Wild Cottage Ireland, Knitting Ranunculus sweater on a real, in action body to help you decide yours
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- In this special Ranunculus sweater episode - more of a knitting vlog style from the Wild Cottage Ireland #knittingpodcast - I show you what the garment looks like from different angles and in motion on an actual person on video. I tell you a bit about my body shape and measurements so you can get a better feel for how a #Ranunculus knit completely to the pattern with no modifications might look on you if you are a similar body type. I also tell you what I will likely do differently, to modify the pattern the next time I make it.
I hope this helps you, and also, if you are new to sweater knitting, like me, do have a look at @littlebigknits #ranunculuslovekal thread on her (Selma's) group on Ravelry if you are OK to use Ravelry, because the folks there have good advice on knitting this sweater and are good about answering your questions. I will link that below. Enjoy your Ranunculus, and love your body 💖 Susan xx
Links:
--The #ranunculuslovekal is hosted by Selma of the @littlebigknits podcast -see the podcast group's Ranunculus Love Ravelry thread www.ravelry.co...
The Ranunculus sweater is a paid-for pattern by Midori Hirose, www.ravelry.co...
--I'm knitting it in merino & silk blend yarn from Irish dyer Corcra yarns, the Lilac Mist colourway www.etsy.com/i...
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Hi dear! The sweater and your body are both so beautiful - I think part of the fit here is how long or short-waisted you are. If you look at the proportions of your collarbone to your belly-button and your belly-button to where your pants split, we each have a different ratio here. From my experience, most people seem to like loose cropped things to end right about their belly button when relaxed or just a bit below. This seems to ride up higher than that for you, but you might also just prefer slightly longer things.☺️
For example, I’m 6’2”, but I have a super super short torso - only about a foot!!! It appears you have a significantly longer torso than me (one is not better than the other!). I think lengthening it would indeed help you get a fit that you like better. I hope this is helpful! Knowing this about myself revolutionized fit for me entirely and I think it’s not talked about enough as we consider how to alter garment patterns to fit our bodies.
Oh this is super information! Thank you so much!! I'm going to see can I pin it to the top of comments so other folks can read it too in case they hadn't thought about this ratio in their own garments. 🤗
@@wildcottageknitting I’m so glad!!! Another tip is to choose a size based on how much positive ease you’d like for your belly measurement (or sleeve or hip or whatever) rather than just your chest. I do this all the time!
I definitely need to do this now that my belly is bigger than my bust 😊 Another great tip!
You, Madam, are a GEM. This is so much more useful to me than the (admittedly lovely) pattern pictures. Thank you for this!
You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful 🤗 And thank you!!
I agree that a little longer would be more comfortable. It has such a nice fit on you in the yoke!! Ah yes those COVID pounds!! Have them too!! Thanks again for the mention!
Thanks! And you are so welcome 😊 Have Ranunculus 2 yarns balled up & waiting 🧶🧶
This has to be my favourite video, completely refreshing and honest. We all come in different shapes and sizes and no garment is going to look the same on every woman. I too have scoliosis so I completely understand what you mean about your different "side views" and posture.
I have been toying with this pattern for a while and having seen yours I feel more confident to try it. I think I'd like mine a little longer too, I havent done cropped for 20 years and I dont think now is the time to change that......
Also, totally loved your little dancing segment, you really are a breath of fresh air, honest and natural. Thankyou Susan xXx
Ahh, thank you so much Sarah! 😊😊 You are the second commenter who also has scoliosis & I really appreciate you both commenting...it just feels good to know other crafters with scoliosis are around & understand the additional factors we may be taking into account when we make or shop for garments. 💖
I'm there with ya girls. I'm body out grew short/cropped tops a few years back. Actually to be totally honest. Even when I wasvyoung and thin I didn't wear cropped tops. To me...its not attractive at ANY size and shape. I can be 100% happy not seeing belly buttons. They're ugly. Especially with a belly ring, yikes
Menopause beat me up and made me look like I've been thrown down a flight of stairs. I also have a mild scoliosis that only me and my Dr can readily see. I've decided that making a knitted garment may be a lot more forgiving to my psyche than a department store dressing room mirror! I know, I'm nuts.
I taught myself to knit over past few years and i feel that it's about time i make a first sweater. This Ranunculus is so great whether it's made of ethereal mohair or worsted weight what have you. Your opinion has helped demystify what i can expect and what i should expect being who i am mind, body and soul. Thanks. You're such a sweet gal. Your top is fab!
Thank you so much for your honest showing of your Ranunculus. This really helps deciding how (or even if)to knit this pattern for myself. It felt just like visiting a friend in her kitchen and discussing her latest knit. I love the yarn!
Love you and your acceptance of your beautiful body 😊 Enjoyed the podcast.
Thank you so much!
That’s the prettiest ranunculus I’ve seen❤️. Haven’t wanted to make it until now. Think I’d like it longer on me.
So glad this has helped you! Do let us know if you make one 😊
Ok so I’m 5 nothing too! I love how it looks - came here after someone just tore the pattern apart saying it was hideous! It’s not! The sweater looks gorgeous on you! Will be knitting it now!
Hi, and thank you! 😊 Glad this video helped 🤗 Emjoy your Ranunculus!!
You look beautiful, thank you for showing your ranunculus . It gave me a great relief with mine is going. I will make mine longer too.beautiful, I love the jive dancing.
😀thanks Carmen! I'm super pleased also that the video was helpful too you.
Looks good! You have same S curve as my daughter. She wears the high waist jeans for more comfort. The colour looks perfect for you too.
Thank you! 🤗 I've been enjoying the high waisted jeans lately, too 👍
Very helpful, seeing sweaters on hangers give me no idea how things will fit.
Glad it helped! And that was knit before she updated the pattern with more sizes, so now there's more choice 😊
i really appreciate your attitude to bodies :) thank you for sharing
This was a happy video for me. Glad I ran across your joyful self😘
Thank you Joanne! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Thanks so much for this honest review of this pattern. It was like having a chat with a good friend. I enjoy your videos very much!
So happy to hear this! 😊
Thanks for such an earthy, honest, practical podcast. You've convinced me to knit one. I wish you were my next door neighbour - what a great friend you'd be. Judy, Nelson Bay Eastern Australia
Thanks so much Judy!! I hope you are well and enjoying the knitting!
Real people have Real bodies😉
Do you have any yarn left? You could pull it back and knit it a little longer.
You showing this has helped me so much, I have been wanting to make one for a while, seeing how it fits in Real Life has helped a lot, thank you, I will definitely make one!
And as I prefer longer jumpers I now know to make it longer.
Hi Lyn, thanks, & yes I do- I think I will do some adjustments, and then I'll love the sweater 😊
Oh my goodness! I too am “5 foot two and three-quarter inches” with a scoliosis and (ahem) a bit more of me to love than last year!. So this was perfect for me! I just finished a ranunculus and made it two or 3 inches longer than the pattern called for and I think I’m happy with that decision. Love your podcast!
Oh hey, we are like scoliosis sisters 😄 I think I'll do as you did & add on some more length, happily I've enough yarn left.
you are adorable! great notes on fit too. this would look sweet over a simple linen dress too
Thanks a mil 😊 The search for a perfect dress is in the works 😀
Love you Susan. Yes, your next one will be great a little longer. Wonderful reminder to all of us to love our bodies, no matter the shape. I'll keep that in mind and not wish I had less of a belly.💜💜
Thanks a mil, Emma! Hugs to all our bellies 🤗
Thank you so much for this. Your so refreshing and real, I was thinking of this sweater but not sure Im 5,9 and have grown in size. This was so helpful , ❤
Hi Tilly! You are so welcome, and thank you! And when I knit that Ranunculus, it was from the first version of her pattern- now it has more sizes, so that's helpful too. I've made many Ranunculus now, and I've come to realise my favourite length is to have sweaters hit just at my top hip bone. So if you have a fav sweater, see where that ends on you & measure from the underarm join to there. It will give you a good idea of how long to knit your Ranunculus for your height. Enjoy your knitting! 🤗
Th hank you so much for this! The ranunculus is on my list of things to knit, and fit is always such a challenge. I knit a lot of sweaters and I am still surprised at how some of my garments fit in the end. You are lovely! Thanks for sharing. I think your sweater is beautiful
thank you so much for so many lovely videos that bring so much joy
Ahh thank YOU for your lovely comment!!!
💐you have been very helpful~ I am 63~ I think this is a beauty of a knit~ I love that so many have chosen the pattern ~ I am a novice knitter bought the pattern ~ I live in Texas not sure about yarn choice ~ thank you for your honesty ~ I have the same body type as well.
Hi Emma, glad this was helpful! Do pop on to the Ravelry website if you can, to Little Big Knits group because in the RanunculusLove chats there are helpful tips and you can ask questions if you get stuck. As I said, I didn't do the cast on suggested in the pattern, I just cast on 60 stitches in long-tail cast on and then proceeded with the steps for the ribbing. The pattern has video links for help with the different stitches, but I think that I remember one step I wasn't sure of & didn't see a tutorial link on the pattern itself, but it WAS on the pattern info page on Ravelry. But again, do ask on the group thread if you have any problems 😊 Happy knitting!!
Thank you! I am very shy about my middle-aged belly as well! I am shaped pretty much like you but for the curvy spine! Maybe I will do it now...
Go for it, once you adapt it to you you'll probably love it 💖
Hi, your sweater is very beautiful! If I make it I would make it longer also!
Thanks Jean! I've made a few more, with longer length, & I think that has made them so wearable. I am a total fan of this fun, quick, pattern now 😃
I love you for being so real and having a sense of humor. I'm so pleased to have found your channel!!
Love the little dance you do ~ 😆❤
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Thank you your points. They help
I have yet to make a Ranunculus sweater, and I am very glad you showed it the way you did. I will be sure to make mine longer and I may even add some ribbing along the sleeves to make those longer too, to hide the flub on my arms. LOL.
Flub, I love the sound dance the words "my flubby belly" make 😊 I saw a plaque years ago with lovely sheep painted on it & the caption: Ewes not fat, ewes fluffy! Soft and nice! 🐑. 💖
I love your ranunculus,the colours are really pretty
I too made mine cropped in the standard pattern,I am 5ft also with a bit of over 50s middle bit!
I wear mine over a tunic length blouse so the tummy is then not an issue
Am going to make another longer and maybe a long sleeve onein different colours .
Thanks! The blouse idea is a good one, and o think I'll make a long-sleeved one this winter 😊
can I love this video many many times over? :)
Ahhh, hugs to you, amazing lady yourself!
You are so funny and so real. I love that you showed your sweater on your body and i am so happy that i found your channel. I am knitting the Ranunculus down to the hips and long sleeved and a little nervous to do the i-cord sleeve cuffs but gonna give it a try after i first put in a lifeline. 🤪.
Beautiful ranunculous. I made mine longer because I didn’t want my belly hanging out. Great video to show how it fits.
Thanks Nancy! Glad it helped a bit, & happy knitting on yours
Love the color of your sweater! You are such a lovely person and I so enjoy all your podcasts.
Ahh, thank you so much 🤗
Thanks ,Susan!,,Have a sweater on the needles,,,,and has been there for over 2 years!!!!must get back to it,,,,someday,,
Thanks for talking about it,,,Have it on the list!!!
Love the colors,,,Looks good on you,,,
Elaine 😍😍😍
Thanks Elaine 😊 Your sweater is waiting patiently, napping until you are ready work on it again 🤗
Think I might make on ...oh silk will grow ..
Thank you so much for your honest review of the Ranunculus sweater. It's lovely to see a finished pattern on a real body. It is on my list to do this autumn, farming means I never have time to knit, crochet or spin in the spring or summer.
I have to say your sweater suits you and its flattering, it looks absolutely fine at the back, it certainly doesn't highlight your curve. The yarn is beautiful. Your quite right to feel comfortable with your body, everyone is unique and perfectly acceptable. I nursed till retirement and there is no such thing as a "media perfect" figure that's why Photoshop was invented. Now I am the opposite bodywise being 5'9" and a regular size 12 but it was really useful to see it on you. I would definitely need it longer and that ribbing will also be narrower.
Thanks Juli! I think you'll enjoy the Ranunculus with personalized adjustments, it is so beautiful in the yoke pattern. Happy Autumn knitting 🧶
I haven’t made one of these but if I did I would want to make it longer. Thanks so much for showing us with it on you.
I love your yarn choice so pretty and really suits your skin. I have had this on my list and have been worried about my belly and I think seeing your beautiful Ranunclus I need to cast one on xx
Hi Karen, thanks a mil! I think you'll enjoy knitting one, and I know we will enjoy watching your progress on your podcast if you do 😊
Wishing you a happy birthday as tomorrow is 1stjuly and you didn't say when...top is nice..I think for me I would knit longer in body....perhaps if you had a long dress on it won't shimmy up
you are awesome and funny. thank you for the info.
This is such a fun video. I am a new subscriber and definitely want to knit a Ranunculus. I’ll be checking back for helpful videos. ❤
Thank you so much! I hope you find things you enjoy here, and enjoy your Ranunculus!
Thank you for your honest comments about the sweater and body shape and loving your body! You made my day.
I love the color of your ranunculus and would love to make one like it except several inches longer. I have put off making this because of the cropped and oversize fit. Thanks for showing how it fits on a "normal" size person.
You're very welcome! Happy knitting 😊
I love this video. I also have scoliosis and lordosis, as well as an autoimmune inflammatory arthritis (Ankylosing Spondylitis). It’s so nice to see a knitting video from someone else with scoliosis, where things sit differently. I plan to make a ranunculus, but will make mine longer - I haven’t adjusted to my peri menopause/covid/arthritis pain belly yet, I still miss being able to exercise like I used to a few years ago.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I hope you will be able to find your way forward with your challenges soon 🌼 I have found that the best way for me to be able to exercise is in water (especially warm/not cold) and it helps so much with both my fibromyalgia & the arthritis in my spine. I mention that in case it might be an option you could explore if it is available to you & you hadn't tried it before. Wishing you the best of luck! Xx
It's so pretty, colours suit you perfectly. ❤ You just need it couple of inches longer like all real women do. 😊
😄😄😄 thank you!!
Thank you that was really helpful. Ihave a got a bigger belly, so I would be not like it riding it up. It's a lovely colour. Great to hear a honest opinion
I will try it alot longer.
Glad that it was useful to you! Happy making 😊🧶
Your sweater is beautiful. Prettiest colors Ive seen.
Thank you so much!
Super helpful, thank you! I hadn't heard of this sweater before today and am considering trying it, but you're right, another couple trunk inches would make me happier, too.
Glad it helped! Enjoy knitting it 😊
Thank you for the wonderfully honest and informative podcast.
As someone who was recently diagnosed with mild facet sclerosis and scoliosis with hypertrophy, I’m trying to learn more and more about it to prepare for what may come. THANK YOU for posting this video- I don’t know how YT knew to suggest it today, but it is so helpful! I have yet to cast on my Ranunculus, I dread making it too oversized for my XL body (5’6”, 190-ish) but I was curious how it would look on someone like me! Now I know what to do!
Hi, I'm so pleased the video was helpful for you! Sorry it has taken me so long to get to my Comments. I hope you are doing well, learning helpful things & managing things well after adjusting to your diagnosis. And I hope you enjoy your Ranunculus! 🤗
I'm not completely sold on cropped sweaters. Lovely patterns out there but I think is more of a fad. I would make them longer for me. Thank you for your video.
Hi Nora, glad it was helpful for you 😊
I think you’re cute and love the ease of wearing your sweater! I’m shaped much the same and knit my first one longer with long sleeves and love it!😍
😊 Good for you! I want to knit a long sleeved one too, I think it would be so useful!
Beautiful ranunculus. No high waisted jeans here either. I find the lower waisted more comfortable for me. I love the ranunculus and hopefully one I'll get up the confidence to try and knit one of my own. I'd definitely have to add about 6 inches to the length to accommodate my height and choice of jeans rise. 🙂
I love your video. I agree with you, for a sweater that I would wear I would make it longer for active wear. Thank you for your frankness. I am so similar to you!
I found your channel via Heather and hops and just stumbled upon this episode - just now when I am about to start my first Ranunculus, perfect timing! Thanx a lot and big knitting hugs from Sweden. 💕
Hi! Thanks so much for coming by & watching! I hope you enjoy knitting your Ranunculus 😊 Life stuff has me so very busy right now that I'm really behind on my podcast watching, knitting, and recording my own podcast! I'm missing it all, but hopefully will be able to catch up soon. I love watching Katt's videos too- so calming as well as her beautiful knitting 😊
I Love your "fitty dance" 😄
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Thank you for sharing your notes! I am the same age as you and have the same body type. I wanted so much to knit this sweater but I wasn’t sure how it would fit but I love yours! You’ve convinced me to go ahead! Thank you!
So pleased it has helped you! Good luck & enjoy the knitting 😊
I love it!
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Very good demonstration and good job on the sweater! You have convinced me to finally knit my first sweater. Wish me luck!
Glad you enjoyed it! Best of luck yourself 🤗
Very real! Much appreciated approach! You look fabulous! X
Thanks a mil! 😊
Thanks! ❤🎉
Thanks for being brave and making this video. It is just what I needed. I m the same height as you but recently lost lots of weight and have been mulling over all the size options that come with the basic Ranunculus pattern. I bought a camisole top to match but still think I will knit mine a little bit longer. Yours looks great on you.
Thank you! Happy Knitting & I hope you love wearing yours 😊
Super helpful thankyou. Love the colour you have chosen 😊
Nice job on the Ranunculus!
I love your podcasts so real and also helpful! You give me a laugh every time, makes my day 🥰
Thank you. It has helped as I have been thinking about knitting one.
Lynn Albany Western Australla x
I love your sweater and your confidence, Susan…inspirational…thank you 🥰
Hi Susan, love your choice of yarn colour, suits you beautifully. Thanks very much for the review - I will keep your tips and others on here in mind when I finally get around to knitting one. 👏
I love this video, your amazing and so funny. I have tried several sweaters in stores and they looked just like that on me. What the heck!!
No way are you in your 50s, -What a lovely ranunculus, I love the colour it really suits you, I actually think the length is really flattering, I think your jeans are the problem(sorry) - I too have gained COVID weight , I didn’t spend very much- in case I lose the weight , haha, but bought one new pair of comfy relaxed slim jeans (m &s sale) and an everyday dress to wear with trainers - I need to knit a ranunculus! X
😊 Yeah, I think the bit higher waisted trousers are better with the cropped styles, I recently found a pair of nice comfy one too 😃 It was in my swim bag from last year LOL!
I love your humour and honesty! Though I do't have scolosis, I'm similar in height to you so it's still really helpful. Thank you for making this video!
Lovely to hear this, thank you 😊
So helpful! Thanks for sharing your experience with the ranunculus!
You're welcome, I'm glad it has helped 😊
Cute love the colors
Now making mine so this video is so useful for me so thank you!! I think if you had a slippery vest underneath (if you get me) it would help when it rides up. I too have expanded during Covid and as you say it’s loving our bodies pre Covid after Covid, so thank you.
I love that colour on you, yes I agree a little longer maybe I would knit to the rib edge on mine and then rib
I feel more comfy in sleeves so I’m going to follow the sleeve version but make them short. Siri alpaca joined with wool mammoth natural dyed wool. The timing of this video for me perfect thank you so much!!
Thanks Toni! Your version sounds lovely!!
Thank you, great information again. Another pattern added to my queue. :)
Hello! I’m so glad I found you. I wish I would’ve found you sooner though, because I’m just finishing up on my Ranunculus & I’m about to start the ribbing. I just recently purchased the pattern & I didn’t know that there were adjustments for a larger bust! Quick question, what size did you knit?
Thank you for showing your ranunculus! I think it looks so good on you also with the moving around ❤️ I was thinking of knitting a longer version but now I’ll first try your version.
Thanks Martine 😊 Good luck with yours, let us know how it turns out!
@@wildcottageknitting I will let you know!
Love that you love your Buddha belly. I am working on loving mine.
Love your sweater! It is absolutely beautiful. This has been very helpful for me.
So pleased it helped! Thank you 😊
Thank you for sharing!! I would definitely make it longer too
Thank you! Thankfully I've extra yarn to do that- now to prevent myself from casting on a new one before I fix this one 😄
You are a sweetheart☺️
Very helpful video, thanks for modeling your sweater, it’s beautiful! I’m thinking of knitting a ranunculus and think I would add some length to mine
I want to knit it but I don’t own a printer 😭 thank you for sharing this video x
You're welcome Joyce! If you are fine with reading on your screen check out the digital versions of the pattern, maybe that will work for you? I personally never print the patterns & just read them on my phone. I have used the free version on the Knit Companion app and now i use Knit Companion for all my patterns 😊 Good luck!
Thank you very much x
Your colors are gorgeous in your sweater
Thank you for the fit information
I think I would make mine a little longer you are beautiful
Hi Bonnie, thank you 😊 I've my yarn balled up for another one, that will be with mohair. This one I'm going to lengthen at some point-- just need to motivate on that because that's not as fun as casting on a new one 😆
@@wildcottageknitting 🥰
Thank you for sharing this - super helpful. If I made it I’d want it longer definitely! Having said that I think it looks lovely on you. You’ve come such a long way with your knitting in the time I’ve been watching! I love the yarn too. Did you alternate skeins or do helical knitting🤷🏼♀️? I love your generosity and kindness. And what you said about our bodies is so true…we need to love them!
What size did you choose. I like the amount of ease on yours. I’m 5ft 5 and weigh 160lb and my bust is 42”
Hi Debra, I think I heard that now she has updated the pattern with more sizes, so I’m not sure where the size I did fits on that now, but when I did it it was the first size of the 2. 😊
I have only been knitting a few months, and I have knitted a flax sweater and a couple of baby sweaters. I haven't knitted the ranunculus, I am thinking about it, but I'm having a hard time understanding why it is so popular when there are so many others that are similar. What's the difference with this one? I would make mine longer and put on sleeves. I'm 58 and pear shaped too.
Hi Melanie! For me, I think that one reason I like the Ranunculus is because I can get a summer top with just a single skein of fingering weight yarn. I’ve some really lovely single skeins that I’m excited to make into garments. Now that I’ve figured out how to adjust the pattern to a fit I like, I have knitted a second and am on my third. I didn’t used to think that I would like making a pattern several times, but I find repeating it makes it easier and quicker, and because I’m using different, colourful & variegated yarns, I think each one looks quite different. As an inexperienced garment knitter, I think repeating it is helping me understand a bit more & gain confidence. I hear other folks saying they love the pattern because it goes by quickly (once you know the stitches) and the lacework is so fun you don’t want to put it down. I agree with that now, too. I know what you mean about others being similar, and I think the Lovenote is one folks seem to make lots too. Maybe that will be my next obsession 😉 I hope that if you knit a Ranunculus you enjoy it 😊
Hi! I haven't made it. I'm not even sure I would as I'm never going to wear a cropped Anything ever again. I am past that time in my life if you get what I'm saying.
I love the colors but can't say I'm a fan ONLY because I am not fond of cropped tops.
Hi Jan! I'm not so happy with high cropped either🙂 I'm going to go ahead & add some length to this one to be sure I will actually wear it!
Could you make a long wasted dress and wear the sweater over the dress?
Lovely idea!
Waisted
For some reason my comments aren’t posting, or at least visible.
I can see them, maybe there was a lag for some reason? Thanks so much for replying 🤗
If you rip back ribbing and do less ribbing it won't pull up
I'm going to just that, thanks Breda!
It look a bit small on you....Sorry! But the color look great on you, and maybe it will look smart over a dress.
Tis true! I'm going to rip back & make it longer 😊
Coincidentally my dimensions are almost exactly the same as yours, although I am older.❤️🦮
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