J's Knit - You Make Me Smile Sweater. EP.

[@rosejoseph8318]

You’re such a beautiful lady with a beautiful personality filled with beautiful patterns. Thank you so very much

[@tinadotter7577]

I have been watching your channel for a week now and want to make many items that you've made. I'm just starting lace knitting and have found your channel is favored because of your teaching methods. I prefer channels that actually show you the stitches while knitting them. My preferred method of learning. Love your channel and upbuilding talks.

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Hi Tina! Thank you so much for watching, and for your sweet words of encouragement too! It's so hard to figure out what people want on YT, so I'll just keep trying. LOL! Smiles from J.

[@lynda3553]

I just love you and your gentle spirit. I so enjoy your videos. It's been a while since I've been knitting or crocheting because my DH got cancer and required a lot of care, especially toward the end. He did not win the battle so I am slowly coping with all that goes with losing a spouse. My spirit needs healing and I think your videos will contribute to refocusing my life. Your talent is obvious and I hope I can regain my enthusiasm for my crafting and begin working on my knitting and crocheting again and do your projects justice. Thank you so very much.

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Hi Lynda and welcome to J's K&P Jam. Thank you so much for sharing some of your sweet story, and healing takes time. Many of my KZbin friends have been in the same place that you are now, and I'm sure that they would tell you, this too shall pass, but it will take one day at a time. Thank you again, smiles from J.

[@lindamurphy4672]

Love 💕 your smile and kindness you help me with my knitting God Bless you

[@jessicabarton1172]

I just discovered your channel and wanted to let you know what joy you bring. I'm usually a very cynical person but I found myself smiling watching your videos. You seem like a person I would enjoy being around. Thank you for your clear and patient instructions. With your guidance I think I will sucessfully knit a sweater.

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Thank you Jessica for a great comment, and for giving my designs a try. I taught myself to knit and crochet step x step, and now I'm just sharing it with friends on KZbin. Take your time, make good notes, and follow each step to the finish. Happy Knitting! Smiles from J.

[@katherineshaw2555]

I love this sweater. And the color is beautiful. I also will try the 3 needle bind off. I love be the way it looks when done. You are such a sweet lady and I love your videos. I was thinking I wished I lived closer to you so I could come over and knit with you. Lol. I hope you continue the knitting videos into 2020. God bless you and all you do.

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Thank you! I am so sorry that I missed your message, and I hope that you are blessed as well! Smiles from J.

[@rmlrhonda]

Thank you sharing your gentle words with us.

[@elsiefikes6763]

J, I have learned so much from watching your videos. I have got my first sweater on my needles. Working the body right now. I have so many more that I want to try. Thank you so much for your wonderful tutoring.

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Not ready to knit a sweater, then give this stitch a try by knitting the sample scarf. For the scarf, I added 4 stitches on each side, then work across the row in the pattern. Continue knitting to your desired length and end with the 1x1 ribbing. Happy Knitting! Smiles from J.

[@andreajohnsMyPotteryBliss]

Words do matter...what a perfect theme for the year. I can carry that idea into my entire life. Words matter in my relationships with my family. Words matter in my relationships at work. Words matter, a lot, on social media. I made a decision not to participate in Facebook because of all the cruel, mean and untrue words flying around there. I don’t want to enrich a company that cares more about profit than the health of the country and the world. Jesus said, “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” In other words what comes out of your mouth reveals what you treasure in your heart. J, I only hear loving and kindness in your words. I really appreciate you and your willingness to share your techniques. You make knitting and crochet so much easier. Thank you.

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Thank you so much for sharing, and we all have stories that would break your heart because of other people's words. But! I will share this, that what you sow, that you will reap, if not today, then tomorrow! Smiles from J.

[@Toni-Curatolo]

After you giving me the confidence to purchase my very first knitting book I purchased Ultimate knit stich bible and I must say it's brilliant.! I was looking through the book and must have passed the clover pattern many times but after seeing your sweater on I couldn't believe it was the same stitch.... You truly look amazing in it and the colour look super.... I love it so much I have started it and using the same colour as yours Thankyou from the bottom of my heart for all your videos and inspiration Please don't stop! ♥️

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

I am so sorry that I missed your message, but you are a blessing to me, so thank you for being a friend! Smiles from J.

[@KarenDavisKaroda]

I just ordered yarn to make this sweater for my mother. You have such a gift Miss J and I appreciate you sharing and the knitting confidence you give me. Thank you and happy new year!

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Thank you so much my friend, and I hope that your health is well. I'm so excited that you will give this simple stitch a try, keep me posted on your progress and let me know if you need any help. Happy New Year to you, smiles from J.

[@christinacruden886]

So so pretty. ❤️

[@nancypoehlman3791]

You look beautiful in that beautiful sweater! Love your tutorials!

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Happy New Year Nancy and thank you so much for all your support. Smiles from J.

[@tracygiddings6053]

It does look absolutely beautiful on you. Happy New Year to you too! Thank you for your tutorials.💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@theGrateful11]

Dear J, your sweater looks so good on you. Love the stitch you've picked. One thing that I love about your designs is that it's good to have on hand the right size needles and yarn. Thank you for keeping it simple. and setting the bar high for January and year 2019. Happy New Year my friend! and you are right, words do matters. Have a blessed day! xox

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Thank you my friend, and I have made it my mission to save you time and money, because knitting should be easy to share with everyone, everywhere and every income. Thank you again for all your encouragement to me! Smiles from J.

[@terristevenson3248]

Happy New Year to you too J!! Oh thank you for another gorgeous sweater, what a blessing and inspiration you are!! Thank you again and I will be sure and send you a picture when done with mine.

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Happy New Year to you too my friend, and thank you so much for all your support. You did an amazing job on you last sweater, so I know that we are going to have more to share and more encouragement to spread around. You are a blessing to me, smiles from J.

[@ThuTran-kd3db]

Thank you 😍😍😍

[@rosalindgivens5553]

Happy New Year Mrs. J. I love Your theme for the new year we could all use a little bit more encouragement. glad to have you back it seems like I've been waiting forever. Your videos are like a soap opera I Can't Get Enough love your sweater thank u for all u do

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Thanks Rosalind, and I love the idea of being a soap opera! Stay tune for part 2 of J's Soap: how to put your sweater together! LOL!! Smiles from J.

[@suelowther5104]

Amen Sister J! Perfect start to 2019! Continue to spread the love and yes, the knitting too!

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Thank you my friend and the same to you! Smiles from J.

[@RavenStealstheNight]

Happy New Year Ms.J. That sweater is beautiful and it is a beautiful colour on you. Gorgeous like a flower that opens in the spring. I can't wait to knit this!!! Thank you Ms. J😍

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Happy New Year to you as well, and I look forward to you sharing your progress on knitting this pretty sweater. This clover stitch is easy to remember and fun to knit and I hope that you will give it a try. Smiles from J.

[@maryjanemason7290]

What a beautiful sweater and yes it looks fabulous on you!!!! I'm definitely going to start this one very soon! Thank you for your encouraging words and uplifting spirit!

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Hello Mary Jane, and thank you so much for watching. I am excited to hear that this sweater is on your knitting list. I do not have written patterns, so I love to share all of my designs in step x step tutorials here on my KZbin Channel. Just take your time, listen and follow each step, make good notes, and know that I am here to help you over the finish line! Happy Knitting, smiles from J.

[@LyndaThomasflymefree54]

So I'll be back to watch your vids when you get back to crochet. I knitted many years ago but I just simply don't enjoy it. But I certainly don't begrudge the craft. Take care Miss J.

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Thanks Lynda, but don't worry because I'm working on my Feb. crochet design as you are watching this video! LOL! Take Care and I'll see you soon, smiles from J.

[@cabinfevercrochet]

Hello friend. I love your intro and your themes. Very heartfelt and inspirational, along with your artsy calendar and quotes. I enjoy picking out a nice calendar each year and got mine in the Fall, too. Your sweater is just beautiful. Yellow is really good on you. Every time I watch your knit videos, I get closer and closer wanting to learn again! You're so cute!!

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Thanks my friend, I love the idea of being cute!! LOL! I'm still trying to work up a new design for a crochet sweater. It has turned very cold here in the Atlanta area, and I would rather lay on my couch under an afghan than sit and crochet. What are you working on? Smile from J.

[@cabinfevercrochet]

​@@JsKnitandPurlJam Hi! I've been watching the crazy weather back east. That's some cold blast moving in. I hope you fair well and your power stays on. I snuggle under a pile of blankets on my recliner chair and crochet! I had to give my neck, shoulders and hands a break this week; but I did design a little hat and am working on a coordinating cowl. Also finishing the fringe on that scarf in your pattern & then I'll upload a vid with it. I've yet to make your wildflowers vest from last year; but I have the yarn for it, same as yours! I've lost some weight and glad I waited. I start PT tomorrow and will keep me busier than usual. I just lost a dear friend yesterday. She found out a week before her condition was terminal and it happened so quickly from there. Her name was Judy, like your friend. I thought of you a lot and your loss. This video of yours was especially touching and helpful at this time. I wanted you to know how deeply I felt it and how much it means to me. Sorry for long reply. Ask me a question and you'll get a novel in return, lol! Stay warm and cozy my friend. Helene p.s. Just you loving the idea of being cute, makes you even cuter!

[@cabinfevercrochet]

@@JsKnitandPurlJam If I could only catch all my typos the first time around! I made some corrections and hope it reads better now. I'm still so tired from the last couple of days and processing everything. My brain to keyboard connection isn't altogether there.

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

@@cabinfevercrochetThank you so much Helene for sharing this sweet message, especially about your friends Judy. Your message does not appear in my comment section, so I'm trying to reply here and hopes that it goes through . KZbin is always changing STUFF!! Smiles from J.

[@cabinfevercrochet]

​@@JsKnitandPurlJam Hi! I got your message fine. I came back to my original comment, clicked on the on the drop-down arrow where it says, "view 4 replies" and they all show up. Pretty, sun shiny day here. Hope you enjoy yours. :)

[@helenjharris7608]

Very pretty calendar. Words to matter is a great theme. Like the sweater.

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Thanks Helen, and from the first moment that I saw this calendar, I wanted to knit or crochet something to match these beautiful colors. Smiles from J.

[@michelleharrisloansigninga2974]

Love that sweater. Can't wait to make it. Thank you for showing us part of you.

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Thank you Michelle for all of your support, it means a lot to me! Smiles from J.

[@cynthianaven5129]

So glad to see new video, been waiting anxiously. Beautiful sweater.

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Good Morning my friend and thank you for all your support. Smiles from J.

[@lindarodgers7538]

Hi J, Happy New Year to you also, mostly just listened to this podcast and will go through when I have more time am very much interested in how you design your sweaters, am really so much would love to learn your technique. I too taught myself to knit but didn't give myself credit for only using others patterns, now you have shown me that if I apply some time I too could probably do my own. You are so inspiring. Thank you for sharing and as always love, laughter and happy crafting.

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Happy New Year to you too Linda, and thank you so much for watching. I try to keep my designs simple and I use the same steps over and over, so I do hope that you will find something that you like and will give it a try. Let me know if you need any help. Smiles from J.

[@muhlenstedt]

So happy to see you again!Beautiful and luminous like the sun.Oh, I would like to be able to knit faster to knit all the projects you show us according to the release of the videos.I wish to cast on this immediately!Have a great year, love from Rita.

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Happy New Year to you Rita, and I'm so excited to get started on new designs, new books and new ideas to share. Since all my designs are here on my KZbin Channel, take your time, find what you want to knit or crochet and just enjoy the journey with me. Thank you again for all your support, smiles from J.

[@KLD521]

Hello Miss J, Happy New Year to you and your family! The sweater is beautiful and I love the color. I haven't work with Vanna's Choice in awhile but I love her yarn. The colors are vibrant. My husband and I are relocating back to the East Coast this year and once settled, I will be focusing more on crochet and knitting and I have so much to catch up on. Thank you for the courage and beautiful words spoken. Looking forward to more exciting exciting video tutorials and inspiration. I appreciate you. Thanking you for sharing. Respectfully, Donna K.

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Thank you Donna, and I hope that the move goes well and that the relocation will be a blessing to all of you! Take Care, smiles from J.

[@KLD521]

@@JsKnitandPurlJam Miss J, you are most welcome and thank you! Respectfully, Donna K.

[@roxeyserckie5414]

Your top is beautiful. Thank you for encouragement.

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Roxey, you are my encouragement too! Smiles from J.

[@oliviacumming1533]

Morning to you Mrs J and everyone else from Gibraltar thank you I always look forward to your videos 💐

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Hello my friend from Gibraltar, and Happy New Year to you as well! Thank you so much for all your support. Smiles from J.

[@maxinestalker5767]

Love the pattern and the colour - thank you for a great tutorial - Happy New Year.

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Happy New Year to you Maxine, and as always, thank you for all your support. Smiles from J.

[@lucineascaboro6470]

Beautiful. Beautiful. Congratulations. Brasil. Lucinéa 😘

[@gerriewalraven3525]

Happy new year for you to , hope you have à Nice time. Love the new sweater Very much ...., must go to the stach now.....of by new Yarn You fan Gerrie from Holland...👍💕😘😘

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Thanks Gerrie and I'm looking forward believing that the best is yet to come! Smiles from J.

[@jenniemiller8555]

Hey j, I have finally finished my sweater!!!!!! Yeah!!! I have blocked it and it's drying. My granddaughters love it. I'd send you a picture of it but I don't know how. Thanks for the step by step instructions. And the keep going. I think I ripped more than I kept.lol. thanks again!

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

I'm so excited Jennie to hear that you finished your granddaughter's sweater, and I know that she is going to look so pretty. At the end of my videos, you will find a gmail address to send me 1 or 2 pictures of your sweater. If you need help, just ask any child that you know! LOL!! They all know this tech stuff! Smiles from J.

[@annazouga3529]

Good morning from Athens GREECE and happy New year with health!!!!!

[@adelemad3182]

Happy New year and thanks for you because help me how to kint

[@Chris-lv2en]

Happy New Year J.! Thank you for another enjoyable podcast. I don't know if that beautiful calendar is available in the UK, but I am certainly going to look for one! . Best wishes x

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Thank Chris, and I think that you guys in the UK could use some encouraging words too! LOL! So Keep Calm and knit On, smiles from J.

[@rabiaqazi]

Happy new year J love you

[@antionettecalder1816]

Doing Manchester shawl and it was the first time I ever did picot cast on. It's pretty

[@phyllisbrockington5275]

Awesome 👍😊

[@nanamania6085]

Lovely sweater, can you pls makes videos on techniques like how to knit the V shape collar and round collar Thanks in advance

[@helenjharris7608]

Happy New Year J

[@florencekalma5629]

Happy 😃 Nee Year J

[@roz.russell8122]

Oh Ms J it is so lovely but I struggle to knit these days due to arthritis but I can crochet, so wish you would do this in crochet, please say you will

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Thank you Roz. so much for watching, and here is the closest crochet design that I have right now: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3nPqIKKnJeff9E. I hope that you will give this stitch a try, and add a few more rows for some sleeves. Happy Crocheting, smiles from J.

[@sylviasargeant7320]

I just found you and started following your patterns. Do you ever post any of your information sheets for us who want to knit along and desire to have a printed pattern? And coming from crocheting to learning to knit in Oct 2019 I never thought I would take to knitting as you are well aware in crocheting we won't swatch and I hate swatching That's why I love your videos that use basic needle sizes for every pattern or knitted projects you use. That's such a great idea and more knitters should follow your lead!!! I love your basic swatch it makes more sense to me as we tend to knit the same way 99% of the time.

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Hello Sylvia, and welcome to J's K&P Jam! Years ago I taught myself to knit, and I found that if I would use the same simple steps, I could design and knit sweaters. Now years later, I get a chance to share my designs in step x step tutorials here on my KZbin Channel. Let me suggest that you might start with my simple Teacher's Shawl, and follow me step by step. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnWQlGOHaZ5optE. No I do not have written patterns, just my tutorials. I hope that you will give it a try, and keep me posted on your progress! Thank you so much for watching, and smiles from J.

[@sylviasargeant7320]

J's Knit and Purl Jam I really don’t like doing shawls but I can try. My teacher is really impressed how far I’ve come in such a short space of time. I have made hats scarves and I am working on three sweaters right now as I talk to you. I do like the way you teach the class and I particularly like the way you calculate your stitches. I will follow along. I plan on watching for many more hours. Wishing you the best! From your next door neighbor in Alabama. Ps in the VI we crochet more than we knit

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

@@sylviasargeant7320 Thank you for your sweet comments and for all your support. I love meeting new friends! Happy Knitting, and smiles from J.

[@Souad-Souad]

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[@Lbaculanta]

Hi J, I have a question on your sample you did B4 6 stockinette stich and 37 of the design. How about the the full blouse. You did B6 then 85 then B6, so you did not do stockinette stich on the blouse? Pls. advise Thanks. I'm watching your video before I will try to do it.

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Happy New Year my friend! On my sample scarf, I added a 4 stitch border on each side, but on the sweater no extra border is needed. I knit the 1st and last stitch, then knit in stockinette over to the lace section following my working formula across. I'm excited that you are going to give this lace stitch a try, so I hopes that this helps. Happy Knitting, smiles from J.

[@kathytellier3806]

Hi J...I am going to start this pattern soon. Can you clarify something for me...when I purl all the wrong side rows...you say do not purl the borders...knit them. Are you only referring here to your sample 4 stitches of border or are you including the 6 stitches also when you say do not purl the border?? When making the actual sweater I will have an 8 stitch border on either side fir my medium sweater. I DO NOT purl these in the wrong side? I knit them? Would I not get a garter stitch then? Your sample swatch having the 4 stitch border confused me on this since you say..do not purl the borders?

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Thanks Kathy for asking. On my sample I have 4 stitches that you will knit every row for a garter stitch border, in case you want to knit a scarf too. On your sweater formula, there are no extra border stitches, and the 6 stitches before and after the lace, you will work them in stockinette stitch, except I knit the first and last sts. on every row. I hope that this helps, and Happy Knitting! Smiles from J.

[@kathytellier3806]

J's Knit and Purl Jam okay...so I will purl all stitches on the wrong side except I will knit the first and last stitch on every row. Thanks J!

[@NesrinDesigns]

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[@Souad-Souad]

From morroco

[@roxeyserckie5414]

Thank you for saying need to pray for each othern.may I ask you to pray for need in daughter's life and need God's favor? The transmission went out of her van, her only transportation creating great burden. Thank you in advance for your prayers.

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Thanks my friend for asking, and the best prayers are morning prayers! God will make away, just you wait and see! Smiles from J.

[@Lbaculanta]

I made a mistakes doing the front, I'm halfway to reach underarm and I have to fragg it oh my.

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

I'm so sorry that you made a mistake on your sweater, but guess what, that's how I taught myself to knit this sweater too, and now I don't make the same mistake! LOL! Learn and just keep knitting, smiles from J.

[@roz.russell8122]

Ms Jay, I am confused with the math you have done as you say you have 6 stitches either side but when you knit it seems there are 6 plus 4 garter st, I cant seem to work it out, so your 97 stitches dont seem to incorporate the 4 either side

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

Hi Roz, and thanks for asking. Sorry for the confusion, but the sample is for a scarf which has a 4 stitch border on each side. Then the sweater formula has 6 stitches of stockinette on each side of the lace section. When I knit, I always knit the 1st and last stitch, then work across my row. I hope that this helps. Smiles from J.

[@roz.russell8122]

Thank you so much for taking time to explain, I have got it now and I am sure smiling, you are a star x

[@antionettecalder1816]

Can you use interchangeable to change

[@JsKnitandPurlJam]

You can use any brand of #9 needles that you like. This stitch is so pretty and easy to do. Happy Knitting! Smiles from J.