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!!

[@chennellhinton1449]

I love the m1r and m1l reminders. 😊

[@erroniousmcleese]

Me three! It sounds waaaày easier this way.

[@suzannewigley2150]

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

[@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. :)

[@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.

[@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!!!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@enacrt]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@louisehaggarty2880]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@rehrerrobin6025]

What a fabulous way to remember M1R and M1L!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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💚 🧶

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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! ❤️

[@margotpriest1677]

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

[@emiliarodriguez1364]

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

[@StephenWest]

You are so welcome!

[@emiliarodriguez1364]

@@StephenWest 💜💜💜💜💜

[@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! 🤩

[@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!

[@zvhuikm]

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

[@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!

[@lindariccardohenderson1656]

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

[@StephenWest]

You are welcome!

[@amgarchitecture]

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

[@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.

[@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! :)

[@cherylbaker1396]

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

[@mmw55122]

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

[@ginagee5627]

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

[@mileikamarcano9977]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@annfield7356]

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

[@mrsANGRYh]

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

[@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.

[@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...

[@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)

[@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!

[@alfredsalzmann3084]

Thank you Mr.West.The best wishes from Petra.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@rebeccatelgenhoff3540]

This could of helped me tutorial 3+ years ago!. I made this shawl and the beginning was so difficult to understand. I learned how to make the m1L and m1RI for the first time. I didn’t give up and my shawl turned out wonderful! Thanks for making a easy and great pattern!😀

[@toscatattertail9813]

i am self-taught, what i like is that you do this slow enough i can follow visually without the words because i guess i make my stitches backwards, and at 68 it's a bit hard to change.

[@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! ❤

[@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! :)

[@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!

[@yaycarter]

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

[@anabarrachina862]

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

[@StephenWest]

Wow, thank you!

[@GertiePants]

My first knit project was a design-and-knit your-own gansey. Now I just knit socks and neckwear (scarves, shawlettes, gaiters, etc.). I've always hated "make 1" stitches, but your LEFT THE FRONT DOOR OPEN and I'LL BE RIGHT BACK is genius. Now I'll never forget. Thank you for the awesome video. I'm glad I stumbled upon you just now.

[@gydagee4452]

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

[@lindahenderson1301]

I love when you share your beautiful creations💖😘

[@craftycrafter1960]

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

[@amylmorton]

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

[@StephenWest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hastenbeck1]

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

[@jajalarue]

Absolutely one of the BEST tutorials ever!

[@StephenWest]

Wow, thanks!

[@katibuggg1]

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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@thelucidcrow9331]

I've been knitting for about 14 years, but I have ADHD and dyslexia. The way you teach M1F and M1L is brilliant! Thank you for that! I always either do YO or KFB because I get them mixed up in my head. I'm going to try your way, see how it works for me.

[@conniehall3873]

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

[@StephenWest]

You are so welcome!

[@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!

[@nancyrainey9453]

Love that alternative to M1L & M1R and the bind off.

[@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! :)

[@ThriftingandShoppingwithJoan]

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

[@debm7417]

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

[@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!

[@janemarriott3389]

This could NOT be more perfectly taught. Beautifully presented first project. Love to hear the shout out MyLYS❤️ I remember Stephen’s whirlwind presence at the shop as he was learning and designing 🌪 🧶🌟

[@StephenWest]

Thanks so much!!

[@gwynethgordon1548]

You're such a wonderful teacher! Thank you for showing all the stitches so clearly. I love your attitude.

[@lydiajuerss]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I am knitting a schawl using a pattern from another designer but I KNEW that you would explain the picking up of stitches along the edges better than the pattern I had!

[@sarameyer1]

I love the backstory of this pattern. I remember the Boneyard well from my days at University of Illinois 😘🧶❤️🎉. Thank you for sharing your pattern and your beautiful spirit. ❤️

[@JuJuK33]

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

[@PWilson-bp5jh]

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

[@sandranokes7443]

This was one of my very first shawls I ever made. I love it. It's so wearable. When I knit it, I didn't pay attention to who the designer was, I just knit it. Then a year or so later I saw the Exploration Station and fell in love and knit that one. That is when I notice who the designer was. And not until several years later I happened on to the Boneyard shawl pattern again, did I realize it was really my first Stephen West pattern. I love your shawls before I ever knew who you were! Looking forward to three days from now when Shawlography starts. I am ready!

[@MartynCole]

I made this shawl 11 years ago and gave it to a work colleague who loves it. I made it over the Christmas holiday and really enjoyed the whole process, my first time using a circular needle.

[@vivianpowell1732]

Nothing better than cozying up with a simple yet classic knitting project like the Boneyard Shawl during the week between Christmas and New Year's Day.

[@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!

[@JesusJoy77805]

Glad you made this video. I have had this in my Ralvery favorites for several years. Really appreciate how you make suggestions for substitutions. You make knitting effortless. I'm a throw knitter. Seems to take me forever, especially with fingering yarn Lol!! If I could knit faster than I buy🧶, would be in good shape🤗Hubby, says I won't live long enough to knit up ALL the yarn I have. Thank you 👍🏼

[@lupepedraza8497]

Thank you Stephen, I've knitted many of your beautiful shawls but needed something mindless/easy like this lovely shawl. ❤️👍

[@juliegogo2941]

Thank you! I have such troubles in general reading the different ways people write or diagram patterns. It helps so much when you demonstrate. I am a very visual learner. Thanks again.

[@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

[@elviraromero8405]

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

[@BereniceRamirez2806]

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

[@katnewman2856]

Love how you explain things! Thankyou.

[@22Tya]

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

[@jonna203]

Dear Stephen west I want to thank you fir this amazing pattern I am a crocheter learning to knit usually when I try projects I give up bc my tension or guage is off and I get so frustrated but w this however I did all 12 rows in one sitting ! Your an amazing teacher as well ty again ❤️

[@StephenWest]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@beverlycruz6]

Hi, Love the way you explain the process. I have some beautiful fingering superwash merino where I will use this pattern. I have two colors and will be use them both. I think I can adapt the pattern to work with fingering and it will give me a fluid fabric. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.