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@sergionavarro2201 12 сағат бұрын
Congratulations, Cindy ! I'm looking forward to seeing your new swatches from level 3 ! And let me tell you that all your comments about knitting are really helpful. I really appreciate them. And welcome to Sandra too ! she looks so friendly and nice. Un saludo a todos desde Sevilla, en el sur de España ! 😄
@TheNissan44 Күн бұрын
Thank you so very much 💓
@alicehenderson5445 Күн бұрын
I would join in the meeting but my work schedule clashes with the zoom meeting times hence why I haven't been able to be around to watch and comment
@KnittingbyPhrancko Күн бұрын
We would love to have you join us if you find you can make it one day. Until then, I am happy to interact with you and other viewers here in the comments. I usually address comments once each week and I love hearing from regular viewers especially.
@donatiennecaron6715 Күн бұрын
Hello again Frank, looked (studied) till the end. This is great and has given me the courage to start with it. Thanks soooo muchi! Dona (from Belgium) Please look at my question just above as I stil had one question though. Thank! 😊
@donatiennecaron6715 Күн бұрын
Hello Phrancko, this video is SO USEFULL! Tnx a lot! I have one question: if I only have one main one-colour design on the front of the sweater, should I set the “beginning of the row” at the beginning of the design approximately middle of the front of the body? Won’t it be to visible middle of the front of the sweater? Or should I better move the starting-point to the side somewhere? Tnx so much for your help! I am making a top-down sweater in the round in one colour with ons huge orange flower in the middle. Kind wooly regards from Dona (from Belgium)
@KnittingbyPhrancko Күн бұрын
I would start the new color at the leading edge of the first round of the flower design and use that edge to change directions all the way down the image, even as that edge moves left and right, as indicated in the video. If you weave the end in carefully, it should not show even though it is on the front. If you added the new color at the side, it would very likely show as a peek-through where you carry it to the place it is first used. I don't see any advantage to doing that. Let me know if I haven't fuly understood your question.
@donatiennecaron6715 Күн бұрын
Thanks so much! This is now very clear to me. A new challenge for me. I think I’ll manage it now, watching your video again. Dona
@jsorensens2 2 күн бұрын
I always learn so much from this group. Congrats to Cindy, too!
@KnittingbyPhrancko Күн бұрын
We just hang out together. Come join is if you can.
@jsorensens2 Күн бұрын
@@KnittingbyPhrancko I’m too busy on Saturdays! I watch the video a few days later, usually. It’s a great group and you are an excellent teacher, knitter and programmer! 😀
@cjrichmond6102 5 күн бұрын
Jenny I wanted to see your finished umbrella.
@NYKnitter 5 күн бұрын
Popped on to watch while I knit on my Phrancko . Fantastic, a new Phrancko Sweater knitter . Congrats Cindy !!! How wonderful . ❤ I think we all have calipers :D
@KnittingbyPhrancko Күн бұрын
Hahaha, I just wrote that they are not that essential, but, yes, they are convenient for measuring your stitch and row gauges.
@NYKnitter Күн бұрын
@@KnittingbyPhrancko YES, we don't really need to know MM sizes down the extent calipers measure. 😆 I was just amazed at how many of us had them or "borrowed" 🤭 them from our partner.
@peaches7551 5 күн бұрын
What is that gauge thing Ron? Like a caliber ??
@KnittingbyPhrancko Күн бұрын
Yes, it's a caliper. We discussed them in a meeting long ago and several of us went off and bought one. They are not as expensive as you might think and they measure your counted stitches very accurately with a digital readout. However, I don't really think it is necessary to measure quite so accurately. It certainly isn't an essential tool for knitters.
@peaches7551 Күн бұрын
@KnittingbyPhrancko yes, thank you. I bought one of those easy reader gauge tools, and really, I'm not so sure I like it
@peaches7551 5 күн бұрын
Ronnie... no more hiding! Omg, your knitting is beautiful
@peaches7551 5 күн бұрын
Wow !!! Huge congrats, Cindy
@sergionavarro2201 6 күн бұрын
Hola, ¿cómo están ? Very interesting meeting as always. Chiaogoo for me !! I want to see Jenny's fabric on the parasol. It's really stunning ! Well, Frank, you always ask if someone has someting to show. As a part of this group, it's my turn. My mother's cardigan is finished and I'll post some photos on Ravelry as you told me I could do. I hope you like it. Comments will be appreciated !!
@KnittingbyPhrancko Күн бұрын
Hola, tengo feliz para ver sus fotos en Ravelry. (Since I have been studying Spanish for a year, I like to try it out at bit.) Thanks so much for the pictures. Your work is gorgeous. Here's the link to your pictures there for others to see: www.ravelry.com/discuss/phrancko-sweater-knitters/4006375/351-375#357
@sergionavarro2201 Күн бұрын
@@KnittingbyPhrancko Muchas gracias, Frank. Me encanta que me conteste en español. Le animo a que siga estudiando. 👏👌👍
@faithfielder9493 7 күн бұрын
😊 A wonderful solution, and a presentation leading the viewer to be free of fear at learning a new technique. Thank you. 🎉
@KnittingbyPhrancko Күн бұрын
You are so welcome!
@user-lm9zs1yg1n 8 күн бұрын
THANK YOU. YOU EXPLAIN IT GOOD.🤩🤩
@KnittingbyPhrancko Күн бұрын
I'm glad you found it helpful.
@cjrichmond6102 10 күн бұрын
♥
@Colleen-wl5yx 10 күн бұрын
Thank you for your explanation about how your do your knitting. I am practicing "flicking", starting to get it. I like the way you tension your yarn...one of my issues that I have to work on. Very good visuals.
@KnittingbyPhrancko Күн бұрын
I'm glad you found it helpful. Of course everyone has to find what works best for them. There is not "right way" to hold the needles and yarn. This is just how I do it, as you saw.
@NYKnitter 12 күн бұрын
🥺 Oh no, this is sad, not good at all , did not hear about Suzanne ! Will keep her in my thoughts . ChiaoGoo are my favorite , tips are as long and nearly as sharp as Hiya Hiya , the cables are a favorite of mine . LIke that the line has minis and all the way up to larger needles. I use the ChiaoGoo adaptors and have never ordered any more cables in the L size beyond what came with the set . Lantern Moon are nice smooth polished wood needles if you want something a bit more grip than metal , but not as grippy as bamboo. With them being black , not ideal for dark yarns and word of caution , wood in smaller MM sizes are more prone to break, have never broken one but even ChiaoGoo Forte came out with a second set , the smaller ones made of a different material to combat it happening. I do love their silver no kink cables (Handsome Fibers has them for less than 9$) , 2 cables (same size) in the box , with two wooden end caps and a nice tightening tool. I started tossing the extras in with some of my other interchangeables. Cables fit Knit Picks, Knit Pro and Knitters Pride and since I don't have them , possibly? Lykke, for those who do not care for plastic cables . 🤭I know that is a lot of info but might be helpful to others. My goodness Judith is so talented , and then .......Jenny has some really beautiful pieces , very talented , that parasol is going to be stunning ! So much anticipation , now that Cindy's box arrived. Crossing fingers . LOL 😁 had a few pasta sandwiches as a child , mom's left over pasta and sauce put in one of those popular at the time devices , that sealed it inside two slices of bread and had grill mark cut lines indicated . Being a neighbor to Ontario and Quebec , Poutine has made it here as well.
@KnittingbyPhrancko Күн бұрын
Yes, we all wish Suzanne the best of health. Thanks for adding to the discussion of needles!
@peaches7551 13 күн бұрын
So, question :-) if a pattern says to use, say, German short rows ....you can change it to say a wrap n turn etc?? Also. Another question ..... say I'm making a sweater and pattern says use size 6 needles for neck and sleeve ribbing and a 7 or 8 needle for body of sweater. To make gauge, I need a 9 or 10 needle for body .....do I still keep and use the patterns size 6 needle for neck and sleeve ribbing ??? Thank you 😊
@KnittingbyPhrancko 11 күн бұрын
You can always use whatever type of short row turn works best for you. Just make sure the turn is in the same place. For instance if the pattern says to work a German short row in the next stitch, then that next stitch is the one you wrap for a wrap-and-turn. Likewise, if you knit to a certain stitch and the pattern says to wrap the next stich for a w&t, then you would actually knit that stitch to work the German short row there instead. As for your other question, I think the difference in size should be relative to the size of your main needle. When I write patterns, I say what gauge to match for the main needle, and suggest the size I used but you may need a different size to match the gauge. Then my pattern says, for the neckline and ribbing, use a needle that is 2 sizes smaller.
@peaches7551 11 күн бұрын
Thank you for your help and nice explanation! Now , I know and don't have to guess which of course would be bad.
@peaches7551 13 күн бұрын
Info on books was great
@peaches7551 13 күн бұрын
Thank you so much. Great info. On needles !
@sergionavarro2201 14 күн бұрын
Hola!! ¿Cómo están ustedes? I always take pleasure in watching all your knitted works. Cindy's vest is gorgeous. She's a fantastic knitter. Frank's sweater is wonderful too. I love the colours you chose, Frank. Ronnie's sweater (congratulations!), Jenny's parasol, Ron's sweater.... Everything encourage me to knit new things ! And Tim's monster is lovely !!! 😊
@KnittingbyPhrancko 13 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! And thanks for watching each week. I hope you can join us some time.
@ronnashane7947 19 күн бұрын
What a fun meeting today! Hi to all of you. Ron, I've always loved your dry sense of humor and you were on it today. Your individual knitting projects are stunning.
@mongrain8934 13 күн бұрын
Ronna! I was so happy to hear from you! Sending you best wishes.
@NYKnitter 19 күн бұрын
HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎂🥳 Wishes for continued Health and Happiness. I am now the body of mine , mindless knitting now as well, while I watch the latest gathering. Oh my, your sweater yoke came out out wonderful . Thanks for the encouragement and can't wait for the video. I am playing it safe for my first of each version of your custom sweaters. Cindy! You must be ecstatic. So happy for you and your continued success. I only use MM sizes , find it more universal when speaking to various knitters around the world, no confusion as far as size # , and that is the way I store them, by Diameter , can use partner"s caliper to measure , but that is a wee bit too accurate , a needle gauge is good enough. Love Ron's sarcasm , find him so funny !! Ron speaks of the "mythical size 7 " crochet hook 4.5 mm , a joke by some crocheters . 🙃 not to be confused with the 7mm that does not exist , and would be some place between K and L hook Adorable watermelon sweater , he is so so creative .
@KnittingbyPhrancko 13 күн бұрын
I'm so glad to hear about the progress you're making on your Phrancko sweater!
@peaches7551 20 күн бұрын
Geezzzz Ron, adorable, beautiful, pretty luv it. All of everyone's work is just gorgeous. What would your sweaters sell for ? How could they even be priced !!!!!!!
@KnittingbyPhrancko 13 күн бұрын
You're right. No one can pay enough to cover the cost of all the time it takes to make a sweater. It has to be a work of love.
@peaches7551 20 күн бұрын
Which knitting needles do you all mostly use and like. Have you tried or use lantern moon interchangeable knitting needles. Thanks
@KnittingbyPhrancko Күн бұрын
Thanks for this question. As you see, I raised it in the next meeting.
@peaches7551 Күн бұрын
@KnittingbyPhrancko thanks so much! It's always interesting to know what tools everyone likes using. I wish chiagoo cords worked with other brands. I'm finding bamboo is so much easier for my hands. I have heard it said that items knit with metal turn out nicer, hmmmm ....again interesting. I'm enjoying my lykke set. :-)
@peaches7551 20 күн бұрын
Ronnie ..... I LUV YOUR FRANKO SWEATER
@peaches7551 20 күн бұрын
Wow frank amazing sweater. Gorgeous
@KnittingbyPhrancko 13 күн бұрын
Thanks so much. I'm enjoying working it out.
@peaches7551 20 күн бұрын
I miss home. Santa Clara. But, they were hot also. Heard 104
@peaches7551 20 күн бұрын
Lol lol lol. Same here with toilet. Freaky, scary. Been 114, 116, 117 for week's. Phew!!
@peaches7551 20 күн бұрын
Happy belated b-day Frank ! I would've neverrrrr guessed that you are 79 ... are you sure ?
@KnittingbyPhrancko Күн бұрын
Hahaha, yes, I'm pretty sure.
@cmyocum 20 күн бұрын
So absolutely grateful for this and the other video. I just can't say thank you enough! No more ladders!
@sergionavarro2201 22 күн бұрын
After my eyes surgery I've been postponing to take up again my unfinished projects. But after encouraging Ronnie to cope with his sleeve and watching how he succeded, I thought it was my turn. I'm happy to be working again on my colorwork cardigan !! And I'm always interested about TKGA. I'm thinking about subscribing to Cast On. I can see how everybody is working on beautiful and interesting projects. See you next week!!
@KnittingbyPhrancko 20 күн бұрын
I'm glad you are recovering from the surgery. TKGA membership for $35 USD per year is one of the best values on the web in my opinion. You get new issues of Cast On magazine as they come out as well as years of previous issues, all full of patterns and educational articles. I would love to see a picture of your cardigan in progress. Could you post it on the Phrancko Ravelry forum? Here's the Pictures forum: www.ravelry.com/discuss/phrancko-sweater-knitters/4006375/351-375
@sergionavarro2201 19 күн бұрын
@@KnittingbyPhrancko I've just joined the Ravelry Group. I'm going to sew a sleeve to the body and then I'll post it on the forum.
@musicgirl8029 24 күн бұрын
My Mom taught me how to hold my yarn this way and I'm forever grateful. It produces very even stitches. Sometimes, If I'm using thin slippery yarn in the Winter, I wrap twice around the pinkie. Thank you for demonstrating this technique!
@KnittingbyPhrancko 20 күн бұрын
Occasionally I have to wrap the yarn around the pinkie also.
@sueyous 25 күн бұрын
Thank you. 💖
@KnittingbyPhrancko 20 күн бұрын
You are so welcome
@jeanietownsend469 26 күн бұрын
Chickens have 2 wattles and 1 comb also ears and flesh areas around the eyes
@NYKnitter 26 күн бұрын
Great progress Phrancko (last minute peek) :) AND happy for Ronnie working out his underarm! I have made it past sleeve separation, did my usual mid-work soak after about 10 rows past , try on to see how everything is hanging, and actually have one sleeve done. Body is on hold Go Cindy , watched to see how close she is getting . Very interesting what Ron is doing with his Phrancko montage of patterns . Love how everyone bounces these sort of things off each other so there is constant growth .
@KnittingbyPhrancko 20 күн бұрын
I'm excited to hear of the progress on your Phrancko sweater.
@peaches7551 27 күн бұрын
The yarn is drops nepal
@sergionavarro2201 Ай бұрын
Hola a todos ! I would like to encourage Ronnie to try and do his best with his sweater. It doesn't have to be perfect. I had the same problem and it was so depressing... but, I did what I was able to and you know what? now I don't remember which sweater was the mistake in !!! 😄😂😄You can do it, Ronnie !!
@KnittingbyPhrancko 27 күн бұрын
Hola, Sergio! We just finished this week's meeting and happily Ronnie was not too discouraged to try to pick up the dropped stitches and is well on his way again!
@bmtndog318 Ай бұрын
What a fantastic tip! Thank you so much!
@KnittingbyPhrancko 27 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@NYKnitter Ай бұрын
Good to see everyone this week. Fascinated by what Ron is doing , that is spectacular. I know all about knit resistant partners. I'm not the best at paying attention when I am counting. 😄 Mine has decided to semi -retire and up to now I really counted on those times when work was slow during the work day to get in some time to knit. I now have a new time line when asked , how long did that take you to knit. 😄 Like Ronnie , I am also working on the Yoke sweater , not as far as he has gotten body-wise. I've seen his other sweaters , he is faster than I am . I got past the sleeve separation by enough rows, so picked up one underarm off waste "yarn" yesterday when I knew I would have the house to myself. No dropped stitches , he seemed so frustrated :( I crochet with thin nylon cord , find it easier to single out the yarn loops to pick up. Hope you are able to make it to Iceland , did not realize you also had covid. :(
@KnittingbyPhrancko 27 күн бұрын
We just finished this week's meeting and I'm happy to say, Ronnie has recovered from his dropped stitches troubles. Maybe we will try again next summer to get to Iceland.
@peaches7551 Ай бұрын
Beautiful Jenny. My go to is crochet with thread
@peaches7551 Ай бұрын
You going to ace this cindy
@peaches7551 Ай бұрын
Beautiful Ron.....I want one ...I just gotta go for it
@peaches7551 Ай бұрын
I'm using crochet thread as waste yarn and ohhhh boyyyyy ....it is real hard to grab stitches as they go down under the thread !! Frustrating . Real hard to bring stitches up to get them. Just a FYI. Think I will use a baby yarn from now on
@NYKnitter Ай бұрын
Sorry to hear your vacation has been canceled :( Fantastic, a new member this week. LIke Sumner , I am a salad spinner for socks as well .
@peaches7551 Ай бұрын
Wow, ronnie, congrats, sweater is looking fabulous....I'm jealous. Luv the salad spinner idea Sumner . Sorry about your trip frank. Stay well n get well wishes for hubby
@sergionavarro2201 Ай бұрын
Have a nice trip! I'll be watching the meetings as always. And I don't want to forget to say how beautiful Cathy's poncho is ! Caryn's ribbing is awesome too!
@KnittingbyPhrancko Ай бұрын
We would love to have you join a meeting some time, if it isn't too late at night for you.
@casuarinagirl8067 Ай бұрын
I've just watched all the videos in this playlist and they are incredible. Saved to a playlist so I can come back when I eventually try this technique. Thank you so much for such clear concise teaching, Karen.
@KnittingbyPhrancko Ай бұрын
I'm so glad you found it helpful. Thanks for letting me know.
@casuarinagirl8067 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this it was so helpful!
@KnittingbyPhrancko Ай бұрын
I'm so glad!
@NYKnitter Ай бұрын
What a wonderful trip. You will be missed . Glad Cathy is going to keep it going . LOL @ not being able to pronounce Icelandic words, try Welsh , I can not make heads nor tails of it. WALES = CYMRU ( COME REEE)
@KnittingbyPhrancko Ай бұрын
I agree, Welsh is impossible!