Discover Sequence Knitting: All Textures - No Charts!

I know I've been dangling this video at you for months...here it is! Welcome to the wonderful world of sequence knitting! Come join me in the Maker's Lounge, all will be revealed within :)
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Show notes
What I'm wearing: Soulmate Tee by Lisa Kirchhoff
www.ravelry.com/projects/Knic...
MDK Field Guide No. 5 - Sequences (snack)
www.moderndailyknitting.com/s...
Cecelia Campochiaro's Book: Sequence Knitting (full meal)
ceceliacampochiaro.com/sequen...
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee's One Row Handspun Scarf
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Corrugated Shawl
www.ravelry.com/projects/Knic...
Crave Yarn - Caravan
yarnculture.com/crave-yarn-ca...
MDK Field Guide No. 19 - Marls
www.ravelry.com/projects/Knic...
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Who Unvented it
02:21 The Sources
04:12 What is Sequence Knitting?
11:59 The Projects
18:30 The Tips start here

[@crystalwright1504]

I started off scoffing because "it's just the stitch patterns everybody has books full of"... until you explained how she took them a step further. Wow, my mind is spinning!!

[@valeriea.gladstone6440]

Yes, this was a popular technique in the 80's but no one wrote it down as coherently! bravo great resource.

[@Knicoleknits]

Thanks! 😊

[@corteofs]

You had way more fun recording this than I had watching… to me this is not a knitting technique, but rather a technique for pattern designing , just putting a name on something that must have been done for many years ,

[@knitty781]

It's one of the things I love about knitting. The math that goes with knitting makes my logical side happy. The sequence and texture that come from the knitting makes my creative side happy.

[@Knicoleknits]

Yes! Well put 😀💖

[@teridesario2328]

This is very similar to minimalistic music, for instance, Phillip Glass and Steve Reich. You have a sequence of tones… a formula… and through extended repetition over a a determined time signature, layers of melodies and harmonies are produced, which sound very complicated and seem to have an element of chance, which somehow is also true! You decide the sequence, you decide the rhythmical structure, (very disciplined) and then voila! Hold on! What emerges are beautiful, sometimes wild textures of sounds. This type of music can be very meditative and beautiful, but it can also „break your brain.“. You can start with a single melody or chords, you can do a „one row repeat, serpentine or spiral.“. Then you can also flip it. Keep the same sequence but change the time signature or stitch count! Then it becomes something ENTIRELY different. Kind of cosmic! Fantastic! You explain everything so clearly and I get why you are so excited by this technique. Knitting is slowed down music! Thanks!

[@Knicoleknits]

INCREDIBLE! Thanks so much for sharing this. I wasn't aware there was an equivalent concept in music. I think I'm going to start humming musical sequences as I knit now 😍🤩😍

[@teridesario2328]

@@Knicoleknits just hum the same melody over and over! Ha ha!

[@Knicoleknits]

@@teridesario2328 Maybe I can hypnotize myself 😉😵‍💫

[@user-ql9if2tv7j]

Very good way of excercising your brain and preventing Alzheimer disease! She just said that you have to keep to the sequence - I can see that you can easily get in a muddle if you don’t concentrate! Definitely going to try it! 😅

[@CathAfloat]

Maths and computer nerd here....brain partaaaay🎉

[@Knicoleknits]

Yay!! 😁

[@lolam.9291]

Didn’t know that there was a name for this style of knitting. I purchased a book years ago which I used to create patterns when knitting blankets. The book is called “365 Knitting Stitches a Year” (I just noticed it doesn’t have a printed date on it). Thanks for reminding me! I think I will use the book again in the near future. Thank you!❤

[@amydebuitleir]

The mathematician in me appreciates this for the application to modular arithmetic.

[@Knicoleknits]

Knitting is such an amazing mix of art, math, and coding. I think that's why it's endlessly fascinating to me. Thanks for watching! 😀

[@amberkeller1406]

I think you did an amazing job of explaining all that, and I do find it fascinating! Thanks for introducing me to sequence knitting!

[@Knicoleknits]

You are so welcome!

[@KnittyKitty215]

Thanks for sharing. Mind blown! Your shawl is beautiful.

[@grannysquared7140]

I think i did a sequence knit project without realizing it by accident. I started a wash cloth with my favorite pattern, k 4 p 4, for 5 rows then reverse for a basket weave effect. I must have been interrupted casting on and added 2 extra stitches. After a few rows I noticed it wasn't right, but i liked the effect. I ended up making what I called "a self folding wash cloth". I had long columns of k2 garter2 p2 garter2. It just curled up on itself accordion stlye.I made a bunch and a lot of my Xmas knitting was done that year.

[@Knicoleknits]

Ha ha! Great story 😁

[@libbybowles]

I bought that MDK field guide just to make the Parallelogram Scarf because I thought it was so beautiful and that's how I found out about sequence knitting! (The increases and decreases also add another dimension to the technique, as on your Marlogram and my Parallelogram.) Now I have her big book home from the library...don't drop it on your toe! Thanks for the great sum-up of the technique and concept. It will really help me explain it to my knitting group where I've been getting all sorts of questions.

[@Knicoleknits]

You are so welcome! I hope you have lots of fun experimenting!😄

[@purplelambfiberarts3030]

This looks awesome! I can't wait to try it. Thank you so much!

[@irishknitter17]

Cool idea… love it❤❤❤❤❤

[@Bioluvskatz]

Mind blown 🤯 and very excited!

[@Knicoleknits]

Yay! 😀

[@lavendercottagefibrearts]

put me in the bind blown category! i think this could be amazing for spicing up some vanilla socks.

[@Knicoleknits]

Yes, absolutely! Great idea 😀

[@shibal7582]

That was a mind party for me 😀 Fantastic video, thanks Nicole!

[@Knicoleknits]

Yay! 😄

[@GrandmaP85]

Another great podcast Nicole. Thanks for all the work that goes into producing such informative videos. I've used Stephanie"s scarf sequence for years with new knitters that want to make a scarf; with pretty wool it's a winner.

[@Knicoleknits]

Thanks so much for watching! That scarf would make a fantastic project for new knitters. Thanks for the tip!! 💖

[@TheSuzberry]

This has been a lovely visit.

[@Knicoleknits]

Thanks for stopping by! Always great to have you 💖

[@amandanoble2723]

As usual, you’re soooooo good at explaining! Thanks

[@Knicoleknits]

I do my best 😋 Thanks so much for watching!

[@AnnieM-54]

Great video thank you Nicole. You have explained sequence knitting wonderfully.

[@Knicoleknits]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching 😃

[@miriambartley6622]

Im intrigued

[@irishknitter17]

Thank you for awesome info and your enthusiasm ❤️

[@Knicoleknits]

You are so welcome!😊

[@kimberlysmiley4732]

I went to the MDK website, and signed up for the virtual Summercamp! I’m going to learn basket weaving! thanks for this video, and a new resource (MDK)!

[@Knicoleknits]

MDK is an amazing resource. And Kay and Ann are really and truly lovely humans 😍

[@Ellie883]

Thank you for the great introduction and review. So interesting and great examples!

[@Knicoleknits]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marianfairburn8613]

Wow! Going to try this 😊

[@Knicoleknits]

Yay! 😀

[@jenniferjones3198]

This makes so much sense to me! I had wondered (as a newer knitter) what would happen if I knitted that way but I had no idea it was really a thing. Just ordered the big book and excited to start a new project. Thank you for this video!!!

[@Knicoleknits]

Thanks for watching! I hope you have great fun experimenting with all the sequence-y goodness! 😋

[@CalypsoCitlali]

thank you for the video!

[@ilovejack100]

What a great video! Thanks so much for sharing all of this information. I definitely want to try sequence knitting and the Crave yarns. I really appreciate podcasters such as yourself for being so enthusiastic and sharing so much wonderful knitting information. Happy (sequence) Knitting!!

[@Knicoleknits]

You are so welcome! 🤗

[@JuditSogan]

Sequence Knitting has been in my Amazon wishlist for ages. Thanks for explaining sequence knitting. I have a birthday coming up. This book may appear on my wishlist 😊

[@Knicoleknits]

Happy birthday! I hope a birthday fairy gets you the book 🎂💖

[@sqrrlzview]

Thanks! Very interesting and informative.

[@Knicoleknits]

Glad you enjoyed it!😊

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

VERY interesting! I have never heard of this, but I must try it. 😮 Thank you for breaking my brain a little. ❤

[@Knicoleknits]

Any time! 😉😂

[@karenhart2923]

Im sold , off to get the books , thankyou Nicole ❤

[@Knicoleknits]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching 😊

[@suenicholls5446]

💕😀xx thanks SO much Nicole. That’s really got me thinking. I’m going to do some swatching and really play with some ideas. I design all my own knitted garments so there could be endless possibilities! 🧶🥰🙏

[@Knicoleknits]

Yay! So many possibilities, right??? I have no doubt you'll come up with something brilliant 😊💖

[@valeriebishop561]

I do love texture!!! I have to check this out too. I think Fruity Knitting had an interview with her on one of their podcasts a few years ago. I will go look for that! Thanks a bunch!

[@Knicoleknits]

She gives a great interview! Thanks for watching 😊

[@annemcginn1086]

Thank you, brain just a little broken, but mostly brain party too 😄

[@paulamacdonald3222]

Thanks Nicole. Very interesting. I bought a sequence pattern a long time ago and thought hey that was so easy. Why didn't I think to do that. Of course I didn't. ❤

[@Knicoleknits]

Ha ha! Same here 😋

[@giselev9243]

Wow! Mind blown, not broken, and totally partying!! 🎉🥳 Your excitement is contagious! I’ve been waiting for inspiration for cardigans stitches that would have texture without being cables (too “Mister Rogers”) or too plain. I just love this!! Now to figure out which one(s) to choose, and how I will work out the upper section with increases (I’ll knit them top down). I’m new here, this is only your 2nd video I’ve seen, but definitely subscribing now. Thanks!! P.S.: love your wrap 💕

[@Knicoleknits]

Yay! Welcome to the channel and the brain party 😃 I'm totally stealing that "Mr. Rogers" description...🤣

[@TamarLitvot]

Just encountered this video and I love this idea. On the swatch where you changed color, the vertical stripes with melded colors looks woven to me (I'm a weaver and a knitter). My mind is inundated with possibilities. I just learned Tunisian Crochet and was about to start a temperature blanket with that but now I'm thinking about this sequence knitting idea instead. Yes, it blew up my brain but now my brain is partying!

[@Knicoleknits]

It's so true - it DOES look like it's woven. Have a happy Brain Party! 😃🥳

[@MindMuser]

Ooooh. My math brain really like this, brain party for sure!!! Kind of understood the concept from the no-heel / spiral socks (yet to knit, but I want to). Hmmm…. 10-stitch blanket, with sequences??

[@Knicoleknits]

Oooo...that's an interesting concept. It might have to be more than 10 stitches to allow for more sequence options, but what a fun experiment! 😄

[@marsy1480]

Saw the Fibrechats interview on this. Was so interesting!

[@mmiller1475]

Hi! I just found your podcast. I really enjoyed it and now I’m binge watching from Episode 1. Keep up the great work and tell Oscar “hi”.

[@Knicoleknits]

Welcome! And thanks so much for watching 😊 Oscar says he's so happy youre here 😁🐕

[@ruthdennisKnits]

I’m really liking this‼️‼️. Gonna do large squares of sequence knitting with a tote full of 1&2 skeins of yarn leftovers. I’ll cobble the squares together and make a knitted blanket.🧶

[@Knicoleknits]

You're going to love it. It's crazy fun! 😄

[@donnacostanzo6291]

Brain Party! 🎉 Following a written pattern is challenging for me, but I can picture this in my head . This is going to be fun to play with! 😁 Thanks 👍🏻

[@Knicoleknits]

Whoo hoo! Party on 🥳

[@LoriHiatt-sl7dh]

I have been looking for a textured pillow. I bought the MDK book so I can do the log cabin pattern. 😆

[@Knicoleknits]

Oooo...lucky you! I hope it turns out beautifully 😀

[@nursekaraknits]

Pillow! great idea!

[@nz-nz]

Great video Nicole! I just happened upon an interview with Cecelia the other day…. It was fascinating (it’s on Fibrechats yt channel).

[@Knicoleknits]

Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed it 😊 Cecilia is amazing, isn’t she?

[@nz-nz]

@@Knicoleknits Sure is! She was in her studio appartment which she said was full of swatches all stored in pizza boxes!!!!!!!

[@ceciliaohman185]

This is exactly what I look for in a pattern reversible and textured and sequencing that’s simple also use stitch markers because it can be frustrating to make errors

[@surban4369]

The log cabin pattern reminds me of gansey knitting.

[@jassconrad]

Caution: there are a lot of errata corrections in the mdk sequence book, make sure you have the updated one

[@Knicoleknits]

Thank you for this! I did mean to direct people to the errata, but it didn't make it onto my notes page 😋

[@nanfredman1991]

I got both Sequence Knitting and Making Marls after watching your marls video! Such a brain party! I want to know how to use sequence knitting in making more garments than scarves! Signed up for the MDK course.

[@Knicoleknits]

I'm very interested in working it into a garment too! My brain is storming along coming up with ideas 😋

[@nanfredman1991]

@@Knicoleknits This is great! I would love to hear more about your ideas. The only garment I’ve seen so far was the Spectrum(?) sweater in the MDK booklet.

[@verohavre3920]

I'm very excited, I love "Strukturmuster" -structured patterns (?) ❤

[@Knicoleknits]

Hooray! You're going to love it 😍

[@Bethabara9]

Great video but Im still mad. How did I not know that "tink" was knit backwards? I mean, I knew what it meant & have even been told its "knit backwards and silently thought, no, its undoing stitches." LOLOL

[@Knicoleknits]

Ha ha! I knew I'd get someone with that. 😂💖

[@Bioluvskatz]

I didnt know that either 🤯

[@Camel0769]

1:23 You have said "sequence knitting" 10 times already. You were right, my head IS broken.

[@Knicoleknits]

Oops. Sorry! 😋

[@Sp8Emily]

100% brain party! The only problem is a lack of time to start and finish all the cool projects!

[@Knicoleknits]

Time and I are not on speaking terms right now 😑😋

[@MDunn-sm6ud]

I would love the wrap over pattern. Would you publish it?

[@Knicoleknits]

The wrapover is 90% Cecilia's Corrugated Shawl, with a few modifications to change the dimensions. I'll post how I did the modifications in my Ravelry project when I've got it done 😊

[@robooto6476]

my brain is partying!

[@Knicoleknits]

Yay!! 😃

[@Katepwe]

How do we find patterns using this technique, say on Ravelry for instance?

[@Knicoleknits]

Aside from Stephanie Pearl-McPhee's One Row Handspun scarf and the patterns in the resources I mentioned in the video, I'm not aware of other patterns that have specifically employed this technique. As more folks become aware of it, there may be more patterns coming soon! 😊

[@carolt1522]

What is the black/white yarn of the incomplete marl scarf? 23:47

[@Knicoleknits]

It's Schachenmayr Fashion Tahiti in the colorway Marble. I believe it's discontinued, but you might be able to find some on Etsy or some other yarn re-sale site 😊

[@lilliang5725]

just trying to understand this (I have the book on order :) ) how is a sequence different from a pattern repeat?

[@Knicoleknits]

In some ways it's not, but mostly the difference lies in the fact that most pattern repeats require you to do something different on alternate rows. With sequence knitting, you just keep repeating the same stitch sequence over and over again on every row, no matter what. The vast majority of pattern repeats are not like this. I suspect that having the book and testing it out for yourself will help solidify the concept for you 😊

[@admnerysrodriguez4633]

Similar to sequencing in crotchet

[@Knicoleknits]

I’ll have to check that out - thanks!

[@crabwalk7773]

starts @4:12

[@m0ther0ne]

Sorry, but to me this ‘sequence’ knitting, is just following a knitting pattern. Anyone else not understand? I have been knitting for 50 years and this is just knitting following a pattern repeat.

[@Knicoleknits]

In some ways it's not different from other stitch patterns , but mostly the difference lies in the fact that most pattern repeats require you to do something different on alternate rows. With sequence knitting, you just keep repeating the same stitch sequence over and over again on every row, no matter what. The vast majority of pattern repeats are not like this. I hope this helps clarify the concept for you 😊

[@loopsofwool]

Idk, for me it was a freeing lesson. So many patterns either make the instructions complicated or they charge $$ for a simple pattern repeat. I’ve only been knitting for 2 years so I found this info extremely helpful. I feel like I could learn how to make my own designs easier with this method. 😊

[@categ50]

Darn, my library group doesn't have her book🤨. So, now I have to order it (I'm rural and don't have a book store within 100 miles!). I'm making a shawl for a cousin with yarn that I thought would work for a sweater. I realized 20 rows in that the shawl is only 13" wide. Hmm, more of a scarf. So I was trying to figure out different patterns to use in the center. How easy do you think it would be to use on a simple vanilla sweater or tee?

[@Knicoleknits]

I'm currently contemplating how to work it into a garment. I'm thinking it would work fine, as long as you don't try to incorporate it into any shaping. At least, that's where I'm at so far 😋

[@categ50]

So from underarms down? I have about 3 WIP so I can't try it until the winter, and after the Christmas wholesale rush (I am a fused glass artist). I am going to order the book and try it on the shawl.

[@DianeVancouver]

The Internet Archive has the book for one hour (repeatable) lending, if you want to see the sequences or check it out before ordering it. I’ve made some test swatches from it while I wait for my copy to arrive. It’s so much fun

[@Knicoleknits]

@@DianeVancouver Thanks so much for sharing this tip!! 🤩

[@Katepwe]

……depends what colour your mud is!

[@Knicoleknits]

🤣🤣🤣

[@carmenM-ey6qy]

I was waiting for a tutorial 😢

[@Knicoleknits]

Do you mean a hands-on tutorial? There really isn't that much to show as it's just repeating knit and purl stitches over and over. Can you give me an idea of what was missing that you wanted to see? 😊

[@maureenokeefe5291]

😊 having a brain party.

[@Knicoleknits]

Yay!

[@laurawoodward3046]

Isn't that just knitting a texture? I make these up all the time to add interest to socks. Maybe because I came from a crochet background Im not afraid of making things up to see what happens. This is what Id expect to see in a stitch dictionary. Am I missing something???

[@Knicoleknits]

In some ways it's not different from other stitch patterns , but mostly the difference lies in the fact that most pattern repeats require you to do something different on alternate rows. With sequence knitting, you just keep repeating the same stitch sequence over and over again on every row, no matter what. The vast majority of pattern repeats are not like this. I hope this helps clarify the concept for you 😊

[@laurawoodward3046]

@@Knicoleknits thanks! Are they always offset by 1 stitch? ( I presume not)

[@Knicoleknits]

@@laurawoodward3046 They can be off set by any number smaller than the total number of stitches in the sequence 😊

[@kathleendana]

So this isn’t rocket science. Anyone can see a pattern is always a sequence. Just discovered it ?? Late to the game.