Botanic Shawl Tutorial

[@earlgreyknits1178]

Oh my god… I figured out why I love you so much. You’re our generation’s Bob Ross… but with knitting instead of painting! 😍🥰❤️ keep it up. We all adore you!

[@erroniousmcleese]

THIS! Now I need to watch these videos again with a "cup 'o noodles", slurping noodles while I chant "if Bob (Stephen) say's I can, I totally can! yEAh!!"

[@madelynthompson8969]

I bought this kit after a 20+ year knitting hiatus. Can't say how glad I am that I discovered this tutorial. Now I can't wait to get the yarn. Stephen is magical. I may have to go to Amsterdam to see their shop.

[@TalymoMakes]

I love watching Stephen knit. I need him to make ASMR videos of just him knitting and the sounds of the needles clacking. So relaxing!

[@SuperAnamaria21]

Stephen I Write you from Chile 🇨🇱South America. I love your knitting and I follow you. Thanks for all your videos I love them. ❤️

[@TheSuzberry]

He has. This is one of them. Just go to his channel and see what playlists he has.

[@lindalangeheine5787]

I am so appreciative of your exact way of showing how each technique works. You are enthusiastic and easy/pleasant to follow.

[@pamelawheary2155]

You are THE BEST teacher and make your instructions so easy to understand! Thank you so very much!!!😊😊😊

[@k.k.2191]

As someone who has never knitted, that beginning is like magic and alchemy. Just watched for the artistry.

[@belindashort7191]

just what I need to relax and learn with such an amazing you. Thank you Stephen. greetings from the sapphire Coast Australia

[@АннаМатвейчик-г5ь]

Языка не знаю,но,как вязальщица,все понимаю!Это так здорово!Спасибо,что делитесь так просто и понятно!Прямо влюбилась в Вас!❤

[@Gretchiecat]

You are such a patient and kind teacher who is always enthused. So happy to find you and your videos ❤

[@pamelawheary2155]

This is the BEST!! Your instructions are so understandable with your friendly voice!! Thank you!!!

[@silviath521]

You are an amazing educator and designer. I love that you encourage people to relax with the process and make the learning fun. I am working on some handspun that I plan on using for the shawl.

[@jeribianca9013]

Hi Stephen! As much as I have loved all of your shawls through the years, I have never had the desire to knit one. Nothing was "just right" for me. I can't believe how I missed the Botanic Shawl! It is spot on. Your sample knit in this video is all the colors I would choose as well...or pretty darn close. I knew one day I would knit, wear, and love a Stephen West shawl! Now the fun part, knitting it. Thank you so much for the tutorial. 🤩

[@Baglady1978]

I made the same mistake a few times, namely knitting mindlessly right to the end instead of slipping. So I ended up putting a stitch marker at the last/first 3 stitches to remind me to stop knitting. I loved knitting this shawl and it is my favourite one to wear. It’s the only triangle shawl I’d consider knitting again.

[@MaleneMaare]

This looks so fun to knit. I will say thank you for the written explanation in the screen. English is not my native language, so understanding and learing all the abriviations can be quite overwhelming - while learning a new technique. This gives me more courage to dive into patterns written in English. Woolly hugs from Denmark ❤

[@sayyadahmariamfatemah1134]

First of all... Love the way the camera is facing directly can see exactly how your knitting... Love the knitted botanic boomerang shawl.. your a very good teacher 🇰🇪

[@ruthmcgregor4144]

Love this Shawl. I made the Botanic Shawl, last year. Thanks Stephen West, for designing easy and beautiful patterns. 💜🧡💚💛🖤🤎

[@adrianawilliams9633]

You're the best 👌 I like to see the master class and I like your yarns that's so beautiful colors and textures that you for you time

[@judylee3589]

I love watching you knit. You make it look so easy. Someday...., I'm gonna try this!!!! Beautiful work!!!

[@karinvestal5223]

Thank you! I am a beginner and would have been lost, but now I am all in. Love your shawl!

[@Nooralhudachrochet]

Your guidance through pattern and on video is great and ful of fun, Thank you Stephen ❤️

[@scarianneable]

This is one of my all time favourite shawls, and definitely the one I wear the most! Mine is huge, I just kept going until I was out of yarn - absolutely a shlanket. Planning another soon…. Such a great pattern!

[@erroniousmcleese]

Shlanket❣️❣️. I could use that when I have night shifts in the Fall and Winter here (as a Bus Driver)

[@kerryshultz9766]

I like big shawls, I wrap them 2 or 3 3 times around my neck when the weather is really cold and it keeps my shoulders warm too.

[@carolinevandyk3382]

I made this one and it is my favourite shawl! Thank you for this amazing pattern and yarn suggestions Stephen!

[@tonybrockhurst5093]

Hi Stephen. Many thanks for all of your fabulous videos. I started knitting this recently and love it 😊. Loving your tutorials too. I am learning so much Annie 🌞🌞

[@MsMaisabel]

Pocas veces siento admiración por un trabajo, pero este chal es una otra de arte y su tutorial perfecto aun para una amateur. Muchisimas gracias por su generosidad al compartir su técnica.

[@liliamarquez9094]

I really love it ,you are a great ticher and you passion is contagious love it

[@djnijntjenijn]

Really like your tutorials, I have learned a lot from then (just by watching/listening). Because you explain things very easy and you show where you are by giving it an other color (in your newer video's) that also helpt learning to "read" patterns

[@kathleengarvey4634]

About two weeks ago I bought this pattern and gathered my yarn, which will look great when I make it. I did start it, but decided that yarn was a little too subtlety shaded and a bit too fuzzy to easily see my stitches. So since then I have started and restarted 6-8 times. I finally Got It today! Yay!!!!! So far I love it. Lessons learned... Swatch . Swatch for gauge and how it will wash and block, of course, but also to test out the pattern! ( duh ). But I have even rows, and no stress. I think I am going to have some color play fun.

[@jennifertaylor7021]

Oh I’m excited for this one. I can see myself wearing it often

[@mammaluna5249]

I'm a new entry! You're fantastic! Thank you very much! Hugs from Italy 🇮🇹🤩💖🥰😘 Rita

[@Businidzi]

❤❤❤❤love this!!!! I try knitting my Botanic shawl! Thank you!!!! Beautiful designer✨🫶

[@patriciahill7958]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I saw that it was available when reading someone's project notes. I wish that the tutorial was mentioned in the pattern notes or on the Ravelry pattern page. It really helped me!! Thanks again.

[@Silversshine]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! It´s very clear & easy to follow.

[@StephenWest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@37homecrafts]

Hi I made this a little while ago , very easy to knit and I love it so much. Thank you so much 😘❤️👍

[@DaphnesCreativeTouch]

Awesome tutorial. I enjoyed watching you make this shawl so much. Now I'm ready to pull my needles out.

[@kerrybutler2927]

Brilliant Stephen, thank you so much for this. This will be my first SW shawl!

[@lorrainepullen2603]

Thank you Stephen for this tutorial, I loved making this shawl 😚😚😚

[@jerilynboos8889]

I am new to knitting, so I am struggling with the Icord start. With practice, practice, practice I should become proficient. Thank you for the excellent tutorial.

[@ritatannehill7487]

Oh my gosh this is amazing - I think I might could actually make this !!!! I am excited ❤️🤩🥳

[@redredwine1277]

Thanks again, Stephen 🌺🌷Lovely🌹

[@nekinequipaupau8768]

Mí artista favorito!!!! No teje, sino pinta cosas hermosas con los hilos. 🍀💜💛💚💝💙❤️💓💕💞💟

[@MsPhoebesPlace]

Yea a man knitter and your creative I like that.

[@77oceanlife37]

Saved and downloaded 😁! I'm currently following your boneyard shawl tutorial. It has been keeping me busy during quarantine! This is my first knit triangle shawl and I'm in love with how it's turning out😊. I am starting to get a bit bored by the endless stockinette though, so I better cast off quick before I get tired of knitting altogether😂

[@77oceanlife37]

oops I meant *bind off! Or is cast off correct, too🤔?

[@sueholubeshen9960]

Either works .I use cast off also..I'm working on the boneyard xhawl also but to not be bored I'm doing drop stitches when you get to the 11th row...that's one of the reasons I love Stephen's patterns they are so customizable..enjoy your project

[@77oceanlife37]

@@sueholubeshen9960 Ah okay! I better look up what drop stitches are now. I'm not at the level where I can just change patterns if I want, but I hope to get there someday!

[@vivianpowell1732]

I'm also knitting the Boneyard Shawl these days. I'm on the 12th repeat, so almost done. I love Stephen West's newly revised Boneyard Shawl pattern as of 2020. Just a couple of minor changes, but now with lots more information and answers to anticipated questions. I started my Boneyard shawl using his original pattern, but have had no problems using the revised one.

[@elizabethraworth64]

Can't wait to try this ! So beautiful ! Thank you for this brilliant tutorial.

[@saraeclipse]

Thank you for this tutorial! I've added this shawl to my list to knit this year! It looks so fun!

[@silvina8096]

Me encanta su trabajo profesor mis saludos de Argentina

[@kormag1]

I made it, its awesome, and its BIG, and cozy :D

[@BereniceRamirez2806]

I love everything you do ❤️ ❤️

[@ChemCath]

Just wondering how he got the gradient with 2 cakes of the Bilum as there is no repeat in the gradient. Also want to know where to get the yarn as it is sold out when you click on the link.

[@annekeappels]

Yes i will try to make this one. Its gorgeous. Also the yarn color is so pretty! Hope i can find it and its in budget 😂. Thanks!!

[@sunshinedayyy2024forever]

이쁜 숄이 많군요❤ 아이코드 기법을 적용한 숄은 처음 보는데 예뻐요

[@StephenWest]

Thank you so much!

[@runvidr]

Awesome sound effects!

[@saadetturgut257]

good job, good explanation, thanks👏👏👏

[@maryhansen1112]

Thank you for your video. Great help

[@dianeradley1712]

👍♥️♥️♥️Thank you. From. Canada

[@aliceferland3454]

Thank you for this explications tutoriel !

[@everyldispike692]

Lol!!! Stephen , how do you make those tiny stitches without the stitches unraveling? Im laughing so hard because my stitches are all over the place! I just need more practice 🙂. But I will not give up! That shawl is going to be done!

[@carliandreiapessoa7328]

I love you!!!

[@michelecoviello5129]

I am really struggling with the pick up three stitches at cast on edge. can you show me how to do that holding the yarn in the right hand please?

[@ritarempel2544]

Sehr gut erklärt.!

[@andemeester7107]

Dear Stephen, When I look at this shawl and compare it with the rainbowcake I bought in your shop (what a treat to be there!), it looks like only one "Stephen's rainbowcake" was used. Could you conform? At this moment om about halfwaardetijd, at the dark green. It looks fabulous already! Next will be my 4th (!) Mkal!

[@andemeester7107]

*halfway

[@СветланаМальчевска]

У. Вас такой прекрасный канал. Пожайлуста сделайте русские субтитры я не понимаю только смотрю ирадуюсь такой красоте

[@jillfoster6369]

Brilliant -🧶🧶

[@martine6178]

Bonjour, c’est magnifique. Est-ce que vos explications sont également en français ou uniquement anglais ?

[@StephenWest]

Hi there! This pattern is only in English, but I do have other patterns available in French! You can check those out here: www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#language=fr&query=westknits&sort=best&view=captioned_thumbs

[@denisesoderlind]

It looks like you cast on more than three stitches down the side, I saw you pick up three stitches and then it seems like you did a psso or something like that, can you explain?

[@d-elmore]

What’s the name of the rainbow yarn I can’t find it

[@dinapabon2307]

Muy vacanooooo

[@sayyadahmariamfatemah1134]

What needle size did you use?

[@denisechavez9570]

I think a scarf would be pretty out of boarder stitches

[@gardenlove2782]

Purl bumps kissing each other 😘😘😘

[@sunnyhsu3518]

我正在織，已經織第二件，謝謝您。

[@marianneknapp4846]

I want the IQ you have Love you and your Art 💗

[@rosannastigliani5781]

Vorrei tanto conoscerti per la bravura amo tanto i tuoi lavori vorrei possedere 1❤❤❤

[@bonniehess816]

After watching this I will never learn how to knit..way to hard! That yarn is so thin 😳

[@MySweetT1]

You could use a bigger yarn you would just do less pattern repeats.