KNITTING TUTORIAL - BIG HERRINGBONE COWL

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[@Sunny75771]

Unlike one of the reviewers, I like to 'knit along' with you and it helps me be more aggressive in learning new stitches/skills. Thank you for this video and for being slow and patient with those of us who want more than just a pattern. There are numerous sites and hundreds of free patterns online if that is all that is desired. Because you were slow and methodical, I am going to be able to accomplish this new project. Again, thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[@angelaadams1602]

Thanks so much!! I taught myself to knit using youtube just within the last couple of months. I have been crocheting since I was a little girl, but have discovered that knitting is much more rewarding. I can't wait to make this patten for Christmas gifts. I love Purl Bee's patterns and yarns. They are my new hobby (obsession). I have recently been addicted to the baby hats made with Koigu's Kpm super wash. Any other tutorials using Purl Bee patterns would be GREAT! You are a great teacher!

[@planwithlindsay4233]

i love all of your videos. You have so much patience, and you are awesome. I knit all of your projects because you take your time showing every stitch. Thank you so much!

[@iKNITS]

You are the sweetest! Thank you so much for taking the time to tell me that. That really means a lot to me :)

[@TheNerdGlasses]

this is such an amazing idea for a channel! I feel that I learn best from watching others, but no one I know seems to knit. Thanks for putting so much hard work into making so many patterns accessible for beginners :)

[@iKNITS]

I love this comment, thank you so much for taking the time to let me know this :)

[@Vintageloulou]

I've been knitting for almost two years. I look everywhere for instruction, you are one of the best! Thank you!

[@iKNITS]

That is so good to hear! Thank you so much for taking the time and letting me know! :)

[@TheDuckyLayne]

I love that you used white yarn for this pattern. White and herringbone just go together in my mind! I loved the music too. Sounds like something I would listen to while I craft! Thanks for sharing. :)

[@nasirsuleiman5254]

Thank you so much for this video. I find your video very very helpful. Your directions are easy to understand and you show every step. You have made the Herringbone stitch so easy to learn. Thank you again.

[@iKNITS]

Thank you so much! It's SO good to hear these kinds of comments, and I appreciate it so much! :)

[@therealmaleficent]

I can't believe how easy the herringbone stitch is :) Can't wait for my circular needles to arrive so I can try this out for my mums Christmas present! Thank you so much for all your videos :)

[@anisahrehman9082]

What do u performas

[@crispappletart]

Thanks for the tip! I casted on for the cowl today using only the size 17 needle and had no trouble knitting into the first row. It looks awesome already!

[@deborah7153]

You are so sweet to have shared this video of the herringbone stitch! Thank you so much...I have come back to it over and over. So thoughtful of you. Your scarf is so lovely too! Im just about finished making my first one for my sister ;) Deborah xo

[@RandaXXPanda]

I made this cowl with Lily's Sugar n Cream in ecru. It gives that same "expensive" yarn look to this cowl, without being expensive! Beautiful cowl, and great tutorial.

[@caroleburkhardt9060]

awesome videos... thanks so much. I'm more visual/kinesthetic than visual reading. I love this pattern and am making it for my daughter for an after Christmas gift :)

[@lisapress4755]

I'm about to start a herringbone cowl and so glad I watched this. It makes the stitch so understandable. Thanks!

[@iKNITS]

oh good! Let me know how yours turns out!

[@lisapress4755]

***** I started, your directions were great, but I cannot figure out how to unknit this stitch if I make a mistake, which i did. So I started again and this time I'll make a lifeline.

[@iKNITS]

oh ya, it's kind of confusing once you make a mistake. Good luck!

[@sblazer227]

i was watching your gap cowl pattern, and thinking of sending you a request to make the herringbone cowl and next video i was shuffled to was this one. thanks for making it,

[@deecilla5087]

I'm actually using Red Heart for one cowl and Caron Simply Soft for another of the same pattern. I'm excited to finish it! :D Thank you for this video. It's been a great help!

[@tonitui]

thank you! I have only knitted a handful of projects, this being one of them (after I fell in love with this pattern on purlbee). I wanted to make it again but I forgot and this helps SO much. Very clear and easy to follow. :)

[@melstrydom3545]

Thanks for this detailed video. I would like to know what make of needles (IC) you are using as it seems to be a shorty. I knit hats to sell and I cannot find the very thicker interchangeables in a shortie. Much appreciated Mel

[@iKNITS]

Hey, I’ve linked my needles underneath the video in the description. I believe they’re lion brand.

[@lisavitale8410]

I'm looking forward to making this herringbone pattern after I've completed the Cancun Lace Box Top that you've also made a video for.

[@menahomberg]

I can't wait to try this. I already bought the needles and markers. I just need to find the yarn.

[@martihartigan3825]

That is such a beautiful pattern and your instructions makes it easy to follow, Marti/NE Ohio

[@ALEXAWRIGHT]

Thank you so so much for making this video! I was feeling discouraged after having to start over this projects a few times today, but after watching your video, I'm feeling optimistic about actually being able to complete this. :) Your scarf looks beautiful!

[@iKNITS]

I love these kinds of comments! Thanks so much for sharing this with me! So so glad I was able to help you! Have fun making it! It's my favorite cowl :)

[@jaclynmenna]

I love your videos! Im a fairly new knitter. Ive seen tons of patterns on revelry and Pinterest that I want to try but Im not familiar with all the abbreviations, etc. Seeing your videos is so helpful. I just recently finished my second drop stitch cowl and this is my next to do! Thanks soooo much!

[@iKNITS]

aww you are so sweet! I'm so glad I was able to help you! Let me know how this one goes :)

[@adjones87]

Well, I've got 5 ladies I'm knitting for! I started practicing the Kim K beanie...I think the first one is for me to keep.lol I have 29" circulars and they aren't your neato screw tops so my tension is pretty loose...And a couple of mistakes :( I'm excited to finish the baby blanket I've been working on so I can start these cowls!! I

[@sunset0304]

Thank you! I will try that, any may also try a Russian join recommended by the lady at the yarn store. Thanks for this video... I totally fell in love with this patten but was intimidated to try and make it until I found your tutorial!

[@helenz8208]

WOW. The clearest, most easy-to-follow knitting video I have ever seen. I can now knit the herringbone scarf I've been promising my husband for over a year! Thank you. (Also love the accompanying music - is that a mandola?

[@JessicaGaboriault]

Also with the width of this cowl, can you wrap it around twice or three times? I like a cowl that can be wrapped multiple times so its skinnier and closer to your neck - like a long infinity scarf. Is that how this came out or thicker? Eager to start on this!

[@marcijohnson1744]

I love the chunky yarns. Im going to try this one. thanks!

[@crispappletart]

Thanks! Me too. I will show you a pic when it's done. Hope it looks as good as yours! :)

[@kwistiny]

amazing job, ive been looking for a tutorial on how to knit a continuous row. thank you for the video.

[@iKNITS]

I'm glad you like it! my pleasure :)

[@Gamma2Boys]

Thank you so much for this tutorial - VERY clear and easy to understand. Just a question - do you have ANY tips/tricks for preventing stitches from twisting when joining in the round? Again, thank you for this and your other very helpful videos!

[@SuperDanii90]

How long does it normally tale you to finish a project? It normally takes me a few days lol. Your projects are just so much fun and easy to follow, I can always watch your videos and get what's going on and with other knitting channels I never understand what they're instructions are.

[@iKNITS]

This one took me a while! like a week! But totally worth it! You are so sweet, that means a lot to me, thank you so much :)

[@MoiraMakes]

This is so hugely helpful! I've done some basic knitting stitches but that was a while back - do you think this is a decent beginning project or that I should stick to stockinette for a while? I do crochet so this seems doable, but I thought I would ask.

[@iKNITS]

Hey Im sorry I just saw this! Did you make it? I wouldn't say this is a beginning project but if you feel like you can do it after watching this video then I say go for it!

[@katikofford1941]

This was so incredibly helpful! Thanks for taking the time to put it together. After having knit a ten rows, I've realized my cast on edge is significantly looser than the rest and it looks really weird. Is there a way to block it at the end to fix that or would you recommend starting over?

[@iElliie]

Love it! I so have to do this some time. I've finally learned how to do cables.

[@marcailasikorski1210]

This is amazing, 😁❤️ I was wondering could I use size 15 needles instead of 17 , 15 is the biggest size I have right now 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@ChicaBlanca17]

I'm so gonna do this. This looks amazing. I'm not gonna use alpaca yarn, because it's really expensive here, I'm gonna find something really soft for this. I was wondering how much yarn did you used? I mean, how many meters? Every yarn is different and knowing meters would really help. Your tutorials are amazing :) You've helped me so much. Thank you :)

[@karenvillegas6345]

I just love purl bee patterns but I always have trouble with hats! Could you possibly make a tutorial for their ivory colored Simple Pleasures Hat!? Love your channel!

[@rachelchorney9447]

Thanks! I'm pretty new to knitting but I think that I understand.

[@maryloluhu5962]

Explicación excelente. Me encantó el tejido, está hermoso. Gracias.

[@rachelchorney9447]

Thank you so much for all of the great videos. I am working on this scarf right now and I made a mistake a few stitches back. I was wondering if you had any advice or videos on how to unknit stitches for this pattern. I can't find any information online on how to unknit this type of pattern. Thanks!

[@BirdOnAWireInAU]

The link doesn't take you to the pattern and i've looked everywhere, ravelry, purlbee. Is there anyway you could send me the pattern please. Love this cowl, looks great! Thank you for another great tutorial. :)

[@crispappletart]

I noticed a lot of folks on Ravelry said they had trouble with their cast on being too tight to do the first row, so they casted on holding a size 17 needle plus a smaller needle together. I'd prefer to not do that, because I don't want the cast on row to be too loose. Did you have any difficulty with that first row? It doesn't look like you had too much trouble at all.

[@adjones87]

Guess what the ladies in my family are getting for Christmas presents this year?!LOL

[@danweiwang6234]

I am a beginner on knitting but I love the items you did and I want to knit all of them. btw, I really like the colour of your nail polish. What brand and color is that?

[@andymybaby]

i'm just curious how long did this project take you? and how did you learn the different ways of knitting?

[@peppermintmousey]

Could you do a video on how to knit a two coloured flannel pls Thx :-) 'Cos I got 4mm needles

[@MrskcAshlock]

This is AWESOME I am going to try it !!! HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN KNITTING???

[@joan66joshua]

You mentioned the amount of yards could you mention how much in kilograms.

[@mehadavey9380]

If I only have 400 yards of yarn available, what should i keep as the width of my cowl for the yarn to be enough?

[@lusinenaljayan]

hi .i wanna know after round 2 that you showed us we need to repeat all the way up till our remaining high? because i confused after round 2 what we need to do...thanks

[@iKNITS]

Hey, have you been to the written pattern? There's a link to it under the video in the description bar and it'll tell you exactly what to do :)

[@lusinenaljayan]

thanks i finally figure it out after sent you massage ha ha ..but thanks a lot love it..:)

[@bon7048]

Thank you for the video. How many rounds would you say you did?

[@rachelchorney9447]

Thanks so much for your reply. Do you happen to have any tutorials on how to rip out a row with this pattern?

[@AhhhDree]

This is beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial! Very easy to follow

[@iKNITS]

Hey you're welcome :) so glad to hear!

[@amandahall7399]

I love the music in the background, would you happen to remember who and what song it is?

[@Pinensikwe]

Mine seems to have twisted around. Like the wrong side and the right side don't always face each other. They do a switch. How do I fix this?

[@JessicaGaboriault]

Would any worsted weight yarn work for this? This yarn is amazing but way too expensive I don't want a cowl for over 100 dollars haha I'm thinking an acrylic or wool yarn, thoughts?! Xoxo

[@japanesewhitelady123]

how much yarn did you use to make this and does it matter with the thickness and also what size needle did you use and how much did it cost

[@Althena2006]

My largest needles is size 15 and I can't really afford right now to go and buy another needle at the moment, the yarn I have was given to me. So to add extra stitches to keep this long, in what mutiples is it for casting on? Is it a multiples of two's?

[@tannaauger1]

How many rounds or how wide is it before you decide to bind off?

[@megcellent]

I am not seeing a total yardage needed for this on the written pattern. It asks for five skeins of the suggested yarn, which comes in 100 yard lengths, so would I need about 500 yards of any yarn?

[@iKNITS]

Yes, it's a little less than 500 yards.

[@lanchile1483]

You have an adorable voice

[@JessicaGaboriault]

Thank you for the idea to look on ravelry!! Great idea!! I was going to ask you where you found size 17 needles for the boye kit... my boye needles only go up to size 15 and I was searching online for interchangeable needles to add to my boye kit for this project but I didn't have any luck!

[@N3my0ymeN]

Hello there! I just finished my cowl but it's only 44" long (instead of 58" from what I could read from purl bee's website). I used the same weight for the yarn and needles size. I just wondered, is it a matter of tension?

[@iKNITS]

Hey! Yes, it's most likely the tension. Every person has its own tension, that's why some designers make a gauge. But I'm sure it turned out great!!!

[@irbelligerent]

i finished the cowl and i realized after it was done that the beginning of each row goes up diagonally. i figured it's b/c it's worked in the round but i just wanted to make sure that i'm not alone on this. did that happen with yours also?

[@iKNITS]

That's what mine did. :/

[@JnWn101]

So pretty and you make it

[@PurpleMega]

do u have to use this type of stitch to have it that long and big or can i use a diif kind of stitch

[@Xpaigeyx]

I was planning on it.. but it really is quite expensive.

[@iloveknittingtao1667]

What is the size of the needles and how many inches is it?

[@hosersmom1]

Can you tell me the weight of the yarn you used? I bought some for this pattern that recommends US 5-6 (per a yarn stores recommendation) but US 17 seems huge for that yarn 😨. I'm a new knitter....

[@Xpaigeyx]

Did you end up using 5 skeins of this yarn like the pattern recommends?

[@yolandaquinones1647]

Hello! New subbie here... If I want to use this stitch for a sweater and knitting with straight needles, what would I do on the back side?

[@sunset0304]

Thanks! You just knit in another skein and weave in the ends? I tried the magic braid method I saw on another video but I don't like the way the yarn looks.

[@sunset0304]

Do you have any suggestions for which method to use to join yarn for this project?

[@Petrutzza17]

Hi.What should I do when the first skein finishes?How do I connect the last pice of yarn from the first skein and the first one from the new one? Great video! Thnx for sharing it with us^_^

[@iKNITS]

are you using wool yarn? if so, you can unravel the ends of both strands of yarn and place the frayed ends together, interlocking them in a way, and then put them in-between your hands, and rub your hands, like making friction. And it will make a continuous strand of yarn! It's like magic!

[@Davis6545]

Whenever I cast on, the yarn twists on itself. Do you know the reason of this and how I can fix it? Thank you (i'm using a 100% acrylic and a beginner)

[@PrettyGirlyThings87]

It's so pretty! Really want to make one myself :D

[@japanesewhitelady123]

how long did it take you to make this too

[@juliek.3784]

Great tutorial - I will be knitting mine with Madeline Tosh Vintage, although I might experiment a bit with the needle size. Can you tell me the name of the artist and the track title of the background music you used? Lovely!

[@iKNITS]

Nice! Let me know how yours turns out! Yes that information is in the video description underneath my video! :)

[@clairen12]

can you make a tutorial for the cashmere bandana cowl on the purl bee website?

[@iKNITS]

They are actually starting to make their on video tutorials. I would love to help out, but I would ask them :)

[@knitterbug9372]

Awesome tutorial! Thank you so much :)

[@angelaadams1602]

Christine, Did you ever have to tink back because of a mistake? I made a mistake in row 2 and having a hard time figuring out how to fix it.

[@iKNITS]

If your mistake was in row 2, I would just take it all out and redo it. I did make a mistake, so I put a contrasting yarn through all my live stitches where the row was that I needed to go back to, and then took the yarn out. It was sad, but it worked!

[@angelaadams1602]

***** Ya, I found the answer on "iknitwithcatfur" hahahah. The lady on the cannel tells you how to fix a few different problems with the stitch. Its pretty easy to fix, BUT you do have to rip it out back down to the problem. It IS sad!

[@iKNITS]

I know I hate ripping all that hard work out :( Glad she was able to help you!

[@redfairy2781]

did u use the size 17 needles that the pattern says to use?? and can i use a smaller needle??

[@betirenteria]

@iKNITS is this a 17 or the 15

[@rossanalopez8130]

Great video and you will continue to inspire me. BTW I really like your nailpolish. What is the name and colour, Thanks

[@iKNITS]

Thank you so much! It's a cheap brand but i LOVE it! Lasts a long time and I liked the color compared to the expensive brands. So win win for us! NYC 270 Sidewalkers

[@cheyennethatcher2621]

do you think it would look ok if i used size 15 needles thats as big as i have :(

[@iKNITS]

Sorry I just saw this! What did you end up using?

[@jenniferhodgson7640]

What kind of needles do you use? Where do you find them?

[@saritak7326]

Hi there, could this project be done with 29" circular needles? If so, what would the changes to the pattern be? Thank you!

[@iKNITS]

the 29" should be fine and you shouldn't have to change the pattern :)

[@saritak7326]

thank you :)

[@iKNITS]

you're welcome! Let me know how yours turns out!

[@saritak7326]

Will do! Might be a while ;) Thanks again!

[@yolo22]

gosh thank you so much for the tute!

[@Amberc716]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@edithisel]

Could I do the drop stitch with these needles and this length?

[@iKNITS]

?? I'm not sure what you mean? You're wanting to do a whole different pattern but with the same length as this pattern? I have a drop stitch cowl if you want to just look at that and you can double the CO so it's longer...

[@NayLouise24]

Ive only been able to find size 11 needles as the biggest here. Would it be so bad if i used those? And maybe just cast on some more stitches? What do you think?

[@iKNITS]

I think that would be fine. and if you wanted to CO a little more stitches, that would be great! Let me know how it turns out!

[@NayLouise24]

Will do! Thanks :)

[@HelenaMisfit]

Do you have to twist the first stitch of each new beginning row?

[@iKNITS]

Yes if I remember correctly

[@wickedseahorse]

VERY nice video. thank you.

[@jackiebiggs8159]

thank you for sharing this

[@anniemdb9551]

i'm in LOVE with this project--but do you have any slightly-more-affordable alternatives to the blue sky worsted? it looks fantastic but 5 skeins at $26 is rather pricey on my college grad budget. :(

[@KaijuSommelier]

~Herringbone~ :swoon:

[@anniemdb9551]

LOOK AT IT: www.purlbee.com/storage/herringbone-cowl-flat-425.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1324305726241 doesn't that look luxurious and expensive?

[@ConArtist6660]

Just use another yarn!?

[@lolabutt601]

if i send you a big trash bag full of cat fur can you use it to make a scarf for someone

[@lolabutt601]

asking for a friend

[@jessicaweier8856]

what size needle are you using?

[@sweetansourjane]

There is no way to fix it without frogging your project and starting over :( You have created a Mobius strip (google it) when you joined your stitches, there was a twist, creating an infinity loop.

[@jackiebiggs8159]

love the music

[@katrinkolle1854]

Hello When and how do I take on a new wool

[@iKNITS]

Katrin Kölle have you heard of spit splice? That’s how I would do it. My next video(which will be posted next week) will show how to do it but I’m sure it’s online somewhere 😊

[@ericferguson5136]

How big of a circular needle did you use to get that many stitches on?

[@iKNITS]

32"

[@ericferguson5136]

Thanks. I ended up getting a 60 incher for one that I'm attempting.

[@yourlady27]

***** Where do you find a 32" circular needle? or even a 60" at that? I'm fairly new to knitting and I love your videos! I can only find 29.5" in the round at the stores where I've bought yarn, do I need to order larger ones online? or can I still do this but maybe make a shorter chain?

[@ericferguson5136]

I bought mine on eBay.