Okay...one more comment. Your beautiful message at the end brought tears to my eyes. You are so right! Thank you for sharing your handmade philosophy with all of us. I am with you!
I don’t know if you can tell I get a little choked up in the video too….I’m so glad it resonated! It’s such a beautiful craft. I’m happy to be a part of it 🥰 thank you for listening!
Lovely message at the end of this video, Nora. I also love that it doesn’t matter what the yarn cost, or that it was hand-dyed by unicorns (meanwhile my current project is hand-dyed boucle yarn 😉). All that matters is how nice the knitting and the construction is and how well it fits you. This is a hobby that we will hopefully enjoy for a long time. I don’t think I need to spend all my disposable income on it.
Nora, you are such an inspiration. Your attitude about knitting is so refreshing and your willingness to take chances and learn has catapulted your abilities in such a short time. Bravo! You are a joy! Thanks for sharing your beautiful spirit💕
I love a good thrift find! Never found any good yarn where I live but have found some amazing pieces of clothing. My new inspiration is Lisa from Lisa Makes and her unraveled thrifted sweaters (machine knit). She has found some chunky 100% cashmere sweaters that are out of style and she turned it into a fantastic new sweater. Yes, it's a lot of work to get to the yarn but the result is so worth it.
I am such a thrift girlie!!! I have only tried once to unravel a sweater and it was a nightmare hahahah….I will try again when I find the perfect yarn-but it had to be perfect!!
The cardigan is gorgeous! If at all possible, I always knit flat panels or sleeves two at a time. I find it so rewarding when they’re both done with no sleeve island needed! I find it helpful to keep telling myself, “yarn comes from the right at the start of the row on BOTH panels,” to remember when I need to turn the fabric for the next row.
I try not to subscribe to too many channels to keep the notifications to a minimum, but today I realized that I don't want to miss a single episode of yours, so I gave in and subscribed. I even got my husband to watch today's episode! You are the most entertaining knitting podcaster that I watch!
Well thank you so so much!!! 🥰 I love hearing that people have turned my podcasts into a family affair! That genuinely makes me so happy, thank you for sharing! 💛
Love your hair today! Also, when I’ve knit the fronts of a cardigan two at a time, I always put a special stitch marker/ progress keeper on the left side (or whichever side you make first). It can be a little tricky to keep it straight in the very beginning and is helpful if the cables are mirrored as a visual cue. Also, it helps keep things straight when you get up to the armhole and neckline shaping since there’s usually lots going on at once. Just wanted to add that I thought it very clever to knit it at a tighter gauge to get a smaller size without making the fabric too stiff 👏
Thank you!!! That is such great advice-I so appreciate it! I actually really love playing around with gauge when in between sizes!!! It’s the best way to customize my fabric and still get the fit I want!
The ending of this video was so sweet! Got me thinking about my "dream yarn" and honestly I just want to keep trying all the acrylic yarns I can, I love knitting with acrylic yarns so much and I just want to try more! Though another "goal" with yarn I guess would be someday I want to knit a sweater with Hobbii Kind Feather, I tried it with a pair of socks and LOVED it so I'd love a sweater (or 2...lol) made with that yarn
I have a few really great crocheted acrylic sweaters and I genuinely don’t mind the knitting experience either! Plus the ease of care is unbeatable! I’ll have to check that one out!! Good to know!
I would knit both fronts at the same time on separate identical needles for consistency and less thinking. Knit a logical amount on one side then the same on the other in each knitting session. 😊
Nora, chickennew knitter here. I'm amazed by how advanced you are in such a short period of time. I find that I only pick patterns (just a sock knitter now with aspirations of a sweater) that have a corresponding TH-cam tutorial because I'm so afraid I won't understand the pattern/stitches. Can you talk about the resources you use to help you navigate patterns as a new-ish knitter? Who or where do you go when you don't understand or have made a booboo? Thanks so much! You're the perfect accompaniment to my Saturday morning coffee! ❤
Well hello!!! I have had so many people ask a question similar to this and at first I felt like I had nothing really to contribute because I genuinely don’t have a formula or resource that I go to time and time again. HOWEVER, you just made me realize that I definitely can articulate how I navigate my way through the scary stuff and which patterns I feel comfortable trying and which I don’t! So I will definitely work on putting that into a concise video for y’all!! 💛
I had the exact same problem the first time I knit short rows! (Japanese short rows on the Luna Tee.) I figured it was a beginner mistake/something that someone more experienced would know how to interpret, but I still wish the designer had been more precise. I couldn't find anyone else who had had the same issue, which was frustrating. Wrote a big note on ravelry to remind myself for the future and to hopefully help someone else! All this to say that I always appreciate when people leave detailed comments on their project pages, the nitpickier the better 😊
Omg I’m so glad you understood my gibberish! Hahahaa I figured it was the kind of thing you’d get if you had experienced before. I think it had happened to me once before and I just find it so confusing!! Plus you don’t really find out you’ve done it wrong until you get to the end hahaha. I’m glad I’m not alone!
Always knit my sleeves two at a time I then don't need to stress about making them the same length. I knitted the Folklore Cardigan for my daughter, I cast on New Years's Day, knitted it in secret while she was at school (when I wasn't working), and finished with 4 1/2 hours before the Taylor Swift concert in Melbourne. Still no buttons yet. Your cousin will love it.
I always hope when I check ravelry projects that they will mention the issues they had when knitting, even if they are "silly". Because if I am struggling with some part of the pattern and I don't find anyone having that issue, I figure I am the issue (which could be!) but it seems like there's no help ahah ALSO, it would be great to have thoughts on how that specific yarn combo works up in that pattern, and any modifications. I find most people barely write anything on ravelry, but I wish they did.
Swatching for the Le Pull basket weave skirt you recommended in your video this week while watching today’s episode. I’m always a fan of seeing the variety of yarns you use because it is all enthusiastically knit with joy. You are always so genuine, thank you for your videos. 😊
Regarding Ravelry notes, it would be really helpful to know if you think that the yarn you used was the right choice. Sometimes you can’t tell in a photo if the drape in the yarn is appropriate for the sweater.
I’m always impressed at what you can accomplish in so little time, Nora! I think you’re no longer on #teamsnailstitches 😉 I’ll take over the team if needed. It takes me a few months to finish a sweater. I wish I could go faster, but your message at the end of this video reminded me that these projects are more than a finished object. They are also a process that allows me to slow down, invest in my creative self, and ground myself in each moment of the making. Thank you for the reminder. 🩷
Hahaha well thank you! I stand by the fact that I am not the fastest knitter, though I did just realize I must be knitting more quickly than I even realized. I just squeeze as much knitting time out of a day as possible! Always #teamsnailstitches ..... just a snail who spends a lot of time with needles in her hands 😂 I'm so happy the message resonated with you! It can be so easy to get caught up in the FO of it all, but when you can fall in love with every step, every stitch, the whole project is that much more worth it! Happiest Knitting! 💛
Happy Saturday! I enjoyed today's episode while knitting up some of my (also coveted and very pleased to have splurged on) Noro Madara into a Terazzo Sweater. Louisa Harding, I believe, is a British designer. Many years ago, she was an inhouse designer for Rowan Yarns. I always wanted to make her designs but could not afford the yarn for at the time. It's really great there are so many affordable alternatives now.
l love both of the beginning sweaters in this video. I totally love the cables in light colors they just look better. I love lion brand fisherman’s wool. I have a ton. I bought it to make a crochet blanket and I am much more interested in knitting sweaters and there are sweater quantities of each color and all neutrals so Im excited to use them seeing people projects made with them. For the cost it’s going to be epic for my typical cost. You are absolutely teaching me that I can have awesome sweaters for much less money than I typically spend. It’s actually very smart and interesting content. Keep up the awesome videos.
The link a monkey (?) chain to avoid measuring and measuring; love it. These kinds of bits are my favourite to pick out from pod casts. Can’t wait to try.
Loved your story and reflective thoughts at the end. I work in a second grade classroom and when we had to write about our ";favorite part of me" I chose my hands, specifically for the reason you mentioned. So true about whatever works goes through the same hands to create beauty. Still can't believe you've only been knitting a year. Happy Anniversary on your knitting journey. So glad you got yourself some Noro.
Awww what a sweet activity! It's unfortunate that no one goes around asking adults what their favorite part of themself is...I think we all need a reminder once in a while! Thank you so much!! 🥰
I love your hair curly - I'm a naturally curly girl - I think the curls look great on you! You are such a breath of fresh air in the knitting world. Your ambition is fabulous and it leads to beautiful knits. I'm one of those that never considered knitting a set, and now after watching your last video, I have a bunch in my queue. :)
Thank you so much!!! My hair is so so so straight naturally, but I love to pretend! Lol-thank you so much for your kindness 🥰 I love that you found some exciting new patterns!!!
Nice episode, Nora. And I loved your ending message. I agree with you about yarn and materials. As long as the maker loves what is happening, what they produce, that is really all that matters. It is so easy to get caught up in the more expensive and indie yarns, but there is a lot to be said for the budget ones out there as well.
You and your thrift store finds! That would be such a thrill 😊! Where I'm living right now, people don't seem to be too crafty, so I find almost NO craft supplies in the thrift stores, let alone beautiful high end yarn. (P.S. You must do what makes you comfortable, but that little spot on your lip is almost unnoticeable on the video and I don't think anyone would give it a second thought ❤)
Ravelry: I mainly check the yarn usage on projects, so it would be great if that's updated once the project is finished. And I like to know any adjustments. The Noro yarn is amazing, have fun with the project!
My gut says that if I were making this cabled cardigan (holy moly it's gorgeous btw!) I would knit both front panels at the same time but on separate needles if you have a couple sets. That's how I do my socks so that's probably how I would approach this too. There's just something about knowing that I have made them exactly the same.
I so agree with your message at the end, Nora. We should all buy the yarn that inspires us and that works for us, whether that be on the budget end or the splurge end, or a combination of both. You have such a practical outlook on knitting, and I particularly love what you sometimes say about imperfections being part of what makes knitwear special. I'm an even newer knitter than you, and I know my knitting isn't perfect, and I like that, because it makes it mine :) I wanted to say also that I love your graphics on your videos. So clever. How did you come up with them?
Thank you!! I love leaving little imperfections along the way as my little signature that it was, indeed, handmade! Thank you so much! My imagination is an absolutely wild place to be 😂😅
So much goodness in this! Thank you for the link-a-money idea. I saw a product last week that’s a stitch marker with a soft ruler attached for measuring your progress without stopping multiple times. I’m totally using what I have now. Spit splice? Is that when you use a needle to basically felt the ends together? I’m using the thick and quick version of wool ease for my first knitting project - a chunky sweater. I like this yarn too. I’ve had to frog and tink several times as I learn and it’s holding up very well. I am saving the fancy yarn in my stash for after I’ve done a few projects. The little pops of color in the new yarn are fun! I never knew I needed that in my life until I recently crocheted a cowl with variegated speckled yarn. Each new speckle was a “ooooh” moment. 🎉
Thank you! I saw the same and would maybe grab one if I saw it in a shop, but am I happy to use my link-a-monkeys for now! Spit splice is even more simple--using water (or spit) you add the liquid to the palm of your hand and then rub the two ends together like you're trying to start a fire. The liquid and friction felts them together super quickly and then there are no ends to weave in! This is my first speckly yarn and boy is it fun!!!
I knit the Sari Norland's Kutaar top in 2 at a time style. That lace was pretty intense and I didn't think I'd want to do it twice lol! It makes the project a little less portable as you'll gave two balls of yarn on the go and don't want to get tangled. I did the panels all on one long cord, but you could do the panels concurrently on two separate needles if you have a spare set. The project will move slower as you go, but it's so nice to finish both panels at the same time and you can just join in the round when you are done. Good luck!
Hi Nora! I knitted the folklore cardigan and I made the fronts at the same time! It's not difficult at all, just make sure to knit them facing aech other and please check the lenght before doing the ribbing because I didn't and mine ended up shorter that the back 🤦♀
Love when there are very detailed notes on Ravelry project pages. Glad you got your dream yarn. I had just bought some of the same yarn for myself and am looking forward to knitting it soon.
Another entertaining episode. I love Saturdays! I feel totally the same about dream yarn versus inexpensive yarn. I have a stash of lovely expensive yarn but my most worn and favorite knit was the Harvest Cardigan by Tin Can Knits out of $2.00/skein Caron Simply Soft that I bought on Amazon when first learning to knit. Maybe I love it so much because I don't have to worry about wearing out or damaging the cardigan. Love seeing your progress on the Noro. My swatch of it was very much the same and now I cannot wait to get started on my vest! Thanks again, you always cheer me up!
I feel that way with more affordable makes too!! I'm trying to detach myself from the mentality that the nicer things shouldn't be worn. I say use the fine China and let it get chipped! Better than it collecting dust! But it is so nice to have some fibers that are less expensive and also easier to maintain! I hope you wind up loving your vest!
What I look for on ravelry is fit. Bugs me no end when people don’t say what size they made 😂. So I’d love to know what size you made, and if you are ok with it, what your measurements are and how you find the fit. I also like it when there is a bullet list of mods people made. Btw I think your hair looks gorgeous. I feel inspired to curl my hair tomorrow 😅
Oooh I totally agree! That reminds me, I do always have my measurements in my description box for anyone who would find that helpful! Thank you for the hair compliment--it's so fun to play around once in a while!
It does sound like you found an error in the new pattern!! It can’t work with one stitch counted twice-unless it’s increased again somewhere-all of which is just clumsy and confusing. You’re good at trusting yourself, so nice to see.
That yarn for your sweater, it looked like the color slightly changed after blocking- not a new thing, but yarn will never cease to amaze me. The sweater looks great. Love the color even more after blocking. Re: the TS cardigan, must be nice to be able to knit smaller sizes- Nora I can relate to your thoughts on this😊, those cables are looking so good! Look at Miss. Noro- that yarn looks scrumptious. Also I understood your pov re: confusion on that short row explanation. Sending support your way. Also I meant to ask a few videos ago- did you change your hair color recently? Or perhaps your eyebrows are arched differently? What I’m trying to say is (while you always look great) it looks like you did something different & you look gorgeous, darling. Fantastic find on that Louisa Harding yarn. Oh I’m slightly jealous. The color, the yarn content- my goodness that yarn seems dreamy! Awesome find, way to go! What a great journey you have taken us on. I appreciate each video you curate for us. Take care, Nora. Have a great week, Anna.
It even appears to have shrunk, right?? I love a good side by side for that reason exactly!! TS Cardi--such a treat to knit the body of a sweater at the size of what would normally be a sleeve for me!! I did pop in a few highlights and I am CONSTANTLY changing the way I do my brows 😂 Thank you so much for noticing!!! Always happy to have you, Anna!!
Man, same thing happened to me recently. Started a cardigan and when they got to W&at for some reason I got sooo confused. I was way lazier than you tho just omitted them all together 😂 the mindful needles are the only interchangeable needles I have a couple sizes of and I have a snag on the join😢
I'm having the same experience with my current knitting as you are with the Sand cardigan. Confused from the beginning. 🤔 At this point I'm just hoping for the best. And there are no projects on ravelry or Instagram. I think I'm the first one knitting the pattern. Good luck with your cardigan 😊
There is a Block on ravelry that allows private notes. I make mine on that, and then when I'm finished, I modify my notes for Publix notes. This way, the pattern integrity is ensured, but I also provide others with useful information
Hey Nora! I love watching your videos as a relatively new knitter like yourself, you always encourage me to go with the harder techniques without fear :) Though I am a massive Swiftie, I’m not planning to knit the folklore cardigan but I think it would be easier for you to put the spreadsheet on Google sheets and create a link to share it, so that anyone with the link can view it :) then you can always link it in your videos and Instagram bio without having to email it to a lot of people.
Another great podcast!!! I think you are describing german short rows in the pattern you were having trouble with. I am wondering if you are having trouble with your double stitches created by this short row method. There are lots of video tutorials on germen short rows. Hope that helps.
I love a german short row--so I know that it was not this. The short rows were made with YOs? Never seen it before and the result is not bad, but it could have benefited from a better explanation
I’m a newer viewer so I’m not sure if you’ve ever mentioned this before. I am so impressed with how quickly you knit! You make so much progress on multiple projects. Have you talked before about your knitting process? How you are able to make so much progress on large projects? It would be interesting to hear if you haven’t talked about it before. Thanks for making knitting so fun!
Thanks for being here!!! I try to remind people that I am genuinely not the fastest knitter, but I find a lot of knitting time during the week!! I think I’ve had a few other people ask similar questions so I’m considering dedicating a video to this topic! Thank you!!!!
@@akaNoraKnits it would be nice to know how much time you find for knitting. It’s fun to see the numbers for your finished projects when they are done. Having an idea of how much time you spend knitting each week would be another interesting number to know. 🙂 this has me thinking I should try tracking the amount of time I spend knitting each week. I feel like i knit a lot but it takes me awhile to finish projects. That’s the problem with having way too many WIPs at once 😆
I do the Same!!! Definitely worth giving a try! I’ve also cut a piece of scrap yarn to the exact length I need and fix it to the needles or as my beginning of round marker!
She does make her appearance mostly when she's being naughty 😅 I use a combination of ProCreate, AI, Canva and the whole Adobe Family for all of my graphics!!
Question: how is that yarn holding up in wash/wear? I hate the thought of the amount of time required and then have it look raggy after a little time! Love love your podcast and so happy I found you!
Thanks so much for being here!! Which yarn is it that you are referencing? If you post a separate comment, I’ll for sure see and give you my best answer!! If it’s about the Caron Blossom yarn, I feel like I haven’t washed and worn it enough to say just yet. I gifted my sister the sweater I had made in the yarn before and she has yet to wash it too. But I’ll definitely keep you updated as I do wash and wear!!
@@akaNoraKnits ohhh so sorry! I was referring to Folklore. I was thinking you used the Lion Brand Wool Ease as in the pattern! I’m trying to find out through Ravelry users how that is holding up. I might go with my gut and spend a little more and get wool. I’ve used the acrylic for blankets and it doesn’t wear well with use ☹️ Thank you for your reply! I so love your podcast and the quality you put into it! ❤️
i like your idea of a template. as a knew knitter, i often want to know how your yarn behaved. did it grow, how does it drape… that sort of thing. great channel.
I just have to pop in to say I got the swivel cables in two lengths. I wouldn't recommend these for thin yarn knitting for beginners. There is a slight glitch which makes you have to push the stiches on your left needle forward. I have arthrtis and this is a problem for me. However! If you knit with thicker yarn this might not be a problem. Depending on what you knit I would recommend you get these cables for 80 and 100 cm to begin with. Depending on the project these are good to to have in the toolbox.
Is your armhole going to be wide enough? I have not done this pattern but I have done many bottom up and sewn patterns and it seems a bit narrow. Does the pattern have a schematic? Love your podcast. Always look forward to it.
I’m assuming we’re referring to the folklore cardigan? I am following exact measurements for the recipient’s favorite sweater so it will fit her perfectly how she wants it in the end! There is also a schematic that I am referencing for proportion! Hope that helps ☺️
I had that frustration with the Nola Cardigan. I knit the back neckband and then did you know what to do. I could not find anything on TH-cam to clarify what needs to be done so I am stuck.
Commenting only partially through the video: when reducing the back panel by 4 stitches, is the back of the sweater the same width as the sweater you're referencing? Is there any worry that removing those 4 stitches is going to affect the seaming of the sweater?
As of now, I can't imagine it will affect the seaming but I suppose we will find out when we get there! I am getting as close to the dimensions of the reference sweater as possible without compromising the integrity of the cables and overall structure of the garment---I hope! Hahaha
Pardon me but Maria's testers who get free Isager yarn don't seem to have notes on the pattern (that I have seen). Absence of notes or a more thorough review doesn't mean there was no fudging. But I'm sure you'll figure it all out.
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You’re such a smart knitter! No one would know you started just last year!!! ❤
Okay...one more comment. Your beautiful message at the end brought tears to my eyes. You are so right! Thank you for sharing your handmade philosophy with all of us. I am with you!
I don’t know if you can tell I get a little choked up in the video too….I’m so glad it resonated! It’s such a beautiful craft. I’m happy to be a part of it 🥰 thank you for listening!
Her statement at the end was top tier. 🥰
@AnnaE949 I'm going to watch, and listen, to this episode again. Nora is a much needed voice in our knitting community.
Lovely message at the end of this video, Nora. I also love that it doesn’t matter what the yarn cost, or that it was hand-dyed by unicorns (meanwhile my current project is hand-dyed boucle yarn 😉). All that matters is how nice the knitting and the construction is and how well it fits you. This is a hobby that we will hopefully enjoy for a long time. I don’t think I need to spend all my disposable income on it.
Hahaha hand-dyed by unicorns 😂 exactly! It's just fun to play with different mediums and see what you get in the end!
Nora, you are such an inspiration. Your attitude about knitting is so refreshing and your willingness to take chances and learn has catapulted your abilities in such a short time. Bravo! You are a joy! Thanks for sharing your beautiful spirit💕
Thank you so so much!!! 🥰
I love a good thrift find! Never found any good yarn where I live but have found some amazing pieces of clothing. My new inspiration is Lisa from Lisa Makes and her unraveled thrifted sweaters (machine knit). She has found some chunky 100% cashmere sweaters that are out of style and she turned it into a fantastic new sweater. Yes, it's a lot of work to get to the yarn but the result is so worth it.
I am such a thrift girlie!!! I have only tried once to unravel a sweater and it was a nightmare hahahah….I will try again when I find the perfect yarn-but it had to be perfect!!
The cardigan is gorgeous! If at all possible, I always knit flat panels or sleeves two at a time. I find it so rewarding when they’re both done with no sleeve island needed! I find it helpful to keep telling myself, “yarn comes from the right at the start of the row on BOTH panels,” to remember when I need to turn the fabric for the next row.
You are amazing!!!! Thank you so much for this insight! I think I’ll go for it!
I try not to subscribe to too many channels to keep the notifications to a minimum, but today I realized that I don't want to miss a single episode of yours, so I gave in and subscribed. I even got my husband to watch today's episode! You are the most entertaining knitting podcaster that I watch!
So true!
Well thank you so so much!!! 🥰 I love hearing that people have turned my podcasts into a family affair! That genuinely makes me so happy, thank you for sharing! 💛
Love your hair today!
Also, when I’ve knit the fronts of a cardigan two at a time, I always put a special stitch marker/ progress keeper on the left side (or whichever side you make first). It can be a little tricky to keep it straight in the very beginning and is helpful if the cables are mirrored as a visual cue. Also, it helps keep things straight when you get up to the armhole and neckline shaping since there’s usually lots going on at once.
Just wanted to add that I thought it very clever to knit it at a tighter gauge to get a smaller size without making the fabric too stiff 👏
Thank you!!! That is such great advice-I so appreciate it! I actually really love playing around with gauge when in between sizes!!! It’s the best way to customize my fabric and still get the fit I want!
The ending of this video was so sweet! Got me thinking about my "dream yarn" and honestly I just want to keep trying all the acrylic yarns I can, I love knitting with acrylic yarns so much and I just want to try more! Though another "goal" with yarn I guess would be someday I want to knit a sweater with Hobbii Kind Feather, I tried it with a pair of socks and LOVED it so I'd love a sweater (or 2...lol) made with that yarn
I have a few really great crocheted acrylic sweaters and I genuinely don’t mind the knitting experience either! Plus the ease of care is unbeatable! I’ll have to check that one out!! Good to know!
I would knit both fronts at the same time on separate identical needles for consistency and less thinking. Knit a logical amount on one side then the same on the other in each knitting session. 😊
Oooh smart smart smart!!!
Great tip, love this. Thanks for sharing.
Another enjoyable morning session with you ~~ Thanks!
Thank you so much for being here!!! 💛
Nora, chickennew knitter here. I'm amazed by how advanced you are in such a short period of time. I find that I only pick patterns (just a sock knitter now with aspirations of a sweater) that have a corresponding TH-cam tutorial because I'm so afraid I won't understand the pattern/stitches. Can you talk about the resources you use to help you navigate patterns as a new-ish knitter? Who or where do you go when you don't understand or have made a booboo? Thanks so much! You're the perfect accompaniment to my Saturday morning coffee! ❤
Well hello!!! I have had so many people ask a question similar to this and at first I felt like I had nothing really to contribute because I genuinely don’t have a formula or resource that I go to time and time again. HOWEVER, you just made me realize that I definitely can articulate how I navigate my way through the scary stuff and which patterns I feel comfortable trying and which I don’t! So I will definitely work on putting that into a concise video for y’all!! 💛
You know, I learned to knit from TH-cam. You can search the knitting term and watch countless videos until you understand.
I had the exact same problem the first time I knit short rows! (Japanese short rows on the Luna Tee.) I figured it was a beginner mistake/something that someone more experienced would know how to interpret, but I still wish the designer had been more precise. I couldn't find anyone else who had had the same issue, which was frustrating. Wrote a big note on ravelry to remind myself for the future and to hopefully help someone else! All this to say that I always appreciate when people leave detailed comments on their project pages, the nitpickier the better 😊
Omg I’m so glad you understood my gibberish! Hahahaa I figured it was the kind of thing you’d get if you had experienced before. I think it had happened to me once before and I just find it so confusing!! Plus you don’t really find out you’ve done it wrong until you get to the end hahaha. I’m glad I’m not alone!
@@akaNoraKnits Definitely not alone!
Always knit my sleeves two at a time I then don't need to stress about making them the same length. I knitted the Folklore Cardigan for my daughter, I cast on New Years's Day, knitted it in secret while she was at school (when I wasn't working), and finished with 4 1/2 hours before the Taylor Swift concert in Melbourne. Still no buttons yet. Your cousin will love it.
Love that you are getting to knit with your dream yarn 🎉 Happy Making!
Thank you!!! It’s so exciting 🥰
I always hope when I check ravelry projects that they will mention the issues they had when knitting, even if they are "silly". Because if I am struggling with some part of the pattern and I don't find anyone having that issue, I figure I am the issue (which could be!) but it seems like there's no help ahah ALSO, it would be great to have thoughts on how that specific yarn combo works up in that pattern, and any modifications. I find most people barely write anything on ravelry, but I wish they did.
I totally agree!!! Thank you so much for the feedback!!
Always so enjoyable! I love that you’ve come full circle. Your knitting journey is so inspiring to watch. Happy knitting 💚🧶💚
Thank you so much!!! It’s really crazy and so exciting to me!
Swatching for the Le Pull basket weave skirt you recommended in your video this week while watching today’s episode. I’m always a fan of seeing the variety of yarns you use because it is all enthusiastically knit with joy. You are always so genuine, thank you for your videos. 😊
Oh my goodness-that makes me so happy!!! I can’t wait to see how it turns out! Thank you for that 💛 I’m just happy to be here!
Regarding Ravelry notes, it would be really helpful to know if you think that the yarn you used was the right choice. Sometimes you can’t tell in a photo if the drape in the yarn is appropriate for the sweater.
That’s a great point!! Thank you!!
Another inspiring video. Thank you Nora!❤
Thank you!!!
Well, you have knitfluenced me. As if the 5 sweaters and 2 shawls I’m working on are not enough I’ve decided to join you on your Sand cardigan.
😂😂😂 guilty!!!
I’m always impressed at what you can accomplish in so little time, Nora! I think you’re no longer on #teamsnailstitches 😉 I’ll take over the team if needed. It takes me a few months to finish a sweater. I wish I could go faster, but your message at the end of this video reminded me that these projects are more than a finished object. They are also a process that allows me to slow down, invest in my creative self, and ground myself in each moment of the making. Thank you for the reminder. 🩷
Hahaha well thank you! I stand by the fact that I am not the fastest knitter, though I did just realize I must be knitting more quickly than I even realized. I just squeeze as much knitting time out of a day as possible! Always #teamsnailstitches ..... just a snail who spends a lot of time with needles in her hands 😂 I'm so happy the message resonated with you! It can be so easy to get caught up in the FO of it all, but when you can fall in love with every step, every stitch, the whole project is that much more worth it! Happiest Knitting! 💛
Happy Saturday! I enjoyed today's episode while knitting up some of my (also coveted and very pleased to have splurged on) Noro Madara into a Terazzo Sweater. Louisa Harding, I believe, is a British designer. Many years ago, she was an inhouse designer for Rowan Yarns. I always wanted to make her designs but could not afford the yarn for at the time. It's really great there are so many affordable alternatives now.
Happy Saturday, indeed!!!! Wow so exciting!!! I hope you love it! That is so fascinating to know!!! Thank you for the insight!
l love both of the beginning sweaters in this video. I totally love the cables in light colors they just look better. I love lion brand fisherman’s wool. I have a ton. I bought it to make a crochet blanket and I am much more interested in knitting sweaters and there are sweater quantities of each color and all neutrals so Im excited to use them seeing people projects made with them. For the cost it’s going to be epic for my typical cost. You are absolutely teaching me that I can have awesome sweaters for much less money than I typically spend. It’s actually very smart and interesting content. Keep up the awesome videos.
Thank you so so much!
The link a monkey (?) chain to avoid measuring and measuring; love it. These kinds of bits are my favourite to pick out from pod casts. Can’t wait to try.
Loved your story and reflective thoughts at the end. I work in a second grade classroom and when we had to write about our ";favorite part of me" I chose my hands, specifically for the reason you mentioned. So true about whatever works goes through the same hands to create beauty. Still can't believe you've only been knitting a year. Happy Anniversary on your knitting journey. So glad you got yourself some Noro.
Awww what a sweet activity! It's unfortunate that no one goes around asking adults what their favorite part of themself is...I think we all need a reminder once in a while! Thank you so much!! 🥰
I love your hair curly - I'm a naturally curly girl - I think the curls look great on you! You are such a breath of fresh air in the knitting world. Your ambition is fabulous and it leads to beautiful knits. I'm one of those that never considered knitting a set, and now after watching your last video, I have a bunch in my queue. :)
Thank you so much!!! My hair is so so so straight naturally, but I love to pretend! Lol-thank you so much for your kindness 🥰 I love that you found some exciting new patterns!!!
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Nice episode, Nora. And I loved your ending message. I agree with you about yarn and materials. As long as the maker loves what is happening, what they produce, that is really all that matters. It is so easy to get caught up in the more expensive and indie yarns, but there is a lot to be said for the budget ones out there as well.
❤❤❤❤❤ great podcast made me smile…. Oh and wounded knitter 🩹🤕🚑🚨knitting needle attack 😮
Thank you!!! 💛
You and your thrift store finds! That would be such a thrill 😊! Where I'm living right now, people don't seem to be too crafty, so I find almost NO craft supplies in the thrift stores, let alone beautiful high end yarn. (P.S. You must do what makes you comfortable, but that little spot on your lip is almost unnoticeable on the video and I don't think anyone would give it a second thought ❤)
It’s so much fun!!! I love the thrill of the hunt! You just never know-everything is so hot or miss! Thank you 🥰
Love the way you're using your light bulb stitch markers. So smart.
Thank you!! I felt pretty clever there 😂
I have a few color ways of Caron blossom cakes and now I’m wanting to cast a sweater on with it ASAP!!
Your ciclamen is so gorgeous on you friend ❤
Thanks so much, girl!!! It’s a cozy one!! 🥰
Ravelry: I mainly check the yarn usage on projects, so it would be great if that's updated once the project is finished. And I like to know any adjustments. The Noro yarn is amazing, have fun with the project!
My gut says that if I were making this cabled cardigan (holy moly it's gorgeous btw!) I would knit both front panels at the same time but on separate needles if you have a couple sets. That's how I do my socks so that's probably how I would approach this too. There's just something about knowing that I have made them exactly the same.
I so agree with your message at the end, Nora. We should all buy the yarn that inspires us and that works for us, whether that be on the budget end or the splurge end, or a combination of both. You have such a practical outlook on knitting, and I particularly love what you sometimes say about imperfections being part of what makes knitwear special. I'm an even newer knitter than you, and I know my knitting isn't perfect, and I like that, because it makes it mine :) I wanted to say also that I love your graphics on your videos. So clever. How did you come up with them?
Thank you!! I love leaving little imperfections along the way as my little signature that it was, indeed, handmade! Thank you so much! My imagination is an absolutely wild place to be 😂😅
So much goodness in this!
Thank you for the link-a-money idea. I saw a product last week that’s a stitch marker with a soft ruler attached for measuring your progress without stopping multiple times. I’m totally using what I have now.
Spit splice? Is that when you use a needle to basically felt the ends together?
I’m using the thick and quick version of wool ease for my first knitting project - a chunky sweater. I like this yarn too. I’ve had to frog and tink several times as I learn and it’s holding up very well. I am saving the fancy yarn in my stash for after I’ve done a few projects.
The little pops of color in the new yarn are fun! I never knew I needed that in my life until I recently crocheted a cowl with variegated speckled yarn. Each new speckle was a “ooooh” moment. 🎉
Thank you! I saw the same and would maybe grab one if I saw it in a shop, but am I happy to use my link-a-monkeys for now!
Spit splice is even more simple--using water (or spit) you add the liquid to the palm of your hand and then rub the two ends together like you're trying to start a fire. The liquid and friction felts them together super quickly and then there are no ends to weave in!
This is my first speckly yarn and boy is it fun!!!
@@akaNoraKnits Ah, truly a “spit” splice. Great tip to know! Thanks!
I knit the Sari Norland's Kutaar top in 2 at a time style. That lace was pretty intense and I didn't think I'd want to do it twice lol! It makes the project a little less portable as you'll gave two balls of yarn on the go and don't want to get tangled. I did the panels all on one long cord, but you could do the panels concurrently on two separate needles if you have a spare set. The project will move slower as you go, but it's so nice to finish both panels at the same time and you can just join in the round when you are done. Good luck!
Hi Nora! I knitted the folklore cardigan and I made the fronts at the same time! It's not difficult at all, just make sure to knit them facing aech other and please check the lenght before doing the ribbing because I didn't and mine ended up shorter that the back 🤦♀
Hello!!! That is really great to know!! Thank you!!
@@akaNoraKnits you're welcome!
Your hair is so pretty! Thank you for another amazing knitting podcast!
Thank you so much!!
Another Happy Saturday!
Yes Happy Saturday!!!
Love when there are very detailed notes on Ravelry project pages. Glad you got your dream yarn. I had just bought some of the same yarn for myself and am looking forward to knitting it soon.
I will do my best to keep up! Thank you!!! I hope you get to play with it soon!!
Knit the fronts 2 at a time. That way the tension is consistent so the sizes will be consistent. Also any "oops" become a matching design element.
Another entertaining episode. I love Saturdays! I feel totally the same about dream yarn versus inexpensive yarn. I have a stash of lovely expensive yarn but my most worn and favorite knit was the Harvest Cardigan by Tin Can Knits out of $2.00/skein Caron Simply Soft that I bought on Amazon when first learning to knit. Maybe I love it so much because I don't have to worry about wearing out or damaging the cardigan. Love seeing your progress on the Noro. My swatch of it was very much the same and now I cannot wait to get started on my vest! Thanks again, you always cheer me up!
I feel that way with more affordable makes too!! I'm trying to detach myself from the mentality that the nicer things shouldn't be worn. I say use the fine China and let it get chipped! Better than it collecting dust! But it is so nice to have some fibers that are less expensive and also easier to maintain! I hope you wind up loving your vest!
What I look for on ravelry is fit. Bugs me no end when people don’t say what size they made 😂. So I’d love to know what size you made, and if you are ok with it, what your measurements are and how you find the fit. I also like it when there is a bullet list of mods people made.
Btw I think your hair looks gorgeous. I feel inspired to curl my hair tomorrow 😅
Oooh I totally agree! That reminds me, I do always have my measurements in my description box for anyone who would find that helpful! Thank you for the hair compliment--it's so fun to play around once in a while!
It does sound like you found an error in the new pattern!! It can’t work with one stitch counted twice-unless it’s increased again somewhere-all of which is just clumsy and confusing. You’re good at trusting yourself, so nice to see.
Always a little frustrating to come by, but at least it checks itself out so no big deal in the end!! Thank you!!
That yarn for your sweater, it looked like the color slightly changed after blocking- not a new thing, but yarn will never cease to amaze me. The sweater looks great. Love the color even more after blocking.
Re: the TS cardigan, must be nice to be able to knit smaller sizes- Nora I can relate to your thoughts on this😊, those cables are looking so good! Look at Miss. Noro- that yarn looks scrumptious. Also I understood your pov re: confusion on that short row explanation. Sending support your way. Also I meant to ask a few videos ago- did you change your hair color recently? Or perhaps your eyebrows are arched differently? What I’m trying to say is (while you always look great) it looks like you did something different & you look gorgeous, darling.
Fantastic find on that Louisa Harding yarn. Oh I’m slightly jealous. The color, the yarn content- my goodness that yarn seems dreamy! Awesome find, way to go! What a great journey you have taken us on. I appreciate each video you curate for us. Take care, Nora. Have a great week, Anna.
It even appears to have shrunk, right?? I love a good side by side for that reason exactly!!
TS Cardi--such a treat to knit the body of a sweater at the size of what would normally be a sleeve for me!!
I did pop in a few highlights and I am CONSTANTLY changing the way I do my brows 😂 Thank you so much for noticing!!!
Always happy to have you, Anna!!
Man, same thing happened to me recently. Started a cardigan and when they got to W&at for some reason I got sooo confused. I was way lazier than you tho just omitted them all together 😂 the mindful needles are the only interchangeable needles I have a couple sizes of and I have a snag on the join😢
I'm having the same experience with my current knitting as you are with the Sand cardigan. Confused from the beginning. 🤔 At this point I'm just hoping for the best. And there are no projects on ravelry or Instagram. I think I'm the first one knitting the pattern. Good luck with your cardigan 😊
That happened to me with my last project! I hope you get it figured out!!!! Thank you! 🥰
There is a Block on ravelry that allows private notes. I make mine on that, and then when I'm finished, I modify my notes for Publix notes. This way, the pattern integrity is ensured, but I also provide others with useful information
Hey Nora! I love watching your videos as a relatively new knitter like yourself, you always encourage me to go with the harder techniques without fear :) Though I am a massive Swiftie, I’m not planning to knit the folklore cardigan but I think it would be easier for you to put the spreadsheet on Google sheets and create a link to share it, so that anyone with the link can view it :) then you can always link it in your videos and Instagram bio without having to email it to a lot of people.
You are brilliant! Thank you for letting me know!
The main thing I look for on other ravelry pages are finished object photos, modifications to the pattern, and pattern errors/confusion.
Another great podcast!!! I think you are describing german short rows in the pattern you were having trouble with. I am wondering if you are having trouble with your double stitches created by this short row method. There are lots of video tutorials on germen short rows. Hope that helps.
I love a german short row--so I know that it was not this. The short rows were made with YOs? Never seen it before and the result is not bad, but it could have benefited from a better explanation
I’m a newer viewer so I’m not sure if you’ve ever mentioned this before. I am so impressed with how quickly you knit! You make so much progress on multiple projects. Have you talked before about your knitting process? How you are able to make so much progress on large projects? It would be interesting to hear if you haven’t talked about it before. Thanks for making knitting so fun!
Thanks for being here!!! I try to remind people that I am genuinely not the fastest knitter, but I find a lot of knitting time during the week!! I think I’ve had a few other people ask similar questions so I’m considering dedicating a video to this topic! Thank you!!!!
@@akaNoraKnits it would be nice to know how much time you find for knitting. It’s fun to see the numbers for your finished projects when they are done. Having an idea of how much time you spend knitting each week would be another interesting number to know. 🙂 this has me thinking I should try tracking the amount of time I spend knitting each week. I feel like i knit a lot but it takes me awhile to finish projects. That’s the problem with having way too many WIPs at once 😆
Very clever. I sometimes measure every other row. This would save me from the worry and silly need to measure so much😅
I do the Same!!! Definitely worth giving a try! I’ve also cut a piece of scrap yarn to the exact length I need and fix it to the needles or as my beginning of round marker!
Might I ask where you find all the fun knitted cartoons? Was waiting for puppy to pop up and into your blog.
She does make her appearance mostly when she's being naughty 😅 I use a combination of ProCreate, AI, Canva and the whole Adobe Family for all of my graphics!!
Question: how is that yarn holding up in wash/wear? I hate the thought of the amount of time required and then have it look raggy after a little time! Love love your podcast and so happy I found you!
Thanks so much for being here!! Which yarn is it that you are referencing? If you post a separate comment, I’ll for sure see and give you my best answer!! If it’s about the Caron Blossom yarn, I feel like I haven’t washed and worn it enough to say just yet. I gifted my sister the sweater I had made in the yarn before and she has yet to wash it too. But I’ll definitely keep you updated as I do wash and wear!!
@@akaNoraKnits ohhh so sorry! I was referring to Folklore. I was thinking you used the Lion Brand Wool Ease as in the pattern! I’m trying to find out through Ravelry users how that is holding up. I might go with my gut and spend a little more and get wool. I’ve used the acrylic for blankets and it doesn’t wear well with use ☹️
Thank you for your reply! I so love your podcast and the quality you put into it! ❤️
i like your idea of a template. as a knew knitter, i often want to know how your yarn behaved. did it grow, how does it drape… that sort of thing. great channel.
Great to know!!! Thank you so much!!!
I just have to pop in to say I got the swivel cables in two lengths. I wouldn't recommend these for thin yarn knitting for beginners. There is a slight glitch which makes you have to push the stiches on your left needle forward. I have arthrtis and this is a problem for me. However! If you knit with thicker yarn this might not be a problem. Depending on what you knit I would recommend you get these cables for 80 and 100 cm to begin with. Depending on the project these are good to to have in the toolbox.
So good to know! I have yet to knit up thinner yarn with them so I'll have to take notice! I appreciate you letting us know!
Love your podcast! As a fellow sufferer of cold sores, your dr can prescribe Valtrex which will stop those cold sores before they show!
Thank you!!
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Oh darn it I should have checked the comments before I posted mine 😂 anyways I second this
Is your armhole going to be wide enough? I have not done this pattern but I have done many bottom up and sewn patterns and it seems a bit narrow. Does the pattern have a schematic? Love your podcast. Always look forward to it.
I’m assuming we’re referring to the folklore cardigan? I am following exact measurements for the recipient’s favorite sweater so it will fit her perfectly how she wants it in the end! There is also a schematic that I am referencing for proportion! Hope that helps ☺️
@@akaNoraKnits Phew! It looks beautiful!
I had that frustration with the Nola Cardigan. I knit the back neckband and then did you know what to do. I could not find anything on TH-cam to clarify what needs to be done so I am stuck.
So so so frustrating!!!
Commenting only partially through the video: when reducing the back panel by 4 stitches, is the back of the sweater the same width as the sweater you're referencing? Is there any worry that removing those 4 stitches is going to affect the seaming of the sweater?
As of now, I can't imagine it will affect the seaming but I suppose we will find out when we get there! I am getting as close to the dimensions of the reference sweater as possible without compromising the integrity of the cables and overall structure of the garment---I hope! Hahaha
I am planning to knit a set
I have the same policy regarding blocking and WIPs and nothing gets marked as Finished on Ravelry until it's been blocked.
I think you will need way more yarn for that ankle length lol
Lol I suppose we will find out! I have 12 skeins and am hoping that blocking will be my friend here!
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Pardon me but Maria's testers who get free Isager yarn don't seem to have notes on the pattern (that I have seen). Absence of notes or a more thorough review doesn't mean there was no fudging.
But I'm sure you'll figure it all out.
(Edit: this has already been said but we all know YT loves the ✨engagement✨ so I’ll leave it up
Ok I hope this isn’t too forward and doesn’t assume that you don’t know something you actually do - if you get cold sores a lot like I do it’s worth asking your doctor about something called “valacyclovir” - if I feel a cold sore coming on I take one dose as soon as I feel it and one more dose like 12 hours later, and it doesn’t even have a CHANCE! It’s changed my life.