I Can't Believe How Close We Are! | KNITTING PODCAST | aka Nora Knits | Ep. 40

[@melissapalmer9714]

Your Sand Cardi is looking soooooooooo very good❤❤❤

[@andreadavis6306]

The brown nougat color for your tank top is gorgeous! That’s going to be really cute.

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you!! I think it will be a great staple!

[@lynnmcentire4014]

You are too cute! I love yourdescription of the feed dogs 😂😂😂

[@akaNoraKnits]

😂😂😂 thank you!!

[@woollyheron]

That explanation of how the feeding of fabric in a sewing machine works - perfection! Should be an official way of how it's taught in sewing classes 😂

[@akaNoraKnits]

😂😂😂😂 shouldn’t it though??

[@hillaryc7661]

😂 I know that feeling! But it is turning out beautifully!

[@juliao9146]

You probably already have these on your buttonband list, but I recommend Handmade by Florence's guide. She explains and demonstrates everything so well. Also, OMG Nora I just noticed you are almost at 10k subscribers!!! Can't wait for that milestone, as it's so well deserved.

[@akaNoraKnits]

I have heard people recommend Florence’s tutorials-I’ll definitely check it out! Thank you! Can you even believe it?! I pinch myself everyday-thank you for being here since the beginning 🥰💛

[@maureendesmarais6955]

Thanks for sharing the Sailor Swift Top. Perfect top to use up leftover. Just added it to my queue!

[@akaNoraKnits]

Yayyy! It’s so cute! Glad it works for you!

[@jeannievega1639]

Hi Nora always a joy to see you. So special to hear about your stitch and pitch outing with your Dad. My sons are Met fans but my Dad was a die hard Yankee fan. Your cardigan looks amazing and your Messi crochet dress looks great. Can't wait to see the final product. Enjoyed the great outdoors with my knitting projects.

[@mendezcher]

What the…??? You got all the nice yarn and needles and fun stuff for free? With a $25 ticket!? That’s crazy!!!!! Nice!

[@BearInPurls]

It was nice to meet you and your dad at the Stitch n Pitch event!

[@akaNoraKnits]

Awww thank you!! So nice to meet you! Thank you for the best photo!!! 💛

[@TheSablelou]

So excited! My first knitting weekend in over 3 years! What’s better than knitting with Besties! And Happy World Wide Knitting In Public Day!

[@akaNoraKnits]

Yayyy! Sounds like an absolute treat! I hope you all have the best time!

[@joannemoseley8994]

The Messi dressy is SUCH a fun idea! I bet you get lots of comments and compliments on it! I’d never heard of a stitch ‘n pitch so I looked it up and it seems that many different ballparks have them throughout the year. I bet they don’t all come with such a great goodie bag though! Still it’s a fun idea…I’ll have to try to get to one!

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you!! I think it'll be really fun!! Definitely worth getting to a stitch 'n pitch event if they have one in your area! I definitely think we lucked out with the generosity of the goodie bags, but even without, it's a fun time!!

[@ladyinredyarn-yvonne1942]

Hello Nora-Yvonne in Detroit, Michigan. Gr8 episode 2day. The long cardigan is coming along nicely, I’m also loving the Crochet Dress. -Messy Dressy. Stitch & Pitch would have bee a great thing 2 go 2 if I was still living in Brooklyn, New York… I’m glad that you & your Dad were able 2 go & experience that! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@crys6375]

I think you sold me on going to a stitch and pitch. A friend invited me to one later in the summer and I wasn’t sure I wanted to go, but it sounds like a fun time! And I’m really excited to see the finished Messi Dressi! The creativity to come up with the idea and actually execute it is impressive.

[@akaNoraKnits]

It’s honestly just so fun to see everyone doing their thing-really cool variety of projects all in one place!! My brain definitely knows how to run free-it’s always just a matter of executing what I see in my head 😂 thank you 🥰

[@egoreknits]

Happy Knit in Public Day. 😁🧶

[@janinef66]

Bless you for taking the time to continue to produce such high-quality podcasts whilst you are so busy with your day job 🥰 That Sand cardigan is looking truly gorgeous on you 😍 I think I need to make one of those.. 😬

[@akaNoraKnits]

I'm fortunate to have a flexible schedule--I look forward to getting to share my projects every week. I'm just happy y'all are here! I think I'm liking the Sand Cardigan even more than I thought I would!

[@angelinacrafts5385]

Great progress!

[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

Great garment to knit in public!! Everyone will want one like it! 🧥

[@akaNoraKnits]

Isn't it 😂😂😂 I crack myself up too hahaha

[@patsyvincent9483]

Nora I enjoyed this podcast. I had to laugh at the way you described the walking foot and really everything. You are so talented. Can’t wait to see the blue and talented. I could listen to you all day.

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you so much 🥰 I’m so glad you laughed with me 😂 thank you thank you!!

[@ShanaH414]

The presser foot “dogs” action is gif worthy!

[@kimmyk3640]

I'm getting my coffee ready, and grabbing my knitting, and I'm going to DIVE RIGHT IN!

[@akaNoraKnits]

Woohoo!! I love it-- thank you for being here!

[@SomerKnits]

I went to a couple Stitch N Pitch events at Dodger's stadium in LA in the mid 2000s, its nice to hear that some teams are still hosting those events. I'm not close to any major league teams anymore and our local minor league team hasn't had one historically but I wonder if I could encourage a local group to get one started.

[@akaNoraKnits]

Definitely worth looking into especially at the minor leagues!! It’s just fun to have another excuse to get out and knit 😂

[@jacquelineleibfried4691]

Your accuracy on sewing your granny squares together is spot on! Beautiful job.

[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

Unbelievable the generous and fun baseball-knit event! Wish my dad was here, he would have gone with me!

[@mariecarter3138]

Fun video!

[@janprattley3312]

I can't wait to see your granny square dress complete, your awesome

[@annettemonty7350]

👏👏👏👏👏 have you seen the Ship Shape Cardigan? A very different construction 😉👍👍

[@marieo305]

That knit and pitch event sounds like a dream😂

[@charlseygibson1537]

As someone who doesn’t sew (yet), the explanation of the walking presser foot was truly top tier 😊

[@akaNoraKnits]

😂😂😂 it was the only way it made sense

[@melanievarner3314]

I'm so impressed by your graphics and your determination to stick to your knitting plans! Your personality oozes through your videos in a wonderful way! That is the most exciting part of watching your videos and instagram posts each week. It's wonderful that you spent the day with your dad at the game and enjoyed knitting Veronika Lindberg's pattern too. Sounds like a perfect day!

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you so much 🥰 I do my best to just be myself in my videos and I'm really glad that it comes through! 🥰

[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

OMB 3 knitty ducks in a row, girl, you out-cute yourself every week! 🎉

[@caro-line3811]

Allô Nora, You have really made progress in your projects (except for he who must not be named 😜You will get there!!!). I have a completed project for #StashBustSpring. I'm working on my second project, the Stripe Hype Sweater (I have the sleeves to knit). This was a great activity to do with your dad. Very happy for you both. Happy World Wide Knitting in Public Day !!!😀🤗🧶

[@akaNoraKnits]

😂 for real! Woohoo! I'm happy you're enjoying the Stripe Hype too! I hope you can get out for our holiday ! Happy knitting

[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

Your crochet skills are ooh la la!!! FYI quilters use a similar matrix-style approach to sewing together fabric pieces. It’s interesting to see you doing the same thing here. PS I’d just leave the ends on the inside. 🤷🏼‍♀️. And then call it “Messi couture!” 🤣🤣🤣

[@lauriehuttunen4202]

Congrats on sticking to your plans with the minor exception of Stitch &Pitch. Sounds like you had a great time and maybe inspired some folks to take up knitting. I loved the feed dogs/pressure foot description. Like your podcast, the perfect combination of creative and informative. Keep up the fun work!

[@kathryndenne1717]

Yesterday was Saturday here. A friend and I went on a historic tram ride for World knit in public day. It was interesting as my friend isn't as in to knitting as me and it was her suggestion. Best to wait until you have time to work out your lace project.

[@akaNoraKnits]

How fun is that! I'm glad you enjoyed!!

[@Meredith36]

Having so much fun watching while getting some cleaning done. Knitting and a baseball game sounds amazing! Your birthday cardigan is absolutely stunning. I can't believe you're almost done. And the soccer dress is just so much fun. Happy knitting and crocheting 💚🧶💚

[@Citroen_2cv]

Thank you for never making me fast-forward through sock knitting, spinning, Petite Knit or Taylor Swift. Your Messi dress is gonna make a stadium full of people happy. Thanks to your dad for raising a lovely, intrepid creative.

[@akaNoraKnits]

😂😂😂 I promise I never will! Thank you so much 🥰🥰

[@lauriejarboe6087]

totally calling the area of my sweater knitting where the button band meets the hem my "butt joint". Love it, love your podcast. You are tempting me 100% on the Sand Cardigan. Thankfully, every yarn store/site has no Sake available!!

[@akaNoraKnits]

😂😂😂 I was so in love with the sake and felt the same way-then found the sweater’s quantity hiding in the corner of a yarn store and there was no turning back 😂

[@danalesakova968]

Hi, Nora love your podcast,😊 and I started my Sailor Swift Top yesterday and I love it 😍

[@akaNoraKnits]

Yayy!! I'm so excited to get back to it!

[@CasualKnitter]

Yey here in the first hour! I am taking a soda drink and my knitting to enjoy this podcast Nora!

[@akaNoraKnits]

Yayyy! Thanks for being here 🥰

[@christenagervais7303]

My local knitting store is getting together with a local microbrewery for Knit in Public day! Two great things in one!

[@akaNoraKnits]

Wait--I love that! Taking notes for next year!

[@nicmiller-clendon1929]

Thanks for your comments on the carbons by knitters pride. They are a bit more cost wise and I had been hmming and haaing about buying a set of 3.5mm tips since that’s the size I use the most but just wasn’t certain if it was worth the cost. I’ll save my money and stick with my current zing tips which connect nicely and don’t catch or one of my gorgeous wooden tips. Your community service is appreciated. Also love your sand cardigan now it’s blocked it looks so amazing!

[@akaNoraKnits]

I thought I would love them but I’m really not a fan. Thank you so much!! 🥰

[@aprilguerrero809]

My flax sweater came out super huge! A total car cozy!😂😂😂 I’m still proud though because it’s still a beautiful sweater! I’m gonna have to re do it but that’s ok😅😅😅 Love your podcast! I have no knitting friends so it means alot to see you each week ❤

[@genier7829]

Great progress!!! On the baseball knit theme- we had a member of our guild demo a baseball knit at a retreat. She tore open a baseball and unwound the wool (blend?) yarn at the core. She used two old balls collected at the local park and actually knit a hat. Very fun.

[@akaNoraKnits]

Wowowow! That is so cool!!

[@lisaporch8922]

I don’t know how you say the needle name but we say “LIKE E” What a great idea the ball game was!!!! Your dad is so proud of his girl 😊 adorable 🥰

[@akaNoraKnits]

Interesting! I know I've looked it up and I've heard other people say it, but it never sticks with me lol. The game was the perfect blending of our hobbies--he's the most proud papa and I'm the luckiest daughter for sure 🥰

[@elenabeyers2088]

I just realized you coukd use what is called “woolly nylon” which is used on sergers when you want something clear to finish edges with or to finish seams. It would work really well for zig zagging your granny squares together plus no problem with which color thread to use.

[@danielleegolf4290]

Oooh! I'll be interested to see how you like the Sailor Swift top!! Veronica is one of my FAVE designers. Her patterns are very well written.

[@akaNoraKnits]

They're so simple and straightforward--absolutely love her designs too!

[@sarasynfox]

Just for fun, the carpentry term you used is almost the same for sewing. We call it a butted seam. I feel the busy wedding season. We have weddings at the place I work, and it's been so busy!

[@akaNoraKnits]

Is it?! I was trying to figure out if it was a crossover term, but couldn’t seem to find what I was looking for. That’s pretty funny. Busy busy wedding season! I love this time of year, though. It’s fun to be in a constant state of celebration!

[@melissastevens3264]

Your feed dog explanation was great! Loved it. 😂

[@akaNoraKnits]

😂 it was the only way hahaa

[@Kera.S.]

The tails on your dress, yeah 100% glue knots and cut lol Novas platina and knit pro mindful collection are my favorite needles too lol

[@amandaunderhill5336]

On Long Island. Sorry. That's a thing for me. You are ON an island, in a city or town. I am immensely jealous of your progress. I knit SO slowly! And I've been knitting for at least a decade longer than you. Great job!

[@akaNoraKnits]

I totally never thought of it that way 😂😅 I do my best to sneak in the rows whenever I can! Thank you 🥰

[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

Please try the jogless join for this tank top. I promise it’ll be worth it!!! ❤

[@christinemartens6448]

Hi Nora! If your machine has the three step zigzag I think that would be better for sewing your blocks together. I use it for all my butt joins😂when sewing. No accidental dress falling apart happening.

[@akaNoraKnits]

Oooh mysterious three-step zig zag-I must investigate! Thank you!!

[@sew_So_beautiful]

I love the fun little special effects you add to your videos. Are you creating them from scratch, or do you use a specific program? Either way, you are so talented.

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you!! I use a combination of ProCreate, AI, canva and the Adobe family to crest all of my graphics. I appreciate that 🥰

[@CrazyMomma007]

I have a HYPOTHETICAL pick-up stitches POTENTIAL short-cut idea: would it work to run waste yarn (or try-it on tubing thru the last stitch (right after you knit it) to keep a sort of easy to see SPACE to help w picking up all those stitches. I haven't had to pick up stitches much, but with that super-long edge for the button band, thought keeping all those last stitches on a holder (waste yarn or try-it-on tubing) would make it easier to see each stich & thus get into each for pick-up easier too. Try-it on tubing might be too thick. May be more time/trouble than it's worth. Thoughts?

[@creativian68]

I like reading the comments from your talented community. However, I'm going straight to the point. Someone probably suggested this already. I think you could consider using that new acrylic for the pocket lining. It's light and will probably not result in a heavy, bulky fabric. If you go down to a fingering weight, the lining will be like a mesh. If you don't mind that, then I would go for some cheap fingering yarn.

[@akaNoraKnits]

You may have read my mind!! I just found the perfect pocket yarn and I went for an acrylic blend! It was budget friendly and seems nice and hardy!!

[@tinafletcher1145]

Hi Nora I have my first stash bust spring finished object and it is also my first ever crocheted garment

[@akaNoraKnits]

Yayyy! I'm so excited for you!

[@hillaryc7661]

I think someone at the match is going to stop you and ask to buy that dress! 👌 👏 What would you do? Would you sell it? Would you make another?

[@akaNoraKnits]

Oh man!! That would certainly be something 😅 I suppose it would depend on whether or not it's their size! I can't imagine making another one for less than a down-payment on a house 😂

[@tammyfrost7301]

My local guild is knitting at the Alpaca farm today! Also spinning and crochet

[@akaNoraKnits]

That's so fun!!!! I hope you are able to enjoy!

[@ShanaH414]

The Hartford Yardgoats are also having by a stitch n’ pitch event put on by Anne Frost of the I Thought I Knew How podcast in mid-August!

[@akaNoraKnits]

Ooh fun!!! I’ll have to check it out!

[@tinafletcher1145]

yeah but Nora if you think about it the cardi is pretty much finished

[@akaNoraKnits]

Pretty much!! 👀👀

[@dianepothier3078]

Do you think that even though you blocked it, it may grow a bit in wearing because of gravity?

[@akaNoraKnits]

Absolutely! Just from the weight over time, I expect it to stretch a bit more. I'll be taking that into consideration!

[@mongrain8934]

❤❤❤

[@patriciasmith1460]

I'm curious how much will the sand cardigan weigh when finished?

[@akaNoraKnits]

I believe the finished garment will have used about 9 (100g) skeins-so about 900g!

[@lucilesenseney5556]

Could you follow the directions for the hem, but still add a purl row for a guide for folding?

[@akaNoraKnits]

I realized this morning that it was another thing I had read wrong 🤦‍♀️ I need to slow down while reading directions lol