Im enjoying your chattyness this was a right choice I'm listening,learning and knitting whilst binge watching !!! btw your video tutorials have taught me better than most thank you!
A tour of your work space would be great! This was NOT too long. I could listen to you talk about knitting all day!! Thanks so much for sharing your tips, excitement and expertise.:)
Another exceptional episode, Andrea! I can't tell you how enjoyable, educational, and inspiring this series is. I am so pleased that you are continuing the series - I look forward to many more!
Regarding collars being too loose, several people I know are doing provisional cast on for the start and knitting the sweater for several inches. Then, depending on the construction of the sweater go back at another point and take out the provisional stitches and knit the collar/neck and that they like. They do this before aNy necessary trying on so that the partial sweater will sit properly for a length measurement.
Thank you for the tip on picking up and knitting the yoke ribbing after the rest of the sweater, I'd never thought of that before! My daughter and I are loving your podcasts and going back and watching ones we hadn't yet seen together. :)
Arg!! Wished I had watched this when it first got launched!! My local knitting friends did a yarn swap last weekend and we could have sent the unwanted yarn to Hedgehog. Oh well. Next time. Thanks for the link. So many helpful suggestions in today's question. The too-large collar is a big problem for me so really appreciate the suggestion to pick it up at the end.
Too long, NO WAY! Could not watch it until Monday/today, so missed out on the pattern sale. 😥 It's all good. I used your recommendation for knitting a ribbed bind-off with larger needles; it worked great! Definitely going to use your tip re: including the skein wrapper in the cake and weighing the remainder at the end of a project. Thank you for continuing these 'talks'! I get excited the notification pops up. Have you ever done any in-person events? If not, would consider it? 🥰🥰
I haven’t finished watching this video yet but another use for sweater leftovers is to make a cowl or fingerless mitts with the leftovers. You will have a coordinating accessory.
I am so glad that you’ll be continuing this series, I’ve really enjoyed watching your answers to these questions. Some things I never thought of, pulling from the outside! My grandma taught me to pull from inside and I assumed everyone did. I like having the yarn ‘stable’ and watching the cake collapse. Although I like your storage idea with the ball band so I might have to give that a try.
Recently discovered you and cannot express how grateful I am!!! You have helped me immensely. What an inspiration. I stink at it...LOLOLOLO...but you make me want to try harder and not give up. I am an artist of painting but your a true artist of your beautiful creations with all that glorious yarn. Love to you from a fellow New Englander. Maine is GORGEOUS...just like you, I might add! 💖💕
Thank you for the discount. Even though I have 50 of your patterns and have knitted so many of your designs, I bought 5 more patterns! I couldn't resist! Enjoy your Q & A so much!
Could return next time to the rest of question regarding what to do with bits and balls and explain how to figure out leftover yardage. I have a scale which is very helpful for grams, but how does that convert or does it to yards? Loving these helpful Q&As.
Thank you, as usual, for brightening the week! what a great way to end the work week by listening to your tips, tricks and stories. I love the yarn vomit description. And that is exactly why I dont pull from middle unless I have to.
I love that you answer questions I had not thought of asking yet! Thanks for sharing your favorites, i was inspired to knit the range shawl based on this video and I LOVE it... both the knitting and the final product!
So happy you will continue this series, I am always looking forward to the weekend to watch a new episode💕 I love the look of the Ginny cardigan, it 'feels' so cozy (even on the screen!)
I have thoroughly enjoyed these helpful videos. Even as an experienced knitter, I have learned several tips and tricks. Love that you will continue these. I agree about the commercials they were pretty annoying. Name for the series? Ask Andrea?
I have learned so much from your videos. Thanks so much for sharing your tips and knowledge. I am just finishing Oxbow Cardigan for myself and plan on making it for my grandkids. I look forward to more of your videos! I am learning so much and enjoying knitting projects I would never have undertaken if not for your helpful tips.
I’m so happy to spend some time on Friday evening listening to you chat! It’s such fun and I’m delighted you are going to continue. No suggestions for a name....sorry 😊
I loved seeing some of your favorite patterns! There’s just something about seeing knits in movement as opposed to just static in pictures, and I love hearing the stories behind their creation. Maybe you could highlight a different pattern each episode? This episode sold me on the Range shawl. Thanks for the 25% off!!
Loved the longer episode!I am so with you on yarn vomit! It is the worst! Also for the yarn scraps i am starting a cozy memories blanket made of mitered squares. As for your name I like DreaRenee Studio Chats...love love love these videos, super informational and I feel like I'm watching/learning from a friend. P.S. your patterns are my absolute favorite! I'm getting ready to cast on birds of a feather and the Weekender (my first sweater/second garment) Once I get that done i will definitely be doing Wool & Honey!! (just need to get my sweater making feet wet first) Thanks for the discount!
Loving your Q&A sessions and so glad they will be continuing! I remember reading an article about pulling from the centre or outside of your yarn cake a while ago. The twist is affected by how you pull your yarn combined with your knitting style i.e continental or English. It’s to do with the direction the plys are twisted together during the spinning of the yarn. I knit continental and pull from the centre (which I prefer anyway) and avoid yarn barf by winding each ball twice. I also heard this is better for the yarn if you don’t use it for a while as it’s under less tension when you store it.
I really enjoyed this video and it wasn't too long as time went by so quickly. Will have to look into the next KAL as you have inspired me. Have a terrific week!
Hi Andrea! Thank you for doing these! always informative and a joy to "see" you. I don't think you need to do anything fancy for your title. I tend to overthink things and for these, I would keep it simple for your sanity :)... it could be very similar to what you are already doing. Say you are doing one video a month, then it could be June Q & A or June '21 Q & A, for example. And when you start back into a KAL follow the format you did for March to May!
These are so much fun. I look forward to knitting with you for each one. My mind is blown with the idea that I can do a colorwork yolk, then go back and knit the collar. I’ve only made two and will absolutely try this next time. The fine tuning that allows for makes such sense. Thank you.
How aboot a play on the original, like DreareneesSKITS like how your vids are usually educational but oftentimes quite humorous also, just cause you’re such a lovely woman, and you radiate a warm and friendly vibe?! I’m sure whatever you decide will be perfect!
Great episode Andrea. I have learned so much from you. I hope you keep them coming no matter what you call your channel. I once heard that it is best to pull from outside cake because it twists the yarn less. Also it was said it is best to wind your yarn in an old fashioned ball and then it won't have any added twist to it which makes total sense to me. However since I am always in a hurry, I use my ball winder.😁
On the name of the Podcast: How about *DRK online (knitting) helpline* if you are concentrating on the burning knitting technique questions in the future too! (But English is not my 1st language, so could be a silly suggestion...) 😊
Thanks for your videos. I always enjoy them. My QUESTION is: do you have recommendations for a spinning wheel? I notice you spin and am thinking of trying it. If you have any advice about best wheels, I would love to know!!!
Andrea, thank you for the discount!!!! I finally picked up your Ginny cardigan!!!! Loved your point to weigh yarn before & after! Thank you for sharing!!!!
Hi. Thank you for all of the info and the fabulous patterns. Where do I find the links you mentioned? I definitely need to practice that round knitting technique with the striping.
@@dreareneeknits Thank you so much form getting back to me - i realised as soon as i was watching it lol - fab session btw really enjoyed it thank you x
Dang, coupon code is expired, I didn’t hear an expiry date when you mentioned it but guess it was only for a few days? We had a long weekend in Canada here so I couldn’t watch all my favourite “podcasters” until today, you know what they say....”you snooze, y’a loose” lol.
Re: small yarn leftovers - I have made 3 of The Shift pattern, and on 2 of them I just used various sock yarn scraps. I changed the colors whenever (at the end of a row), and they turned out great. In fact I made the 2nd one to give away and a friend loved it and wanted one just like it, hence the 3rd Shift. Plus it's just a fun pattern, so I will probably round up some scraps and make another to give away. Currently making Vertices Unite with leftovers.
Was wondering if you can’t wear a lot of wool. As to scratchy. Do you know, a yarn that is soft and not to scratchy.. love your Q and A. We are learning alot Thanks to much.
Why are your podcasts interrupted with so many ads? I watch quite a few other knitting podcasts and there aren't any ads. Just wondering what the difference is.
Kitchener stitch is for seaming, but also how you finish off a tubular bind off :) For questions, please feel free to email the address on the last page of your pattern!
Came across a book called "Extra Yarn" a story about a little girl that gets a box of yarn and knits things for people, animals, objects...a box that just keeps on giving. How bout using your little leftover small balls of yarn, box them and give it with the book to the favorite little girl in your life?
I've had questions about yarn twisting as well so I'm glad someone else asked this! Today I was doing some googling on the subject and I found this explanation on youtube. I thought it was a great explanation. I haven't tried these tips yet, but plan to in the future. It was very informative: th-cam.com/video/-lgXdWfa5-M/w-d-xo.html I love your Q&A's so much Andrea! I always look forward to watching them every week. I'd watch one every day if I could, but I know that would require an absurd amount of your time to film daily videos haha! I'm so excited that even though the KAL is over you will continue answering questions on a weekly basis. I've learned SO much! You're my knitting idol :)
Im enjoying your chattyness this was a right choice I'm listening,learning and knitting whilst binge watching !!! btw your video tutorials have taught me better than most thank you!
Thank you!
A tour of your work space would be great! This was NOT too long. I could listen to you talk about knitting all day!! Thanks so much for sharing your tips, excitement and expertise.:)
I could listen to you talk about knitting all day - definitely didn't mind a longer video! Thank you for sharing your knitting knowledge with us!!
All great ideas. I gave a lot to our local multicultural centre. Along with needles I don’t use for those immigrants who knit but have no supplies. ❤️
Another exceptional episode, Andrea! I can't tell you how enjoyable, educational, and inspiring this series is. I am so pleased that you are continuing the series - I look forward to many more!
Thank you so much!
Wow, thanks for the bind-off tips. I will use it next time to solved me issue.
I an really enjoying these episodes and am excited that you will be continuing them! 30 minutes is not too long either! 😀
Regarding collars being too loose, several people I know are doing provisional cast on for the start and knitting the sweater for several inches. Then, depending on the construction of the sweater go back at another point and take out the provisional stitches and knit the collar/neck and that they like. They do this before aNy necessary trying on so that the partial sweater will sit properly for a length measurement.
Thank you for the tip on picking up and knitting the yoke ribbing after the rest of the sweater, I'd never thought of that before! My daughter and I are loving your podcasts and going back and watching ones we hadn't yet seen together. :)
Arg!! Wished I had watched this when it first got launched!! My local knitting friends did a yarn swap last weekend and we could have sent the unwanted yarn to Hedgehog. Oh well. Next time. Thanks for the link. So many helpful suggestions in today's question. The too-large collar is a big problem for me so really appreciate the suggestion to pick it up at the end.
So glad you found it helpful!
Too long, NO WAY! Could not watch it until Monday/today, so missed out on the pattern sale. 😥 It's all good.
I used your recommendation for knitting a ribbed bind-off with larger needles; it worked great!
Definitely going to use your tip re: including the skein wrapper in the cake and weighing the remainder at the end of a project.
Thank you for continuing these 'talks'! I get excited the notification pops up. Have you ever done any in-person events? If not, would consider it? 🥰🥰
I haven’t finished watching this video yet but another use for sweater leftovers is to make a cowl or fingerless mitts with the leftovers. You will have a coordinating accessory.
Dry helpful tips! You could call your q and a Ask Andrea-simple but explanatory! 💕
I am so glad that you’ll be continuing this series, I’ve really enjoyed watching your answers to these questions. Some things I never thought of, pulling from the outside! My grandma taught me to pull from inside and I assumed everyone did. I like having the yarn ‘stable’ and watching the cake collapse. Although I like your storage idea with the ball band so I might have to give that a try.
Recently discovered you and cannot express how grateful I am!!! You have helped me immensely. What an inspiration. I stink at it...LOLOLOLO...but you make me want to try harder and not give up. I am an artist of painting but your a true artist of your beautiful creations with all that glorious yarn. Love to you from a fellow New Englander. Maine is GORGEOUS...just like you, I might add! 💖💕
That makes me so happy! I am thrilled you are enjoying these little videos!
Thank you for the discount. Even though I have 50 of your patterns and have knitted so many of your designs, I bought 5 more patterns! I couldn't resist!
Enjoy your Q & A so much!
Could return next time to the rest of question regarding what to do with bits and balls and explain how to figure out leftover yardage. I have a scale which is very helpful for grams, but how does that convert or does it to yards? Loving these helpful Q&As.
I’ve really enjoyed watching these videos each week. I always learn something. Thank you for all the great tips!
Love your talks.
Thank you, as usual, for brightening the week! what a great way to end the work week by listening to your tips, tricks and stories. I love the yarn vomit description. And that is exactly why I dont pull from middle unless I have to.
I love that you answer questions I had not thought of asking yet! Thanks for sharing your favorites, i was inspired to knit the range shawl based on this video and I LOVE it... both the knitting and the final product!
I'm so glad!
So happy you will continue this series, I am always looking forward to the weekend to watch a new episode💕
I love the look of the Ginny cardigan, it 'feels' so cozy (even on the screen!)
Love your designs 🥳
I have thoroughly enjoyed these helpful videos. Even as an experienced knitter, I have learned several tips and tricks. Love that you will continue these. I agree about the commercials they were pretty annoying.
Name for the series? Ask Andrea?
Love that little rainbow hairpin! AND that's a great tip to throw the yarn band in with my leftovers
I have learned so much from your videos. Thanks so much for sharing your tips and knowledge. I am just finishing Oxbow Cardigan for myself and plan on making it for my grandkids. I look forward to more of your videos! I am learning so much and enjoying knitting projects I would never have undertaken if not for your helpful tips.
I’m so happy to spend some time on Friday evening listening to you chat! It’s such fun and I’m delighted you are going to continue. No suggestions for a name....sorry 😊
I loved seeing some of your favorite patterns! There’s just something about seeing knits in movement as opposed to just static in pictures, and I love hearing the stories behind their creation. Maybe you could highlight a different pattern each episode? This episode sold me on the Range shawl. Thanks for the 25% off!!
I'm so happy you enjoyed it! I'm planning to continue showing more in the future!
Loved the longer episode!I am so with you on yarn vomit! It is the worst! Also for the yarn scraps i am starting a cozy memories blanket made of mitered squares. As for your name I like DreaRenee Studio Chats...love love love these videos, super informational and I feel like I'm watching/learning from a friend. P.S. your patterns are my absolute favorite! I'm getting ready to cast on birds of a feather and the Weekender (my first sweater/second garment) Once I get that done i will definitely be doing Wool & Honey!! (just need to get my sweater making feet wet first) Thanks for the discount!
Loving your Q&A sessions and so glad they will be continuing! I remember reading an article about pulling from the centre or outside of your yarn cake a while ago. The twist is affected by how you pull your yarn combined with your knitting style i.e continental or English. It’s to do with the direction the plys are twisted together during the spinning of the yarn. I knit continental and pull from the centre (which I prefer anyway) and avoid yarn barf by winding each ball twice. I also heard this is better for the yarn if you don’t use it for a while as it’s under less tension when you store it.
I really enjoyed this video and it wasn't too long as time went by so quickly. Will have to look into the next KAL as you have inspired me. Have a terrific week!
Hi Andrea! Thank you for doing these! always informative and a joy to "see" you.
I don't think you need to do anything fancy for your title. I tend to overthink things and for these, I would keep it simple for your sanity :)... it could be very similar to what you are already doing.
Say you are doing one video a month, then it could be June Q & A or June '21 Q & A, for example. And when you start back into a KAL follow the format you did for March to May!
These are so much fun. I look forward to knitting with you for each one. My mind is blown with the idea that I can do a colorwork yolk, then go back and knit the collar. I’ve only made two and will absolutely try this next time. The fine tuning that allows for makes such sense. Thank you.
I'm so happy you found it helpful!
How aboot a play on the original, like DreareneesSKITS like how your vids are usually educational but oftentimes quite humorous also, just cause you’re such a lovely woman, and you radiate a warm and friendly vibe?! I’m sure whatever you decide will be perfect!
Yeah 🥳🥳🥳 thanks for the discount. I had to stop this video and purchase LYS pronto.
I want to be in on the knit along Omg!!!! I am knew but love your work. Will be there.
Great episode Andrea. I have learned so much from you. I hope you keep them coming no matter what you call your channel. I once heard that it is best to pull from outside cake because it twists the yarn less. Also it was said it is best to wind your yarn in an old fashioned ball and then it won't have any added twist to it which makes total sense to me. However since I am always in a hurry, I use my ball winder.😁
Thank you so much! And thanks for the info!
Really enjoying these q&as. Your favourite shawl intrigues me. Is it the Raina shawl? It doesn't look the same when I do a pattern search. Thanks, Ann
I've worked it out now: It's Range; not Raina!
On the name of the Podcast: How about *DRK online (knitting) helpline* if you are concentrating on the burning knitting technique questions in the future too! (But English is not my 1st language, so could be a silly suggestion...) 😊
Loved the longer episode. You’re so insightful. Thank you! -lajoyagirl
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks - for going back and doing the gram/yardage conversion! It must have been out in the universe lol.
It would be fun to make a shawl out of leftovers...a variation of the nightshift!
Love your tip on putting ball band inside cake !
Thanks for your videos. I always enjoy them. My QUESTION is: do you have recommendations for a spinning wheel? I notice you spin and am thinking of trying it. If you have any advice about best wheels, I would love to know!!!
Loved the longer podcast!
Thanks so much for the inspiration 🌸🌸🌸
Thanks for watching!
Thank you🥰, choosing a name is so hard, kids?, let alone a “brand” name! Just has to click, good luck!
LOL - that's why we stuck with family names!
DreaReneeQ&A has a nice ring to it… might as well stick with your brand and it rhymes too.
Andrea, thank you for the discount!!!! I finally picked up your Ginny cardigan!!!! Loved your point to weigh yarn before & after! Thank you for sharing!!!!
Hi Andrea, is it possible for you to do a quick video on a 2x2 tubular bind off. Thanks.
Hi. Thank you for all of the info and the fabulous patterns. Where do I find the links you mentioned? I definitely need to practice that round knitting technique with the striping.
Hi Cheryl! They are right below the video in the description. Just click where it says "show more..."
Hi Andrea - loved this session - please can you tell me what pattern is that cardigan you are wearing please x Vykky x
Hello! It is linked in the show notes just below the video - it is called the Ginny Cardigan :)
@@dreareneeknits Thank you so much form getting back to me - i realised as soon as i was watching it lol - fab session btw really enjoyed it
thank you x
Thank you for the tips🥰👍😁👋🇳🇱
Dang, coupon code is expired, I didn’t hear an expiry date when you mentioned it but guess it was only for a few days? We had a long weekend in Canada here so I couldn’t watch all my favourite “podcasters” until today, you know what they say....”you snooze, y’a loose” lol.
Re: small yarn leftovers - I have made 3 of The Shift pattern, and on 2 of them I just used various sock yarn scraps. I changed the colors whenever (at the end of a row), and they turned out great. In fact I made the 2nd one to give away and a friend loved it and wanted one just like it, hence the 3rd Shift. Plus it's just a fun pattern, so I will probably round up some scraps and make another to give away. Currently making Vertices Unite with leftovers.
Was wondering if you can’t wear a lot of wool. As to scratchy. Do you know, a yarn that is soft and not to scratchy.. love your Q and A. We are learning alot Thanks to much.
Is that an embroidered heart behind you? And is your hand tattoo a heart too? A lettuce heart?! 🤗💕
Lucy Neatby has a wonderful bind off that is very loose. Check her out.
Thank you for sharing!
Why are your podcasts interrupted with so many ads? I watch quite a few other knitting podcasts and there aren't any ads. Just wondering what the difference is.
Is that All Sunday 23rd to midnight or from midnight Sunday and I'm assuming its US time.?
Need help with tubular bind off on Stonecrop. Isn’t Kitchener Stitch for seaming?
Kitchener stitch is for seaming, but also how you finish off a tubular bind off :) For questions, please feel free to email the address on the last page of your pattern!
Or what about “Q&A with DRK” for the name of your series?
Hi Andrea - For the neckline of your Stripes sweater, would a tubular cast on work on it?
Sure! I love a tubular cast on :)
Thanks Andrea. Love the new show. You’re winner, girlfriend! This one made me want to knit faded asymmetrical shawls
Came across a book called "Extra Yarn" a story about a little girl that gets a box of yarn and knits things for people, animals, objects...a box that just keeps on giving. How bout using your little leftover small balls of yarn, box them and give it with the book to the favorite little girl in your life?
Aw - what a fabulous idea!
Hi Andrea, any discounts I. Your KAl ? Sorry to ask but it helps 🙏
Subscribe to my newsletter - that is where I announce any and all discounts!
How about calling this Andrea’s Purls on Knitting?
I've had questions about yarn twisting as well so I'm glad someone else asked this! Today I was doing some googling on the subject and I found this explanation on youtube. I thought it was a great explanation. I haven't tried these tips yet, but plan to in the future. It was very informative: th-cam.com/video/-lgXdWfa5-M/w-d-xo.html
I love your Q&A's so much Andrea! I always look forward to watching them every week. I'd watch one every day if I could, but I know that would require an absurd amount of your time to film daily videos haha! I'm so excited that even though the KAL is over you will continue answering questions on a weekly basis. I've learned SO much! You're my knitting idol :)
“Drea Renee Sits” 😁
What about “Q and A, with Drea Renee” for the name of your TH-cam Q&A podcast?
Keep DreaRenee Knits. Lovely name
what about a name with “ Cheers “ in it , like you said ?! I’m going to “cheer you up!”
Q&A with DreaRenee?
Loooove your podcasts but…..Just a thought….waaaay too many commercials. One about every 3-4 minutes. Ughhh
DreaReneeChats?