I so appreciate hearing the numbers as far as cost to knit and cost per wear for your sweaters, as I've been waffling about investing the time and money into starting to knit garments for myself and this has just made it seem that little bit more approachable. So thank you! Also I think you can totally wear your Magnolia Bloom sweater around the house, turn off the heating because it's so warm, and then knock those heat cost savings off the cost of the sweater!!
In the future for sock knitting if you want more sturdy socks tighter knitting on smaller needles and plyed yarn. Petite wool is unplyed and it doesn’t wear as well in high wear areas like feet!
yeah-- single-ply is.....not very durable.Also why it's pilling so badly. A real sadness because they look really beautiful in cable patterns. My single-ply adventrues have been great as a beret hat (i.e. not very much friction during wear) or as a cowl. But it's been not great as socks.
I also got here through the algorithm, and I love your vibe! WAK-wool is not the most durable, even for other projects than socks ;-) but the sock hole is not their fault per sé. Wool, especially bulky wool like that, is not meant to be used for socks because it's not strong enough. The percentage of nylon in sock yarn is to make it stronger because there is a lot of stress on socks. Btw I also almost fell for the WAK thing, I think they have a way of photographing their yarns and choosing their colours that makes them look appealing. The only thing that 'saved' me at the time was that they were pretty expensive for what they offered compared to other yarn here in Europe, and then knowing other knitters who kindly pointed out how their yarn/materials/patterns usually are not great quality.
I’m so jealous of European yarn prices 😂 That makes sense though about the problem being the bulky wool, especially single ply! The things you don’t know that you don’t know until you learn the hard way 😂
The algorithm brought me to you! I’m enjoying your long form videos, thanks for sharing your perspective on knitting. I never thought to price out the cost per wear for my projects. I really enjoy the journey of knitting, figuring out new concepts and techniques. The final garment/accessory is a bonus for me! On pattern choices, I think it’s important to keep talking about pattern inclusivity and being mindful of what we make. Thanks for adding the sidebar commentary to add context.
A miracle of the algorithm! Thank you so much! 😄 I've been a nerd about tracking my wardrobe and trying to keep it small much longer than I've been knitting, so once I started, I couldn't resist applying the cost per wear lens 😂
Ahaha. Oh god. Your sleeve story! For the record, what you did probably did result in it looking more even than trying to fix it would have, but yes, there's an easy way to fix what you describe, often with a crochet hook. You figure out which loose loop of yarn should be the highest row of stitches. You reknit that or redo it with a crochet hook. Then the next loose loop of yarn. Then the next. If it's a material that will block well, the result can still come out looking fairly even if you're careful. It's the same concept as "laddering down" to fix a mistake except on a grand scale. Love the art teacher aesthetic and that you found a pattern not listed on ravelry!
If you want more high-level theory stuff, I'd watch Roxanne Richardson in addition to Nimble Needles and Very Pink Knits. Also... I wonder if you might enjoy the big names of the 90s that nobody talks about today like Kaffe Fassett. Some of the specific designs might feel dated to you, but the bonkers crazy intarsia color-splosion is very much in the art/kindergarten teacher vein in a way that many recent designs are not.
I also found your podcast through the YT algorithm and I watched because of your beautiful background. I totally love that you approach knitting from a graphic design perspective. Totally brings something new to all the podcasts already out there. I love how you use bold colors.
You popped up on my TH-cam home page and I saw the fringe and thought….I need to check this out. As a fellow fringed knitter I felt connected already hahah!! 🏴
Hahahahaha I completely get this, I've tried growing out my bangs multiple times and every time they were finally gone I cut them right back in, bangs are life 😂
I think that the lighter colour in silk mohair is because silk does not take the dye as well as mohair. A similar thing happens with cotton yarn and bamboo.
Thank you so much! 😄 I am nothing if not detail-oriented 😂 I do, I've been using StyleBook for iPhone for years, though I think there are lots of other good newer options, too, depending on exactly which features you're interested in 😊
Hello! U r the most funny knitting Podcaster out in utube land. I absolutely love ur honestly. I believe ur stories, r true, to many knitter, it's just most of us don't admit it. Keep podcasting ur adventures. I will be watching
So glad the algorithm brought me to your video! Always love to learn about the knitting journey of other knitters 😊 I actually own the & other stories sweater 😄 but it lives a rather sad live in the back of my closet because… hand knitted sweater are just so much better ❤ so really like your own version!!
Funny you say that. I do that because I am not good at following patterns, so I end up trying to figure out the logic of a sweater on my own. I end up frogging A LOT!
I find using a sweater stone for depilliing works a treat. I especially like it for items made with a fluffy yarn, such as a mohair, that I don't necessarily want to shave. Hope this helps and I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos in the future.
Really enjoyed your podcast! I love making hand knit socks. Mine have been out of fingering and dk yarn with some nylon content in them to help with the wear. You make me want to try knitting a pair of reading socks out of thicker wool yarn that probably wouldn’t have nylon. I think the sock stop prevents you from slipping and falling while walking in your socks more than it will help with wear. Have you considered holding a thread of nylon with the heavier weight yarn? It might be worth trying with a bulky weight yarn particularly with one that is not a single.
Thanks so much for watching! I hadn’t considered holding a bit of nylon with heavier yarn-I would’ve guessed then the heavy yarn would still wear through and you’d just be left with sparse nylon threads but it sounds like maybe that’s not the case? 🧐 Interesting!
This was so great! First time watching you and so glad you popped up on my feed. So amazed and thrilled you just started knitting and are so good. You and akaNoraKnits are so inspiring beginner knitters. I'm now going to time travel and watch your first episode. Thank you so much for all the information! Happy knitting 💚🧶💚
Hey! I'm loving this episode. You do not disappoint. Pointer marketing in full strength is so true. When I started knitting I coveted We Are Knitters and Wool and the Gang.
Hello fellow Canadian! 🙋🏻♀️ Thank you so much! I got into knitting for the process but quickly got into being able to create whatever things I wanted 😂
This is such a fun video. I’m on your first lace project , love it . I can’t wait to watch the rest and watch your other videos. Thank you TH-cam for suggesting Ali.
Fascinating and fun episode! You had me laughing like crazy and so impressed with your perseverance and learning curve. I gotta say I gasped and covered my mouth when you gave the total cost if that lovely bobble sweater-holy crap girl-glad you figured out to just use a larger needle! Lol! I have to say, the urge to reach through the screen, grab your sweaters and take out my gleaner (yes, buy a gleaner- not expensive and no batteries needed). I still use an electric one too for some knits-both are great investments. I love the cost per wear analysis and appreciate quoting our sad Canadian costs as well as the lovely low US costs.
Finishing the SANDNES GARN Amy Slipover and then starting the Magnolia Bloom sweater with HOLTS GARN yarn I bought at the Red Mitten in St Thomas. I tend to buy way too much yarn but hopefully there’s enough yarn left over that I can make a few Gifty things….. that’s the theory … I am a teeny bit scared after watching your tale of woe…but your Magnolia Bloom sweater is gorgeous so there is a happy ending! Perseverance is the cornerstone of my knitting journey! Can’t wait to hear more! Thanks!
Hahahaha just adjust your needle size rather than doubling your yarn quantities and put in lifelines before you unravel any sleeves and you'll be golden 😂
Oh my gosh I love the way your brain works (mine is similar when it comes to knitting! And that I am not the only person to go crazy sampling colors on yarn and creating potential colorwork layouts in photoshop haha). And it was so joyful, and so relatable, going through all of your early knits. When I look through mine there's absolutely something learned with each one lol.
You’re really skilled, amazing that you only started knitting last year, love the willingness to get stuck in. I was similar when I started, I didn’t pay any attention to beginner levels or what people said beginners should knit but I haven’t finished a garment yet and haven’t got round to intarsia so I’m inspired! No shade to anyone but I don’t think I’ve sat through a whole “what I knit in [year] video” because I just skip to see if there are any patterns I want to knit (please tell me someone else does this 😂) but time has passed and I’m still here so I’m going to subscribe.
Just found your podcast and am catching up on previous episodes. May I suggest you try to add a navy mohair or suri to your blue "navy yarn." You'd be surprised how it will change the main color so that you actually like it. I really feel for you having to keep ordering more yarn....yikes. Maybe your grandma could help you figure it out more accurately before you actually push the purchase button. Good luck with the bright blue yarn. I have to say you are fun to watch and listen to. Looking forward to future episodes. ❤ from NYS.
I love this style of video and your way of sharing all this information! Thank you! I love love love the coat, Im a new knitter and I think that might be my first garment now🤞
It's serendipitous that your video popped up on my feed, because a few days ago I was eyeing some KFO Unicorn Purple and wanted to see what the colour looked like knitted up. A beautiful Barnsley sweater was the top result on Ravelry... and now it turns out it was yours! Also, what a GORGEOUS bookshelf you have, I spotted one of my favourite books there too (The Art of Fielding)
Thank you so much! 😄 That’s so funny! The knitting world is small apparently 😂 I loved that book! I want to reread it but I hesitate with how long it is 😂
To depill : scissors. Other tools pull on the fibers, priming for more pilling. For the red strappy top, you could take the time to get them Just Right and sew them together in place. And then it’s just a regular top. Granted it’ll be a bit more difficult to store folded. I’ve been knitting for a few years now, but I don’t have much time to knit so I haven’t made a lot of things. Also I like to design what I knit and it’s a slow process (swatches+tests+calculations etc). But I really like what I have knit. thank you for the thoroughness and the honesty. very enjoyable content :) Oh and you know Hannah Louise Poston 💚 She’s such an inspiration.
Hello, new knitting friend! I'm very tall and a lover of long sleeves, too - I know the struggle! I love your attitude about your learning. As a perfectionist, I have trouble thinking of imperfections as learning opportunities and find them more to be opportunities to give up and try something else which results in lots of knitting and not much to show for it, so thank you for showing me that it's always perfect to wear something you made! I love your style and can't wait to see what you do next!
Thank you so much, new knitting friend! 😄 It's so funny, I have a tendency to be a perfectionist too, and am often hesitant to try something I don't think I'll be good at. There's something about knitting though that's different for me I think because no matter what you mess up, there's kind of always a way to fix it. Even if, in the worst case scenario, you have to frog the whole thing and start over, you can STILL end up with a (near) perfect garment in the end if you just keep figuring out how to fix your mistakes which is like a safe space for my perfectionism to tip toe into uncharted waters while still coming out looking good 😂
Hi !! I’m one of those that saw the thumbnail and went along for the ride. I subscribed to your channel halfway through, instant fan. Loved seeing all your makes. 😀 also, just a thought, perhaps you can use some mohair to calm down the not-right-navy you got?? I have found using mohair can really change the overall color quite a bit. 😁
Awesome video! I’m using KFO mohair in Navy Blue and the core is not white.if I look really hard, I think the silk core has taken the dye a little differently.
@@AliMakesEverything For silk mohair, check out Knitting for Olive, Sandnes Garn, Isager(one of the softest and tends to have matching core). Drops Kid Silk is more economical than most, but I don't mind it. Some colors are scratchier than others, though.
The algorithm also brought me to your videos. I have so much enjoyed it! Your magnolia is beautiful. Just wondering...is that your own library you are sitting in front of? What a dream!
I love the two different color cuffs on your bubble cardigan! lol at the girl math of cost per wear for the cardigan. I definitely need to start doing that to justify my yarn purchases!
Question for ya! You had to reknit body and sleeve of your magnolia bloom sweater. Ive heard that mohair is a pain when it comes to frogging or tinking back. What was that like for you? Also that's a good point. I was already thinking about knitting fingering weight garments for sake of my wrists, but have put it off. I thought it woulf be more expensive because you need more yarn to cover the size of sweater. But if weight is different, that should impact cost. And now im super motivated to give it a try!
I don’t remember that one being terrible to frog but it’s possible I just repressed it 😂 I think the combo of the large gauge and the Isager Silk Mohair being so smooth made it not bad though. When I had to frog a section of my Barnsley sweater with the Knitting for Olive mohair, though, that was a whole other thing 🫠
@@comfycozytoo I think you should go for it! Frogging it is a bit of a pain, but it's not difficult, just annoying, so you WILL be able to do it, and if you really want that halo, it'll be worth it 😄
Enjoyed your podcast. I’m curious how do you happen to keep track of how ,Amy times you wear a garment ? Just to justify the cost? It is interesting to look at the cost that way.
Thanks Carolyn! 😊 I use an iPhone app called Stylebook-I’ve been using it for years, before I started knitting, first because I’m just a nerd and love data about anything but second because it keeps me thinking about my wardrobe so it stays intentional and well-curated, and over time it’s helped me get a much better handle on what kinds of things I actually get good wear out of so I can make wiser purchasing choices 😄
Have you tried Briggs and Little yarn? It is a bit rustic ,very sturdy , and it’s a Canadian company. All the people who rely on knitwear in their lives for warmth and safety love it. They make a worsted weight wool with 20% nylon for bulky socks. I bought some but haven’t made them yet.
Nice to meet you. I am in Peterborough. I am also a new knitting podcaster. I only have 4 episodes. I will be attending knit city Toronto in May. Hopefully I can meet you there if you are going. You can get yourself a Gleaner or sweater stone to depill your sweaters. They work amazing.
Ooh I'll have to check yours out, I've just subscribed! 😊 I actually just heard about Knit City yesterday but that it's come up twice in two days suggests I should be there 😂
Hi Ali , I like the blue sweater . Why don't you mention it ? What wool did you use and how much ? TO gurl too but now I'm a european gurl . So glad I left that city. Thanks 😊😊😊
I am curious about why you got charged duty on one order and not the other from Knitting for Olive. Is there a cost limit where duty starts or did the regulations change? Enquiring minds…
I think there’s a cost threshold somewhere-my first order was just under €100 and the second was €165! Somewhere in between there they must start looking more closely 😅
I loved your knits and it not being box standard beige petite knit. 😊 you sharing the cost as well was interesting (and made me feel better lol). And if anyone mentions Leena's style it means immediate subscribe. 😂
@@sanhay4197 Thank you so much! 😄 My #1 knitting motivation from the start was being able to create the kindergarten/art-teacher fashion of my dreams 😂
I just found your podcast today. What a pleasant surprise! Great job on all your knitted pieces. I've been knitting for 10+ years and am no where near the skill level. It's amazing to see what people can accomplish when they are motivated to learn. I have my first ever cardigan on the needles right now. I'm determined to step up my knitting skills this year. I can't wait to see how you step up your knitting skills this year...subscribing now! For removing the large pils from your sweater, Tayler from Wool, Needles, Hands did a pretty thorough review of a few different de-pillers. Might be worth a watch. th-cam.com/video/p4zjPMDzuXU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=kyDcYJUXrc_irwQK
Thank you so much! 😄 It's so funny, I don't even think of it as skill level-it's just my TH-cam tutorial search history 😂 In my experience, you can make just about anything with the help of Very Pink Knits and Nimble Needles 😂 Thank you so much for your depiller video suggestion, and good luck on your cardigan! 😄
Also. Dont block ribbing. And if your sleeves grow too long, don't block them. Get a damp tea towel and an iron and press gently. Start very gentle and dont get aggressive vif you dont need to. Wet blocking is risky time consuming and not usually necessarily.
IMHO wet blocking is unwieldy and rusky for garments full stop. If you've ever wrestled a wet sweater out of a basin you'll. Know why. And given that the damp tea towel method works so well there really is no need. Put it this way. If you steam press and your sweater looks good, why go through the hassle? Generations of Scots and Irish knitters have lived without wet blocking.
I thoroughly enjoyed your podcast. I hope you don’t mind me saying I feel like you are the Taylor Swift of the knitting podcast world. So entertaining and fun. I love all of your questioning, thoughts and conclusions. As someone who has been knitting for 55 years, you really took me on a trip down memory lane with your musings. I look forward to following your knitting adventures and journey. 🧶🤗💖
You probably already know this now, but single ply yarn pills more than double ply. Someone already mentioned that you need yarn with some nylon to make socks that are stronger 😀
Just watched a Roxanne Richardson video where she overdyes a mid blue sweater she didn't like to navy so that might be worth a look? Enjoyed your videos - the 3rd one popped in my feed this morning so you've kept me company for morning of knitting a 1940s eyelet slipover. Down to DK? Watch out - 4ply is just around the corner....... 😂
"adventurous beginner" is such a great phrase and mindset!
Hahahah thank you, oh Internet stranger! 😄
I love that blue sweater with the mock neck so much.
Thank you! I love how different and dressy it is 😄
I so appreciate hearing the numbers as far as cost to knit and cost per wear for your sweaters, as I've been waffling about investing the time and money into starting to knit garments for myself and this has just made it seem that little bit more approachable. So thank you! Also I think you can totally wear your Magnolia Bloom sweater around the house, turn off the heating because it's so warm, and then knock those heat cost savings off the cost of the sweater!!
Hahaha I LOVE this justification. So glad hearing the numbers are helpful! 😄
In the future for sock knitting if you want more sturdy socks tighter knitting on smaller needles and plyed yarn. Petite wool is unplyed and it doesn’t wear as well in high wear areas like feet!
Oh that makes a lot of sense! Thank you!
@@AliMakesEverything no problem! Us knitter folks gotta stick together!
yeah-- single-ply is.....not very durable.Also why it's pilling so badly. A real sadness because they look really beautiful in cable patterns. My single-ply adventrues have been great as a beret hat (i.e. not very much friction during wear) or as a cowl. But it's been not great as socks.
I also got here through the algorithm, and I love your vibe!
WAK-wool is not the most durable, even for other projects than socks ;-) but the sock hole is not their fault per sé. Wool, especially bulky wool like that, is not meant to be used for socks because it's not strong enough. The percentage of nylon in sock yarn is to make it stronger because there is a lot of stress on socks.
Btw I also almost fell for the WAK thing, I think they have a way of photographing their yarns and choosing their colours that makes them look appealing. The only thing that 'saved' me at the time was that they were pretty expensive for what they offered compared to other yarn here in Europe, and then knowing other knitters who kindly pointed out how their yarn/materials/patterns usually are not great quality.
I’m so jealous of European yarn prices 😂 That makes sense though about the problem being the bulky wool, especially single ply! The things you don’t know that you don’t know until you learn the hard way 😂
I de-pill all but my nicest (cashmere, etc.) sweaters with a plain old cheap Bic razor. Works like a charm.
Ooh that's good to know! The idea makes me nervous but the more people I hear it from the less terrifying of an idea it seems 😂
I definitely need to try this....
This is really good to know.
The algorithm brought me to you! I’m enjoying your long form videos, thanks for sharing your perspective on knitting. I never thought to price out the cost per wear for my projects. I really enjoy the journey of knitting, figuring out new concepts and techniques. The final garment/accessory is a bonus for me!
On pattern choices, I think it’s important to keep talking about pattern inclusivity and being mindful of what we make. Thanks for adding the sidebar commentary to add context.
A miracle of the algorithm! Thank you so much! 😄 I've been a nerd about tracking my wardrobe and trying to keep it small much longer than I've been knitting, so once I started, I couldn't resist applying the cost per wear lens 😂
Ahaha. Oh god. Your sleeve story! For the record, what you did probably did result in it looking more even than trying to fix it would have, but yes, there's an easy way to fix what you describe, often with a crochet hook. You figure out which loose loop of yarn should be the highest row of stitches. You reknit that or redo it with a crochet hook. Then the next loose loop of yarn. Then the next. If it's a material that will block well, the result can still come out looking fairly even if you're careful. It's the same concept as "laddering down" to fix a mistake except on a grand scale. Love the art teacher aesthetic and that you found a pattern not listed on ravelry!
If you want more high-level theory stuff, I'd watch Roxanne Richardson in addition to Nimble Needles and Very Pink Knits. Also... I wonder if you might enjoy the big names of the 90s that nobody talks about today like Kaffe Fassett. Some of the specific designs might feel dated to you, but the bonkers crazy intarsia color-splosion is very much in the art/kindergarten teacher vein in a way that many recent designs are not.
Oh my god, I LOVE this recommendation! Kaffe Fassett has so much fun stuff, thank you! You understand the aesthetic I'm going for 😂
Found you because of the algorithm and I’m a fan!!!
Thank you so much for watching! 😄
Love your colors!!!❤
I also found your podcast through the YT algorithm and I watched because of your beautiful background. I totally love that you approach knitting from a graphic design perspective. Totally brings something new to all the podcasts already out there. I love how you use bold colors.
Thank you so much! Being able to bring in that aspect and create things I don’t see in stores is 100% what drew me in 😄
You popped up on my TH-cam home page and I saw the fringe and thought….I need to check this out. As a fellow fringed knitter I felt connected already hahah!! 🏴
Hahahahaha I completely get this, I've tried growing out my bangs multiple times and every time they were finally gone I cut them right back in, bangs are life 😂
I think that the lighter colour in silk mohair is because silk does not take the dye as well as mohair. A similar thing happens with cotton yarn and bamboo.
Ahh that makes sense, but it’s so annoying 😂
Welcome to creating, I’m a newbie too! Everything is beautiful ❤
Thank you so much! Your most recent video premise is so good, I've added it to my watch queue and can't wait to check it out! 😄
@@AliMakesEverything thank you! I’m so excited about that series! My shopping and making combined haha
❤ lovinggggggg your videos! Finally the algorithm got it right with the suggestion on my feed!
Awww thank you so much for watching! 😊
This is the content we needed! 👏🏻👏🏻 love all the details you include. Do you use an app to track your wears?
Thank you so much! 😄 I am nothing if not detail-oriented 😂 I do, I've been using StyleBook for iPhone for years, though I think there are lots of other good newer options, too, depending on exactly which features you're interested in 😊
Hello! U r the most funny knitting Podcaster out in utube land. I absolutely love ur honestly. I believe ur stories, r true, to many knitter, it's just most of us don't admit it. Keep podcasting ur adventures. I will be watching
😂 The course of true handknits never did run smooth.
So glad the algorithm brought me to your video! Always love to learn about the knitting journey of other knitters 😊
I actually own the & other stories sweater 😄 but it lives a rather sad live in the back of my closet because… hand knitted sweater are just so much better ❤ so really like your own version!!
You own the sweater AND the algorithm brought you here?! This is a true miracle 😂 Thank you so much for watching!
thanks for such an honest video about your knitting journey!!
What's knitting without some mishaps? 😂 Thanks so much for watching!
You are an amazing knitter with awesome taste. I cannot believe how quickly you learned how to knit such sophisticated patterns 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Awww thank you! I think my #1 skill is a willingness to frog and try it again 😂
Funny you say that. I do that because I am not good at following patterns, so I end up trying to figure out the logic of a sweater on my own. I end up frogging A LOT!
I find using a sweater stone for depilliing works a treat. I especially like it for items made with a fluffy yarn, such as a mohair, that I don't necessarily want to shave. Hope this helps and I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos in the future.
Ooh interesting, thank you! 😄
Really enjoyed your podcast! I love making hand knit socks. Mine have been out of fingering and dk yarn with some nylon content in them to help with the wear. You make me want to try knitting a pair of reading socks out of thicker wool yarn that probably wouldn’t have nylon. I think the sock stop prevents you from slipping and falling while walking in your socks more than it will help with wear. Have you considered holding a thread of nylon with the heavier weight yarn? It might be worth trying with a bulky weight yarn particularly with one that is not a single.
Thanks so much for watching! I hadn’t considered holding a bit of nylon with heavier yarn-I would’ve guessed then the heavy yarn would still wear through and you’d just be left with sparse nylon threads but it sounds like maybe that’s not the case? 🧐 Interesting!
This was so great! First time watching you and so glad you popped up on my feed. So amazed and thrilled you just started knitting and are so good. You and akaNoraKnits are so inspiring beginner knitters. I'm now going to time travel and watch your first episode. Thank you so much for all the information! Happy knitting 💚🧶💚
Ahhh thank you so much! 😄 akaNoraKnits is one of my absolute favourites to watch, she’s the best!
Hey! I'm loving this episode. You do not disappoint. Pointer marketing in full strength is so true. When I started knitting I coveted We Are Knitters and Wool and the Gang.
What IS it about them? How do they do it?! 😂
Nice to find a fellow Canadian podcaster and knitter! I loved seeing your knits and how inventive you were in your first two years! Super inspiring ❤
Hello fellow Canadian! 🙋🏻♀️ Thank you so much! I got into knitting for the process but quickly got into being able to create whatever things I wanted 😂
This is such a fun video. I’m on your first lace project , love it . I can’t wait to watch the rest and watch your other videos. Thank you TH-cam for suggesting Ali.
Thanks so much for watching! 😊
Fascinating and fun episode! You had me laughing like crazy and so impressed with your perseverance and learning curve. I gotta say I gasped and covered my mouth when you gave the total cost if that lovely bobble sweater-holy crap girl-glad you figured out to just use a larger needle! Lol! I have to say, the urge to reach through the screen, grab your sweaters and take out my gleaner (yes, buy a gleaner- not expensive and no batteries needed). I still use an electric one too for some knits-both are great investments. I love the cost per wear analysis and appreciate quoting our sad Canadian costs as well as the lovely low US costs.
Oh my god, I know, the sunk cost fallacy was real on that one 😂 Thanks so much for watching! 😄
Finishing the SANDNES GARN Amy Slipover and then starting the Magnolia Bloom sweater with HOLTS GARN yarn I bought at the Red Mitten in St Thomas. I tend to buy way too much yarn but hopefully there’s enough yarn left over that I can make a few Gifty things….. that’s the theory … I am a teeny bit scared after watching your tale of woe…but your Magnolia Bloom sweater is gorgeous so there is a happy ending! Perseverance is the cornerstone of my knitting journey! Can’t wait to hear more! Thanks!
Hahahaha just adjust your needle size rather than doubling your yarn quantities and put in lifelines before you unravel any sleeves and you'll be golden 😂
Beautiful projects. Suggestion in regards of yarn with colors you don’t like. How about marling it with mohair. It can change drastically
That’s a great idea! Thank you 😊
Oh my gosh I love the way your brain works (mine is similar when it comes to knitting! And that I am not the only person to go crazy sampling colors on yarn and creating potential colorwork layouts in photoshop haha). And it was so joyful, and so relatable, going through all of your early knits. When I look through mine there's absolutely something learned with each one lol.
So glad I’m not the only one! I actually just finished a video going up in a few weeks allllll about my Photoshop mock-ups 😂🙈
You’re really skilled, amazing that you only started knitting last year, love the willingness to get stuck in. I was similar when I started, I didn’t pay any attention to beginner levels or what people said beginners should knit but I haven’t finished a garment yet and haven’t got round to intarsia so I’m inspired! No shade to anyone but I don’t think I’ve sat through a whole “what I knit in [year] video” because I just skip to see if there are any patterns I want to knit (please tell me someone else does this 😂) but time has passed and I’m still here so I’m going to subscribe.
Thank you! 😄 It’s amazing what you can accomplish the help of a TH-cam search 😂 Good luck with finishing your first garment, I believe in you! 😄
Just found your podcast and am catching up on previous episodes. May I suggest you try to add a navy mohair or suri to your blue "navy yarn." You'd be surprised how it will change the main color so that you actually like it. I really feel for you having to keep ordering more yarn....yikes. Maybe your grandma could help you figure it out more accurately before you actually push the purchase button. Good luck with the bright blue yarn. I have to say you are fun to watch and listen to. Looking forward to future episodes. ❤ from NYS.
Thanks so much for watching! 😄 The mohair tip is a great idea!
I love this style of video and your way of sharing all this information! Thank you! I love love love the coat, Im a new knitter and I think that might be my first garment now🤞
It's serendipitous that your video popped up on my feed, because a few days ago I was eyeing some KFO Unicorn Purple and wanted to see what the colour looked like knitted up. A beautiful Barnsley sweater was the top result on Ravelry... and now it turns out it was yours! Also, what a GORGEOUS bookshelf you have, I spotted one of my favourite books there too (The Art of Fielding)
Thank you so much! 😄 That’s so funny! The knitting world is small apparently 😂
I loved that book! I want to reread it but I hesitate with how long it is 😂
To depill : scissors. Other tools pull on the fibers, priming for more pilling.
For the red strappy top, you could take the time to get them Just Right and sew them together in place. And then it’s just a regular top. Granted it’ll be a bit more difficult to store folded.
I’ve been knitting for a few years now, but I don’t have much time to knit so I haven’t made a lot of things. Also I like to design what I knit and it’s a slow process (swatches+tests+calculations etc). But I really like what I have knit. thank you for the thoroughness and the honesty.
very enjoyable content :)
Oh and you know Hannah Louise Poston 💚 She’s such an inspiration.
Ohhh it had not occurred to me to sew the bows in! That is such a smart idea and definitely an option worth considering, thank you! 😄
omg a fellow leena fan and incredible knitter helloooo!!! i'm so glad i found your podcast :)
Ahh Leena is the best, so fun to meet another fan! 😄 Thank you so much for being here ❤️
Hello, new knitting friend! I'm very tall and a lover of long sleeves, too - I know the struggle! I love your attitude about your learning. As a perfectionist, I have trouble thinking of imperfections as learning opportunities and find them more to be opportunities to give up and try something else which results in lots of knitting and not much to show for it, so thank you for showing me that it's always perfect to wear something you made! I love your style and can't wait to see what you do next!
Thank you so much, new knitting friend! 😄 It's so funny, I have a tendency to be a perfectionist too, and am often hesitant to try something I don't think I'll be good at. There's something about knitting though that's different for me I think because no matter what you mess up, there's kind of always a way to fix it. Even if, in the worst case scenario, you have to frog the whole thing and start over, you can STILL end up with a (near) perfect garment in the end if you just keep figuring out how to fix your mistakes which is like a safe space for my perfectionism to tip toe into uncharted waters while still coming out looking good 😂
Hi !! I’m one of those that saw the thumbnail and went along for the ride. I subscribed to your channel halfway through, instant fan. Loved seeing all your makes. 😀 also, just a thought, perhaps you can use some mohair to calm down the not-right-navy you got?? I have found using mohair can really change the overall color quite a bit. 😁
Ooh that’s a great idea! Thank you so much for taking the chance and being here! 😄
Nice job and great way to calculate the cost. I've knit so many things that I never wear. eeeek
It can definitely be revealing 😂
I’m really enjoying this episode. On the intarsia sweater you might be able to just crochet a round of cinnamon on the collar.
Interesting, maybe this is when I learn to crochet 😂
Awesome video! I’m using KFO mohair in Navy Blue and the core is not white.if I look really hard, I think the silk core has taken the dye a little differently.
Oh interesting! Now I need to really study the KFO mohair section next time I’m in a yarn store 😂
@@AliMakesEverything For silk mohair, check out Knitting for Olive, Sandnes Garn, Isager(one of the softest and tends to have matching core). Drops Kid Silk is more economical than most, but I don't mind it. Some colors are scratchier than others, though.
The algorithm also brought me to your videos. I have so much enjoyed it! Your magnolia is beautiful. Just wondering...is that your own library you are sitting in front of? What a dream!
Thank you so much! 😊 It is! There are big perks to having a retired father who likes to build things. More reasons I need to keep knitting him socks 😂
Wow, yes, keep him in socks!@@AliMakesEverything
You gotta watch Jan Geigley Knits. She is also a graphic artist. You both have that bold fun aesthetic
Ooh thank you for the recommendation! I've added her to my list 😄
Love you, love your style!
Thank you so much! 😄
I love the two different color cuffs on your bubble cardigan! lol at the girl math of cost per wear for the cardigan. I definitely need to start doing that to justify my yarn purchases!
Careful, it often does the opposite and it reveals your worst knitting decisions in the harsh light of concrete numbers 😂
Your magnolia is epic!! Fun podcast too : )
Thank you so much! 😄 It is by far my coziest sweater 😂
Question for ya! You had to reknit body and sleeve of your magnolia bloom sweater. Ive heard that mohair is a pain when it comes to frogging or tinking back. What was that like for you?
Also that's a good point. I was already thinking about knitting fingering weight garments for sake of my wrists, but have put it off. I thought it woulf be more expensive because you need more yarn to cover the size of sweater. But if weight is different, that should impact cost. And now im super motivated to give it a try!
I don’t remember that one being terrible to frog but it’s possible I just repressed it 😂 I think the combo of the large gauge and the Isager Silk Mohair being so smooth made it not bad though. When I had to frog a section of my Barnsley sweater with the Knitting for Olive mohair, though, that was a whole other thing 🫠
@@AliMakesEverything it's good to hear a positive experience. I'm worried I'll give up. It makes me want to knit without it but I covet that halo!
@@comfycozytoo I think you should go for it! Frogging it is a bit of a pain, but it's not difficult, just annoying, so you WILL be able to do it, and if you really want that halo, it'll be worth it 😄
Enjoyed your podcast. I’m curious how do you happen to keep track of how ,Amy times you wear a garment ? Just to justify the cost? It is interesting to look at the cost that way.
Thanks Carolyn! 😊 I use an iPhone app called Stylebook-I’ve been using it for years, before I started knitting, first because I’m just a nerd and love data about anything but second because it keeps me thinking about my wardrobe so it stays intentional and well-curated, and over time it’s helped me get a much better handle on what kinds of things I actually get good wear out of so I can make wiser purchasing choices 😄
Have you tried Briggs and Little yarn? It is a bit rustic ,very sturdy , and it’s a Canadian company. All the people who rely on knitwear in their lives for warmth and safety love it. They make a worsted weight wool with 20% nylon for bulky socks. I bought some but haven’t made them yet.
Ooh I haven't yet, but I should! It sounds great for socks!
Great knits
Thank you! ☺️
Nice to meet you. I am in Peterborough. I am also a new knitting podcaster. I only have 4 episodes. I will be attending knit city Toronto in May. Hopefully I can meet you there if you are going. You can get yourself a Gleaner or sweater stone to depill your sweaters. They work amazing.
Ooh I'll have to check yours out, I've just subscribed! 😊 I actually just heard about Knit City yesterday but that it's come up twice in two days suggests I should be there 😂
Thank you. See you there.
I bought a product called a gleaner after seeing it on Espace Tricot podcast when Lisa and Melissa owned the store. I got it on Amazon. It is fabulous
Ooh that's great to know! Thank you! 😄
Great podcast ❤
Thanks so much for watching! 😊
Hi Ali , I like the blue sweater . Why don't you mention it ? What wool did you use and how much ? TO gurl too but now I'm a european gurl . So glad I left that city. Thanks 😊😊😊
Thank you! It's the one I talk about at 1:29:07 😊
I love the frame you froze on for your size inclusivity chat 😂
Would you believe that was the least terrible frame I could find in that entire stretch 😂
I am curious about why you got charged duty on one order and not the other from Knitting for Olive. Is there a cost limit where duty starts or did the regulations change? Enquiring minds…
I think there’s a cost threshold somewhere-my first order was just under €100 and the second was €165! Somewhere in between there they must start looking more closely 😅
Thanks for sharing!!! So cool to see your progression and the things you make your own charts for 😳
I have GOT to figure out a more efficient way to do charts 😂
I loved your knits and it not being box standard beige petite knit. 😊 you sharing the cost as well was interesting (and made me feel better lol). And if anyone mentions Leena's style it means immediate subscribe. 😂
@@sanhay4197 Thank you so much! 😄 My #1 knitting motivation from the start was being able to create the kindergarten/art-teacher fashion of my dreams 😂
I just found your podcast today. What a pleasant surprise! Great job on all your knitted pieces. I've been knitting for 10+ years and am no where near the skill level. It's amazing to see what people can accomplish when they are motivated to learn. I have my first ever cardigan on the needles right now. I'm determined to step up my knitting skills this year. I can't wait to see how you step up your knitting skills this year...subscribing now!
For removing the large pils from your sweater, Tayler from Wool, Needles, Hands did a pretty thorough review of a few different de-pillers. Might be worth a watch. th-cam.com/video/p4zjPMDzuXU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=kyDcYJUXrc_irwQK
Thank you so much! 😄 It's so funny, I don't even think of it as skill level-it's just my TH-cam tutorial search history 😂 In my experience, you can make just about anything with the help of Very Pink Knits and Nimble Needles 😂 Thank you so much for your depiller video suggestion, and good luck on your cardigan! 😄
This could be me... 400$ for a (beeeeautiful) sweater 😂. You're so funny! 😂
We win some, we lose some 😂 Thanks so much for watching!
Also. Dont block ribbing. And if your sleeves grow too long, don't block them. Get a damp tea towel and an iron and press gently. Start very gentle and dont get aggressive vif you dont need to. Wet blocking is risky time consuming and not usually necessarily.
Would you say it's risky and time consuming for ribbing or for knits in general. Asking as newish knitter (also two years in)
Oh the damp tea towel and iron idea is very interesting, I haven't heard of this before! Thanks for the tip! 😄
IMHO wet blocking is unwieldy and rusky for garments full stop. If you've ever wrestled a wet sweater out of a basin you'll. Know why. And given that the damp tea towel method works so well there really is no need. Put it this way. If you steam press and your sweater looks good, why go through the hassle? Generations of Scots and Irish knitters have lived without wet blocking.
I thoroughly enjoyed your podcast. I hope you don’t mind me saying I feel like you are the Taylor Swift of the knitting podcast world. So entertaining and fun. I love all of your questioning, thoughts and conclusions. As someone who has been knitting for 55 years, you really took me on a trip down memory lane with your musings. I look forward to following your knitting adventures and journey. 🧶🤗💖
HIGH PRAISE, wow! Thank you so much for watching 😊 You must have such an impressive body of knitwork after all this time, that's incredible!
You probably already know this now, but single ply yarn pills more than double ply. Someone already mentioned that you need yarn with some nylon to make socks that are stronger 😀
This makes total sense, ply is not something that was on my radar early on!
Over dye that blue yarn you didn’t like
I am curious to try out dyeing! Is there a kind you’ve used before that you liked?
Just watched a Roxanne Richardson video where she overdyes a mid blue sweater she didn't like to navy so that might be worth a look? Enjoyed your videos - the 3rd one popped in my feed this morning so you've kept me company for morning of knitting a 1940s eyelet slipover. Down to DK? Watch out - 4ply is just around the corner....... 😂