh yay another Brissie knitter podcaster. I’m finishing off the ‘big chain top by Hinterm Stein in Cascade ultra Pima cotton. It’s gorgeous for our Brissie weather
i love your self drafted top - i really like the combo of the folded neck and garter stitch panels. i've been thinking to make a mini mock tank by jessie mae which has a similar look but i might take inspo from your garter panel and see if i can modify the pattern to include it.
Wonderful video. Thank you so much for sharing this information. It was very informative, and will help me in my future planning of my knitting wardrobe. Diane
I love your Antlers Cardigan (especially the buttons!) I might have to make one. I find your screen presence so calming, a joy to watch your podcast ☺️
I’m glad you talked about the Anker Summer shirt. I have that pattern, but never knit it. I actually forgot I have it, but think I will knit it now. On your Antler cardigan, why don’t you undo the sleeve ribbing then knit down and lengthen them? I did that with a bottom up tank to make it longer after I was finished and it worked out well My most worn garments are my oversized long sleeved raglans. Stratosphere, Warm up sweater and Autumn league. They’re like comfy sweatshirts. All faulty Plain, maybe marled but I don’t wear my colorwork sweaters. I also wear my Heya tanks a lot. That pattern was free but is not any more
Great episode! Very informative and interesting. Your self-drafted halter is wonderful. Have you written up the pattern? I could see it becoming very popular on Ravelry.
@@YourKnittingBestie Oh, you should! I wrote up a free knitting pattern for a pet sweater and it's so much fun watching the projects show up. There have been 79. (I just checked. ;)
Thank you for such a wonderful round-up! Where I live we have HOT and muggy summers (35-40 C) and mild winters so I am always on the lookout for summer knitwear. I just finished a Tolsta Tee in 60/40 bamboo/cotton blend and it's sooooooo comfortable. So comfortable that I am knitting myself another one again (the Tolsta Tee lends itself to so many variations). Again, great episode, I really enjoy your channel!
Hello and thank you!! That yarn sounds PERFECT for your climate and the Tolsta is just such a lovely pattern. I saw that Rebecca is working a Tolsta Tank at the moment and I'm so excited to see how it turns out. I'm so glad to hear you're enjoying my videos 😄
Hey! Just found your channel, so great to find another Podcaster down under! I recently started a podcast too, same reason as you, I just love watching them, and the people close to me are sick of hearing about my knitting so I need an outlet 😂 Thanks for making such wonderful content to keep me company while I knit❤
A fun episode. I just discovered your podcast and have subscribed. Taking time to reflect on your favorites is such a good idea. I also love my Anker Sumner Shirt and my Antler Cardigan. I'm not happy with my yarn choice for the Antler - not enough body/structure. I want to make it again with a better yarn. Are you familiar with the Garden Cardigan? I made it in organic cotton and it's a nice warm weather piece. Thanks again. Looking forward to watching more of your episodes. Janet
Love your thoughts on what your fav garments have in common. I too agree that colours are fun to knit but neutrals are much more wearable. Starting a light grey Esther cardigan by Petite Knit and I’m hoping it will be a staple!
Check out Andrea Mowry and Stephen West Patterns. They are Incredibly Well-Written, Clear and I tend to wear them more than other garments I have made. Their Visual Interest draws me EVERY TIME. Also Jen Geigley, and Jennifer Steingass.....
I just found you vlog and thoroughly enjoyed it! I will be looking for future vlogs and I will watch previous vlogs as well. Thank you for your impressions on the patterns you used and the yarns.
Hey. Thanks for sharing. My most worn items are the most practical ones and the ones I have with me. I live in India now and also travel for years. So it's often lightweight or super practical items. Like my absolute favorite is my winterfolk cardigan by joji locatelli. Its like a coat with hood but flowy. I use it as a blanket, pillow or coat in between. Super practical. By the way my next trip is planned for sunshine coast. Maybe you have some tips for yarnshops around there. Have a lovely day
Hi Nadine! I love your knits! Thanks for sharing your favs. Before you started talking about your Antler buttons, I had zero’s in on them. Such a lovely choice! I’m currently looking for buttons for my magnolia chunky cardigan and it’s not easy for me finding just the right grass green buttons. Happy knitting friend 🍀🧶
I have just discovered your podcast. What a wonderful presenter you are Nadine. You have a beautiful style and a lovely voice and an all round gorgeous young lady. I have subscribed and will tell all my knitting friends about your podcast. I wish you every success in your knitting journey. With kindness from castle hill Sydney …another warm climate in australia. Ps. I am just completing the ILHA sweater and it’s just delightful. You might like to try it for your first lace yoke sweater…I bit like ranunculus but better and more stylish.
Thank you so much for this absolutely wonderful comment, I can't stop smiling after reading it! Thank you so much for your support and kind words. The ILHA sweater is just gorgeous and is now in my favourites ☺
Great information. I’m still watching and wanted to remember to ask if you have worked with Wagtail Yarns? They are a beautiful mohair business and they are in Childers! Very close to you, amazingly soft, single origin mohair with the most glorious colour range and they also supply wool and mohair mixes. I know you aren’t going to make a lot of mohair garments but it’s worth knowing about locally sourced incredible fibres. Sadly BWM LUXURY is no longer non-superwashed. I love your look in Anker’s top. Simple, elegant, beautifully made.
I enjoyed this so much! As a new knitter, and one in California - where it is also desert - it's lovely to find you! I am working on the REBEL cardi right now and love that it made your honorable mentions. Funnily enough, the Anker Tee was my very first knitting project and I was thinking about making it again using either the nuboo or truboo, so I am super glad you had the pattern as a great one!! I'm excited to watch other episodes of yours, as hot-weather knitters like me are few and far between
Thank you, Nadine! This is my first time here, and I have subscribed! Your knitting is lovely, and skilled. I aspire! I now want all of these five knits! 💖
Wonderful video Nadine! The Auguste cardigan looks like the Mamba sweater I'm working on, and I've had the same issue with the pattern--it's less row by row and more paragraph written, which took a bit to get used to. I also had to tink back more than once.
I’m happy I found your channel. New subscriber here. I live in the US in Georgia, which is in the southeast. It’s warm most of the year here. You were a joy to watch and I love your sweater choices. Fabulous job on the self drafted halter. ❤
Your projects are all beautiful! I especially love the Strange Brew sweater. When I first saw it I was hoping to find the pattern with the colorwork motif 😊. It’s exactly like one I want to knit. Really beautiful!
Thank you so much! When I saw your comment, I tracked down the scribbles in my notebook for the motif. If you add me on Instagram and send me a message, I'll send you a picture of what I used for the motif ☺
The fit of the garments is beautiful. You look very elegant. The colour of the last one suits you very well.
I enjoyed this video a lot.
I really appreciate your disclosure of the way the pattern instructions are given for the cabled cardigan. I recently completed a pattern the was similarly written and found it frustrating. You saved me a purchase. Thank you. You are a very talented knitter.
Thank you so much and I'm glad it was useful to you!
Thank you for the thorough description box! I am sure it takes a lot of time but I really appreciate when creators post all the details!
I' m so glad to hear it, thank you!!
Fellow Brissie girlie. Stoked to find a podcaster who understands our climate! ❤
@@FoxDenStitches lovely to meet another Brissy knitter!! 🩷🩷
@@YourKnittingBestie love your knitting style from a Sunshine coast knitter.
My favourite is your self-drafted halter. Colour ✅, Fit ✅, Yarn ✅,Design ✅✅. It is so well done, it deserves a fab name. Self drafted halter doesn’t do it justice. Perhaps your followers can suggest a name…..
The Bestie Halter..?
The Bit Too Much for the Office Top
Make Me Blush Halter?
Hahah these are FANTASTIC names!
My niece loved the halter top. Would it be possible to get pattern?
Another Brissie knitter here. It's great to see what another warm climate is knitting.
I loved all your knits! I've been knitting for 20+ years & still haven't knit a sweater! Thank you for your inspiration!
Hi Nadine , well done , enjoyed your take on your knits. We wear what we like and looks good and is comfy . That Auguste cardi is 😊 really nice and would be a nice pullover as well . 😊 thanks for the tips 😊
Hi Nadine, from Quebec, Canada. One of my favorite pattern is the Rock it Tee by Tanis Lavallée. It’s a V neck tee made in stripes of fingering alternating with one strand of mohair. Not too hot and so confortable. I love it. I made two and probably make another one.
Your projects look amazing. I also love wearing my Anker's Summer Shirt.
Well done on the tank top! It fits perfectly and is gorgeous
Thank you!! 🩷
Thank you! Lisbon is also very hot. To be a knitter is frustrating some times, so it's really important to make this reflection 😊. At this point, the first question I ask myself before starting a beautiful cosy project is " am I going to ware this ? " . More often then not, the answer is "nope!"😊... And I am happy changing my mind. It works ! ❤ that last tee was really good advice for me. I think I will get it!!!❤
Such a smart question to ask before starting a project!!
Nadine, I’m so glad I found your channel! I have recently had the epiphany of discovering a pattern to the projects I don’t like or wear as well! So your topic in this episode is right on target for me! I’m trying to also not impulse purchase patterns or yarn! It’s a challenge!
Ok now to watch the rest of the video - I’m of an age where if I don’t say it now I will forget! 🤦♀️😁
Hahah thank you for your lovely comment!! Isn’t it just so funny that we seem to repeat things we don’t like without even realising 😅 better than than never!! 🩷
Hi Nadine, what you explained totally resonates with me. I’m based on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, close to Valencia and the weather here is too hot all Year round to be able to wear all the glorious woolly pullovers! I truly appreciate your honest and sweet approach to making. Thanks for your chat, it was undoubtedly thought provoking and also delightful. Lovely piece by the way!!! So great they’re wearable to you! 🌷💕💗
Thank you for your wonderful comment, us hot weather knitters have to stick together! 🩷☀
@@YourKnittingBestie 😂 Yes!!!! 🌷💗
omg I am absolutely in love with your self-drafted halter
Me toooooo!!! I would Encourage you to Write your First Pattern with that Self-Drafted Halter, I havent seen anything quite like it as of yet..... And Summer Tops and Tees, are more Sparse, and there is a Need for More Summer and Lightweight Garments.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful knits. You are such an elegant young lady and a wonderful podcaster and knitter. I love your halter top design. The colour you chose is fantastic. Now I have a few more cardigan patterns for all that yarn in my stash, so thank you for sharing the patterns you used. Love your Strange Brew tee as well. Stay happy, keep knitting!
Thank you so much for the lovely comment!
On my first colorwork sweater (a swancho that took me about a year to complete) I didn’t love my color combos while I was working on it and was planning to just give it away when I was finished. But once it was done I decided I really did like it. I wear it a couple times a year and always get big compliments on it. 😁
It sounds beautiful!! Isn’t it funny how sometimes you just need to push through that initial feeling of not liking a perfect and then ending up loving it!
Nadine love your tin can knits pullover. Lovely color and design. I have that book and need to knit something out of it. Also love your ankers summer top. Planning on knitting one in lion brand coboo
Well, done on that tank doing that all by yourself what a great accomplishment. And all of your accomplishments, I’m proud of you.
Thank you so much! 🩷
Love your videos and natural style. As an Aussie knitter (hunter valley nsw) I find the cost of yarn and shipping costs make it too expensive to experiment making different garments especially when many patterns call for two yarns to be held together. Your recommendations of Aussie yarn substitutes for your knits would be most appreciated.
I think the commonalities in my makes are silhouette and fibre content and weight. In that regard it means they're not hugely adventurous but it means I always feel put together without being totally matchy matchy.
Why change perfection - sounds like you have the perfect recipe for knits you'll wear often and enjoy! ☺
What is the name of the sweater you’re wearing? It’s gorgeous and the color suits you so well!
Loved this concept! (Also the one about your least favourite garments) Your comments are well thought through and honest, and well worth listening to🤩
Nadine, thank you for another enjoyable and informative podcast.
Lots of inspiration from your garments and I have added a few to my favorites.
Another well thought out video! Thanks Nadine for all your work and thoughts. When I am selecting a cardigan or pullover pattern the first thing I am drawn to is the shoulder design, love it when that part is a little different and more eye catching.
Thank you so much 🩷 Oh yes, the shoulder design can really make or break a project, can't it. I can't believe it's taken me this long to try some different shoulder constructions but it's so much fun now that I've gotten started.
All your garments today were just lovely and a perfect fit on you. You are a beautiful knitter, and it’s always good to hear about garments that are comfortable and wearable. Choosing the right buttons can make or break a cardigan, and those sparkly ones make that design so elegant. A very good choice! I’ll be adding those two cardigans to my queue! 💕
Great video. I've learned over the years that although I'm not in a warm climate (Canada), I can't wear heavy bulky sweaters. That's because I'm old lol! And before retiring, if I couldn't wear something under a blazer in the office, it wasn't getting worn. So good insight on yourself as well!
Haha! How interesting to hear that bulky sweaters are out of the question for you as well, even with the climate in Canada. It sounds like we have similar taste in office attire - a blazer makes everything look good ☺
My comment showing my concerns on the Auguste cardigan is mentioned here! Since you said you could make it, perhaps I could succeed as well, after over 4 years of knitting! I do love the design of the cardigan.
I also don’t like splurging on yarn. I tend to not go over 100 USD so the Filcorana mohair price in AUD was shocking 😳 (in Korea I have access to so many affordable yarn cones and sale on some European yarns.)
I couldn’t stand some mohair even if it’s pricy but I’m getting used to some and they do last longer 😊
❤amazing tops you have knit🎉🎉🎉wow!!!!
Love them all!!!!
Very talented!!!
Elaine 🏠
Thanks so much, Elaine!! Thanks for coming by ☺
Thank you for this episode. I, too, live in a very hot climate (Southern California desert) and I find I get the most wear out of my cardigans and halter tops. I’m currently knitting an Anker Tee which is a light fingering weight and very excited to add that to my wardrobe. If it works as well as I’m hoping it will then I can see me adding more light fingering weight tees to my collection.
Light fingering weight tees seem like the perfect answer to hot climates like ours. A fingering weight Anker Tee sounds amazing!!
Hi Nadine. I live in Canada so I can wear my knits alot. My favorite sweater is a Felix Pullover and it is in a beautiful teal. I could wear it every day and always have some type of shirt under it so I don't have to wash it that much. I really enjoy your podcasts. You put so much work into them and you are a wonderful knitter. The Auguste is now in my favorites in Ravelry.
Hello! How wonderful to have the opportunity to cosy up in your knits so frequently. And your Flex sounds gorgeous!! Thank you so much for your lovely comment.
I enjoyed this so much. Your halter you designed is beautiful! Cardigan patters are great for the summer season, here in Texas. Even though it gets hot, most stores keep the air set at a very cold temperature. It's nice to have a hoodie or a Cardigan ready. Thank you for showing us some beautiful options to knit.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, thank you!
There are certain patterns that i keep going back too mainly because i love the finished garment coz fits right and i feel good in it but also there are certain a
Thank you for making videos for the warmer climates! I moved to Australia (Lismore) from Switzerland over 15 years ago and am still adjusting with my knitting. I have tons of beautiful knitted sweaters and shawls I rarely wear. It is always inspiring to see what you are knitting. Your favorite knits are all very beautiful. I also find that my most worn knits are actually cardigans (Elton -Joji Locatelli and Copenhagen cardigan-Petite Knits) and shorter sleeved knits such as the Anker tee for example. 🏵🌺🌻
I love all 5 of your favourite knits. I now want to make an Ankers Summer Shirt 😀
On your antler cardigan, I love the cropped sleeves! Even if it wasn't intentional. I think if they were longer it could take away from the crispness and sophistication. Love the buttons too! Really beautiful. Well done!
Thank so much! 🩷☺
I’m one of the 75 people who have knitted the Auguste cardigan 😂 mine is a dusty pink version. I love mine too and I love how the cables elevate the look.
OOooOoOo dusty pink would be GORGEOUS!
Great video topic. As a knitter trying to better my skills by using videos such as yours, I think you see so many beautiful garments that you might like to knit but you forget what garment style suits you! I have found some shapes in my wardrobe that I wear on repeat and have tried to copy the shape of garments rather than the hype or popularity of a pattern. I luv luv all those beautiful jumpers and garments on all the channels but you have to ask yourself will I wear it ? ? It is not cheap to buy wool you have to look at it as if buying a garment for your wardrobe. Will I ever wear it! Thank-you for your tips great to find another Aussie knitter.
The August Cardigan is beautiful and fit perfectly. Thanks for sharing.
I have a couple of cardigans I love, but find that even though I live in the US where it does get cold in the winter, I still love my summer knits in plant-based fibers and with lots of lace. Coincidentally, I've current creating my own halter-type top as you did, but with wider straps to allow a regular bra underneath. Thanks for your thoughtful episode!!
So smart, I hope your halter top turns out well! Surely you'll get so much more wear out of it with some wider straps. Thanks for your lovely comment ☺
Great podcast. Loved the review of your projects and it was truly thought provoking. Your cardigans look great and the color choices all suit you perfectly.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the episode ☺
Love your Augusta sweater…. I am going to make one now as well…. And hello from Canada!
Hi Nadine, I like garment that are nice to wear to the office. I like light garment that are not to heavy or hot. I love all of the garments that you made. I am a new knitter so I am staying with simple but I am willing to try a little bit of challenge I have knit one tank top out of truboo. Pretty close to Nuboo. That was my first garment. I have a lot of truboo and was thinking about the cream tee that you made, just because I have so much of it and your cream top looked beautiful and Tin Can Knits really do explain very well for a new Knitter. I think I’ll give that a try. Thank you for sharing. Very helpful to see what you make and the yarn that you use is very helpful to me.
Thank goodness you didn’t quit the cardigan with mohair, even though you weren’t happy with the color initially. Oh my goodness,that cardigan is absolutely magnificent on you! The color the pattern the fit! How do you get your projects to fit so beautifully?
You're so kind, thank you!! The fit is definitely a lot of trial and error and I have a lot of garments which don't fit as well 😅 At the moment I'm focusing on getting my gauge as close as possible and I've figured out that I like at least +10cm positive ease, for the most part!
This is the first time I have watched on of your videos. I enjoyed it very much. My favourite sweater knit is the Jay Sweater. I knit it in Kingston Tweed.
I did it in the blue main clour and yellow/gold stranded work. I made it with short sleeves. I'm so happy with it. I knit it a few years ago and its still my go to sweater for spring and fall in Canada.
Thanks a well thought out presentation which I found different because you put so much of yourself into your garments and your honest way of explaining why and how you went about tweeking the patterns. I also like learning about designers and the different fibres and where to get them
That's a great idea with the economical choice! I just spent 350 dollars on yarn for one sweater 😢. Wish I would have seen your video sooner lol. Next time for sure. Thanks for the tip!
I am happy to have found you and have subscribed to the channel.
The halter top looks lovely on you. I really like the neck band and the garter edges with the garter side panels. Your other projects are elegant too.
I am from India and I have started knitting with Viscose, cotton and silk because of the warm temperatures most of the year. Most of my tops are with short sleeves.
Looking forward to to binge watching your other episodes. Happy knitting
Thank you a lovely roundup of your favorite knits! You are very talented and I see a future knitwear designer possibly?! Enjoyed knitting with you 🧶♥️
Thank you so much! Ooooh it would be so fun to design a couple things. Maybe I can release my self drafted tank as a free pattern to see how it goes! Thanks for coming by to knit with me 🩷
New to your podcast, loved it! Continue sharing your beautiful knits. Your cardigan is stunning 😊
Wow! Just found your knitcast, and I must say.. it’s stellar. Your pace and tone of voice are just fantastic. You give a good amount of information without overloading, you provide photos for what you were discussing … just lovely! Thank you!
💚 your voice helped me not get super irritated while dealing with some yarn barf! 😂
gosh you poor thing yarn barf is the worst!! so glad to hear you enjoyed it :D
Your Auguste is so encouraging for me right now. I. bought a cone of fairly rustic 4ply from the charity shop. It was only £1.49 for 800g! Not next-to-skin soft at all but I loved the warm neutral colour. I was on a trip to Copenhagen last week having a wonderful time visiting all the yarn stores and decided to take a gamble and spring for some Filcolana Tilia to hold double with it. I was scared that it would still come out feeling a bit rough and I would have wasted the Tilia. Your Auguste gives me hope 🤗 🤞🏼
that sounds like an amazing find, hopefully the Tilia makes it feel just right!
I enjoyed watching your video. Your knits look lovely on you and I can see why you go to them as staples in your wardrobe. I have yet to knit a Ranunculus but I do have some linen yarn I've purchased for it. I'm knitting the Ilha by Orlane Sucche in Woolfolk Tynd. I'm doing short sleeves. It reminds me of the Ranunculus and so far I'm loving the design. It has raglan shaping after the lace yolk and a rib down the side of the body. You might like it as well. I think it's been knit in a variety of yarns.
This is my first time listening to your podcasts and I very much enjoyed your style and presentation. I loved all your garments and found it so interesting to hear the reasons behind your choices. I was checking YarnSub for a substitute for the Bendigo Woolen Mills yarn (as I'm in the UK) and according to their site it is a superwash yarn, though of course they may be incorrect. I especially loved your Self-drafted Halter and the Antler Cardigan - I can definitely see myself making the latter. I wouldn't try the Auguste because I do need my 'hand held' as regards the pattern. I like to have step by step, row by row instructions! I also might make the Ankers Summer Shirt. I like many of Petite Knits designs.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the episode! 🩷
My personal favorite is Louvre sweater knit with one strand of brown, grey, ivory mixed hand-dyed lace yarn and ivory 100% wool cone. I love the color and the standard fit.
I also love my winter Ranunculus knit in pink mohair and wool 💓 It’s cropped and comfortable.
I have to choose other patterns for summer because we have both extremely cold winter and very hot and humid summer here! I can just barely wear any cotton knits in summer!
I was thrilled to stumble upon an Aussie knitting channel (I grew up in Brisbane). 🤩 I loved your first cardi with the mohair. Loved the pattern, the soft halo look, and loved the colour. Also loved your halter top, and the pic you showed of one of your other attempts at it, as it looked to have a slightly more relaxed collar. For myself, I'd love that top with a band added at the bottom so it sat more snugly around my hips. And while I don't wear sleeveless tops per se, I do love them under something that covers my arms (at least to my elbows) and think your halter would be beautiful (for me) under a lovely lightweight no-button cardi with a soft drape. All your 5 fave garments were great actually. I look forward to watching more of your videos. 🤩
Thank you so much for your comment!! 🩷🩷
Thank. You so much for sharing your info …. I’m in Sydney and agree that in our climate I don’t need heavy wool weight I tend to end up knitting lighter weight 4ply garments …Joji Locatelli does a heap of ply’s …I am knitting her stripey unicorn jumper at the moment and it is 5ply ✨👌😃🙏🏻
I just looked that pattern up and it looks awesome! Fantastic choice ☺
Hi! Enjoyed you video esp because I too live in a warm (Hot!) climate but unfortunately I love making sweaters from warm rustic wool
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I feel like it’s almost a form of insanity but I compensate by knitting shawls and such that are not as hot as a big old pullover as you mentioned. I would make more cardigans but I don’t like purling so much but I am planning to start a cardigan here soon.
It will prob take me forever but that’s ok I guess. Lol
Such a great informative video
Thank you for your insightful evaluation of your knitted garments. Very helpful.
Love your idea for a better budget for wool and higher end 2nd strand. Thank you for sharing!
Love your self-drafted top.😍😍😍😍😍I’ve made one similar myself. I just didn’t make that clever edge to the armholes. I mostly self-draft my tops and sweaters because I can’t understand the written instructions. If there was a tutorial for the patterns I would buy them. Loved all your knittings. Greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹
I stumbled on this episode and quickly subscribed. Great job both with your knitting and with your presentation. I also have been a penny-pincher on yarn purchases. And I also have run into difficulties with free patterns. So I can see your point about quality yarns and patterns. I believe I will change my ways and have happier results. Thank you.
enjoyed the in-depth look at some classic patterns and yarns … you choose your styles and colours well!
Thank you so much!
Love your garments and yes difficult heat wise for our summers (WA). I have been using Holst Garns's Coast for that reason. A cotton/wool blend with many amazing colours. It's a thinner fingering weight yarn. Has spinning oil still in but once washed comes up nicely. Can be ordered directly from them. They have sample cards which are well worth investing in. For bottom up garments best to do provisional cast on and once garment is completed we can then do ribbing to correct length. Never stop learning with knitting which is why I love it so much. Really enjoyed your podcast. Thank you so much.
Some wonderful tips, thank you! I'll have to put Holst Garn Coast on my list and the provisional cast on for bottom up is just so smart.
Do you wash the Holst after finishing your project or do you wash before knitting? I’ve heard people recommend both ways.
@@lovemesomeslippers After so far and I soak it for a couple of days so oils can release. Prior could be good also.
@@lovemesomeslippers After so far and I soak it for a couple of days so oils can release. Prior could be good also.
Oh yay another Brissie knitter podcaster. I’m finishing off the ‘big chain top by Hinterm Stein in Cascade ultra Pima cotton. It’s gorgeous for our Brissie weather
Hello and welcome!! Always fantastic to find another Brissie knitter. That looks like a fantastic pattern, I've added it to my favourites 😄
i love your self drafted top - i really like the combo of the folded neck and garter stitch panels. i've been thinking to make a mini mock tank by jessie mae which has a similar look but i might take inspo from your garter panel and see if i can modify the pattern to include it.
A wonderful idea!! The mini mock tank is a real classic isn't it.
Wonderful video. Thank you so much for sharing this information. It was very informative, and will help me in my future planning of my knitting wardrobe. Diane
Omg love the Auguste cardigan! I'm searching on Ravelry right now....thank you for these wonderful suggestions.
Excellent podcast!!
I love your Antlers Cardigan (especially the buttons!) I might have to make one. I find your screen presence so calming, a joy to watch your podcast ☺️
Thank you so much, I'm glad you're enjoying the podcast! 🩷
Totally agree…one gorgeous young lady.
I’m glad you talked about the Anker Summer shirt. I have that pattern, but never knit it. I actually forgot I have it, but think I will knit it now.
On your Antler cardigan, why don’t you undo the sleeve ribbing then knit down and lengthen them? I did that with a bottom up tank to make it longer after I was finished and it worked out well
My most worn garments are my oversized long sleeved raglans. Stratosphere, Warm up sweater and Autumn league. They’re like comfy sweatshirts. All faulty Plain, maybe marled but I don’t wear my colorwork sweaters. I also wear my Heya tanks a lot. That pattern was free but is not any more
Great episode! Very informative and interesting. Your self-drafted halter is wonderful. Have you written up the pattern? I could see it becoming very popular on Ravelry.
Thank you so much! I did write it up actually (just for fun). Perhaps something I can finish off and publish / do a video on ☺
@@YourKnittingBestie Oh, you should! I wrote up a free knitting pattern for a pet sweater and it's so much fun watching the projects show up. There have been 79. (I just checked. ;)
Thank you for such a wonderful round-up! Where I live we have HOT and muggy summers (35-40 C) and mild winters so I am always on the lookout for summer knitwear. I just finished a Tolsta Tee in 60/40 bamboo/cotton blend and it's sooooooo comfortable. So comfortable that I am knitting myself another one again (the Tolsta Tee lends itself to so many variations). Again, great episode, I really enjoy your channel!
Hello and thank you!! That yarn sounds PERFECT for your climate and the Tolsta is just such a lovely pattern. I saw that Rebecca is working a Tolsta Tank at the moment and I'm so excited to see how it turns out. I'm so glad to hear you're enjoying my videos 😄
Your halter top is super cute! I would love a video on its construction sometime, unless you've already done that?
I haven't yet, but after reading some comments today I was just thinking that maybe I should do a video on how to knit my halter top!
I love your self-drafted halter
Loved this episode! Thank you
Hey! Just found your channel, so great to find another Podcaster down under! I recently started a podcast too, same reason as you, I just love watching them, and the people close to me are sick of hearing about my knitting so I need an outlet 😂 Thanks for making such wonderful content to keep me company while I knit❤
A fun episode. I just discovered your podcast and have subscribed. Taking time to reflect on your favorites is such a good idea. I also love my Anker Sumner Shirt and my Antler Cardigan. I'm not happy with my yarn choice for the Antler - not enough body/structure. I want to make it again with a better yarn.
Are you familiar with the Garden Cardigan? I made it in organic cotton and it's a nice warm weather piece.
Thanks again. Looking forward to watching more of your episodes.
Janet
Love your thoughts on what your fav garments have in common. I too agree that colours are fun to knit but neutrals are much more wearable. Starting a light grey Esther cardigan by Petite Knit and I’m hoping it will be a staple!
Check out Andrea Mowry and Stephen West Patterns. They are Incredibly Well-Written, Clear and I tend to wear them more than other garments I have made. Their Visual Interest draws me EVERY TIME. Also Jen Geigley, and Jennifer Steingass.....
Great explanations. Love the motif on your Strange Brew. I'll have to check out this pattern. Thank you!
I just found you vlog and thoroughly enjoyed it! I will be looking for future vlogs and I will watch previous vlogs as well. Thank you for your impressions on the patterns you used and the yarns.
Thank you so much!! I hope you enjoy my other videos as well 🩷☺
Enjoyed you sharing your special knits. Also in Australia I find it challenging to find a knit for our climate.
It definitely takes a bit of thought, doesn't it! But so satisfying when you finally find something that works well.
Love your notes and information! I saved most of them to make later.
Hey. Thanks for sharing. My most worn items are the most practical ones and the ones I have with me. I live in India now and also travel for years. So it's often lightweight or super practical items. Like my absolute favorite is my winterfolk cardigan by joji locatelli. Its like a coat with hood but flowy. I use it as a blanket, pillow or coat in between. Super practical.
By the way my next trip is planned for sunshine coast. Maybe you have some tips for yarnshops around there. Have a lovely day
That pattern looks gorgeous! You'll have such a great time at the Sunshine Coast. It's really a beautiful place to spend some time ☺
Hi Nadine! I love your knits! Thanks for sharing your favs. Before you started talking about your Antler buttons, I had zero’s in on them. Such a lovely choice! I’m currently looking for buttons for my magnolia chunky cardigan and it’s not easy for me finding just the right grass green buttons.
Happy knitting friend 🍀🧶
Thank you so much! It can be so difficult to find just the right buttons, can't it. Grass green buttons sound beautiful!! Happy knitting 🩷
I have just discovered your podcast. What a wonderful presenter you are Nadine. You have a beautiful style and a lovely voice and an all round gorgeous young lady. I have subscribed and will tell all my knitting friends about your podcast. I wish you every success in your knitting journey. With kindness from castle hill Sydney …another warm climate in australia. Ps. I am just completing the ILHA sweater and it’s just delightful. You might like to try it for your first lace yoke sweater…I bit like ranunculus but better and more stylish.
Thank you so much for this absolutely wonderful comment, I can't stop smiling after reading it! Thank you so much for your support and kind words. The ILHA sweater is just gorgeous and is now in my favourites ☺
@@YourKnittingBestie …waiting patiently for your next podcast ..xxxxxx
Thank you for another great video! Love your tanktop, well done.
Lovely podcast and your knits are beautiful!
Great information. I’m still watching and wanted to remember to ask if you have worked with Wagtail Yarns? They are a beautiful mohair business and they are in Childers! Very close to you, amazingly soft, single origin mohair with the most glorious colour range and they also supply wool and mohair mixes. I know you aren’t going to make a lot of mohair garments but it’s worth knowing about locally sourced incredible fibres. Sadly BWM LUXURY is no longer non-superwashed. I love your look in Anker’s top. Simple, elegant, beautifully made.
I enjoyed this so much! As a new knitter, and one in California - where it is also desert - it's lovely to find you! I am working on the REBEL cardi right now and love that it made your honorable mentions. Funnily enough, the Anker Tee was my very first knitting project and I was thinking about making it again using either the nuboo or truboo, so I am super glad you had the pattern as a great one!! I'm excited to watch other episodes of yours, as hot-weather knitters like me are few and far between
Hello and welcome!! I'm sure you'll love the Rebel Cardi, I'm OBSESSED with mine right now and you can never go wrong with an Anker Tee 🩷
Thank you, Nadine! This is my first time here, and I have subscribed! Your knitting is lovely, and skilled. I aspire! I now want all of these five knits! 💖
Thank you so much, I'm so happy to have you along 😄
Absolutely love your strange brew colourwork! Will this project be on revelry if we want to try something similar?
Lovely knits!
Wonderful video Nadine! The Auguste cardigan looks like the Mamba sweater I'm working on, and I've had the same issue with the pattern--it's less row by row and more paragraph written, which took a bit to get used to. I also had to tink back more than once.
I’m happy I found your channel. New subscriber here. I live in the US in Georgia, which is in the southeast. It’s warm most of the year here. You were a joy to watch and I love your sweater choices. Fabulous job on the self drafted halter. ❤
Hello and welcome!! ☺🩷
Delightful!
Your projects are all beautiful! I especially love the Strange Brew sweater. When I first saw it I was hoping to find the pattern with the colorwork motif 😊. It’s exactly like one I want to knit. Really beautiful!
Thank you so much! When I saw your comment, I tracked down the scribbles in my notebook for the motif. If you add me on Instagram and send me a message, I'll send you a picture of what I used for the motif ☺
@@YourKnittingBestie thank you so much! I will!
I don't think your tee is Strange Brew but loved your podcast
I think you should use more colors in your knitting, i look so nice on you. Suits you so fantastic.❤