I’ll Knit If I Want To: Episode 201

[@kathywasong2725]

I can't say enough about how helpful the Yarnsub website is for substituting yarns. It can really help with the yarn budget or for knitting down your stash. Thank you for doing something similar with your own patterns. That's really an extra, thoughtful touch on already really great patterns.

[@pippamccullough3766]

For yarn substitutions: I tried to post a link for a yarn substitution website but it doesn’t post so I’m guessing that’s prohibited? 🤷‍♀️ If you google yarn substitution there is a major website that will come up, usually first, that will give you alternatives and rate how closely they match your original with a number of data points (fiber content, yardage, weight, etc) and give you a percentage as to how closely it is.

[@ManieMartinez]

I did the same thing. I tried to post the yarn sub website. I have used it a few times and It is pretty good. The only downside is that not all yarns are on their list.

[@lynnmcnulty8028]

I have to tell you, I love your videos. I learn so much from you and the audience. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@knitsandpurls-143]

Loved the second way you set up the bobbins (in threes). Crazy what a difference it made, so beautiful!

[@terinskyweaver]

For choosing a size when upper bust is significantly smaller than bust (>5cm/2" difference), it can be worth choosing a size based more off the upper bust because it will fit your shoulders and frame better and you won't feel like you're 'swimming' in your sweaters so much. One Wild Designs have a blog post or two talking about this which you might find helpful.

[@christianebritton5885]

I have been knitting for years but for some reason, your explanation was the first one that clicked, regarding positive ease and fit. Thank you so much!

[@marielaiten6760]

Hi, I love your new location and the new pattern it really looks really easy to knit and the color…love it, too.

[@margreffle]

I have an Advent of fibre I haven't started spinning yet, no idea what it looks like, but you have a great idea there! I like the 3 ply gradient! Thanks for the inspo 💗!

[@carrieknits]

I agree that picking out the right yarn for a sweater project can be hard. I find it helpful to look at Ravelry projects and see what others have used.

[@michellegross3737]

I love the 2nd way you did the bobbins. You got me itching to spin again. 🙂

[@morelsonthetrail6920]

Your videos are always a great start to my Fridays! I think your advent spin is beautiful and the gradient ply would be lovely. The button band pickup ratio was so helpful.

[@MiYarnStalker]

I bought Moon Mint the day you shared it with us!

[@amymurdock5905]

I really like your 2nd bobbin arrangement!!!!

[@tricksterking748]

I personally would DEFINITELY want to do that second layout for ur HHF spin !!! Then the whole skein would kind of be one long gradient , and I LOVE IT when skeins look like that ! Cheers + I love ur moon mint !!!

[@terrioxford2119]

Great information on the different yarns. I did not know about weights. I am knitting the weekender in Shelter and I believe it is going to be too warm. Also great info on ply’s. Thank you so much! I don’t know how to spin but your three color choices look amazing. You always know how to blend. ❤ Happy knitting and spinning!

[@sarahburke8955]

I love the second arrangement of your bobbins for plying! I'm super excited about the Minty pullover, should be a fabulous staple piece for spring/summer with the correct yarn choice!

[@monicalyn18]

I love the second lay out, the groups of three bobbins. 😊 can’t wait to see the finished skein!

[@bostonl5315]

I like your second option for plying your advent spin. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

[@michellesetzer9366]

Love the different, brighter location this week!

[@kimcunningham2107]

You look ethereal in your beautifully colored rooms! 😂🥰❤️

[@triplesss7229]

I like the new sweater! I noticed it has the same basic shape as many of your other designs. That makes me wonder how and why you choose to design bottom-up garments. I do not understand the advantages and would love to hear a designer’s thoughts sometime.

[@alenemazzuca5118]

loved the yarn discussion Andrea

[@sleepydrJ]

I like the second layout for your ply, but I worry about ending up with that big dark band (spools 7-9?), and whether that will limit the usability of the final skein. But maybe it’s just an artifact from the quick video filming without optimal lighting. I might take out those dark spools, and then do a bit of reordering to fit them in again, and have a more level distribution of depth of shade along the whole skein. (Commenting a week late, who knows if you’ll see this!!)

[@karenginsberg4381]

love the gradient idea for your bobbins! beautiful.

[@KevinMc5564]

That hedgehog spin looks so fun. I think your three bobbin option #2 would be a great way to gradient them. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[@chantald9661]

How about chain plying each bobbin in the order you had them? That would make a great 3ply “gradient “

[@oliviaprullage4732]

Gradiant on the Bobbles is amazing!

[@susiewhittaker4816]

Thank you for talking about yarn. Great learning session today!

[@carolyngiddens6612]

Ply by threes! Love these videos every week!

[@mnaseth30]

I finally invested in yarn from the Farmers Daughter. Wow what great yarn . I’m addicted.

[@dlindsay913]

Ii have yet to do a button band except for something I made for my granddaughter 15 years ago. I will tuck the ratio info and the yarn substitution ideas in my knitting log! Maybe the ratio is included in your patterns? Thank you for all your teaching and welcome to Michigan from another Michigander!

[@Marybeth-r5j]

WOW! That is a beautiful sweater!!!!!

[@dianecollins2465]

Can you please advise what your moon mint patterns through ravelry but it didn’t come through my ravelry library and the suggestions thank you so much. I love your videos. Have never missed any.

[@elaineshipclark]

You could chain ply also.

[@jessicav606]

For the fair isle unknown pattern, you could also try doing a reverse Google image search to see if you could find the pattern.

[@TheDsjordan]

So helpful for a newish knitter! I too struggle with picking the correct yarn.

[@dianegiannini8968]

I have used some of your yarn substitutions with very good success.

[@melpratt786]

Thanks Andrea..your advise is always helpful and inspiring..it's always a hard one deciding which size to do! 🎉❤

[@janemarriott3389]

I finished a sweater. It’s love it! I’m ripping out up to the collar b cause of shoulder fit. I will be happy later. . . Working hard on being happy now

[@a_grateful_tangle]

Another great episode, thank you!! I am really interested in the books you talked about in regards to yarn construction but don't see them linked in the notes. Would it be possible to get the name of those titles? Thanks!!

[@craftylass8393]

What is the knitted Afghan pattern your gramma made you? It’s my granddaughter’s favourite colour.❤

[@deejcarter2003]

I love the lighter background wall color as a filming area.❤ I love your 2nd choice for you HHF Advent 3ply.🥰

[@shaunastitches]

I vote one big gradient for your spin. I think that would be lovely!

[@whiskyandwool]

For the knitter with the unknown pattern, Reddit threads on knitting do a phenomenal job of identifying ‘what’s this’ pattern. Highly recommend! Start with r/knitting ❤

[@aasif1100vlog]

amaz

[@HauteKewture]

The person who has been gifted an unfinished project from a friend who passed - they can take a photo and use Google lens, or conduct google image reverse search - it may bring up a photo of the actual pattern which could help them track it down!

[@YoungfolkKnits]

17:11 I was yelling ‘experience’ at my iPad 😂

[@Katepwe]

For the person who asked about yarn substitutions……I hear you. I’ve never knit one of Andrea’s patterns and am hesitant to do so because I feel the yarn I can afford won’t look as good and wouldn’t do the pattern justice. Farmers Daughter yarns are expensive and my guess is her collab includes either free or highly discounted yarn. She does include suggested yarn substitutes but none of them have been tested which is unfortunate because there’s still that “will I like it, did I pick the wrong yarn, did I waste my money feeling”.

[@Beesunflower369]

Hi, I am new to your channel! Do you have any videos on hand spinning yarn?

[@cherieirey1975]

I have heard that they have pattern detectives on ravelry. I have not used it and am not sure how it works.

[@maureendesmarais6955]

I have found that knitting one size smaller than I would pick based on my measurements is working for me. No idea why. I have found swatching lies probably because the swatch is unable to match the weight of the finished sweater. I am not busty so maybe that's why it works.

[@melissalampman7214]

I vote spinning 3 bobbins together, I think you would get more colours that way.😊

[@alwaysshae09]

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[@jilllang3679]

I like you advent ply’s by threes! Just my opinion….

[@michellegross3737]

I love the 2nd way you did the bobbins. You got me itching to spin again. 🙂