Greetings from frigid Laval Québec Canada, I've made two Felix so far and I know that more are in my knitting future. I made the first one with Drops Air and it took a week. The second one was knit pairing two teal colored yarns...the Noro Silk Garden Solo Sock (Sport) and the Mailles à Part Nuage d'Alpaca Suri (Lace - But Fluffy!) and this one took 4 days. I wore it last Friday when I went shopping for fabric with a man's oversized BlackWatch Shirt under it and the girls working at the store were just gushing over it...nice for the ego! I considered making a No Frills with some La Bien Aimée Merino Singles I got on sale (40% off!) and pairing it with the Biche et Bûche Le Petit Silk Mohair I already had but I decided against it and chose "This is not a Sweatshirt" by Pernille Larsen instead. It's basically "the same thing but different" and I really love it. It lets the yarn shine with no distractions from design elements in it. I wear it all the time and would probably take it to bed if not for my hot flashes! Both patterns are sooo lovely, and I do agree with you that the YOs augm in the Félix are a bit fiddly and require sustained attention...which I sadly lack (thank you, menopause!). Consequently, I also, have "original designs" in my raglan eyelets and I can live with that very well, it's what makes my Félix...my Félix! Thank you for talking about those two patterns and taking the time to make this in-depth comparison between both. It was very much appreciated.

Thanks for this! I had commented on the No Frills video (Sounds like I wasn’t the only one!) about which one you liked better, or what were the differences were, and was so excited to see this come up today! I think I am leaning towards the Felix. I might get a chance to wear it this winter as it’s faster!😊

So happy you made this video! I am starting the Felix this week holding a hand dyed worsted and silk mohair. So excited to get started.

This is a very helpful video. I think I will try the No Frills, and it looks like it could be a good option for a man sweater. I loved the Anker sweater and also think that one is very versatile as well.

I'd crop the No Frills

Thank you so much for this information ❤. So helpful ❤

I’m a new-ish knitter and had begun the Felix about a week ago. Your video was helpful in reminding me of the reasons I started it. Interestingly I also have a mistake in my lace just about exactly where yours is. I thought I was being very careful. Thanks for making me feel good about not ripping it out (again). I really don’t want to start over at the neck ribbing again. ❤

Thanks Taylor for the humour in this video! Your fashion show was a hoot!

Amigurumi was scary for me until I tried it. Then I was like, wow, there's nothing scary or time consuming about this at all compared to an average project. Double knitting terrifies me, but in that motivational way: I really, really want to learn to do it someday.

I absolutely adore Hollow’s videos! I love to watch him while I knit as well 🤩

I prefer natural fibers.. but so do the moths that I keep getting. So now, I knit and crochet almost exclusively with acrylic. :/ I recently found bamboo.. but I'm not sure if that will be good long term.

Watching this as I am knitting this exact sweater :D

Thank you!

Actually I have never knitted before. Started my first sweater because screw it. I've crocheted for a long time but preferred the knitting patterns for a sweater so taught myself to knit by making a sweater!

Oh, my gosh! I absolutely agree with you about the swift and the ball winder. The only issue I have had with the ball winder is that the yarn tended to slip out of the gash at the top. However, I found a solution to this. I now use a tiny bit of artist's tape to hold the end of the yarn to the top of the spool. Now I am ecstatic, and the winder and I are best friends! I also found a way to organize my circular needles. I keep them (Chaigoo) in their original sleeves and have them sitting in an office organizer box. They are handy, contained and easy to find.

The Night Circus 🥰 I'm so excited for you!

Not all bulky yarns are created equal. For example, it is the drape and physical weight of the garment that matters. If it's stiff and heavy, I'm not interested. I prefer bulky yarn for outerwear garments as a rule, but didn't realize I had a super bulky phobia until I knit a vest with it. Hated the physical weight while I was knitting it. Ended up frogging it and gave the yarn away. This new found phobia coincided with a chronic health issue, so no doubt, my available daily energy is more of a factor for me now. I still love Alafosslopi and would use it in a heartbeat and might consider a sweater made of wool roving (superbulky), but generally prefer DK, fingering or laceweight yarns for garments.

What a great comparison of these two sweaters! Thank you for the time and thought you put into sharing this.

Love this!! I have knit the Felix, and just cast on the No Frills yesterday - I did watch your previous review of the No Frills, which influenced my decision to make it! I don’t care for the neckline of the Felix as much, as it is too open for wearing in cold weather, but once I realized that I have a number of shirts I can wear underneath, it has become a well-loved staple in my wardrobe.

This will get me some hate, but I have no idea why PetiteKnit is so popular. How many plain stockinette stitch sweater designs can you sell? A lot. apparently.

All good info. Thanks

Thanks for the video ! The Felix never made it to my to knit list but it will be my winter/spring sweater thanks to you ! I was just wondering what is the app you are using ? Never found an app linked to my ravelry account 🤔

30 year knitta here🙋🏼‍♀️🧶. I have knit both sweaters and your assessments are spot-on. I LOVE my No-Frills as my comfy “boyfriend sweater” on weekends and for more casual wear. My Felix is work-appropriate and is also beloved. They are beloved for different reasons. I found the No-Frills to be a meditative and easy knit, too. I did not find it took overly long to make, either.

Exactly the video I needed heading into this new year. Very much on the same page! Typically, I'm a polygamous knitter, but things got way out of hand in the last half of 2024. The number of WIP's I have 😱 The same goes for how many new patterns I purchased and how much my yarn stash grew. So 2025 is the year of finish what you've started and use what you have. Follow through on last year's intentions. So far, it's going well! I got a jumper finished. Made progress on another. Wrapping up three hats for my younger kids right now. And there are still probably another dozen or so started and stopped projects from socks to shawls to jumpers...wishing you luck on your goals! Absolutely love how pragmatic they are.

I’m currently knitting the No Frills, but I’ve also done the Felix, which I loved knitting and love wearing. In fact, I’m wearing it whilst watching this! 😂

This sweater seems very similar to the Tolsta Tee by Creabea. Thanks for sharing.

I always use superwash wool for gifts, as I don't want to burden the gifted person with hand-washing and caring so much for the garment

Great video! I’m about to become your new subscriber 😁 I am a beginner knitter and making a sweater is definitely my goal somewhere down the line so I am gathering info. This is going to sound very dorky haha but I can’t help myself 😂 I knit with my feet (because I don’t have arms) so all I need is wool, needles, and feet 😂😂😂 Anyway, I look forward to watching your other videos.

I knit a lot, and felix sweater was a frustrating knit. I had to rip up at least 5 times before getting it. It calmed down after splitting for arms ofc. But not a happy time 😅😅 but petite knit is always well written 👌

Perfect perfect perfect thank you

Love❤❤❤ this kind of video. I have knit the Felix for my daughter and would love to knit another one for myself. Interested in seeing how one sweater compare to another as this is not always obvious through photos.

A+ fashion show, I thoroughly enjoyed ❤

Love the shirt, tea holding as you wish is great (lol saw grumpy comment haha) and I understand all the gripes we knitters have and both sides of the fences.

lol.. never had to worry about it being dry..I often forget the sweater in the basement bedroom as I’ve moved onto the next project..casting on!, …so it’s found weeks later..it’s dry! One was on there till I blocked the next sweater! lol 😂 ❤😂

How do I put Ravelry on my homepage?

This is just the video I needed because I have been looking at both of these to knit

I just finished my first sweater and I have to make this next. I may omit the waist shaping and make it a bit longer, a little tunic-like.

I love the wpi tecnique. I have learned that fiber content also affects finished project drape.

Interesting. Have you knit the Lento? I suspect it is similar, but I have looked at the pattern in as much depth as these two.

Loved your video. Lots of inspiration with hat creating. I absolutely love that Latvian BraId. It REALLY makes the hat! I grew up reading Steven King. You must read The Stand. I've read it 5 times now. What sweater are you wearing. The sweater in for surgery is gorgeous! Those are totally your colors too. There is a cardigan pattern that goes with the Styria sweater patter- if that's the match. Congrats to your son on the camper. Wow, that is pretty cool!!! Happy knitting.

Came across your video after watching a video on a hood (though she calls it a balaclava) and I think you may like it- ticks many of your boxes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZrPk5qre7qHpc0

Great perspectives - I definitely see the quality of both of them now 🙏🏻

Whoa! There I am in my orange Felix!!! I was making banana pancakes and had your episode playing, looked up and noticed "That's me!". The Felix is a favourite of mine and have knit it 3 times. Simple details, great shape and can be styled countless ways. Great summary of these two sweater designs!

Hello from Toronto. The details are harder to see because your sweater is in a dark color. However, I won’t be knitting one anytime soon as I don’t suit raglans. It seems like a very basic sweater to me, hence the name.

I understand that you are providing an agnostic comparison between two sweaters that you love. I am however, disappointed that neither sweater pattern is actually size inclusive. I wish you had at least mentioned a third pattern with similar qualities that fit up to a minimum 62in bust. ❤

Whats do you really mean with blokking? Laying it out with pins or just washing, gently shaping and drying flat?

Thanks from those of us pronouncing it “Chia-goo”

Just wondering- are there other sweaters that you have knit multiples of?

It’s fine if you can’t design for all body types in your pattern, but when you publish it please publish the sizes your pattern will fit. I am tired of buying a pattern book only to find out not one of the patterns will fit. Also size exclusive is fine too just let us know.

This was so fun!, I started a no frills years ago and abandoned it. I’m now really excited to finish it!