Knitting a Sweater for the First Time | Louisiana Sweater by PetiteKnit | Knit With Me Ep. 3

[@sarahperron322]

Tip for the underarm holes! In the future, I always pick up many extra stitches along the underarm, enough to make sure there will be no holes, and then on your first round, do decreases like k2tog to get your stitch count back to the correct number !!

[@martinapaluselli8778]

you are a life savior!! Currently knitting my first sweater and hated it just because of this problem but now I know how to fix it!! Thank you!

[@VicandWes]

I’ve been knitting for 13 years mostly hats, blankets, pillows, and baby clothes. You’ve inspired me to knit my first sweater ❤

[@jamieee1347]

Knitting can be a pain in the ass but it makes me really happy that ur not giving it up!! Really excited for more knitting contents!!!

[@alainagrant8856]

Just found your sisters channels, love you guys! I was a beginner knitter in high school, but not seriously. I’m crocheting now but now I want to try knitting again! So inspiring!

[@sally-annebrown1298]

Hi kali. I love this. You girls (all three of you) have made some great crochet stuff, and I think you'll do great with knitting. Looking forward to your next project. Loved your first vest. Great colours in it.

[@carrieoxendine4429]

Go Girl After I taught myself to knit, I learned how to knit socks on 2 16 inch circular needles. You are doing a good job. Top down sweaters are the best, later for the piece sweaters Keep up the good work, I can’t wait to see you do a color-work sweater

[@knitwithkali]

Thank you!

[@ALLTHINGSARRIE]

Wow! It turned out beautifully!!! Love it!!

[@knitwithkali]

Thank you!

[@peachy__pg]

i’m gonna work on my first knit sweater as i’m watching this :D seeing you do it as a beginner has been very motivating !!

[@knitwithkali]

Yayy, that’s so awesome!

[@Sinéad_03]

Bro, that's honestly so pretty.

[@knitwithkali]

Tysm

[@louonadventures4312]

It looks amazing! I hope you'll wear it, because it looks great on you! 😊 I'm working on my 12th or so sweater and I always have the little holes under my arms, I just use a needle and thread, works great 👍

[@trish3kimble163]

I just finished my first sweater this week. I have been knitting for about a year but mostly did crochet items (I learned both at the same time). Your sweater turned out nice.

[@knitwithkali]

Oooo congrats! And ty ☺️

[@eri__carr]

Yes I am the exact same except I still haven’t knitted a garment cuz I am scared.

[@trish3kimble163]

@@eri__carr my first sweater didn’t fit, it was too short in the arms, I love this video because it taught me to just try and if the garment doesn’t fit, it’s ok the next one will because you learn by making mistakes but not trying because you don’t want to fail means that you can’t learn either. 🥰You can do it. I learned how to fix the sleeves and the sweater will be perfect afterwards.

[@agemoth]

@@eri__carr look up The Eden Sweater on KZbin by Wool and the Gang, it's done on straight needles and I knew after watching it that I could do it, even though I'd only made simple hats before! You just need to know how to knit 2 together and they show you how to do a left leaning decrease as well, it's literally all there! I've made 3 of them now! I didn't bother with mattress stitch for seaming, I was doing whip stitch on the inside, but now I recommend back stitch as it is much neater and much less lumpy. -if the Eden Sweater looks too hard for you, try the simple jumpers using only garter stitch (knit stitch on both sides) and no shaping.. The only thing is I find that boring to do, even though its dead simple, you knit 4 rectangles then sew them together, no need to even shape a neck!

[@khadijahzzx4736]

hii so excited to watch this one!! you're making me want to try knitting as well and i'm just a beginner at crocheting loll

[@knitwithkali]

It is so fun doing both! ☺️

[@diyangeluk]

I love watching all of your videos. I am like yourself as in I started with crochet but moved onto knitting a few years ago and became more than addicted to it. My favourite thing to knit is sweaters and I am more than impressed with your end result which looks very fitted and classy and super cute on you. A MIGHTY BIG WELL DONE FROM ME TO YOU! KEEP IT UP🥰🥰🥰

[@knitwithkali]

Thank you so much!

[@nstyle4]

Love your channel ….thanks for sharing. I can’t wait to knit my first sweater 😀

[@ashemint2912]

you know i just wanted to learn how to knit right after i watched you attempeted to knit . and now seeing you knit this sweater like gosh yours is perfect thoo . i'll definitely try knit one .

[@CC_Reads]

i did the same thing you did! started with a sweater and omg i learned so much along the way hahaha we made the same errors too

[@markishabunn4492]

Congratulations on your first top-down sweater! Binding off in the rib pattern helps!

[@knitwithkali]

Thank you!

[@justme8108]

I ordered both the yarn and the pattern. Thanks.

[@matitabu]

holes in the under arm are quite normal. Us knitters know they will happen but there are techniques to not have them. Your sweater is beautiful!

[@knitwithkali]

Ah, that’s refreshing to know! Thank you! ☺️

[@vanessanickens3517]

You have done great for the first time I am learning myself how to knit I can knit a scarf and that's it good job

[@createdbycaroline]

Wow it looks so amazing! I love your videos and I’m so excited that you are getting into knitting too!

[@chrissknits]

After knitting for six months I switched to crochet and am currently making my first crochet sweater.

[@gayenagopakumar]

Woahhh it's soo chic. I love it....❤️✨❤️✨ U did great omg

[@knitwithkali]

Tysm!

[@just_a_wana_be8681]

Your sister should have a Chanel as well she seems like a nice person to get to know 😊 and I feel like I can learn from her as well 😌

[@kaleighwho]

I must be the only person who can't grasp knitting lol. I tried learning 10 years ago, and then I found crocheting. I picked up crocheting WAY faster than knitting and ran with it. I occasionally try knitting again but it's so difficult for me, especially since I'm out of practice. You and your sisters are making me want to finally conquer this impossible hobby, so I got a full set of straight needles and hope to get circular ones soon. Mark my words: I will learn. 😂

[@knitwithkali]

Awww I'm happy to hear that you're going to try again! It is a bit difficult to grasp at first, but once you get the hang of it, it will be smooth sailing from there.

[@lucid_snowman]

I learned to knit over 10 years ago but I've never knit a sweater 😱 now I WILL lol it turned out so nice!

[@knitwithkali]

You should definitely do it!

[@agemoth]

Love your videos, they're fun! Plus you are a brilliant knitter for a beginner, you catch on really fast! My first sweater I made about 2 months ago on straight needles was easy to knit but I cast on more stitches than the pattern required so it was FAR too wide! 😂 Also my seaming was not the best but I was still proud of it, it was a raglan sweater too 'The Eden Sweater' from Wool and the Gang, the video is on KZbin, before this I had only made half a dozen hats, thanks to the 'Sheep and Stitch' channel! I made my 2nd attempt of the raglan jumper about a month or 6 weeks ago and stuck strictly to the instructions (except I used bigger needles which I didn't need to lol 😂) but it turned out pretty good. Now I've just made my 3rd, in the same pattern, with not such chunky wool so I doubled it up but had problems making the decreased edges on the body and arms fitting together. I had to sew them the best I could. I decided to make the neck a folded or roll neck and I sewed it down afterwards to keep it in place. It's very wide but apparently that look is trendy? Anyway, I love it and it's my favourite sweater yet! I will unravel my first one and redo it. Now the weather is much warmer I can't really keep knitting sweaters but I really wanna make a nice button cowl with fringes round the sides, and some fingerless gloves, with this lovely discontinued variegated yarn that I bought! After that, I dunno!..!.. Definitely interested in crochet because of the dense fabrics and interesting stitches you can make!

[@NamiNaeko]

I loveeeeeee my knits picks needles. For sure invest in more cords when you have the chance, and make sure if you don't get knit picks one they are compatible with the needles (I bought a cord I can't use on them 😭)

[@janinetowara2502]

That's the reason why i'll buy a Set on Amazon with everything in it. It's expensive and that's the reason for me to wait and not having one now but it's worth it. I'm feeling really sorry for your problem :( that's really shitty. Was it expensive? Which Brand did you bought and will buy in Future? I mean needles and cords :)

[@NamiNaeko]

@@janinetowara2502 I bought 2 of their kits on Amazon too but I needed another cord for a project and hoped it would work with them from another brand, it sadly didn't! I guess companies caught on and make the attachment joints different brand to brand so you can't as easily use just any cable

[@janinetowara2502]

Great sweater! I'm knitting for 11 years now and i'm a beginner at all. Nobody could taught me how to knit the right side until Last week. That's what everyone learn First but I could only knit the left Site. Now I start my First sweater with normal right/left way to knit (don't know the english Name) and the First Time double stranding too with some Gray glitter. It's in four parts because I don't know the Things you need to know for knitting a sweater in one piece but i'm Happy anyway :) I don't wanna more then a sweater so at First I don't care If knit one in 4 pieces or in only one. I really Love your Videos (I'm a pro at crocheting which I learned at the same time as a Kid) and i wish my Sisters we're Not way to small for both or not interest in anything Like my a little bit smaller Brother. You're all three unique. Greetings Form Hamburg Germany!

[@victoriaschmidt1922]

Sis you're so pretty 😍

[@knitwithkali]

Thank youuuu ☺️💙

[@beyondswatches4665]

Most sweaters have a little gap under the arm, so to counter that we normally pick up four or so stitches, and do decreases to take them away on that first round. There’s many videos on it I’m sure,. You did great.

[@knitwithkali]

Thank you!

[@stitchwithbritt5922]

Congratulations on knitting your first sweater☺️ it turned out so pretty! I tried knitting before but I quit because it didn’t interest me at the time. Though it could have been simply due to the strait needles I was using.

[@knitwithkali]

Thank you! And definitely try circular needles; a game changer for sure

[@koolkidangel18]

My first sweater was the No Frills by Petite Knits. And it's my first knit project. I only half wish I chose a different pattern because it didnt really explain things. Its written as if it assumes you know certain terms. I had to watch a ton of KZbin to get through it. Maybe because I'm so used to how crochet patterns are written. I learned that first. I'm on my 2nd sweater now

[@knitwithkali]

I feel like patterns aren't made to help teach you terms, but just to help you create a project. That's why it's always best to read through a pattern and research all the terms you don't know so that when you actually start it, you will have that knowledge.

[@idaeja]

So helpful!

[@steviesmith5161]

thanks for the video! were the video instructions in english?

[@laharisuma]

How many yards of yarn did you end up using? Sweater looks amazing!

[@Ema...........................]

today i bought jarn and kniting needls, but i figured they are too big fot the patern, soo i have to wait just a bit longer with my first kniting project

[@elizabethramos6527]

Always take your measurements of your bust. I learned a hard lesson knitting my first garment that it doesn't go by clothes size. At the time I wore a size 3X and was 50 pounds heavier, when I finished the sweater it was too long on me it fit me more like a dress. Of course be careful alpaca has a lot of drape to it. Long story short I had to size downsize to large. It is a pattern by Marly Bird from the Red heart brand called The Big Comfy Sweater. Always invest in a good interchangeable knitting needle set to change out your cable size. My favorite brand is a Norwegian company called Lykke. I'm an experienced beginner of 10+ years. Enjoy the knitting experience.

[@cecilienyrup1016]

Omg petite knit is a danish brand 😱 i just bought the knitting pattern

[@Danca4eva11]

This came out beautiful!!👍🏻 I crochet mainly, I can knit but I don’t enjoy it as much. I was wondering, do you knit continental since you’re a crocheter or do you throw your yarn? I’ve heard and I find that continental is much easier and more natural for me as a crocheter

[@savannah263]

I have been crocheting for about 2 years and I tried to pick up knitting a couple times but I’m actually learning now. I don’t understand how people don’t knit continental! The other way seems so annoying and time consuming!

[@knitwithkali]

Thank you! And there isn’t a specific way crocheters knit, no matter which way people say is easier. I English knit (throw my yarn) because I am left handed and I crochet with my yarn in my right hand. A lot of people say continental is easier, but it’s really just a preference that somehow everyone seems to have adopted as a thing crocheters do. Whichever comes natural and feels comfortable to you should be the only style of knitting that matters, regardless of what others recommend. ☺️

[@craftingwithvictoriacrafti3939]

Do a tutorial on how to knit bc I don’t understand the stitches please :)

[@knitwithkali]

I won’t be doing a tutorial on how to knit, but I will make a video with tips on how to start knitting as a beginner. ☺️

[@libbysreadingcorner9564]

I haven't knitted a sweater yet because I am not sure that I can. I am still learning how to knit right now I am crocheting a scarf

[@erikachu2656]

Can you do a step by step? Love the sweater !!!

[@trish3kimble163]

🤦🏾‍♀️my grandson visited the sweater doesn’t fit😭. Then I reflected on what you said about you are learning from your first sweater and it doesn’t matter if it fits and that is true. It’s fixable I just have to lengthen the sleeves.

[@ShezgotYarn]

Not knitting yet but I would make your sweater pattern

[@fixthissite]

Go back to your cast on. You wrapped around your needles to figure out how much you needed? Once? Twice? I struggle with that cast on but I like it the best for what I knit.

[@knitwithkali]

Yeah I wrapped it the amount of times needed for the cast on so I could know how long to make the long tail cast on.

[@keelyresz4715]

Hi

[@dominyika]

Crochet/new knitter working on a sweater and a recreation hat at the moment