I just find your love of the craft to be so uplifting. You are such a ray of sunshine. I think all knitters who enjoy fun, entertaining and education content should be here.
I love that plan of starting the sleeves early when you did on the cardigan, feels like less of a mystery how that important top section is going to fit you in the end! I think the fit looks good.
Perfect just sat down to have a drink and a quick knitting moment this sunny afternoon I’m my corner of the U.K. and here you are. Cheered me right up thanks Nora
💯 agree with blocking your sweater at this stage. You’re so thorough with these steps. It’s so important. Those sleeves just look too big for you. Especially if you need to wear it to work in at a wedding. And reapplying that reclaimed sleeve yarn for more body yarn makes sense. Everything I’ve seen and read about fit keeps coming back to the shoulder fit as the most important when doing oversized anything. Having the shoulders and sleeves fit well balanced out an oversized knit body shape. I like oversized that doesn’t have me looking huge 😅 GORGEOUS yarn and perfect investment prince to make. Love seeing your progress. 🎉
Agreed! Whether or not you rip back the sleeves, for the next three inches what I would suggest is to tuck and safety pin the sleeves back against the yoke. That’s what I do when I’m working both at the same time. It makes a big difference keeping them out of the way. Love how it’s looking so far though! That yarn 😍
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I was looking at it again last night and I think you are so right! I thought it would be a matter of sizing down entirely, but I do think it’s just the sleeves. I’ll definitely block it before I do anything crazy 😅 but I so appreciate that validation!! Thank you so so much!!
@akanoraknits here’s a link that explained neck issues with knitting- th-cam.com/video/cmw4sMG-JdQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ABgWlfBHB4J5c8CS I think it’s amazing - NOW I get why so any sweater necks get too wide. Having a crisp neckline for an oversized cardigan seems to be desired. I’m so new, you may know this already but it was a big deal to me
I share in your excitement in thrifted yarns. I love going thrifting for yarns. I scored size 50 knitting needles for a dollar. They look like messed up num-chucks. lol. When I was learning to knit, got 40+ yrs in crochet, I was thrifting for knitting accessories. I picked up what I thought I needed. Wow, did I ever score BIG with thrifting! My favorite early Saturday morning thing to do…. Thrifting!
Omg! Hahaha that sounds like an amazing find! It is such a fun adventure to try new thrift stores and experience that thrill when you find something really great! So glad you’ve enjoyed it too!!
Thanks for replying. We have ARC thrifts stores here in CO where, they have four colored price tags. Only one color is full price, the other colors are half off. Every week, the color changes. Nice perks in the thrift buying. Don’t know if ARC thrift stores are just a Colorado thing.
Hey Nora! Great episode this week. I've started my Folklore too but haven't made quite as much progress as you. Despite knitting on an off for over 20 years, this is my first cable knit (a part from the Stephen West Sock KAL last summer) and I love it! I thought it was going to be so complicated but once you've wrapped your head around the way the pattern is written and the repeats, it's fairly simple to follow. The spreadsheet you have shared is a great help too - thanks. I'm loving the look of your Sand cardigan. I think the adjustments you have made to the construction are a good call. With such beautiful yarn I can't wait to see how it turns out.
I just love the Sake 🍶 yarn and think it’s going to look fantastic. Good luck on your first color work project, that’s such an exciting step in your knitting journey. Happy knitting 💚🧶💚
After i watch your podcast, which i love, i start to look for another! Lol I especially enjoy you mindedness all the things you consider as a relativity new knitter. You rockk!❤❤❤
Thank you so much!! I love having the opportunity to geek out a little bit and take an extra critical eye to my knitting. I’m so happy y’all are here to join me!!
I made the Folklore pattern and I would suggest doing two at the time. The sleeves have to be set in and when you go to seam it, I would also suggest doing mattress stitch ❤
Just love watching your videos. I'm a newer knitter but not nearly as far along the path as you are! I love love the KAL sweater you shared from eweknits ~ not sure I'll join the KAL but will definately look up how long it's running. I'd recently seen the nettie scarf and literally almost bought it earlier today. After seeing your podcast, I hopped over to ravelry & bought it. Can't wait to CO. Have a great week!
Perfect sweater for your first colorwork. Only two colors. Remember to catch your floats about every 4-5 sts. And cross your yarn over to avoid getting holes. Oh, and keep your floats loose. Easy peasy. I would knit that but I do not look good in a yoke style. It is so pretty though. You do an amazing job of knitting. You have a natural instinct for it.
Your cardigan is looking beautiful, Nora! I nodded when you said you were going to block it. I think I would do that too, especially because, as you say, it's expensive yarn, and you want it to turn out just right. Watching you talk about your projects and knitting as a newer knitter, gives me a lot of inspiration for my own progress as a very new knitter. I love seeing you try things and share with us what works and what doesn't. I appreciate how honest you are with everything. I'm knitting my first colour work sweater right now, the newleaf sweater by Jennifer Steingass. I was a bit intimidated by it, but I'm enjoying it so, so much, and I will definitely knit more. I'm looking forward to seeing your adventures in colour work :)
Thank you so much! I definitely do want to make sure I take the extra time and care to get the finished result I am dreaming of. I’m so happy to hear that! I feel very passionate about demystifying the world of knitting to make it more approachable for newer knitters. Here’s hoping I enjoy the colorwork experience as much as you have ! 💛
FYI for the Azucena, you’re saying it right but the Z sounds like an S (in South American Spanish). It means lily! Ah-sue-say-nah. 😊 In Spain’s pronunciation, it would be more like Ah-thu-they-nah. 😮
Such a good idea to change yarns at the spine. The lace blocked so well. You did a great job on the short rows. What knot did you use when you tied it in front? I really liked how both tails were in parallel.
It seemed most logical to me-I was terrified to run out in the middle of the lace! Thank you!! I actually tied it like a proper men’s tie. I don’t think I even know what that’s called, but I’m sure you could look up how to tie a tie and it would explain!!
Hi! You were my inspiration to get Into knitting. I’m not far away in Boston! I also don’t have anyone to talk to about knitting. Would love a virtual knitting club - maybe we could pay membership for an extra live video or something!
Hello!!!! First of all, that is the sweetest. I am so happy that you have found knitting and that I can play a role in your knitting journey! Second-such a cool idea!! I’ll have to do some investigating and see what I can come up with 🤔 thank you so much for the suggestion!!
@@akaNoraKnitsthat sounds like a Patreon group or a monthly Zoom meeting folks are asking for. 😊 what fun ideas. You’re doing great at this, Nora. It’s a pleasure to see.
I wonder with the Cardigan for your cousin if you could join the body pieces and then pick up stitches for the sleeves and knit them directly onto the body? I'm not familiar with this pattern, so I'm not sure if that's feasible, but thought I'd suggest in case it makes it easier.
That’s actually what I was talking through and then realizing it probably wouldn’t work in the podcast 😅 I thought the same-but they involve shaping in the shoulder and I’m not sure I can navigate them without just seaming them on. We shall see!!
I have a lace scarf that I made two years ago and the yarn was expensive and beautiful, but I never wear it because of the shape. I think I might frog it to use the yarn for one of those adorable scarves you made (I just bought the pattern). Have you ever taken yarn from a finished project in this way? It seems wrong to do this, but it's kind of like the ultimate thrifting solution.
I have yet to do it, but I am all for repurposing so it seems like a great idea to me!! I hope you love the scarf!!! It’s genuinely my new favorite thing to knit!
I think the sleeves are slightly too wide, but I think that's what the designer wanted (yes, I looked at the projects and they almost all have wide sleeves ). However, the body seems to be the perfect size for you...I think you are completely right and blocking the cardigan is the best thing to do before continuing. You will find the perfect solution for you, I'm not worried. Take care 😀🤗
I so appreciate your feedback! I actually just tried it on again and I think you are exactly right. I think the best move will be to block it sooner than later!
As always, another great episode, Nora. In my humble opinion, I think that the fabric on your Nuro sweater is probably too dense. I agree that you should block it sooner rather than later to make sure it is truly the fabric that you want for this long, flowy cardigan.
I disagree. I knit a Champagne Cardigan with Noro Madera Sake and over time the fabric has stretched a lot. With the length of your sweater, the sheer weight of the yarn will stretch it out. I even had to reknit the sleeves because they became too loose
Thank you so much!! I always appreciate feedback so I am glad you’ve started this conversation! I definitely need to block it to confirm, but my swatch (knit on needles one size up) grew and stretched and flops around quite a bit after blocking! Hahaha. I was hoping that a more dense fabric would hold its shape a little better considering the weight of the garment. Of course, we will know better after blocking! Thank you for looking out!!
Thank you so much for this feedback!! I definitely chose a more dense fabric for this exact reason!! I remember a lot of other podcasters saying the same and after reading through a bunch of ravelry pages using this yarn, and knitting and blocking my gauge swatch, I felt like a dense fabric would be my best chance for not over stretching. Fingers crossed!!
Thank you! I think I will have to do that at some point-I’ve had so many people ask. I just feel bad because they’re all self-drafted and most are several years old so I don’t even remember how I did them lol.
@@akaNoraKnits I have been knitting for 40 years. There is always something new to learn additionally, due to the projects kniters select, no one progresses at the same rate. You clearly enjoy challenging yourself and I can see you think things through. This is why you are not a beginner anymore. :)
I just find your love of the craft to be so uplifting. You are such a ray of sunshine. I think all knitters who enjoy fun, entertaining and education content should be here.
Wow thank you so much!!! I really do just get excited about it 🥰
I love that plan of starting the sleeves early when you did on the cardigan, feels like less of a mystery how that important top section is going to fit you in the end! I think the fit looks good.
That Sake IMO is perfect for your cardigan. 🎉
Perfect just sat down to have a drink and a quick knitting moment this sunny afternoon I’m my corner of the U.K. and here you are. Cheered me right up thanks Nora
Hooray!! Happy to join you!!
💯 agree with blocking your sweater at this stage. You’re so thorough with these steps. It’s so important. Those sleeves just look too big for you. Especially if you need to wear it to work in at a wedding. And reapplying that reclaimed sleeve yarn for more body yarn makes sense. Everything I’ve seen and read about fit keeps coming back to the shoulder fit as the most important when doing oversized anything. Having the shoulders and sleeves fit well balanced out an oversized knit body shape. I like oversized that doesn’t have me looking huge 😅 GORGEOUS yarn and perfect investment prince to make. Love seeing your progress. 🎉
Agreed! Whether or not you rip back the sleeves, for the next three inches what I would suggest is to tuck and safety pin the sleeves back against the yoke. That’s what I do when I’m working both at the same time. It makes a big difference keeping them out of the way. Love how it’s looking so far though! That yarn 😍
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I was looking at it again last night and I think you are so right! I thought it would be a matter of sizing down entirely, but I do think it’s just the sleeves. I’ll definitely block it before I do anything crazy 😅 but I so appreciate that validation!! Thank you so so much!!
Brilliant!! Thank you!!!
@akanoraknits here’s a link that explained neck issues with knitting- th-cam.com/video/cmw4sMG-JdQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ABgWlfBHB4J5c8CS I think it’s amazing - NOW I get why so any sweater necks get too wide. Having a crisp neckline for an oversized cardigan seems to be desired. I’m so new, you may know this already but it was a big deal to me
I share in your excitement in thrifted yarns. I love going thrifting for yarns. I scored size 50 knitting needles for a dollar. They look like messed up num-chucks. lol. When I was learning to knit, got 40+ yrs in crochet, I was thrifting for knitting accessories. I picked up what I thought I needed. Wow, did I ever score BIG with thrifting! My favorite early Saturday morning thing to do…. Thrifting!
Omg! Hahaha that sounds like an amazing find! It is such a fun adventure to try new thrift stores and experience that thrill when you find something really great! So glad you’ve enjoyed it too!!
Thanks for replying. We have ARC thrifts stores here in CO where, they have four colored price tags. Only one color is full price, the other colors are half off. Every week, the color changes. Nice perks in the thrift buying. Don’t know if ARC thrift stores are just a Colorado thing.
P.s. you can always tell when I’m in a thrift store and I find a BIG score…..I squeal loudly with delight!
Your Sand Cardigan is going to be so gorgeous in the Noro! Your aunt will love her shawl too, what a great surprise!
Thank you so much!!
Hey Nora! Great episode this week. I've started my Folklore too but haven't made quite as much progress as you. Despite knitting on an off for over 20 years, this is my first cable knit (a part from the Stephen West Sock KAL last summer) and I love it! I thought it was going to be so complicated but once you've wrapped your head around the way the pattern is written and the repeats, it's fairly simple to follow. The spreadsheet you have shared is a great help too - thanks.
I'm loving the look of your Sand cardigan. I think the adjustments you have made to the construction are a good call. With such beautiful yarn I can't wait to see how it turns out.
Thanks for a fun episode, I'm sitting outside a coffeeshop knitting along and it's nice to have company😉
Well that sounds like a lovely way to spend a Saturday! Thanks for hanging out 🥰
you are so refreshing!! The orange merino silk looks fabulous on you, truly your color. You and LilyKateFrance are a dream team!!
Thank you so so much! I think she and I speak the same language!
I’m not going to lie I am scared for you with the cable cardigan needing to be done by Easter 🙈 BUT I’m cheering you on loudly!!!!!
Thank you!!!! That date is sneaking up more and more quickly 😅
I just love the Sake 🍶 yarn and think it’s going to look fantastic. Good luck on your first color work project, that’s such an exciting step in your knitting journey. Happy knitting 💚🧶💚
Thank you so much! I am really excited for the new projects!!!
After i watch your podcast, which i love, i start to look for another! Lol I especially enjoy you mindedness all the things you consider as a relativity new knitter. You rockk!❤❤❤
Thank you so much!! I love having the opportunity to geek out a little bit and take an extra critical eye to my knitting. I’m so happy y’all are here to join me!!
I made the Folklore pattern and I would suggest doing two at the time. The sleeves have to be set in and when you go to seam it, I would also suggest doing mattress stitch ❤
Such great info! Thank you!
Just love watching your videos. I'm a newer knitter but not nearly as far along the path as you are! I love love the KAL sweater you shared from eweknits ~ not sure I'll join the KAL but will definately look up how long it's running. I'd recently seen the nettie scarf and literally almost bought it earlier today. After seeing your podcast, I hopped over to ravelry & bought it. Can't wait to CO. Have a great week!
Yay you won yarn chicken! lol well done. Your long noro cardigan looks great so far, the yarn is so much fun
Hahha such a good feeling!!! Thank you so much! It is seriously a stunner of a yarn!
Perfect sweater for your first colorwork. Only two colors. Remember to catch your floats about every 4-5 sts. And cross your yarn over to avoid getting holes. Oh, and keep your floats loose. Easy peasy. I would knit that but I do not look good in a yoke style. It is so pretty though. You do an amazing job of knitting. You have a natural instinct for it.
Thank you so much!! That is great advice! I am hoping that I fall in love with colorwork 🤞
Your cardigan is looking beautiful, Nora! I nodded when you said you were going to block it. I think I would do that too, especially because, as you say, it's expensive yarn, and you want it to turn out just right. Watching you talk about your projects and knitting as a newer knitter, gives me a lot of inspiration for my own progress as a very new knitter. I love seeing you try things and share with us what works and what doesn't. I appreciate how honest you are with everything. I'm knitting my first colour work sweater right now, the newleaf sweater by Jennifer Steingass. I was a bit intimidated by it, but I'm enjoying it so, so much, and I will definitely knit more. I'm looking forward to seeing your adventures in colour work :)
Thank you so much! I definitely do want to make sure I take the extra time and care to get the finished result I am dreaming of. I’m so happy to hear that! I feel very passionate about demystifying the world of knitting to make it more approachable for newer knitters. Here’s hoping I enjoy the colorwork experience as much as you have ! 💛
Hi Nora! You can always try stuffing your cardigan in a project bag while you're knitting the sleeve.
You can do sleves flat first then in the around after shaping. Even in mgic loop both same time
Such a great idea!!! Thank you!
FYI for the Azucena, you’re saying it right but the Z sounds like an S (in South American Spanish). It means lily!
Ah-sue-say-nah. 😊
In Spain’s pronunciation, it would be more like
Ah-thu-they-nah. 😮
Such a good idea to change yarns at the spine. The lace blocked so well. You did a great job on the short rows. What knot did you use when you tied it in front? I really liked how both tails were in parallel.
It seemed most logical to me-I was terrified to run out in the middle of the lace! Thank you!! I actually tied it like a proper men’s tie. I don’t think I even know what that’s called, but I’m sure you could look up how to tie a tie and it would explain!!
Hi! You were my inspiration to get
Into knitting. I’m not far away in Boston! I also don’t have anyone to talk to about knitting. Would love a virtual knitting club - maybe we could pay membership for an extra live video or something!
I love this idea! I'm in Wisconsin with no one to talk to either! 😂
Hello!!!! First of all, that is the sweetest. I am so happy that you have found knitting and that I can play a role in your knitting journey! Second-such a cool idea!! I’ll have to do some investigating and see what I can come up with 🤔 thank you so much for the suggestion!!
@@akaNoraKnitsthat sounds like a Patreon group or a monthly Zoom meeting folks are asking for. 😊 what fun ideas. You’re doing great at this, Nora. It’s a pleasure to see.
Another great podcast Nora. You have good taste and and are so talented.
Thank you so so much!! 🥰
I wonder with the Cardigan for your cousin if you could join the body pieces and then pick up stitches for the sleeves and knit them directly onto the body? I'm not familiar with this pattern, so I'm not sure if that's feasible, but thought I'd suggest in case it makes it easier.
That’s actually what I was talking through and then realizing it probably wouldn’t work in the podcast 😅 I thought the same-but they involve shaping in the shoulder and I’m not sure I can navigate them without just seaming them on. We shall see!!
@@akaNoraKnits Gotcha! I guess it went over my head. 😂 Have fun with cardigan!
I have a lace scarf that I made two years ago and the yarn was expensive and beautiful, but I never wear it because of the shape. I think I might frog it to use the yarn for one of those adorable scarves you made (I just bought the pattern). Have you ever taken yarn from a finished project in this way? It seems wrong to do this, but it's kind of like the ultimate thrifting solution.
I have yet to do it, but I am all for repurposing so it seems like a great idea to me!! I hope you love the scarf!!! It’s genuinely my new favorite thing to knit!
I think the sleeves are slightly too wide, but I think that's what the designer wanted (yes, I looked at the projects and they almost all have wide sleeves ). However, the body seems to be the perfect size for you...I think you are completely right and blocking the cardigan is the best thing to do before continuing.
You will find the perfect solution for you, I'm not worried. Take care 😀🤗
I so appreciate your feedback! I actually just tried it on again and I think you are exactly right. I think the best move will be to block it sooner than later!
As always, another great episode, Nora. In my humble opinion, I think that the fabric on your Nuro sweater is probably too dense. I agree that you should block it sooner rather than later to make sure it is truly the fabric that you want for this long, flowy cardigan.
I disagree. I knit a Champagne Cardigan with Noro Madera Sake and over time the fabric has stretched a lot. With the length of your sweater, the sheer weight of the yarn will stretch it out. I even had to reknit the sleeves because they became too loose
@@maryschartner4428 interesting. Hopefully her blocking will give her the fabric she wants.
Thank you so much!! I always appreciate feedback so I am glad you’ve started this conversation! I definitely need to block it to confirm, but my swatch (knit on needles one size up) grew and stretched and flops around quite a bit after blocking! Hahaha. I was hoping that a more dense fabric would hold its shape a little better considering the weight of the garment. Of course, we will know better after blocking! Thank you for looking out!!
Thank you so much for this feedback!! I definitely chose a more dense fabric for this exact reason!! I remember a lot of other podcasters saying the same and after reading through a bunch of ravelry pages using this yarn, and knitting and blocking my gauge swatch, I felt like a dense fabric would be my best chance for not over stretching. Fingers crossed!!
Could you tuck the sleeves inside? To get them out of your way?
Once it gets a little longer in the body I think I will be able to!
I'm a new subscriber. Would you be willing to introduce some of your crochet projects intermittently with your knitting projects?
Thank you! I think I will have to do that at some point-I’ve had so many people ask. I just feel bad because they’re all self-drafted and most are several years old so I don’t even remember how I did them lol.
Smart move regarding mattress stitching the shoulders because of the weight of the sweater. You can no longer classify yourself as a new knitter
Thank you! I wish there was some threshold you had to make it through to determine what level you’re at lol. But I appreciate you saying that!
@@akaNoraKnits I have been knitting for 40 years. There is always something new to learn additionally, due to the projects kniters select, no one progresses at the same rate. You clearly enjoy challenging yourself and I can see you think things through. This is why you are not a beginner anymore. :)
220 yards per 100 grams is fairly standard for worsted weight isn’t it?
I’m no expert in that field, but it seems that way-but the yarn claims to be a DK weight
And..... 🤨😬😖 Kaci at another utube channel does it also, and I just cringe....
Thanks for watching!
Does what?
Says "And..." A LOT ... @@jamiethrogmorton2540