A knitting WIP update!

[@kimberlysmiley4732]

I made a hood/cowel by making a huge open -toed sock. The heel turn was my hood. The cuff was my cowel part. Then I turned the heel, and my face sticks through the open sole part of the sock. No gusset.

[@Shetooktothewoods]

That’s what I was thinking, too!

[@alisonsmith376]

Whoa. How creative! 🧦

[@mkv6632]

That's genius! I really wanted to make a hood this spring but couldn't find a pattern that I loved. Eventually I settled on one (Cucullus hood on ravelry) but have been modifying it slightly to make what I originally envisioned. It's almost done now so time will tell how I like the final product but I will definitely keep this approach in mind if I want to make a second!

[@AimyBamy]

I have loved seeing your hair grow out. It’s is GORGEOUS 🥰

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Thank you so much Aimy!! ❤️❤️

[@jenniferoden9343]

Food for thought...for the hood, you can do a giant short row heel shape, this would remove the pointy finish.

[@valerieconrad1005]

I totally understand the whole knitwear designer thing! I do that both with knitting and sewing! Why buy a pattern if I can just DIY it?! When you head to Santa Fe, if you get a chance, drive down to Albuquerque and take a ride on the tram to Sandia Peak. It is one of the most amazing things!

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Such great advice to ride up to Sandia Peak! Last time we were through, I really wanted to do that, but we didn’t have the time. This time for sure!

[@KnittingAlongTheRockies]

I'm making my very first pair of socks in that exact same yarn and color!

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Today, I'm pulling out some WIPs! Enjoy! ❤

[@LadyPatienceK]

Your hair looked lovely 😘

[@rachelkarcher2565]

Nimble needles for the win🎉.

[@Terrestriellie]

The Tromsø Hoodie pattern on Ravelry is free and looks like it might suit your needs Tayler!

[@JodiYeager]

Lovin the hair vibe, and the WIP gif is awesome!

[@belwynne1386]

The blue of that tee is gorgeous on you!

[@nanettekroupa1371]

Hood…..once you finish the height of your cowl, work back and forth to make a square that you could seam up the center.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Great minds!! 😉

[@holoinfinity4691]

I also used Norman (Nimble Needles) German short row heel tut when first learning to knit socks. I find that GSR heels are best fit for my feet & pretty simple. The colorwork sweater is coming out nicely!

[@LadyPatienceK]

Same. His instructions were really helpful for me.

[@katibere1966]

Your hooded cowl is looking great!

[@abigailrichard4600]

I would definitely add a 3rd color. I think what you have is a gorgeous colorway, but adding one small accent color would really help it pop and add a level of contrast to help keep the pattern clear

[@Liz.Green789]

That blue sweater looks like it would be good TV knitting. It's beautiful!!

[@AnneWiley-vp5rj]

Ok I love the tangent on the origin of the word “bedlam.”

[@LadyPatienceK]

It was fun 😊

[@karenb136]

That was interesting learning the history of the word bedlam. Thanks for sharing that you’re in a knitting slump so we know that is a normal thing and not to feel pressure about not getting something done as quick as you’d like

[@lynelleperschino9102]

My vote for your Pinessa is stick with the two colors. That motif is stunning in two colors.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

I think you’re right Lynelle!

[@hollydingman7455]

I can see your vision for the hood in my mind’s eye! All you need to do is decide if you want an invisible join for the top seam, or something more decorative. You could divide the stitches and use the Kitchener join or use a three needle bind off.

[@GlitchyFibers]

For the cowl. Maybe try making it as if it is a giant short row heel. Then finishing it off. No point at the back and a familiar technique with a clean design. Just a suggestion to consider

[@loganknits]

The cognitive hump gets us all. 😂 I wouldn't add additional increases to counter the more fitted crewneck - it's a relatively minor change from the pattern, and because it's pure rambouillet and a yoke motif with a generous length, you'll be able to block the colorwork section to the intended size without it seeming "too short" and without needing to improvise for width. But you can always steam the colorwork once you finish to get a better idea of how the yarn will relax. 😉

[@cmsirish]

I make a cowl that just extends to 11-13 inches long. It pulls up for a hood and scrunches up around your neck when not using it as a hood. No shaping required. 😊

[@kathlynrichard]

For you Hood on your cowl, you could try making like a heel on a sock, perhaps? love your videos

[@leaherickson6070]

the idea of going back and forth like a long collar will work beautifully for a hood, it is easy to do and you have the right idea, it will be a long collar to go up and over your head, but you can just keep measuring or use the original one you bought for the size. Best of luck. Beautiful Penasa

[@janhatfield76]

A free pattern with a great hood is Spring League Sleeveless Hoodie by two of Wands. You can also purchase the pattern. I made this in the suggested yarn and really love it. 😊

[@donnadejesu4445]

I often get into knitting slumps when I have too many projects going on at the same time.

[@ashleyrenee2336]

I put my yarn balls in a sock, usually a shorty or ankle length sock, to keep them neat and tidy 😊

[@janicpanny]

Oh. My. Goodness. I heart this episode with my whole creative soul. It was a perfect example of the creative brain grappling with making - the overthinking, the rethinking, giving in, enjoying the process, deciding to go your own way but grappling with that or an easier path. The excitement of rediscovering a WIP. Love love that blue BTW. I have the same yarn in a blue green and it will also be a tee one day. 🤞🏼 Thanks for sharing!!❤

[@valerieodonnell6764]

I knit a pair of socks in the same color way as your “socks for September.” They are one of my go-to pairs to wear when my toes are cold at night in winter. The thickness of Paton’s Kroy makes them my warmest pair.

[@LisaMattison-i9e]

I absolutely LOVE your colorway choice of the gray and yellow for your sweater!!💕 Also, you've made me feel a little better about all my summer WIPs!!😂😂😂 ❤❤

[@carolbaileyyoga]

LOVE your knitting videos, I watch all of them. (also your books KZbin, so great!) Thank you for being realistic about knitting. I also get into moods when I am not sure what to make next, have too many WIPs, feel overwhelmed with projects, etc. You always have a realistic and down to Earth way of enjoying your craft but also realizing that time is limited and sometimes you just have less time for creative projects. Thank you so much. Makes me feel "normal" when I get a little lack in my knitting.

[@wookori]

Oh, I'm so glad you brought up the hood! I've been wondering about that. I am so looking forward to seeing how it turns out. And thanks for the history lesson. I enjoy learning where some of our odd sayings come from. Enjoy your storm. Hope you don't get a flood!

[@sharbear1968]

Hi Taylor I call it going rogue when I think I need to add my own design elements. Not a surprise most of my UFOs are because I went rogue. Your WIPs are gorgeous. Can’t wait to see them finished.

[@nanettekroupa1371]

Love your pods, Tayler! Both of them!

[@Podkaynelives]

What a coincidence: I was knitting a short row for a Nimble Needles sock while watching this. First pair of socks: pray for me 🙏

[@Mollydogdesigns]

Always enjoy a Sunday evening video from you 😄 While I do enjoy making my own color work patterns for my beanies, sometimes I want the work done for me! So I purchased the basic doodle deck from Pacific Knit CO! I still get to be creative but the cards give a base to start from. Plus I’m supporting a woman owned business 👍👏🧶😄

[@kellyfindshouses]

In order to figure out your cowl, you could just watch your episode on it. You had a pretty great plan. 😊

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

This is a great idea actually! ❤️

[@debbiedennie255]

Hi Taylor Happy to watch you this morning My hubby and I want to watch House of the Dragon but we had to watch Game of Thrones to understand it So we are into that right now !!! I’m feeling slow on my knitting got done socks last Sunday casted an other and almost done them so pretty well what I’m doing also but all good 😊 I love you curls Always wanted but isn’t that the way when we don’t have we want lol Your blue tee looks wonderful on you and your colour 😊 Different interest creep up as you are loving your reading it’s all ok in the season you are in ❤❤❤ your pods Enjoy the week !!! 😊🥰

[@Tannfe2]

For the hood I highly recommend the Tromsø hoodie. It’s free, at least it used to be, and it’s knit just like you’re explaining ✌🏼

[@annasullivan2564]

Ugh my Joann's had one single skein of kroy midnight orchid, I hope they get more, its so gorgeous! I've had some issues with some kroy colorways having inconsistent dye or spun weird even with the same dye lots, so I hesitate to pick any up unless I can see the yarn in person

[@nanettekroupa1371]

Omg, you just said what I said!! Also, thanks for ‘bedlam’! Love a little history lesson!

[@kellyfindshouses]

I always have a hard time explaining why your episodes are the best podcasts but it's things I never expect to learn like Bedlam that make it so enjoyable! ❤

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Ah, I love that. Thank you! 🥰🥰

[@anitawessels3932]

I really like the blue T-shirt. Your colour work sweater is growing, good job❤

[@msrants234]

This is a great update and your projects look wonderful! When you started that hooded cowl, it was because you had worn something similar on your vacation and wanted to make one. I think you gave reasons in that video for why you didn't want to use a pattern. Maybe those reasons aren't relevant anymore but if you're really curious, I know you already talked about it :) Good luck!

[@anneallen9947]

Having a fab winter here in NZ. I love knitting along to your chatty episodes 😊

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

I’m so glad Anne! It’s good to have you here and I’m a bit envious of your winter. ☺️☺️

[@rdeniserhinehart7512]

Yes that will work. Kinda like the hoods I made with a long scarf then folding in half and seaming for a hood.

[@rdeniserhinehart7512]

Yes off white would rock

[@joanneroper8379]

Hi. I’ve been looking on Ravelry for a hood/cowl pattern to replicate your San Francisco purchase and have been unsuccessful in finding anything. I’ll keep looking too but the only thing I’ve found is either a cowl (tube) or a convoluted hood. I hope we can find a pattern or come up with an appropriate pattern. Keep us posted. I’m knitting in slow motion too. I think it’s the weather. 🎉😊

[@LJernegan]

Love the hair!

[@dianneevans5492]

For your hooded cowl I would use short rows for a bit and then continue it in the round, thereby making it an L shape.

[@juliemetcalf3072]

Love the grey and yellow sweater and the blue tee! For wavy/loose curls, I have used Ouidad Advanced Climate Control stronger hold gel (red label) for years. A friend mentioned that I should try curl cream as well, so I recently added in the Ouidad Curl Shaper Plumping and Defining cream. It has been a game-changer for me, but I know all curls are different, lol! My hair product game is about as expensive as my knitting and reading game 😂Have a good week!

[@michellepissk-schupak5440]

Hi Julie, I have curly hair and was wondering if you find that the Ouidad gel or defining cream dry out your hair. I am always happy to explore new products. My hair is thick as well and of course on the dry side so always a little cautious when trying something new. I know about the expense in hair products. lol Any tips you have are welcome.

[@juliemetcalf3072]

@@michellepissk-schupak5440 , I'm sure you know curly hair is a journey lol. I suspect that using just the gel was drying it out (this is a casting gel). Adding the curl cream before the gel has helped immensely. I tried a Cantu curl cream before the Ouidad, and it was too heavy for me. My local Ulta sells a travel size of the gel, that is great for trying it. I had to order the cream from Ouidad, but I also don't live in a large city. Hope this helps!

[@Katepwe]

I too have curly hair and have been using As I Am coconut cowash, leave-in conditioner and the moisture milk for scrunching out the crunch and All About Curls high definition gel. For wash out conditioners I like Tresemme Expert Botanique Nourish & Replenish or Giovanni 50-50 Balanced Hydrating Calming conditioner. I should try adding curl cream before applying gel and see how that goes.

[@juliemetcalf3072]

@@Katepwe, As I Am is my favorite cowash, hands down. I will give some of the other products you mentioned a try!

[@jeannedawson2868]

The blue shirt is really cute and I love the color!

[@nanfredman1991]

1) Glad you have an eye on the crew neck’s effect on the increases needed. 👌 2) I know you like mustardy yellows and oranges, but that bright blue tee just makes your complexion glow! 3) My normal modus operandi is to have several projects that I cycle through so that I don’t get bored. And like a maniac, I signed up for Steven West’s Surprise Sock-along. Nope, not boring! 🤣 I can recommend it for adventurous beginners. 👍

[@maryklute9578]

Consider a sock heel as an analog for your hood. That straight up part you plan to knit is like the heel flap. Then you can work short rows like you would for a heel to finish it. You can consult a sock knitting book for the formulas and shapes (more round vs more square) and voila! No point!

[@intheyellowcorner]

For the hood, I recommend making a flap (I hate that word, 😂) at the top of the half tube and then connect the top sides of the half tube to that. That will stop the pointy bit. I knit a hood for being cozy when travelling on planes and the flap part helped and worked well.

[@lawyer-skp]

I remember that you were inspired to knit a hood bc of one you purchased. Take a look at the purchased one to see how it was constructed.

[@Labiologiste]

Thanks for the podcast, I really enjoy seeing you get over the slump. Just so you know, in ‘fleur de lys’, the final ´s’ is NOT silent. Rhyme or sounds like kiss, if that helps.

[@fujimama892]

No worries on the knitting slump dudette! It happens to all of us. I'm so close to finished on my current active project and haven't picked it up for 2 days. On the cowl/hood... think short rows for shaping.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

🙏🥰🥰

[@lexpritchard2820]

Bedlam also used to have paying visitors to see the patients. Ngl im a pattern girly mainly cz i have jo idea how to design knitwear

[@knitsandpurls-143]

The #11 eyelet cowl by Cathy Carron is one of my favorite hooded cowls to knit.

[@dianem7563]

You should look at how baby bonnets are made, where after you knit the sides, then you knit a long tab from the back stitches to the forehead and sew the side stitches onto its sides. No pointed elf hat look.

[@belwynne1386]

On a recent podcast you recommended some Taylor’s sour cherry tea. Sounded good so I ordered some. It is fantastic! Even better than I hoped. Thanks for your cozy suggestion.

[@ZoeElizabethZ]

I’m in the middle of a self drafted blanket design and have to keep going back to fix things so I feel you in the just wanting to be able to follow a pattern 😮‍💨

[@Katepwe]

The Portland Hoodie Cowl looks promising…..and it’s free!

[@kathleentanti4387]

Love the simple tee.

[@Ladeedi73]

I appreciate you ! Thank you!💛

[@LadyPatienceK]

I Tunisian crocheted a cowl. I did one big panel that wrapped around the back and sealed it at the top, then made a second panel for the neck part and attached it. I can recommend the seam at the top if you want the "assassin hiding in the shadows" vibe. That's what I wanted. 😅 Thread and Yarn (here on KZbin) did a folk hood recently. She has a tutorial. That might be of help for your construction decisions.

[@cynthiafowles1257]

Just finished having one grandson for a week. Now I feel a little lost and can’t settle, even with knitting. I’ve been trying to work on all my various projects but can’t seem to work up any enthusiasm. Sloth knitting, indeed!

[@lolam.9291]

In regards to your hood, just make the tube larger in diameter. You can knit it to a certain length and use it as a cowl or a hood 😃. I’ve knitted one of these and it’s great in winter weather.

[@jilliankonig2759]

For your hood, you could cast off a third of your remaining stitches across the back and continue knitting the side and joining it a stitch at a time to the back cast-off stitches until you're in the middle of the head. Then move to the other side, doing the same join to the cast-off back stitches. Then Kind of like sleeves that come onto the top of your shoulders and get joined down the center.

[@Costanza_B]

Your WIPs make me feel less guilty about the amount if my WIPs XD XD...

[@sandrarekker585]

thought on adding hood, overlap the hood by picking up stitches under the overlap (ie 15-20 stitches each side of front centre-line)' I have a knit tank that I've been meaning to add hood too and was thinking to do this way.

[@travelandlivebravely1646]

The great bear hood pattern sounds a lot like what you are describing.

[@courtniebri]

I just finished the Rento Hoodie by Lea Petäjä and the hood on that is constructed almost exactly as you're describing without the casting off of stitches. I love the fit of the hood and the pattern is free, so should give you an idea of the construction. I will say it isn't the best written pattern, but I do believe the hood is as you were describing.

[@joannekon545]

Once your hood is tall enough, could you do some K2tog in the center, then fold and Kitchener the rest of the stitches together? I was thinking the K2tog (maybe 3 of them?) would help avoid it being too pointy.

[@jennymaurer82]

Check out Steven West's Woolly Waffle Balaclava for construction ideas for your hood. I have made two of these and I really like how the back is rounded, not pointy. This pattern is much snugger pattern, but I bet you can modify to the looseness that you are looking for. Good luck!

[@Annie-Claude332]

Hi Taylor! I love the colours you chose for your new sweater! I just wanted to correct your pronounciation of "fleur-de-lys": you have to pronounce the "s" at the end. Keep the way you pronounce the "e" sound in "lys", but add the "s" sound at the end. Keep up the good work, I LOOOVE your channel!

[@lphilip4689]

Hi. This episode definitely applies to my WIPs. Wondering how you manage your pattern? Do you use hard copies? If so, do you have any good ideas for propping them up for you to use while knitting? Thanks. L

[@saraw8503]

I enjoyed the house of the dragons. It was my gateway series that led me to game of thrones….which I also loved.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

That’s so cool! I’ve only ever heard of folks watching who have watched GoT or who don’t plan to and just watch HotD as a standalone. So cool that it has you hooked into GoT. An excellent series.

[@Dragonladylewis]

Taylor, your hood! Ok, stand in front of a mirror and use a washable marker to mark the widest part of your face on the glass, I'm guessing those cheekbones! Just a little jealous, lol. Measure between the marks to get your inches. Using your gauge on your cowl, cast-off that measurement. So if your cheeks are 6 inches apart, cast-off 6 inches worth of stitches. Knit back and forth till you get the height from your shoulders to the top of your head plus 1 inch. Use a three needle bind off to bind off all your stitches at the top of your head, where you hair parts! If you want, you can pick up and knit a nice edge around your "face" opening. Ribbing is pretty, but if you're ambitious, you could knit a stockinette section and create a tube for a draw-string.... you can do it! It's so easy!

[@debraraymer3386]

Tayor, it looks like there is a line on your blue tee, about 1 1/2/ inches from the bottom. Probably just something caused by lights, but I did take out a black sweater from Wips and saw a definite darker line, but that was about 10 years old. So it went to goodwill with the rest of my black yarn-hopefully someone liked it.

[@seuzen5570]

I saw the same…was wondering if the dye lot may have been different or if it was a shadow from your desk. Thanks for all your great videos. Love your energy and creativity and tangents-like sharing the history of “bedlam.”

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Yeah! I actually noticed that as well in the video! It’s REALLY hard to see in person though which is strange. I’m going to take it outside and see if it is more noticeable. All of the dye lots are the same so that’s a bit odd. Usually variations within dye lots aren’t that noticeable. 🤔🤔

[@seuzen5570]

Cameras do wonky things to color so it’s probably camera-related!! Either way, it’s a beautiful T!

[@rebeccabuck2196]

Shot outside edges of good, the 3 needle bind off. Are you picking up edge?

[@fanniesenecal5718]

Super off topic but I am in love with your dress, been looking for a jeans-like dress like this for so long! Would you mind telling me where you got it? Also, love that orchid colourway! Might have to get some for myself

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Ok, first of all, thank you! Second of all…wait for it…Walmart. I got this t-shirt dress at Walmart. ☺️ We were getting stuff for 4th of July and I saw it hanging there and was like, YUP. You’re mine. It’s all cotton too which I love and I’ve washed it a few times now and it hasn’t shrunk. ❤️❤️

[@dianem7563]

Or just make a long tube and pull it up when you want a hood and cowl combo.

[@hannahv1930]

I hardly ever knit in the summer, it's just too hot and it feels like a seasonal thing for me. I like having a break and don't think of it as a slump.

[@kristalpower292]

12:16 If I remember correctly from a video you wanted a hood/cowl combo but couldn’t find the exact pattern you wanted. I think it was just after the Franken sweater and little black tee and you were doing a lot of mixing patterns and things to get what you wanted.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Yep. That sounds about right. And now I feel like I’m just not in that frame of mind (at the moment) and really just want something to follow. 😅

[@kristalpower292]

@@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS that’s the great part of knitting as you said their are patterns if you want and if you want to adapt or make your own thing you can. Your videos show what we as makers feel at different times. Slow hobbies take time and things change. Your channel is a reminder of the reality of knitting and not just the aesthetics of a knitting KZbin channel.

[@johnsipf6834]

I was thinking that the cowl looks like a giant open sock with a short row heel (or, really, any)... THEN I saw other initials say the same thing and... I should probably trust my gut more...

[@shetlandlace]

If I remember correctly, you were out somewhere and found a cowl/hood that you loved. Like many of us knitters, you thought, "Why pay $$$ for this when I can knit it?"

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

I’m not sure if that was my reasoning because I actually had just purchased a cashmere one for our San Francisco trip and loved it so much that if anything, I just wanted to knit another one. 😅☺️

[@nanettekroupa1371]

Also, Tayler, remember you are working in a spiral as well as increasing. It is really impossible to get a perfect line up unless you fudge it somewhat. And no one is going to see something that minute.

[@allisonlittlefortin4891]

Taylor, for the cowl hood, why don't you shape it like 3/4 of a hat!

[@beanaasz4069]

Have you considered short rows for the hood? That would eliminate the pointy part if you sew it together, kind of a big heel turn. Enjoy your podcasts, even if knitting isn't the whole of it. Life happens and we have to roll with the flow.

[@Ladeedi73]

I can’t find the nimbles needles link. Please advise

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Here you go: nimble-needles.com/tutorials/german-short-row-heel-tutorial/ Sorry about that!

[@TheRobinsegg1]

You could bring the back up to your forehead, then bring the dudes up

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Whatever happened to the colorwork sweater for your husband? I feel like I missed what happened to that. Always love peaking at people's WIPS.

[@lauramissy7492]

Why not a "heel" for your hood. I think of a hood much like the bend in a sock.

[@TheRobinsegg1]

Dudes hey Google don't help me. Bring the sides up. You will find patterns for several ways.

[@AnnekesQuest]

Search balaclava. Top tip, don't take away to many stitches. Easily done. Ask how I know. Good luck.

[@teresaoconnell4790]

I was thinking the same thing!