Boneyard Shawl Tutorial

[@tehczmych]

I was sitting in my home alone, quite miserable, and while looking for some music on KZbin this video popped up... And now I'm knitting vigorously the boneyard shawl, way much happier, all sad thoughts gone away... Thank you Stephen! 🥰

[@ruthmcmullan7059]

How do I get started knitting this shawl? I found the website and ordered it, will it be emailed to me???

[@JustMe-id1gc]

You are a gentle person. Watching this makes the daunting approachable. Thank you.

[@brassz24]

Stephen, hands down you are one of the best instructors (and inspiring designers!) out there.

[@StephenWest]

Wow, thanks! I'll keep sharing new videos each week. :)

[@bernadette19]

❤merci beaucoup

[@savita465]

Your style of teaching is unbelievably awesome. Please never stop teaching, your patience your explanation can't explain! Jo words to explain. Love from London!

[@StephenWest]

Thanks so much!!

[@suzannewigley2150]

You are, without a doubt, the best knitting teacher I have ever seen/heard! Thank you.

[@a.r.4416]

Nice to show also continental knitting. Make one video perhaps on the differences, and pros and cons? You are the best teacher, clear, slow enough and repeating. Thanks ❤

[@chennellhinton1449]

I love the m1r and m1l reminders. 😊

[@erroniousmcleese]

Me three! It sounds waaaày easier this way.

[@helenrieck2343]

BEST tutorial ever on M1R, M1L and I cord bind off. Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@StephenWest]

Thank you so much! I have lots more increase and I-cord tutorials coming this spring. :)

[@kimashizawa1835]

You are a gifted teacher and such an inspiring artist. Thank you from all the struggling knitters out there, myself included. I also LOVE that you made this pattern free for those who want to try out making a shawl. Best wishes from Nova Scotia, Canada.

[@zvhuikm]

I'm not an English speaker, but I was able to understand it right away. Great video. thank you

[@TLYarnCrafts]

Thanks for this! I’ve never knit a shawl and have had my eye on this one for ages. It’s so lovely 😍

[@StephenWest]

You’re welcome 😊 I start dozens of shawls just like this, so you can unlock a whole world of top-down shawls. You can use this beginning to design your own work of art. It's so addicting!

[@darrickwhite1986]

2 of my favorites in 1 place!!🤩😍🤩😍

[@VisitWithNanaAndPapa]

his patterns are amazing. It is as if he finds the easiest path to get there. LOVE LOVE LOVE

[@glowilk5377]

You will love it. It a great shawl to show off your hand spun.

[@SandraBILBREY-t6h]

The Pro Tip on using the backwards loop vs the M1L or M1R was a game changer for ease of knitting for me!

[@KnitTech-f1n]

I came across this pattern via my daughter who just happens to live in CU. We did not know at the time that this pattern was born there. It knit up great with the yarn I had for another shawl pattern but decided I needed something different. The icord bind off takes forever but the result is fabulous. Your video was so thorough and I will forever hear you explaining M1L and M1R I my head as I knit them. So glad I have found another amazing teacher to refer to on my knitting journey.

[@louisehaggarty2880]

I've avoided shawls all of my knitting life and today I found you and have seen the 'shawl' light! Thank you

[@seagreenblue4052]

Stephen West, I had your name written in my book. I forgot what it was in reference to. Now I know. No one could explain M1L & M1R better than you. Thank you so very much. ❤🌹🌺💐

[@Kolobok725]

You are amazing teacher Stephen, thank you very much! definitely going to make the shawl.

[@karinwiebe1923]

Thank you thank you thank you! I appreciate your clear explanation of these basic bits. I’m also a fan of your work overall, so thank you for sharing ❤

[@StephenWest]

You're very welcome!

[@enacrt]

It's a good thing to revisit classics from time to time

[@jessiee2115]

So excited to start this tomorrow! I will be my second project, I started my knitting journey with a striped slouchy beanie.

[@vivianpowell1732]

Stephen, yesterday morning I finished my first Boneyard Shawl and am proud of it. I started knitting it in 2018, so the pattern I began with was your original Boneyard Shawl pattern. My shawl was in hibernation for 4 years, so when I got back around to it this month your revised pattern was available. I used the I-cord bind off and it's perfect for this shawl. Yesterday afternoon I began my second Boneyard Shawl, in large part because I found this video so inspiring. Love the changes set forth in the new pattern: garter tab, three garter stitch edging, I-cord bind off, plus general explanations to help us along the journey. I love watching your videos, even if I'm not knitting the pattern at hand. Your attitude is always so positive and your kind warmth comes shining through. Thank you, Stephen.

[@jeanneduckduck]

i always come back to this video when i need a M1R and M1L refresher because you explain it the best out of all the videos ive watched. thank you!!

[@StephenWest]

Great to hear!

[@abbottsgrl7315]

You are so much fun!!! ❤️ It is obvious you are very passionate about knitting and helping others along their knitting journey. Your explanations are so thorough. And I LOVE how you not only have the row you are working on typed out on screen, but HIGHLIGHTED the stitches you are working! Thank you so much for all you do!

[@mariet.6855]

Thank you so much for this tutoriel. It helps me a lot when I didn't understand the paternels instructions. ! 🎉🙏

[@charleneleigh4991]

I am just getting to the end of my second Boneyard shawl. The first one I knit earlier this year was my very first knitting project. I didn’t do the icord bind off on that one but I’m giving it a try this time around! Your videos are so helpful; you are a fantastic teacher.

[@Tinasbookandcraftcorner]

I’m so excited to start this pattern! I’ve been crocheting for almost 2 years now and I’ve been getting into knitting. this will be my first big project. It seems fairly simple and I’m pretty sure these techniques will be important in the future!!!!

[@amgarchitecture]

This video popped up on KZbin and by the time it was over I had cast on a boneyard shawl. Thanks so much ❤

[@emilyporter1186]

Just found this, and you are a life saver! It's overwhelming at times trying to decipher a pattern, so the way you add the written notations on the screen as you do the actions really helps a lot!

[@sandrapeterson5983]

I have never actually seen any of your utube tutorials. I LOVE THEM! You don’t need me to tell you you are amazing, but YOU ARE!

[@Marli-ci6qu]

NOW I understand the hype of Stephen and West Knits! 😍 I've never before watched his tutorials, this is my first. And the rule of thumb for the increases is pure perfection, makes my life so much easier! Thank you Stephen ❤

[@StephenWest]

You are so welcome!

[@mrsANGRYh]

What a thorough tutorial. Thank you. You’re an angel. 😇

[@sarahabolfathi]

Okay, this is seriously the best knitting tutorial I have ever seen. I learned a lot AND was super entertained. I've seen your patterns before but I'm so glad I found your KZbin channel too! Thanks so much!

[@deborahcherry1735]

Have wonted to make one of your shawls for years,after seeing this I think I have found the perfect one to start,thank you for the wonderful tutorial

[@StephenWest]

You are so welcome!

[@lindalangeheine5787]

I really appreciate how you explain all the techniques, showing different approaches for different preferences. Thank you!

[@mmw55122]

Genius explanation of how to correctly "make one" correctly for shawls! Thanks!

[@3Dhyana]

I’m not quite an advanced beginner but I liked this shawl. I must have started the sucker 15 Tim’s beet- red in the face. Then all of a sudden Shazam! I got it! I can do M1L/ M1R in my sleep! I love it! I love it! I love it! Thank you Stephen! ❤️

[@cherylbaker1396]

this is going to change my knitting life! I could never remember and now I have this nifty way to remember. Thank you

[@rehrerrobin6025]

What a fabulous way to remember M1R and M1L!

[@margotpriest1677]

You are so calm and clear--a brilliant teacher. It goes without saying, you're a brilliant designer. Thanks so much.

[@sueseger6883]

Thank you for explaining this Shawl. I have had the pattern for a while & just never tried it. Thank you for showing how to do it holding the yarn in the right hand.

[@StephenWest]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@emiliarodriguez1364]

Thank you Steven for sharing this amazing shawl with us!! It's beautiful! Many Blessings Namaste 🙏🏽💜😔💜🙏🏽

[@StephenWest]

You are so welcome!

[@emiliarodriguez1364]

@@StephenWest 💜💜💜💜💜

[@jajalarue]

Absolutely one of the BEST tutorials ever!

[@StephenWest]

Wow, thanks!

[@CourtroomCatLady]

Literally dove into a pattern for a Jane Austen shawl without realizing I had no idea what I was doing, but the basics of your shawl helped me unpack the pattern immensely!

[@ginagee5627]

I can see myself repeating the m1L& R mantras. Thanks so much. You’re a great instructor.

[@FrannyDoMakes]

I love watching your videos Stephen. Your voice is so relaxing I sometimes just play them as a background!

[@drsusanboden3376]

He is a wonderful educator, let alone knitter, I agree!

[@doyeonlim]

Amazing explanation! I was wandering to learn how to knit a shawl - I am a beginner- because books do not explain. Thank you for saving me and solving my questions about knitting a shawl!

[@lindalangeheine5787]

I am just finishing the second shawl with your help. It’s New Year’s Eve 2023 and have 2 hours to finish my I-cord bind-off for the Gala Dinner.🎉 It’s taking me forever! Thank you Stephen!

[@katibuggg1]

Thanks for the tutorial. I have never knit a shawl before.

[@lindahenderson1301]

I love when you share your beautiful creations💖😘

[@Kim-Dokja]

This is a genuinely excellent video. I really appreciate that you had the pattern instructions at the bottom and highlighted what step you were on and how clear your explanations were. I love that you put the timestamps in your description! I'm a visual learner but I'm also a brand new knitter so it's sometimes difficult for me to follow tutorials that blend visual instructions with "check the rest of the pattern for the remaining rows." I keep trying to find 'full' tutorials, and this was exactly the kind of tutorial I was looking for! Thank you!! I'm absolutely going to knit this shawl.

[@StephenWest]

Thanks! I really appreciate the feedback. I love making these tutorials and I will share many more each Monday this spring.

[@erroniousmcleese]

🤯🤯🤯 THANK-YOU Mr. West! I have been STRUGGLING with M1L and M1R for months now and you make it so stinking easy with your memory sentence! 🤩

[@anabarrachina862]

The best teacher for one of the best forms of creativity! hugs from Quito, Ecuador 😍🎉

[@StephenWest]

Wow, thank you!

[@amandas.6317]

OMG! I always mix up make one right, make one left....now I won't have to look it up every time! Right in the front door, I left the back door open! Genius!

[@hildefischer1169]

No, you left the front door open. 😆 But be right back.

[@amandas.6317]

@@hildefischer1169 NOOOOOOOOO!

[@annotlewski1104]

Your tutorials are very good. You cover all the questions the knitter might have and your explanations are very clear and complete.

[@StephenWest]

Thank you so much!

[@79oahu]

Thanks, Stephen, for all the smiles and wit. You’re a great instructor!

[@sonfederman8212]

I have always been intimidated when considering knitting one of your patterns. No longer. Thank for a wonderful pattern and such clear instructions. The I-cord bind-off is wonderful and easy.

[@patriciachianelli7507]

You are certainly a very informed knitter plus great knitter. Love your explaining the different techniques, precise and understandable. Great video. Thank you so much.

[@StephenWest]

Thanks for watching!

[@elviraromero8405]

Love your explanation and your designs!!! Thanks a lot!!! I'm your fan!!!

[@annfield7356]

Love the alternate M1B and M1R explanation but find the pattern instructions easy to follow after your demonstrations Thank you!

[@dianacreatief]

Oh wow!! All the sudden I can do this!!! For me was a bit tricky with the M1L/M1R because I knit in Portugese style. But I did it, because of your really good explanation and video! Thank you so much!

[@nicolewilkins1860]

You are such a skilled teacher, great instruction and at a good pace that i could keep up (im 60 and this is my first shawl knit). So thank you for taking your time to share your expertise. Just in time for our (new zealand) winter. Your such a joy to watch.

[@debm7417]

Oh my gosh....thank you SO much! Your instructions are clear and concise....so much appreciated.

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

Stephen, your explanation is very clear; any beginner knitter now can knit this shawl. My thought was that it's called Boneyard shawl because it's like a shawl female workers at the boneyard wore, back in the Victorian time (hard and dirty work)

[@deblucero4685]

oh my, love this shawl and cannot wait to try making it. I absolutely love the "I left the front door open" and "I'll be right back" for the make one L or R......I might actually be able to make those increases without having to look at which one is which from now on so big thank you for that little tip

[@yaycarter]

Oh my goodness. You are a DELIGHT and are officially my favorite knitting teacher.

[@BereniceRamirez2806]

Finally!!! I made my first westnit!!! I'm so happy with my bonetard shawl!!!!

[@onwardbe]

Thank you so much .. love the way you teach.. straight forward and provide tips along the way..all the best to you

[@StephenWest]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@GiselaT54]

I've been searching for a first-ever shawl pattern...did not expect it to be a Stephan West design, but I think I can handle this! 😄💖 Thank you!

[@jenz1882]

This too will be my very first shawl. A bit nervous to try but I am going to try it!

[@gydagee4452]

i like how u simply explain it. its more clear and easy to follow ♥️♥️

[@nancybarricklo2079]

I’m watching this video (which I love!) and I’m reminded of the Boneyard Creek where I grew up and THEN you mentioned Urbana, IL! There IS a connection after all! Thanks for this video! My next shawl - maybe just the right thing for a prayer shawl donation through Greater Boston Knitting Guild!

[@StephenWest]

Small world! :)

[@nancybarricklo2079]

@@StephenWest Even smaller -- I just read your Wiki page -- I basically grew up in the Krannert Center! Fond memories AND glad to live somewhere else now! Someday, I'll get to Amsterdam :)

[@lololulu9282]

Bonjour Stephen ,t un grand bonjour de France Côte d' Aur ! J' adore vos vidéos grâce à vou, j' apprends beaucoup .Merci infiniment pour vos explications!

[@lindariccardohenderson1656]

Thank you, I appreciate your pointers to avoid mistakes, excellent instructions.

[@StephenWest]

You are welcome!

[@PWilson-bp5jh]

This is a great pattern. Truly nice to watch this and instructions are so clear. You are a natural instructor!

[@sistazknitmore]

This was my first major knit after having brain surgery and I wore it to my first time going to Rhinebeck 😍 Thank you and keep knitting Kitten💚 🧶

[@JuJuK33]

I smiled so many times throughout this vid. You're so fun! Thank you.

[@Needleworkonthego]

I have knit the design quite a few times. Years ago, I made several of these shawls for gifts! I still have a couple that get rotated in my wardrobe. I love self striping yarns for this design-adds additional fun! Thank you for your designs and your tutorials!

[@StephenWest]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@kcballesteros5876]

Just wanted to tell you that I'm introducing some friends to knitting using this shawl pattern! thank you for making it so accessible and for taking us through the techniques

[@jeanbadeaux1486]

Firstly you are an amazing artist! You are also an amazing teacher which is very difficult but you make it seem so easy and fun! I cant wait to spin enough yarn to start doing your patterns. Thank you so much for spending the time with us!! Much love!

[@conniehall3873]

Thank you, to see things knit helps me so much more than reading a pattern. Your the best!

[@StephenWest]

You are so welcome!

[@beckydavis2252]

Thank you for sharing this information with us. This was very helpful information. I will be making this shawl this fall. Have a wonderful day and stay safe.

[@lydiadaugherty5171]

Great Name for a Design. I love that ❤️ with make your doggo a matching one!! Thank you ☺️💟

[@hastenbeck1]

You really are a very good teacher. I love your memory aides and a free pattern to boot! Thank you

Oh!, you’re soooo awsome and funny!! 😍😍😍. I knitted the shawl, thanks so so so much for sharing! ❤❤️❤️😘😘😘

[@seahawkfan1454]

I love your attitude! Such a good and easy personality, thank you 😉😊

[@amylmorton]

You're an incredible teacher and this is a fantastic tutorial to a beautiful shawl. Thank you!

[@StephenWest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dakshapatel7037]

Thank you so much for fun knitting project! You are the best teacher

[@teresal2159]

Knitted a boneyard shawl a few years ago. It was one of my first shawls. Just watched your video. Loved it, and will be casting on another boneyard!

[@StephenWest]

Thank you so much!!

[@merceriamaria]

Te amamos stephen west, Dios bendiga tus manos, Dios bendiga tu creatividad. Saludos desde Tenerife, España

[@craftycrafter1960]

I am starting this shawl with some fingering weight yard. Thank you for being such a great teacher!

[@marybarratt2649]

Thank you Stephen. I was looking for an easy shawl to knit and love how well you cover the instructions. Kind of you. Have subbed and will be loooking at your other videos now. 😊

[@StephenWest]

Glad it was helpful! This is a great shawl for beginners.

[@GoforthandKnit]

This was one of my 1st shawls and 1st knitting projects!!!! Of course I gave it away and always regretted giving it, definitely going to have to revisit and do another but thank YOU!! may have to give it the yarn over instead of M1R M1L this time!!!! Thanks again for these great teaching tutorial Its like having a little visit from Stephen at home...

[@thecatmont]

you are just the bestest! this popped up when one of the newbies in my knit group needed help. Thank you

[@StephenWest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anatolianbead]

I loved your description :)) Now I need a little pub for the mini banda :)) Made my day! Thank you!

[@kattsyarnkrafts]

I’ve just finished knitting this shawl this morning and it’s currently on the blocking mats. It was my first ever shawl and I absolutely love it. I already have multiple more of your shawl patterns planned, including the Geogradient MKAL 2023. Cannot wait! ❤

[@22Tya]

I love a garter tab, and you are FABULOUS!!! Your work is just amazing

[@janicegrima6593]

Wow really nice shawl. Thanks for showing us how it's done. Janice from Malta in the Mediterranean

[@PiklizTafia]

Awesome video. Found the pattern on ravelry and was happy to see the video to assist with the project

[@isam7928]

You are sooooo cute. I love your voice and the way you teach💖💖. Big Hug from California. Having a great time with all the new techniques I'm learning from you.

Thank you Stephen. I've always been admiring your beautiful shawls designs (and so much more) but was a little bit afraid with all the complex techniques. I'm casting on this beautiful Boneyard Shawl and your vidéo was very helpful! Cannot wait to see my little Stephen West shawls's collection growing :)

[@ThriftingandShoppingwithJoan]

I love the simplicity of this shawl and have made two!

[@katnewman2856]

Love how you explain things! Thankyou.