BEGINNER My First Knit Sweater - Week 1

[@conniewatson1659]

I Thank You Marley ,. On Instructions About Swatches,. WOW!! I see the difference in it,. I never realized how important it is to do Swatches... Thank You So Much..☺️🙂😊😁👍❤️💜👏 Your awesome teacher.... Happy Knitting...

[@MarlyBird]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carrielango9727]

Marley, thank you so much for the clear help. I am a new knitter and am learning as I go. When I was a teenager my mom started to teach me, but passed away before she could even teach me to bind/cast off. I spent decades wishing I knew how to finish a project. You have taught me what I needed to know. Now I have the confidence to try a sweater! Thank you a million times.

[@BeaHall]

I haven't knit for almost 50 years. This sweater is beyond why I want, so I just ordered needles and the yarn. Please, tell me I'm not biting off too much here. Thank you for a fantastic tutorial, you are so easy to understand and follow!

[@lilianzimerquintal5783]

Mrs Marly, I'm from Brazil and your chanel is fantastic! Thank's for the excellent tips! I love the way you teachs.

[@ginette2100]

Marly you saved me. The lack of proper swatching explains how hard I made it for myself before. Now I can confidentiality follow any pattern and get my size exactly. I did my swatches for this sweater, measured it then washed it and measured it again, wow I was going to use the wrong size needles . Thanks so much.

[@bettyhung6352]

I have never seen such detail explanation and many experiments to help us understand, it is an excellent tutorial. Thank you !

[@MarlyBird]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sandygrogg1203]

Marly.... You are an excellent instructor... You think of everything. I learned so much from this video! I was especially impressed by what a difference yarn choice makes. It was so interesting to see how Differently each sample of yarn knitted up...and produced a different gauge. It was amazing. Thank you for taking the time to give us such detailed instructions. You are the best💜

[@MarlyBird]

You are more than welcome.

[@coreyanderson280]

Marley, you are such an excellent teacher!! Thank you for all of your tutorial videos, but especially this one. It demystified the "scary" of making a garment, beginning with the measuring of my chest and trying to pick the right size for my body. Please keep producing such thorough, helpful, and professional assistance!!

[@MrHaney12]

Marley you are an absolutely awesome instructor! I have never found anyone who is as thorough and helpful as you. Thank you! 🙋Carolyn

[@lydia4267]

This is an incredibly informative tutorial. Wow!!! The explanations are so helpful. I'm really really grateful for people who can teach like you

[@MarlyBird]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tonisweeney5302]

I'm so excited to start this!! I knit along with your sock KAL and thanks to all of your detailed instructions and tips I knit socks all of the time now. I love that I can still go back to those videos when I get stuck while knitting socks.

[@susanloran5767]

Thank you so much Marley. You have explained this so easily at long last I understand the importance of making a gauge swatch. I recently made a jumper 30” bust which turned out to be 38”bust it was huge and the arms ended being so long. This has made me understand the importance of Guate swatching. Can’t wait for the next session with you. You are the best instructor ever.

[@sharonhiggins1221]

Thanks so much Marly! I've been knitting most of my life - 50+ years, but I have never had the patience to make a swatch. I always just jumped into my pattern, but oftentimes the end result did not fit. I knew doing a gauge swatch would have solved this problem, but I was stubborn and just thought swatching was a waste of time. Thank you for showing me the error of my ways! I am now a true believer in swatching.

[@yvettescheiman4991]

Same here! Now I'm a convert too...

[@bon47ful]

Wow. Finally understanding gauge and all the variables that affect it. Thank you, Marly.

[@alicehenderson5445]

Amazing teacher love this video. Will be tuning into more KAL videos 😊

[@BreathofSpring24]

Showing the gauge samples was so valuable! Thank you! Great video. 👍🏻😀💙 i never thought about how dirty the yarn is. 😲 lol

[@jeannehaile8465]

I'm so excited to begin my 1st "LIVE" KAL. I've only just pick back up my knitting and crocheting after decades of dormancy. My Irish grandmother would be happy about that I think. However, I wish she had taught me the continental style of knitting that she did instead of what she called, "American knitting". I'm having a devil of a time trying to switch... But my left hand isn't cooperating. Soo... This will be an "American" sweater... drat! I went to 4 craft store AND Walmart trying to find Hygge Charm without any luck. To to those who think the regular Hygge is the same weight only missing the sparkle... Nope. It's a 5 weight. Com'on Red Heart deliver my package already 🤨 Thanks Marly, for the fun and informative video! Good luck everyone 🍀

[@colettemoolman4410]

I'm 3 yrs late for the actual KAL but enjoying it. My 1st sweater perfect for learning the construction of a sweater. Can only build upon this experience.

[@rumination608]

Thank you for all your help! Much appreciated. Love your videos! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@leewiley1944]

Marley, thank you so much for all the information you shared. It is all so important to all of us knitters. Especially the swatches. I won’t knit a sweater without knitting a swatch first(haven’t tried one yet). By the way, I liked what you said about a yeti! I love to watch the tv shows about them and Bigfoot! 😂

[@Anna-wd4ui]

thank you so much marly... I'm a beginner wanting to knit my first sweater and for the first time i really understand why the swatch is so important. really helpful!

[@cruisepaige]

So, Marley was not kidding when she said don’t try to use your blocked swatch on your sweater. I undid my swatch and wound it into a ball. Tried to use it to start the cuff of my second sleeve and it was really curly and crazy. I used Alize 100% Royal Merino and it is soooo nice!

[@samantha9211]

thank you so much for this video, wish I could get this yarn in the uk at a price I can afford 😢 struggling to find an alternative

[@sandrapeters148]

Never too late learning something new. I am still learning. Made my first gauge swatch!

[@MarlyBird]

Great!

[@christinacruden886]

Thank you Marly. Here we go again, so let’s go.🇨🇦🌹

[@redsloane879]

I bought thru red heart US....couldn't find a Canadian site. How about you?? Also the 20% discount code had expired prior to this video being published!

[@christinacruden886]

BJ I already had yarnin my stash, that would work with this. You should see my Stash. I’ve only been knitting 60 years. haha.

[@redsloane879]

@@christinacruden886 Wow!! That's awesome! My mom taught me the basics as a kid, and I started up again about 2 yrs ago as I'm currently away fm work for medical reasons. I love the creativity of it! Patiently trying to teach myself the Continental method!! Love Marley's channel!

[@bronzewolf3]

This is going to be my first knitted sweater EVER

[@DillyDahlia]

Thanks for the in-depth lesson on gauge. I'm a fairly experienced knitter and learned some things, mainly how very different various yarns work up. Cute sweater, and I want to make it!

[@theastewart6721]

Great video Marly! 100% agree on the gauge swatching. So important. I wish I could make this sweater but I have way too many unfinished projects. I will be following along though. You are a great teacher and I know I will still be learning a lot! Thanks!

[@elsiefikes6763]

Wow I am loving all the information you gave us.

[@eileenrudnick2943]

Hi Marly!! You are an amazing teacher. Thank you!!

[@ngocdungnguyen6331]

Now I see how important it is to make obtain gauge before knitting a sweater. Thanks Marly

[@lsncred19]

Thank you for doing this sweater knit along . You are the best teacher .

[@millieo.5325]

I wish I could follow along but still have too many crochet projects I must do before I can even pick up my knitting needles for first time. I'll definitely be following you along on your videos especially the ones where you're teaching your mom how to knit...😉❤

[@bedew78]

OMG! This is the best instruction video for knitting I have come across. Thank you.

[@anaguzman3339]

Thank you, I am so excited to start this knit sweater. I have the pattern printed. My square knitting needles in a range of sizes up to 11 have arrived. I have the yarn. I have a size converter chart that I found on amazon. just in case. Have been added to the FB KAL group. Love it and thank for your clear instructions. I have been following for a bit now.

[@cruisepaige]

Omg just got here and I’m so excited! Gonna watch first and then start. Also I’m so stoked to know what that L shaped hole in the little ruler thingy is for. This is such great advice! I love Bigfoot, too!

[@pennyhebert7617]

Thanking you, Marly, for the KAL. First time ever swatching, first time ever making an adult sweater. Appreciate all you do for us!

[@Beckie.B.LeeCountySWFL]

You’re a great teacher! ❤

[@MarlyBird]

Thank you! 😃

[@donnarivers226]

You have given me confidence to attempt a sweater.... thank you

[@judygrayson7896]

This looks great and learning so much! I am a new knitter and have only made hats and shawls or blankets but nothing like this. Sooo excited 😆 thanks Marly

[@MarlyBird]

This makes me happy :)

[@jackierohm]

I would really love to do this project but the next two months I have so much going on. I do love to crochet but would love to get over my fear of knitting. This looks like a fabulous project and I love all the details that Marley gives us. It makes me feel like I can knit too. I am going to try to save everything so when time is available I can make this gorgeous sweater too. Thank you for all of your instructions and tips. I feel so inspired by them.

[@fiffielee5732]

just ordered the yarn tonight, so I m 2-3 wks behind but I can catch up !!! Thank you Marley, you are awesome teacher!!!!

[@stefuhfuhmarie]

Yes! Love every single detail and instruction. Thank you!! 🌷

[@MarlyBird]

Thank you. I make a big effort to have these KAL's run like a class with me. So you get more detail than in other videos but it is necessary.

[@SuzanAlbright]

So much information that I never heard before. Great explanation and demonstration! Thank you so much! I just subscribed. See you soon!

[@MarlyBird]

Fantastic!

[@iheartfrigga]

Hands down: this is the best video I have ever seen on knitting. I learned so much.

[@nuvoclassic]

this guage swatch tutorial is excellent for a beginner like me!

[@green4ever626]

I love the yarn comparisons!!

[@sandygrogg1203]

FIRST! I really love how simple, snd clean this sweater looks..

[@heleddflower8082]

I hope I can find an equivalent yarn here in the UK, preferably with a bit of sparkle too

[@pattymcdonald3989]

Love your tutorials! I have learned so much! Thank you for all of your work!

[@lenaraullo5263]

Here in Germany, not all Red Heart yarns are available. I can get it through loveknitting (German website) but needed yarn us not available here. No other way but to substitute with another worsted weight yarn. Cant find though the small pattern to make gauge. Guess I just have to make a few stitches (w/out ribbing). Looking forward to the knit along to make the lovely sweater.🤗🤗🤗

[@ginettegingras7081]

Wow, so much good information! Thank You!

[@MarlyBird]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yvettepritchard3983]

When you do a gauge swatch would you buy extra yarn ball to do the swatch to make BB sure you have the right amount for the sweater .

[@marikamaraczi9846]

Thank you Marly , you are a wonderful teacher , just ordered my hygge charm yarn from red heart , I do hope it gets to me in time to start along side everyone else next week . Very much looking forward to the KAL .

[@junderwood830]

Hi, Marley! Recently, I have had lots of requests for knitted items, and I have been asked while out in the public about knitting ( I always carry mine with me). I have referred several people; including my 8 year old Granddaughter who lives 8 hours away from me; to your channel. Why? Because I’ve watched your videos teaching your Mom about knitting! You are such a wonderful knitting teacher and I think anyone who has the desire to learn would benefit greatly by watching your channel. I really enjoy the reviews with you and Kaitlin, too. Love the friendly banter between you both and your reviews are so informative and thorough. Thanks, Marley. Please tell Kaitlin (sorry if I spelled it wrong) thank you, too.

[@LindaBannister-so4zr]

Thank you Marley😊

[@alessandracauzzi2215]

Thank you so much for all the thinks you explained in this video. Many thanks 💚

[@lindamcneely]

love the type of sweater you are wearing now can you teach us to make something like that. I am a two x and not fond of slip over sweaters too many hot flashes need to be able to take it off fast! lols

[@kimberlyd9049]

Marly-Excellent and informative instructions! While I thought I knew everything about creating a swatch, it was a great (and informative) review. Thank you!

[@jcfromupstate1693]

I'm a beginner, and a bit nervous that I won't know all the stitches used. However, I'm also excited to give it a go! Fingers crossed, needles at the ready.

[@MarlyBird]

You will be just fine :)

[@sarafouts1531]

I was making this sweater and I wanted to watch some knitting videos and I found this! Love the pattern!

[@acerjuglans]

I might be a little late joining the party, but I'm still so very excited to do this! The sock KAL last spring was awesome! Can't wait for this one as well! 💖

[@sharonbryant5783]

Love this sweater am making a much smaller version for one of my great granddaughters dolls

[@brendadodd1075]

This helped alot to know more about the different yarns, the differences of the sixes in the swatches. Wow! Good to know. I'll have to just wait for my check to come in and get the recommened yar Hygge Charm Red Heart. Thanks for a very informtive video.

[@wolfsage9735]

Hi Thank you for the sweater .Do you please can tell what red Heart i need? Thank you Claudia

[@maryliconproudgrammycroche8487]

Love this cannot wait to try, can u tell me what kind of knitting needles u have? I love them , ty

[@robinmarks5638]

Oh this is darn good!!!!!

[@shawnawyland1506]

Is this available to print? I would love to follow along and have the pattern printed beside me!

[@12cspence]

I can’t wait to try this!

[@GreenGleem]

I am excited about the larger sizing! This is great! Is the full pattern anywhere yet?

[@MarlyBird]

I do not release the full pattern all at once. Instead, I parcel it out over each week of the KAL. That means, each week you will go to the original blog post, scroll to where we have the weeks listed out, and you will see the link for that weeks instructions and video. ALWAYS go to the original blog post to find the link to the instructions. marlybird.com/announcing-the-2019-spring-kal-with-marly-bird-and-red-heart/ In the past, others have suggested bookmarking that page for easy access :-) Also, The link to the blog post can ALWAYS be found in the video description box of the KAL videos. Are you subscribed to the Marly Bird KZbin Channel? bit.ly/SubscribeMarlyBird

[@michelekoltemann]

Thank you Marly this will real help my sweater knitting.

[@sekaihatsu]

Excellent video! It was thorough on gauge and I'm excited to start this. I'm late to the party, I know, but I'll just have to knit as quick as I can to catch up. I avoid sparkly yarn but the colors are pretty (I'm also going out of my comfort zone with colorway Fireball) and it's not a lot of sparkle. Thanks for the new pattern and video!

[@deirdreevans5533]

Hi Marley! This video was extremely important to me. I'm glad I decided to watch it. I considered myself a great crocheter not a great knitter, until I watched this video. I NEVER knew how important a gauge swatch was until now. I crochet baby items. (Sweaters, booties, blankets etc.) All of these items turn out to be much larger than they are supposed to be. Now I know why. I ignored the gauge 😔. So I have been itching to knit something for myself, saw this video and decided to give this a try. THANK YOU SO MUCH for this much needed information. It's so important!👍I always thought gauge was a waste of time but I was SO wrong😔... Another thing is , when I did do a swatch and the stitch count was not matching the pattern gauge, I would pull it out, change hooks and use that same yarn for another swatch. (not good I see) Ok so tomorrow I will go to Michael's and get the Red Heart Hygge yarn and do a gauge swatch so I can knit my first sweater😀 You are an excellent instructor. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and skills with us.

[@MarlyBird]

Deirdre Evans I’m so happy it helped :) gauge is so important. It’s the math that is used to make items actually fit. I can’t wait to see your sweater. Be sure to join the group :)

[@jesussavedmissy]

This tutorial was very informative Especially for beginners like me

[@MarlyBird]

Glad to hear that!

[@sandraboullineau5283]

Thank you! I’m so excited to start

[@chronicallycrocheting]

This was an excellent vlog! Very informative. Thank you! 🤗

[@MarlyBird]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lorainesteyn7445]

Thanks for the first time I understand!!!!

[@222ouch]

great 1st week. Where is beginner week 2 and so on...is there an actual step by step tutorial for entire sweater?

[@MarlyBird]

Week 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnWbZn2mqaZgiacsi=IKvtWv8PvmwELJKW

[@MarlyBird]

Week 4: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4ubpniwiJuHa7Msi=TytZkOWx2HAQzFeE

[@MarlyBird]

Week 3: kzbin.infozdlL5_aM8_4?si=u9YRiXZGp5oBYwAC

[@MarlyBird]

Week 5: kzbin.infoQV4eLhEPbiE?si=mbxe3SGWcUzOObLz

[@MarlyBird]

Week 6: kzbin.infotjBzj-j_SJ4?si=7DC5s-sdOXQZ1B-c

[@Rose-xc7wz]

Do you think Hygge yarn will react similar to Hygge Charm. Not a huge fan of sparkle.

[@conniewatson4667]

Thank You So Much !! I Want To Learn How Yo Knit A Sweater.,, Never Done One Before... I'm So Happy!! Thumbs Up!! Happy Knitting... 💕😃😁😀👍

[@MarlyBird]

With that attitude you can CERTAINLY DO IT!

[@EvieBear236]

Your website gives different yarn amounts. In one place it says three skeins for a small, further down the page it says two. I’m erring on the side of caution and getting three.😊

[@marammohamed6746]

Thanks so much for this wonderful tutorial, can't wait for trying it. Can you please make us another tutorial about the Cardy you're wearing, it's awesome.

[@SandPell123]

Thanks for this video Marly. It is very informative. I learned a lot.

[@trishaturner2078]

Looking forward to this. Thank you.

[@01ttingey]

Just found you and ordered yarn tonight!! Can't wait. Thanks for the helpful tips!!

[@suzannejennings3806]

This was so helpful!! I am so excited for my yarn to arrive (probably tomorrow) so I can do a gauge swatch!!

[@NoletteBertasso-gy7cn]

Hi can you please do a tutorial on how to knit a size L unisex sweater for beginners step by step please

[@jfdc8432]

I know I'm behind the times, but I AM doing this KAL. I'm confused because on the pattern, you give link to your video for the M1. However, the pattern calls for doing the M1 on the purl row, and your video is only on a knit row. Do you have a video for an M1 on a purl row? Thank you! PS - you are awesome, btw!

[@MJay77-u9z]

Hello I love this design!!! ❤

[@MarlyBird]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@xfortunesquex]

Thank you for explaining the sizing! I don't know why the finished size didn't compute with me. All I could think is it was somehow the number you gave +10. Smh. I'll be following the pattern 100% as written.

[@Truthlover4U]

Hi I am trying to get gauge. It's suppose to be 18s 22r. I tried a 5 mm needle and got 16s 22r. I tried a 4.5mm and I got the same thing. I am afraid that I am using up too much yarn on my swatch. Marly said don't reuse your swatch. What should I do now?

[@annpapadopulo]

I only have DK yarn as we don't get Red Head in South Africa can you use DK ?

[@amberteel3612]

Yay!!! My second knit along!!!

[@MarlyBird]

Welcome. I am thrilled you are joining us :)

[@cathylaurel5237]

Excited to do this, I've always wanted to knit a sweater!!!

[@sarrkmmm]

I know this is an old video but I’m hoping you’ll read this post. I was wondering if you made the sweater you are wearing in the video and what the pattern is. Thanks.

[@nancyhorne-clare2945]

I was not able to get this yarn anywhere in the town I live in. So I went online and ordered from Joann as Red Heart was out of the color I wanted (Meteor) but now I will be way behind but that's alright I know Marly will be here if I need help. It will be about ten days before my yarn arrives 😡 Thanks for listening to my rant.

[@danni8176]

Late to the party but I can't wait yo get on it!!! I just love your videos. Thankyou xXx

[@rebeccasheerin2186]

Just found your video where do I find the pattern gage what to make sweeter

[@ngocdungnguyen6331]

Hi Ms. Marly, I tried to obtain gauge for the sweater. But with us #9, my stitches are so loose. I went down to size 8 , my stitches are perfect but I have 1 extra stitch for the stitch count. What do you suggest me to do? Thanks

[@cappilug]

Thanks Marly, I will like to make this sweter for cool winter. Whath yarn you recomend me. Thanks