Andrea, thank you so much for continuing with the I'll Knit If I Want To episodes. This has become my favourite way to spend my Friday mornings especially on those cold Canadian winter mornings. Thank you for bringing brightness to my day.
Just as you have described your happy colors and happy place, I look forward to watching your episodes every Saturday morning as I sit in my favorite chair, with knitting and coffee. That scenario has become a happy place for me. I love that I found your "podcast," and thank you for your teachings and inspiration. It's been an awesome year and can't wait to see what comes next!
Learning the Tubular Cast On using straight/fixed needles was such a great tip that I think you mentioned in a past video too. Started the Weekender as a first sweater. First attempt at the Tubular Cast On was frustrating and I ended up using Long tail on circular needles instead. But for a second cast on (making a second weekender sweater) I found the fixed needle suggestion, and also being determined to learn how to do it, to be so much easier on the straight needle. Not daunting at all now. Eventually I will switch over to circular needles. Yay for 1 year of episodes! I so look forward to your segments, and so much new learning as well as reminders.
Another reason why I love my interchangeables: when you have a ridiculously large stash but need to scratch the itch of visiting a yarn store, picking up a cord or needle size you don't already have is pretty satisfying and cheap! I started with the cheaper half Chiaogoo set that comes with a full size case, and filled in the gaps over the years.
Congrats to year one! Thank you for adding these weekly recordings to your schedule, I learn so much. That needle roll is awesome, and if you share it one more time I will not be able to resist!
I’m so happy that this has become such a regular thing to look forward to. I’m not only participating in your KALs right now but I’m also going to sew some of the garments you recommended in previous episodes. Sending much love!
As an experienced knitter, I always think about how I would answer the questions you get and it’s like you read my mind! Your advice is spot on (I’m a magic looper, too - lol) I love my interchangeable sets for the same reasons you do (though I’m an Addi girl). Thanks for the great advice, ideas, wisdom and inspiration.
Happy Anniversary Andrea! So many of us have been with you from the start and thoroughly enjoy every episode. It is wonderful that you too look forward to recording them each week, we are very privileged. Have a great weekend. xxx
I was always frustrated with that 'rowing' phenomenon in my stockinette stitch until I switched to knitting continental style. Then everything just smoothed right out. I LOVE knitting continental - so much more ergonomic.
Congrats on a whole year of podcasts! I look forward to them every week. I also love seeing your sweaters/shawls/knits up close (whatever you are wearing) and I pick up so many great tips for both knitting and spinning. 🥰
Your video popped up in my TH-cam feed- it was a joy! SO useful and interesting. I’ve got several of your patterns in my queue to make soon, and I will definitely be following future videos. Thank you so much.
Thank you for a year of inspiration, ideas and just a whole lot of yummy goodness! At the beginning of the year, as a treat to myself, I restarted your videos from the first episode . Thanks for being my coffee/knitting buddy since January 1st(and all last year)! Just rewatched Episode 51 yesterday and here you are today! Much love and appreciation for all you do.
Hi Andrea, I loved your junction sweater the moment I saw it. I bought the pattern and have knitted two sweaters, one for me and one for my daughter. Every time I see my daughter wearing her junction sweater, I always complement her even though I knitted it. I get lots of complements when I wear mine. It fits well on me! Thank you for your amazing design.❤️
Andrea!! This podcast has been so inspiring over the past year! I am so thankful that you started them. I have learned so much. I am so grateful that you continued on with them!! Thank you for sharing your passion with us!! ❤️
Your videos are always so inspiring, and you started at just the right time, when a lot of us were getting pretty depressed because of the pandemic. I always look forward to your videos; they are a highlight of my week. Thank you so much. ❤️😊
I have a set of addi interchangeable needles which I love! I use both metal and wooden (I treated myself to the olive wood set) and I like having the same cords. Like the SOS cords to easily add lifelines!
Andrea….I adore your podcast, you are refreshing, inspiring and so generous with your knowledge and resources. First found you on Knit Stars and have follow since. These Friday “I’ll Knit if I Want To” podcast are my Friday joy filled moments! Thank you so very much for showing up and now inspiring me to spin…..
Great questions. I started buying fixed circulars on E-bay at really cheap prices, not knowing if I was going to love knitting. Guess what, I do love it!! So I totally agree with you about buying a full set. Getting the fixed needles I was constantly finding that I didn't have the right size, always needing more. I just purchased my first set. I bought KnitPicks Foursquare shorties, wood needles, (I've been doing a lot of hats) and I'm in love with them. It is a square needle so they don't spin around on you plus it makes it easy to tighten up that cord. Super smooth joins and a really nice cord. I'm really enjoying this knit journey and my brain is so full of things I want to make. I made your Nightshift shawl and absolutely love it! Thanks for another great video.😊🧶
I was a tester for the Junction sweater. It’s one of my favorites. The Le Biches y Buches yarn is so luscious! Love seeing you every Friday! So informative!
Congratulations on episode 52 from Sweden. I’ve actually watched every single episode a couple of times. This is one of my favorite things to watch on my iphone while knitting. It is so cosy and I learn a lot from it! 😀
Thank you for a whole year of inspiration and I’m pleased it’s something you look forward to doing. I just purchased something colourful from The Wandering Flock too - their Unicorn Magic mohair silk.
I have been crocheting for over 20 years and taught myself to knit 4 years ago. I 100% agree with all your advice!! Continental, chiagoo are the best, circulars (dpns suck). I watched a lot of TH-cam videos and just gave myself grace when learning
Congratulations on your podaversary. As someone who has watched every one I’d like to let you know that I appreciate your knowledge, the info you share and the inspiration you generate. With that being the case please never feel you need to get fancy on editing or equipment. Everything you offer is perfect as it is I look forward to lay more episodes xox
One thing with some interchangeable sets is that you can buy them as you go - you can buy the tips and cords separately and slowly accumulate the sizes you need. And then once you know you want that brand, you can save up for a set. Or just keep adding tips/cords as you need various sizes. I have a knit picks wooden set that goes from US4 to US 11, and I do like them. And having that range of needles available is great. But as I"m knitting more with fingering weight yarn, I'm starting to slowly get some chiaogoo needles (the red cord lace ones). The cords are way more flexible and the joins are also way better. So I'm slowly extending my size and cable range with those as I find I need them. For example, I wanted to get 9" circulars for socks, and I chose to get interchangeable pieces rather than a fixed needle. I kind of regret all the fixed circulars I own...
Sara, I just recently discovered that my tips from my Knit Picks set fit the new Kniiers Pride Mindful "SWIVEL" cords !!!! Which I actually like better than my Chiaogoo. It's a win win! I was seriously considering the Lantern Moon sets that have reapeared,, now I can but more yarn!!!
Congratulations on your year anniversary! I have been with you since the beginning and have truly enjoyed every episode. I hope you start to feel better soon. I struggle with auto immune disorders too (I don't like to use the word disease; sounds like I'm contagious, LOL). It's a tough thing to fight but tomorrow is always a new day and things do get better. Thanks for all you do for the knitting community.
Happy one year anniversary, Andrea! I'm so happy and thankful you continued your videos after last year's KAL! I look forward to my Friday notification that you posted a new video! ❤❤
Congratulations on 52 episodes! Your conversation is so casual and you make it look so easy. I watch you during my lunch hour at work. I agree on the Chiaogoo needles. I wish I hadn't wasted money on all the straight needles or cheap cables. I waited until I got a discount code to buy the set but it was worth the investment.
Congrats on 1 year of these videos! I love watching, even though I'm sometimes playing catch up on the videos, I really look forward to watching them all! Tips and tricks are always fab~I'm determined to learn Tubular cast on, and will try with the straight needles next time. Thanks for sharing all of the yarny and knitting goodness with the universe :)
Congratulations on all of your accomplishments, and doing what brings joy, which is integral to how a healthy human defines success, right? I am inspired by the model of deciding what is truly good enough, and what warrants more of your time and talent: as in, pop the iphone in the holdy-clamp-arm and record! A decision which allows so many of us to learn with you and enjoy your expertise and joie de vivre, even when the congestion and relatively lower energy has visited you. Thank you for 52 fun casts🥳 and the joy of creating alongside you via your designs and sharing.
It's a delight to get to know you better, definitely feel inspired when watching u. I started collecting knitpro needles with a mini set 3 needles and 3 cords and have added cords and tips thru the years.
Happy anniversary Andrea! I’m a new commenter but have been watching since the beginning, and have been a fan of your designs for long before that. Thank you so much for your time and effort each week, my treat each Friday is to grab some knitting or spinning and watch.
As someone who has had bouts of tendinitis in my wrists and is feeling a bit of arthritis in my hands, I absolutely agree on starting with continental style knitting -- it is much easier on your hands (when I use both hands for color work, my right hand definitely hurts) and doesn't involve your shoulders or arm the way throwing with the right hand may (at least for me). I also recommend starting with circulars, whether fixed or interchangeable - they, too, are ergonomically so much easier on your wrists because the weight of the knitting is under your hands and not hanging off to the side. I work in a yarn store (come visit us at Yardgoods in Waterville - I work on Wednesdays!) and these are recommendations I make to knitters every week. Also, I highly recommend the School of Sweet Georgia classes for spinners (and dyers, and weavers, and others) - they are fabulous! I look forward to your podcast every week (and, by happenstance, was finishing the first sleeve of a Weekender as I watched this week's podcast - and struggled with the same gauge issue you talked about). Hope you feel better soon!
Congratulations on your anniversary!! Love your podcasts ❤️, can’t believe it’s a whole year, look forward to them each week. When I need inspiration you are my number one watch. I love ChiaGoo too.
Hi Andrea, thought I would let you know that it is possible to get purchased patterns that are NOT on Ravelry into your Ravelry library. I purchased your Bean and Olive Grown Up on your own site and then went to my Ravelry site, pulled that pattern to load into my library and was given a “button” that said “I own this Pattern” and boom. It appeared in my library where I can drop it into my Knit Companion. I look forward to your videos and tune in every Friday evening. Great way to end the week with a project in my lap!!
I love 9" for socks, but irritates sides of my neck. I prefer dpns over magic loop, I know, its odd;) I am a crocheter who is trying to learn continental, but I was taught English style as a child, so it's automatic. I want to learn flicking to prevent throwing, which irritates my sholder blade. I'm getting delicate in my old age..lol
I have been crocheting for 40+ years. I finally learned to knit last year after many, many attempts through the decades. The advice was always learn to knit continental and I would end up so frustrated it would be another 5-10 years before I even tried again. This last successful time, I learned English style and took right to it. Yes, it requires holding the yarn in the other hand (right handed people), but that signals the brain you are doing something different. Trying to learn continental style, I was always trying to crochet with knitting needles - which only leads to frustration. It depends on if you crochet with a pencil hold vs a knife hold as to which style of knitting will be easier to grasp. I don't think the crochet grip hold is ever discussed with learn to knit advice. In short, there is no one/easy answer. Just a little bonus…since I knit English style and crochet right handed, I can go back and forth when fatigue sets in on one hand 😊
I am a dpn user on small circumferences. Something I want to add to your discussion about choosing magic loop in all situations is that dpns LOVE to fall on the floor of every airplane they encounter. Then disappear, so that many of my sets are sets of four instead of five.
I am so amazed by all your thoughtfully designed and beautiful patterns. I have a question about your design process. How do your ideas begin? What is your design process? Do you start with a fabric you like, a yarn you like, a shape? How do you work through the project and how are you able to accomplish so many projects?!?!
By the way, I bought my pattern and yarn to make Rose, but I have to hold off casting on until I finish the nursing shawl I’m making for my daughter (baby almost here!) ...and I also LOVE the sweater you are wearing in this video (Junction) and hope to make that after Rose. I made The Golden Hour and wound up giving it to someone I honor and respect. It’s ‘probably’ safe to say that you are my favorite designer. I ‘discovered’ you while visiting an LYS in Center City Philly (Loop Yarn) where I asked if I could try on one of their samples. It looked kind of plain, but something drew me to it. It (The Weekender) looked GREAT once I tried it on. I have the light version in my cart on Ravelry but it will have to wait till at least Rose is in progress:) Anyway, your Q & A videos are really fun and informative. Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary.
Oh, oh Andrea, I have the liner stockinet portion of "Old Port" and the very first inch of Red and Black two color in the round brioche. It is my very first Brioche project ever. I have watched both of your sets of videos on cast-on and Brioche over and over, started swatches and ripped them out over and over. I watched Steven West's video too. He said," ...and it it doesn't look like "this" rip it out and just start again until you get it. I''ll just say I'm glad I didn't count the times I ripped it out and started over. Brioche may have been more of a struggle than throwing pottery on a potter's wheel. I just want to tell you I watch every one of your live "I'll knit if I want to". Maybe not live but later and if I'm tired, I'll watch again for a "pick-me-up'". Your attitude is contagious. Thanks.
First, happy vlog-iversary! I find it so interesting that we knitters all have our different tool preferences and styles. I like hearing your explanations of the reasons they work for you. My tools tend to be very different...I picked up dpns as a child, so I think getting over the hurdle of learning to use them was easier for me. And since I also like to "anchor" the RH needle as I knit, I tend to prefer 14" straights, and knitting sweaters flat. It makes me so much speedier, as an English knitter who just can't get the hang of continental :)
I haven’t knit for a dowager’s hump but I used to sew dresses for someone that had a significant “slump.” I found the Vogue sewing book (I think it was) had a good explanation. To adjust the sewing pattern, you would measure the neck-to-waist length in the back, then cut the pattern width-wise around the location of the hump (generally mid-arm hole to center back) and “tilt” the neck section of the pattern so the neck to waist measurement was correct for the person. You have to even out the pattern edges so the back seam is straight and the seam lines were smooth (I’m sorry if this isn’t a good explanation -- it’s much easier with a visual.) I found a couple of similar explanations online…one at curvysewingcollective was a little more complex, but you’d get the idea... In knitting, this is the same type of adjustment you’d be making with short rows as Andrea described (with the added benefit of the stretchiness of knit fabric), but seeing this explanation might help you figure out how MUCH you need to add and possibly the best placement for you.
I haven't missed an episode all year and look forward to this time weekly! Thanks for doing this! Also, just want to chime in on the interchangeable needles and say that I got a set of chiaoGoo needles based on Andrea's recommendation and I LOVE them. My only regret is not buying them much much sooner. I wish someone had of told me to get them when I started knitting almost 20 years ago.
Dear question 2: Andrea has a sweater pattern "The Weekender" in a tunic type of shape. It has a split side that would allow you to knit additional rows to the back of the sweater, creating length to compensate for the sweater being pulled up
Andrea, I love watching your podcast on Saturday mornings with a good coffee, a knitting project and a purring cat. I dunno why but it just feels so perfect lol! I'm one of those knitters who knit tighter in small circumferences but it's actually good in my cast because I've got very thin bones so the sleeves have a good fit that way 😄 Thanks for the tip on the tubular CO. I never do it because I did it one for a project and I totally hated it because of the reason you mention. I might give it another try with straight needles someday.
@@dreareneeknits Sorry for the typos. I dunno what happened lol! I have a few of your patterns in mind. If one of them calls for tubular CO, I'll give it another try! I just gave another chance to the tubular BO this week and I can't remember why I didn't wanna do it anymore before that. Too many steps maybe? Sometimes just having more knitting experience makes what you try so much easier.
I also find knitting backwards on purl rows eliminates the rowing out. There is a you-tube video on Yarn Sub that shows the technique. For me , it was easier than learning continental style. I also use the two needle size option if the sweater is 3.5 mm or larger. ( that’s smallest interchangeable size I have )
Hi, I hope you can help. If you could only choose one reference book for technique what would it be? I am looking to be able to knit without Internet resources. I really appreciate your advice!
I have a question that I don’t remember being asked yet (though I may be wrong): in a colourwork sweater, is it ok to use a superwash fingering with a non-superwash fingering? I have heard superwash ‘grows’ more than non-superwash and am wondering if this would adversely affect the sweater’s shape and size. Thanks !
You totally can! For a little extra security, I just recommend swatching your colorwork with your chosen yarns and wet blocking it. Once the swatch is dry, make sure you like the fabric and how the yarns play together!
FYI, Chiao Goo sets are a bit over $200 per set for the size 2 thru - size 15 now. Lykke sets run in the neighborhood of $165. Just thought you would want to know.
Congratulations on #52! I recently discovered your channel, but I've been a fan of your patterns for a long time. I couldn't find a link for Magpie Fibres (for the amazing needle case.) Did I miss it? If so, could you please point me in the right direction? Thanks! I'm arm wrestling with myself over whether to start The Shift or Nightshift next; it's a lovely problem to have. 😉 I'm stash diving for both of them; I think I'll let the Muses decide by way of stash finds. Thank you for making the world a more beautiful place (and my queue a lot longer)!💕
On DPNs vs circulars: I use circulars all the time, for everything, but I bought a set of DPNs ages ago just to try them out. I still haven't tried them for knitting in the round but the other day I was knitting a swatch and the only available needles in the size I wanted were my DPNs, so I used those. Apparently when using circulars I'm in the habit of just dropping one needle and relying on the cable catching it, and I only realised this when I kept letting go of one DPN once I'd knitted all the stitches off it, and it would just fall on the floor 😂 Just thought that was amusing so thought I'd share 😅 Also, not sure if it's the particular needles I have, or maybe the particular way I hold my needles, but I did find that the other end of the needles kinda stabbed my hand as I knitted, which kinda put me off using them a bit.
Happy First Anniversary of your TH-cam episodes! I have thoroughly enjoyed every single one and have learned so much. I love your cheerfulness and your positive encouragement!
Hi Andrea, I love that you have kept this up, as I look forward to it each week, and I think you messed my days up this week, one day I was like wow, Andrea posted early, and I went through the whole day thinking Friday was Wednesday! So you help me keep the days of the week too!🙈 your sock pattern is magic! Smarty pants, the only thing I could have had some more guidance on was joe to keep your rib stitches in order when you increase. I watched Roxanne, and a few others, but it is still not totally clear. Is there a formula, is a make one a purl stitch at both ends? I know on the left it is... I think. Anyways, I will get to the bottom of it, without homespun yarn, but if you have time to clarify, or any tips, that would be super. Thanks so much for the inspiration,I am wearing my first toe up, homespun socks! Yeahhh! Get better soon, I too have been battling a low grade cold, take care Melissa. Happy tulip 🌷 time!
Hi Melissa! You can work the make one increases knitwise or purlwise! So to stay in a ribbed fabric just knit or purl depending on what the stitch next to it is, so you can stay in pattern :)
What do you suggest for a person (like me), when using interchangeable needles they end up unscrewing while knitting and I end up with my stitches coming off the needles.
The Knit Picks interchangeables that I use have a tiny hole in the metal end of the cord and come with a thin metal tightener. After attaching the tip I insert the tightener, gently turn it in one direction while turn the tip in the opposite direction.
@@Katepwe Hi Sheryl: Yes, I have those and because of the way I knit, I end up twisting the needle causing them to come apart. I wish they made interchangeable needles that twist the opposite way. Instead of righty tightly, lefty, loose they would be lefty tight, righty, loose.
I make sure to tighten my tips with the little key (looks like a T-pin) and a rubber pad to grip the needle tip (you can even just use a wide rubber band.)
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Andrea, thank you so much for continuing with the I'll Knit If I Want To episodes. This has become my favourite way to spend my Friday mornings especially on those cold Canadian winter mornings. Thank you for bringing brightness to my day.
Thank you Val!!
Please leave your weekly videos as they are , I like the authenticity :-)
Just as you have described your happy colors and happy place, I look forward to watching your episodes every Saturday morning as I sit in my favorite chair, with knitting and coffee. That scenario has become a happy place for me. I love that I found your "podcast," and thank you for your teachings and inspiration. It's been an awesome year and can't wait to see what comes next!
Thank you so much Barb!
I look forward to watching every week! Hope you feel better soon. 🧶💛🧶
Thank you!
Absolutely love catching up on all the videos. Congratulations on one year 🎉of awesome videos.
Learning the Tubular Cast On using straight/fixed needles was such a great tip that I think you mentioned in a past video too. Started the Weekender as a first sweater. First attempt at the Tubular Cast On was frustrating and I ended up using Long tail on circular needles instead. But for a second cast on (making a second weekender sweater) I found the fixed needle suggestion, and also being determined to learn how to do it, to be so much easier on the straight needle. Not daunting at all now. Eventually I will switch over to circular needles.
Yay for 1 year of episodes! I so look forward to your segments, and so much new learning as well as reminders.
Another reason why I love my interchangeables: when you have a ridiculously large stash but need to scratch the itch of visiting a yarn store, picking up a cord or needle size you don't already have is pretty satisfying and cheap! I started with the cheaper half Chiaogoo set that comes with a full size case, and filled in the gaps over the years.
Congrats to year one! Thank you for adding these weekly recordings to your schedule, I learn so much.
That needle roll is awesome, and if you share it one more time I will not be able to resist!
I’m so happy that this has become such a regular thing to look forward to. I’m not only participating in your KALs right now but I’m also going to sew some of the garments you recommended in previous episodes. Sending much love!
Yay! I'm hankering to get back to my sewing machine!
As an experienced knitter, I always think about how I would answer the questions you get and it’s like you read my mind! Your advice is spot on (I’m a magic looper, too - lol) I love my interchangeable sets for the same reasons you do (though I’m an Addi girl). Thanks for the great advice, ideas, wisdom and inspiration.
I'm so happy you enjoy them!
I so enjoyed this series when you started it a year ago. I am so pleased you’ve kept it going. It’s one of the highlights of my week.
This has been the best! I always learn something new and look forward to Fridays now.
Thank you Olivia!
Thanks for all the questions everyone asks, I’m so thrilled to watch every Friday and enjoy learning more.
Congrats on 52! I look forward to seeing you every week - your upbeat sunny energy brightens my day. Thanks!
Thank you so much Ellen!
thank you andrea. i have been with you for the entire year and i look forward to this every week too!
Wonderful!
Hope you feel better soon, Andrea - don't forget to try to rest at least a wee bit more! Love your videos:)
Yes! Thank you!
Happy Anniversary Andrea! So many of us have been with you from the start and thoroughly enjoy every episode. It is wonderful that you too look forward to recording them each week, we are very privileged. Have a great weekend. xxx
Thank you so much Maria!
I look forward to this weekly Q & A more than any video on TH-cam. Thank you😃
Yay! Thank you!
Been with you since episode 1. You've inspired me to finally learn continental style.
I was always frustrated with that 'rowing' phenomenon in my stockinette stitch until I switched to knitting continental style. Then everything just smoothed right out. I LOVE knitting continental - so much more ergonomic.
So happy it resolved for you as well!
Congrats on a whole year of podcasts! I look forward to them every week. I also love seeing your sweaters/shawls/knits up close (whatever you are wearing) and I pick up so many great tips for both knitting and spinning. 🥰
Your video popped up in my TH-cam feed- it was a joy! SO useful and interesting. I’ve got several of your patterns in my queue to make soon, and I will definitely be following future videos. Thank you so much.
Thank you!
Thanks for all your info .
Thank you, love your episodes and all your beautiful knitting.
Thank you Lynn!
Happy Anniversary! Sill playing catch up on your episodes, LOVE THEM! ❤
Thank you for a year of inspiration, ideas and just a whole lot of yummy goodness! At the beginning of the year, as a treat to myself, I restarted your videos from the first episode . Thanks for being my coffee/knitting buddy since January 1st(and all last year)! Just rewatched Episode 51 yesterday and here you are today! Much love and appreciation for all you do.
Aw! Yay! Thanks for watching!!
Congratulations Andrea for your 52nd episode!! Well done!! Thank you so much for sharing. Happy knitting and spinning from the highlands of NC . 💛💖
Thank you Lorie!
Hi Andrea, I loved your junction sweater the moment I saw it. I bought the pattern and have knitted two sweaters, one for me and one for my daughter. Every time I see my daughter wearing her junction sweater, I always complement her even though I knitted it. I get lots of complements when I wear mine. It fits well on me! Thank you for your amazing design.❤️
Aw - I love this!!
I always look forward to your Friday video Andrea. You are an inspiration, and I love how passionate you are about all things fibre ❤
Thank you so much!
Andrea!! This podcast has been so inspiring over the past year! I am so thankful that you started them. I have learned so much. I am so grateful that you continued on with them!! Thank you for sharing your passion with us!! ❤️
Thank you for watching!!
Your videos are always so inspiring, and you started at just the right time, when a lot of us were getting pretty depressed because of the pandemic. I always look forward to your videos; they are a highlight of my week. Thank you so much. ❤️😊
Thank you so much Nancy!
I have a set of addi interchangeable needles which I love! I use both metal and wooden (I treated myself to the olive wood set) and I like having the same cords. Like the SOS cords to easily add lifelines!
Andrea….I adore your podcast, you are refreshing, inspiring and so generous with your knowledge and resources. First found you on Knit Stars and have follow since. These Friday “I’ll Knit if I Want To” podcast are my Friday joy filled moments! Thank you so very much for showing up and now inspiring me to spin…..
Thank you so much!!
Thank you for sharing all the tips/tricks and inspiration with these weekly sessions! I always learn something I can apply.
❤️ this podcast ~ been here from the beginning. Congrats ! Thank you for teaching me so much ~ and I can feel your love and passion ! Thank you !
Thank you Sarah!
Happy one year anniversary, Andrea!!!!I love these videos. I learn something every time. Thank you so much! I hope you’re feeling better soon!
Thank you so much!
I so look forward to being with you each Friday, Andrea. I always take away a nugget. ❤️
Thank you!
Great questions. I started buying fixed circulars on E-bay at really cheap prices, not knowing if I was going to love knitting. Guess what, I do love it!! So I totally agree with you about buying a full set. Getting the fixed needles I was constantly finding that I didn't have the right size, always needing more. I just purchased my first set. I bought KnitPicks Foursquare shorties, wood needles, (I've been doing a lot of hats) and I'm in love with them. It is a square needle so they don't spin around on you plus it makes it easy to tighten up that cord. Super smooth joins and a really nice cord. I'm really enjoying this knit journey and my brain is so full of things I want to make. I made your Nightshift shawl and absolutely love it! Thanks for another great video.😊🧶
Thanks for sharing!
I’ve watched every episode!!! 52 weeks of happiness! Thank you!
Thank you!
I love your podcasts. They expand my fiber horizons and truly inspire me!
Thank you so much Kara!
Feel better! Happy 52 episodes!!! Loved having you start these and look forward to them every Friday. Love Wandering Flock!!!! - Kimberly
Thank you Kimberly!
I was a tester for the Junction sweater. It’s one of my favorites. The Le Biches y Buches yarn is so luscious! Love seeing you every Friday! So informative!
So happy it is one of your favorites Gail!
Congratulations on episode 52 from Sweden. I’ve actually watched every single episode a couple of times. This is one of my favorite things to watch on my iphone while knitting. It is so cosy and I learn a lot from it! 😀
Thank you so much! That makes me so happy :)
Thank you for a whole year of inspiration and I’m pleased it’s something you look forward to doing. I just purchased something colourful from The Wandering Flock too - their Unicorn Magic mohair silk.
Wonderful!
"A pile of delight!" You may have been talking about your shawl,but it describes you as well. 💜💜
I have been crocheting for over 20 years and taught myself to knit 4 years ago. I 100% agree with all your advice!! Continental, chiagoo are the best, circulars (dpns suck). I watched a lot of TH-cam videos and just gave myself grace when learning
Congratulations on your podaversary. As someone who has watched every one I’d like to let you know that I appreciate your knowledge, the info you share and the inspiration you generate. With that being the case please never feel you need to get fancy on editing or equipment. Everything you offer is perfect as it is I look forward to lay more episodes xox
Thank you Sue!
Love your podcast! Congratulations on completing a full year! Hope to watch you continue thru another one.
Thank you!
Feel Better,! Thanks for the podcast, I always learn from your suggestions!
Thank you!
One thing with some interchangeable sets is that you can buy them as you go - you can buy the tips and cords separately and slowly accumulate the sizes you need. And then once you know you want that brand, you can save up for a set. Or just keep adding tips/cords as you need various sizes.
I have a knit picks wooden set that goes from US4 to US 11, and I do like them. And having that range of needles available is great. But as I"m knitting more with fingering weight yarn, I'm starting to slowly get some chiaogoo needles (the red cord lace ones). The cords are way more flexible and the joins are also way better. So I'm slowly extending my size and cable range with those as I find I need them. For example, I wanted to get 9" circulars for socks, and I chose to get interchangeable pieces rather than a fixed needle. I kind of regret all the fixed circulars I own...
Sara, I just recently discovered that my tips from my Knit Picks set fit the new Kniiers Pride Mindful "SWIVEL" cords !!!!
Which I actually like better than my Chiaogoo. It's a win win! I was seriously considering the Lantern Moon sets that have reapeared,, now I can but more yarn!!!
Have a nice weekend girl and take some rest.
big hug
Congratulations on your year anniversary! I have been with you since the beginning and have truly enjoyed every episode. I hope you start to feel better soon. I struggle with auto immune disorders too (I don't like to use the word disease; sounds like I'm contagious, LOL). It's a tough thing to fight but tomorrow is always a new day and things do get better. Thanks for all you do for the knitting community.
Thank you Barbara!
Happy one year anniversary, Andrea! I'm so happy and thankful you continued your videos after last year's KAL! I look forward to my Friday notification that you posted a new video! ❤❤
Thank you Sandy!
Congratulations on 52 episodes! Your conversation is so casual and you make it look so easy. I watch you during my lunch hour at work. I agree on the Chiaogoo needles. I wish I hadn't wasted money on all the straight needles or cheap cables. I waited until I got a discount code to buy the set but it was worth the investment.
Thank you!
We love you! Thank you for these amazing videos. 🥰
Glad you like them!
Congrats on 1 year of these videos! I love watching, even though I'm sometimes playing catch up on the videos, I really look forward to watching them all! Tips and tricks are always fab~I'm determined to learn Tubular cast on, and will try with the straight needles next time. Thanks for sharing all of the yarny and knitting goodness with the universe :)
My first set of interchangeable needles were Knit Picks. They are great needles and reasonably priced.
Thanks for sharing!
Oh Andrea!
Looking forward too to meet you at least here every week! ♥️
Love you!!! 😘😘😘
Thank you so much my sweet friend!!
Congratulations on all of your accomplishments, and doing what brings joy, which is integral to how a healthy human defines success, right? I am inspired by the model of deciding what is truly good enough, and what warrants more of your time and talent: as in, pop the iphone in the holdy-clamp-arm and record! A decision which allows so many of us to learn with you and enjoy your expertise and joie de vivre, even when the congestion and relatively lower energy has visited you. Thank you for 52 fun casts🥳 and the joy of creating alongside you via your designs and sharing.
Thank you so much Linda!
Really enjoy this content and have learned a TON! Thanks!
Glad to hear it!
It's a delight to get to know you better, definitely feel inspired when watching u. I started collecting knitpro needles with a mini set 3 needles and 3 cords and have added cords and tips thru the years.
Thank you so much Jo-Anne!
Happy anniversary Andrea! I’m a new commenter but have been watching since the beginning, and have been a fan of your designs for long before that. Thank you so much for your time and effort each week, my treat each Friday is to grab some knitting or spinning and watch.
Thank you so much Amanda!
As someone who has had bouts of tendinitis in my wrists and is feeling a bit of arthritis in my hands, I absolutely agree on starting with continental style knitting -- it is much easier on your hands (when I use both hands for color work, my right hand definitely hurts) and doesn't involve your shoulders or arm the way throwing with the right hand may (at least for me). I also recommend starting with circulars, whether fixed or interchangeable - they, too, are ergonomically so much easier on your wrists because the weight of the knitting is under your hands and not hanging off to the side. I work in a yarn store (come visit us at Yardgoods in Waterville - I work on Wednesdays!) and these are recommendations I make to knitters every week. Also, I highly recommend the School of Sweet Georgia classes for spinners (and dyers, and weavers, and others) - they are fabulous! I look forward to your podcast every week (and, by happenstance, was finishing the first sleeve of a Weekender as I watched this week's podcast - and struggled with the same gauge issue you talked about). Hope you feel better soon!
Thanks for sharing!
Congratulations on your anniversary!! Love your podcasts ❤️, can’t believe it’s a whole year, look forward to them each week. When I need inspiration you are my number one watch. I love ChiaGoo too.
Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful knowledge! I feel like i always learn something here. :)
I'm so glad!
Hi Andrea, thought I would let you know that it is possible to get purchased patterns that are NOT on Ravelry into your Ravelry library. I purchased your Bean and Olive Grown Up on your own site and then went to my Ravelry site, pulled that pattern to load into my library and was given a “button” that said “I own this Pattern” and boom. It appeared in my library where I can drop it into my Knit Companion. I look forward to your videos and tune in every Friday evening. Great way to end the week with a project in my lap!!
Hope you feel better soon xx
Thank you!
I know I've already asked this question, but I can't find it - forgive me. Where might I find a needle holder like that? It's awesome!
Thank you thank you for moving your camera away from the painfully bright light coming in your window😉🙏🏻 I kept having to look away 😜
I love 9" for socks, but irritates sides of my neck. I prefer dpns over magic loop, I know, its odd;) I am a crocheter who is trying to learn continental, but I was taught English style as a child, so it's automatic. I want to learn flicking to prevent throwing, which irritates my sholder blade. I'm getting delicate in my old age..lol
I have been crocheting for 40+ years. I finally learned to knit last year after many, many attempts through the decades. The advice was always learn to knit continental and I would end up so frustrated it would be another 5-10 years before I even tried again. This last successful time, I learned English style and took right to it. Yes, it requires holding the yarn in the other hand (right handed people), but that signals the brain you are doing something different. Trying to learn continental style, I was always trying to crochet with knitting needles - which only leads to frustration. It depends on if you crochet with a pencil hold vs a knife hold as to which style of knitting will be easier to grasp. I don't think the crochet grip hold is ever discussed with learn to knit advice. In short, there is no one/easy answer. Just a little bonus…since I knit English style and crochet right handed, I can go back and forth when fatigue sets in on one hand 😊
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Beautiful video with so much inspiration thank you very much and I wish you all the best
Thank you very much!
Thank you, Andrea for such a fun, informative and inspiring podcast! I hope you continue. FYI you don’t sound as nasally as you think. Take care. ❤️
Thank you Catherine!
I am a dpn user on small circumferences. Something I want to add to your discussion about choosing magic loop in all situations is that dpns LOVE to fall on the floor of every airplane they encounter. Then disappear, so that many of my sets are sets of four instead of five.
Feel better!
I am so amazed by all your thoughtfully designed and beautiful patterns. I have a question about your design process. How do your ideas begin? What is your design process? Do you start with a fabric you like, a yarn you like, a shape? How do you work through the project and how are you able to accomplish so many projects?!?!
I'm so happy you enjoyed it!
Congratulations on your 1st Vlog anniversary 👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉
Thank you!! 😊
By the way, I bought my pattern and yarn to make Rose, but I have to hold off casting on until I finish the nursing shawl I’m making for my daughter (baby almost here!) ...and I also LOVE the sweater you are wearing in this video (Junction) and hope to make that after Rose. I made The Golden Hour and wound up giving it to someone I honor and respect. It’s ‘probably’ safe to say that you are my favorite designer. I ‘discovered’ you while visiting an LYS in Center City Philly (Loop Yarn) where I asked if I could try on one of their samples. It looked kind of plain, but something drew me to it. It (The Weekender) looked GREAT once I tried it on. I have the light version in my cart on Ravelry but it will have to wait till at least Rose is in progress:) Anyway, your Q & A videos are really fun and informative. Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary.
Thank you so much Linda and congratulations to your daughter and her soon to be baby!
Congratulations on one whole year!!! 🥳💚🎉
Thank you!
Oh, oh Andrea, I have the liner stockinet portion of "Old Port" and the very first inch of Red and Black two color in the round brioche. It is my very first Brioche project ever. I have watched both of your sets of videos on cast-on and Brioche over and over, started swatches and ripped them out over and over. I watched Steven West's video too. He said," ...and it it doesn't look like "this" rip it out and just start again until you get it. I''ll just say I'm glad I didn't count the times I ripped it out and started over. Brioche may have been more of a struggle than throwing pottery on a potter's wheel. I just want to tell you I watch every one of your live "I'll knit if I want to". Maybe not live but later and if I'm tired, I'll watch again for a "pick-me-up'". Your attitude is contagious. Thanks.
Thank you Barbara! I hope you stick with the brioche - I promise it is so fun once it clicks!
First, happy vlog-iversary! I find it so interesting that we knitters all have our different tool preferences and styles. I like hearing your explanations of the reasons they work for you. My tools tend to be very different...I picked up dpns as a child, so I think getting over the hurdle of learning to use them was easier for me. And since I also like to "anchor" the RH needle as I knit, I tend to prefer 14" straights, and knitting sweaters flat. It makes me so much speedier, as an English knitter who just can't get the hang of continental :)
I love hearing what other people use too! Thank you for sharing!
I haven’t knit for a dowager’s hump but I used to sew dresses for someone that had a significant “slump.” I found the Vogue sewing book (I think it was) had a good explanation. To adjust the sewing pattern, you would measure the neck-to-waist length in the back, then cut the pattern width-wise around the location of the hump (generally mid-arm hole to center back) and “tilt” the neck section of the pattern so the neck to waist measurement was correct for the person. You have to even out the pattern edges so the back seam is straight and the seam lines were smooth (I’m sorry if this isn’t a good explanation -- it’s much easier with a visual.) I found a couple of similar explanations online…one at curvysewingcollective was a little more complex, but you’d get the idea... In knitting, this is the same type of adjustment you’d be making with short rows as Andrea described (with the added benefit of the stretchiness of knit fabric), but seeing this explanation might help you figure out how MUCH you need to add and possibly the best placement for you.
Thanks for sharing!
I haven't missed an episode all year and look forward to this time weekly! Thanks for doing this! Also, just want to chime in on the interchangeable needles and say that I got a set of chiaoGoo needles based on Andrea's recommendation and I LOVE them. My only regret is not buying them much much sooner. I wish someone had of told me to get them when I started knitting almost 20 years ago.
So happy you love your ChiaoGoos! Thanks for spending time with me each week :)
Yay! A Junction! I’m REALLY enjoying knitting mine for the knitalong!
yay! I hope you love wearing it too!
Dear question 2: Andrea has a sweater pattern "The Weekender" in a tunic type of shape. It has a split side that would allow you to knit additional rows to the back of the sweater, creating length to compensate for the sweater being pulled up
Andrea, I love watching your podcast on Saturday mornings with a good coffee, a knitting project and a purring cat. I dunno why but it just feels so perfect lol!
I'm one of those knitters who knit tighter in small circumferences but it's actually good in my cast because I've got very thin bones so the sleeves have a good fit that way 😄
Thanks for the tip on the tubular CO. I never do it because I did it one for a project and I totally hated it because of the reason you mention. I might give it another try with straight needles someday.
I hope you give the tubular cast on another try with straight needles and thank you for letting me be part of your Saturday morning routine!!
@@dreareneeknits Sorry for the typos. I dunno what happened lol! I have a few of your patterns in mind. If one of them calls for tubular CO, I'll give it another try! I just gave another chance to the tubular BO this week and I can't remember why I didn't wanna do it anymore before that. Too many steps maybe? Sometimes just having more knitting experience makes what you try so much easier.
I also find knitting backwards on purl rows eliminates the rowing out. There is a you-tube video on Yarn Sub that shows the technique. For me , it was easier than learning continental style. I also use the two needle size option if the sweater is 3.5 mm or larger. ( that’s smallest interchangeable size I have )
Thanks for sharing!
Do you keep a knitting journal fir your projects? If so, what are you wrtting in? Just curious.
I use Behance dot grid journals for my design work :)
Loved this!
The Chiagoo complete set is closer to 200 dollars. At least here in Washington at my LYS.
Worth every single penny.
@@knottednoose7946 I agree. I have the complete set and the shorties. I use the shorties to do socks
I was hoping someone would correct this! The set I bought my daughter for her birthday in January was almost $180.
@@annephillips3655 interesting I got the complete 5" and it was $218 at my local store
Yes! I added that to the show notes after I had finished recording and did a price check.
Good morning from Canada 🇨🇦
Morning!
Hi, I hope you can help. If you could only choose one reference book for technique what would it be? I am looking to be able to knit without Internet resources. I really appreciate your advice!
Probably the original Stitch n Bitch or Knit How from Pom Pom Publishing.
I also would row out by trying to overcompensate and my knits were the looser one!
Glad I'm not alone! LOL!
I have a question that I don’t remember being asked yet (though I may be wrong): in a colourwork sweater, is it ok to use a superwash fingering with a non-superwash fingering? I have heard superwash ‘grows’ more than non-superwash and am wondering if this would adversely affect the sweater’s shape and size. Thanks !
You totally can! For a little extra security, I just recommend swatching your colorwork with your chosen yarns and wet blocking it. Once the swatch is dry, make sure you like the fabric and how the yarns play together!
@@dreareneeknits Thanks so much. I will try that to make sure it works!
FYI, Chiao Goo sets are a bit over $200 per set for the size 2 thru - size 15 now. Lykke sets run in the neighborhood of $165. Just thought you would want to know.
Yes - I adjusted that in the show notes after I finished recording!
Congratulations on #52!
I recently discovered your channel, but I've been a fan of your patterns for a long time.
I couldn't find a link for Magpie Fibres (for the amazing needle case.) Did I miss it? If so, could you please point me in the right direction? Thanks!
I'm arm wrestling with myself over whether to start The Shift or Nightshift next; it's a lovely problem to have. 😉 I'm stash diving for both of them; I think I'll let the Muses decide by way of stash finds.
Thank you for making the world a more beautiful place (and my queue a lot longer)!💕
If you go to MagpieFibers.com just search under Maxwell Family! It is the Utility Roll :)
On DPNs vs circulars: I use circulars all the time, for everything, but I bought a set of DPNs ages ago just to try them out. I still haven't tried them for knitting in the round but the other day I was knitting a swatch and the only available needles in the size I wanted were my DPNs, so I used those. Apparently when using circulars I'm in the habit of just dropping one needle and relying on the cable catching it, and I only realised this when I kept letting go of one DPN once I'd knitted all the stitches off it, and it would just fall on the floor 😂 Just thought that was amusing so thought I'd share 😅
Also, not sure if it's the particular needles I have, or maybe the particular way I hold my needles, but I did find that the other end of the needles kinda stabbed my hand as I knitted, which kinda put me off using them a bit.
LOL thank you for sharing! I have definitely done that.
Happy First Anniversary of your TH-cam episodes! I have thoroughly enjoyed every single one and have learned so much. I love your cheerfulness and your positive encouragement!
Thank you so much Chantal!
Hi Andrea, I love that you have kept this up, as I look forward to it each week, and I think you messed my days up this week, one day I was like wow, Andrea posted early, and I went through the whole day thinking Friday was Wednesday! So you help me keep the days of the week too!🙈 your sock pattern is magic! Smarty pants, the only thing I could have had some more guidance on was joe to keep your rib stitches in order when you increase. I watched Roxanne, and a few others, but it is still not totally clear. Is there a formula, is a make one a purl stitch at both ends? I know on the left it is... I think. Anyways, I will get to the bottom of it, without homespun yarn, but if you have time to clarify, or any tips, that would be super. Thanks so much for the inspiration,I am wearing my first toe up, homespun socks! Yeahhh! Get better soon, I too have been battling a low grade cold, take care Melissa. Happy tulip 🌷 time!
Hi Melissa! You can work the make one increases knitwise or purlwise! So to stay in a ribbed fabric just knit or purl depending on what the stitch next to it is, so you can stay in pattern :)
What do you suggest for a person (like me), when using interchangeable needles they end up unscrewing while knitting and I end up with my stitches coming off the needles.
The Knit Picks interchangeables that I use have a tiny hole in the metal end of the cord and come with a thin metal tightener. After attaching the tip I insert the tightener, gently turn it in one direction while turn the tip in the opposite direction.
@@Katepwe Hi Sheryl: Yes, I have those and because of the way I knit, I end up twisting the needle causing them to come apart. I wish they made interchangeable needles that twist the opposite way. Instead of righty tightly, lefty, loose they would be lefty tight, righty, loose.
I make sure to tighten my tips with the little key (looks like a T-pin) and a rubber pad to grip the needle tip (you can even just use a wide rubber band.)