5 Biggest Mistakes Shawl Knitters Make: Don't Do These!

[@krazedvintagemodel]

I like that you get right to the point, 5 tips in 5 minutes! Thanks.

[@nobleknits]

Yep! No endless blathering here, Kay! 😀

[@dion789]

When it comes to needles, I'm the opposite. I knit everything with circular needles, I find regular ones hard to work with.

[@ThirdStreetCreates]

That’s me too. Can’t really use straight needles well.

[@shesaknitter]

I've been knitting since I was 9 and I'm now a grandma...still knitting all of the time. One thing I love about knitting is that there is always more to learn, no matter how long you've been at it or how much you know. I have always done the bind off with a larger needle, but have never bothered to learn the stretchy bind off that you demonstrated here even though I'd heard of it. It is easier than I had realized. I'll definitely remember it and use it. Thanks for this and your other very helpful videos!

[@nobleknits]

Shesaknitter, I agree! You can keep knitting your entire life and never run out of new things to learn! 😀

[@ConnyNordlicht]

Every.single.word.is.true. Be blessed!

[@nobleknits]

Thanks, Conny! 😀

[@juliemcinnis3472]

Thanks so much. I love the stretchy bind off idea.

[@mayolson2]

The bind off you showed is the best advice ever ! I was jazzed when you showed us that how to !

[@Pluviophile218]

I love your videos and I always come away with some good tips. I have never used a life line for lace knitting, but I do use stitch markers. I place one at the end of every repeat then I read my work and make sure the stitch count and pattern are correct as I go along. This has worked for me for years and it might work for some of your followers.

[@NerdyKnitting]

Great practical tips (and I love the editing and fun pop ups!)

[@nobleknits]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 😀

[@FlimFlam53]

Love the stretchy bind-of tip. Thank you.

[@nobleknits]

I'm so glad! Happy knitting! 😀

[@charliespinoza1966]

I’m knitting my first shawl and forgot about lifelines! Thanks for the reminder

[@lovelovepopmusic1979]

Great, simple tips that are really helpful! Thanks, Nancy!! Makes me want to say, 'why didn't I think of that!?"

[@nobleknits]

LOL, so glad I could help! 😀

[@cdpquilter50]

Thank you so much for those tips; learning about the lifeline is a game changer for me. I have ripped out too many projects because I haven’t perfected the technique of picking up a slipped stitch. You are a great instructor.

[@nobleknits]

Thank you for your kind words! Stay tuned - video tutorials are coming for lifelines and picking up missed stitches! 😀

[@robynwilliamson7066]

I love circular needles. I use them for all my knitting

[@nobleknits]

I agree, Robyn! 😀

[@michellem9444]

One thing I like to do when I'm making a lifeline is to use yarn/thread that is much smaller than the weight of yarn I'm using. Otherwise I feel like there's a big gap when I pull out the lifeline. It may be all in my head, but still, it's there, I'm telling you! lol Also, a great tip I've heard for airplane travel is that you can use dental floss as a lifeline. The bonus is that the "cutter" part of the dental floss container can be used to cut your yarn too. Really helpful tip if you're worried your scissors will get confiscated.

[@nobleknits]

Great tip, Michelle! Thanks for sharing 😀

[@FlimFlam53]

And love the lifeline! Great idea.

[@lynnegottschalk6937]

Love the lifeline idea. It would have saved me an awful lot of pulling out recently!

[@saraeclipse]

Thanks for the tips!! I always enjoy your videos!

[@CatFromFL]

If you use an interchangeable circular needle you can insert the lifeline into the t-pin hole in Chiaogoo or most brands (or the split cable on Addi’s brand) . You just tie a thin contrasting yarn into the t-pin hole the length of the width and knit across, remember if you have markers they must be the type that open. Very good tips, and definitely block all shawls and most hand knits.

[@nobleknits]

Great tip, Catherine! I forgot about those lifeline holes! 😀

[@theastewart6721]

Great tips! Circular needles were a game changer for me. I can’t imagine knitting anything except maybe a dishcloth on straights. I love the stretchy bind off too! Lifelines are a lifesaver!! My teacher told me about them about 8 years ago and I’ve used them ever since, especially with lace. I’ve been knitting and crocheting for years and never knew about lifelines. This video is sure to help many knitters! Thanks for sharing!🌸🌺

[@nobleknits]

Hi Thea, I'm so glad to hear you already incorporate these tips into your knitting! 😀

[@IDontSuckAtLifeakaJanis3975]

@Noble Knits hi Nancy, I just wanted to say thank you for all you do as I was thinking about you while practicing basket weave stitch. Thank you again for all of your tutorials and tips.

[@nobleknits]

Hi Janis, You're welcome, and thank you for your kind words! 😀

[@those_eyes]

Awesome tips!!!💕💕💕

[@wilmaakastitchedbyjean3679]

As a beginner knitter I am really enjoying your videos

[@kateboschorganizing]

Great tips! I've never used a lifeline before, but I will do that with future projects. I love that simple, stretchy bindoff.

[@nobleknits]

Hi Kate, I'm glad you enjoyed the tips! I have a new video coming soon with more details on lifelines. 😀

[@hopeleighbecker2920]

these are great tips especially the stretchy bind-off as an alternative to a larger needle (what I always use) and the reminder to use those life lines.

[@nobleknits]

Hi HopeLeigh, It is helpful there's more than one way to get the job done! 😀

[@lindafarebrother957]

Hi Nancy I have been knitting for a long time and NEVER used that cast off method or used a lifeline. Thank you for sharing these great tips 😊🇬🇧

[@cc83jc85]

I’ll be searching inside caravan for correct size wool and needles...if not, I’ll wait until our arrival tomorrow and search inside my sewing room (giving sewing a rest for a few weeks) thanks for your great videos!

[@laurenbeckerle7977]

I always bind off super loose on shawls. I make sure I don't run out of yarn by weighing my yarn when I'm getting close to the end. Figuring out how many grams I'm using per row, then leave double that amount, or just under. For binding off. Another thing I try to do when binding off a shawl is to do it all in one go. I find by not putting the project down its easier to maintain consistent tension for the bind off. Your idea of using a larger needle is a good one. I never thought of that! I had NO idea ppl tried to knit shawls on straight needles. I don't think I even own a pair of those anymore. I knit everything on circular needles.

[@nobleknits]

Thanks for sharing your shawl tips, Lauren! 😀

[@stickwithitknitandcrochet]

These tips are really good to know before making a shawl. New subscriber here. :)

[@nobleknits]

Welcome! I'm so glad you discovered the video and found it helpful! 😀

[@M.S.M.111]

Definately needed that tip for binding off 😍👍👏🌹

[@nobleknits]

Glad to help! 😀

[@lindapollaerts5168]

Thank you for these great tips🌹

[@nobleknits]

You're welcome, Linda! 😀

[@susanp8568]

Thanks for these great tips.🧶🧶

[@nobleknits]

You're welcome, Susan! 😀

[@leeannstearns9923]

Super advice...thank you. 👍🧶

[@nobleknits]

You're welcome, Lee Ann! 😀

[@joanmachado9063]

Thank you 😊

[@nobleknits]

You're welcome, Joan! 😀

[@gailflitcraft6813]

These are all great tips. Thank you! I must add that the lifeline should be of a much thinner yarn, or unwaxed dental floss. (The dental floss is my favorite.)

[@nobleknits]

You are absolutely right, Gail! I'll be adding your tip to my upcoming tutorial on lifelines! 😀

[@helencaudill1583]

Thank you for all information!! May I ask what shawl pattern you are knitting in this video? It is lovely. I will be saving this video for future use .. it is great!!

[@nobleknits]

Hi Helen, the shawl I'm working on will be a new shawl for KZbin. Keep an eye 👀out for it! 😀

[@helencaudill1583]

@@nobleknits I sure will. :)

[@dorothywilliams8160]

I put in my lifeline and 'accidentally' ran it through the markers. It was a fortuitous mistake. It forced me to drop those markers and replace them with new ones on the next round. The light went on!!! When putting in a lifeline run it through any markers on the needles. Replace them with new markers as you knit the next round dropping the originals. If you need to frog back to the lifeline your markers are already in place. No need to figure out where they should go. Hope it helps.

[@nobleknits]

Hi Dorothy, that's great advice. Thanks for sharing! 😀

[@ejsimms]

I really needed your bind off tips. When I've tried to knit looser it looks wonky and uneven.

[@nobleknits]

I'm glad to help, Emma! 😀

[@nmrowdy4605]

Another stretchy bind off is; knit the first stitch, yo, knit the next stitch, pull the 1st stitch and yo the second stitch to the end.

[@nobleknits]

Thanks for the tip, Nikki! 😀

[@kimsargeant8126]

Yes, I made number 4 about a year ago and haven’t picked the project up again.

[@sharmanklinefelter508]

i live the color of the yarn you are working with what is it

[@leasac2529]

And Mistake #6 is demonstrating techniques with dark yarn and small needles.

[@annfield7356]

Was always scared and intimidated by circular needles but after taking my time I now am using two circular needles in the same project and if there is a slight “gap” between the stitches it disappears when you finish the row Try picking up a few stitches each side if the ‘gap” on every row to ‘spread” the load My project is almost 7 hundred stitches and these are too many for one needle Also place a new circular needle into hot water and it “ unwinds” Long message but I hope it helps

[@nobleknits]

Great tips, Ann! Thanks so much for sharing! 😀

[@debbieperea95]

Some great tips!👍🏻🧶🥰. Wonderful information 🥰🥰🥰. Nancy what state are you in? I thought I saw a ring you were wearing that was Nambe. I have one from NM. A lot of my family is from NM.

[@nobleknits]

Hi Debbie, I'm so glad you found the video helpful! I usually wear two rings..neither of them are Nambe (although they have beautiful jewelry). The ring on my left hand is my wedding ring and the ring on my right hand is from Tiffany & Co. 💍🤩

[@rabishamadlasa9085]

First . Could you please to a video on how to make your tight stitch loose.

[@nobleknits]

I'll add it to my video list!

[@alisoncaronflyingfree]

I actually just added a lifeline to a shawl I'm knitting that has slipped double wrapped purls that I've never done before.There was no way I was starting that without a lifeline.

[@nobleknits]

Smart move, Alison! 😀

[@carshagify]

I hate circular needles, I don't care what anyone says. I've had a set since the early 70's and about 5 years ago I realized, I hate them. I was knitting a sweater from cotton & alpaca yarn, and my stitches were coming out with gaps and unevenness, very frustrating, and a problem I never have. I switched to straight bamboo needles and the work evened out immediately. I also dislike wrestling with the cables. It's just extra work that you don't need.

[@veroave57]

Don’t understand the Lifeline. Can anyone explain more to me.

[@nobleknits]

Yes! 😀I have a new video that explains how any why to use lifelines: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l326onaBqKqUgq8

[@susannance5387]

I don’t see the bell

[@DragonflyMystikal]

These are great tips; thank you!

[@nobleknits]

Hi Diane, I'm so glad you found them helpful! 😀