Knitting VLOG 15: Knitting a Japanese cashmere lace dress + NO MORE PURLS! - Knit backwards tutorial

[@RobbieHutchins]

I am learning so much from the challenges you face, and how you resolve them. Your knitted garments are all really beautiful. The dress in this vlog is stunning. It has a hint of the 1920s about it: my favourite fashion era. Thank you for sharing your journey. 🥰

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Now I'm seeing the 20's feel too!

[@Lillkatzino]

This is gorgeous, thank you for taking us on this journey with you! I’m definitely subscribing. One reason I can think of for making the top in two halves and sewing them together is the seam will protect the top from stretching out over time, making the waist sit lower than intended. But of course that depends on many factors. Either way, it’s wonderful!

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

You are right, I think I will do that in the future for dresses, as long as they still fit over my shoulders when I put it on.

[@myotheroption1]

So beautiful. Love how your son is always hanging around you. So sweet :)

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

I'm treasuring his closeness, before he turns into a surly teenager.

[@dianegordon2702]

Knitting backwards😮. Who would have thunk it. Genius! I love that you knit standing. I think I'll goal to that. Beautiful fine knitting. Thanks.

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

Haha it only works for smaller pieces, not when the dress is half complete.

[@liseturgeon2221]

Clare your dress is a piece of art and it fits you perfectly, like every thing you knit , love watching you thank you ❤

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

Thank you so much. I am very proud of this piece.

[@ИннаЧваркова-о4д]

Добрий день!Випадково побачила Ваш канал !Я в захваті!Дуже гарні та вишукані речі особливо плаття.Вам дуже личить!Дякую що поділилися вашими роботами.Натхнення вам!❤❤❤

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

Thank you that's so kind!

[@MakingItwithDee]

Stunning dress!

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

Thank you! 😊

[@cathiapizetta4957]

Amazing dress Clare! I really want one now! Looking forward to your next adventure! Thank you for sharing!❤

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

Knitting a dress was much easier than I thought! I have something cool planned for the next video ;)

[@QueensYarnBoutique]

Your vlogs are so fun! And your dress looks stunning. 👏🏾🧶

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

Glad you like them!

[@VirgsB]

Oh my goodness, what a beautiful dress! You knit so well and I appreciate that you took me along with you . Also, I really enjoyed looking at the different sweaters that you wore during the making of this podcast. I am now a subscriber. Thank you!

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

Thank you so much! I enjoyed making the dress, and the video too!

[@quiho8104]

You are so talented. Love your dress . I love to knit it once day

[@holliegiampietro7030]

Loved watching you Thank you

[@salomeelizabeth6026]

Love the dress..such a great knitter you are

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

Thank you, I was just following the pattern, but great patience was required with this one.

[@hungvo5381]

I love it ❤❤❤

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

Thank you :D

[@folkartjane]

Oh Clare your dress is beautiful and looks so lovely on you! I bet the sparkles are extra nice in person. Years ago I used to hate purling so I taught myself to knit backwards too! lol I don’t do it much anymore but I’m glad I have that skill. lol Blessings

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

I'm going to practise it a lot more, it'll come in handy for intarsia I think.

[@folkartjane]

It comes in handy for swatching ! Can’t wait to see what you have next on your needles! Blessings

[@Meredith36]

Wow, the dress is stunning. So glad you popped up on my feed. I've liked and subscribed happy knitting 💚🧶💚

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

Thank you so much! It was a very enjoyable knit surprisingly.

[@maryburns5040]

Wow, I admire your persistence. No wonder everything you do is so beautiful. I enjoy your videos, hope you still do them if you are working😊your an inspiration.

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

Thank you Mary. I've devoted all of my energy from my old work to knitting now. If only I can become a professional knitter or something 😍

[@CalypsoCitlali]

Your knits are beautiful and your son really cute and funny 😊

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

Thank you so much! He keeps us entertained.

[@glofdahl1733]

Really appreciate your way of taking us along! Beautiful result as well!

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

Thank you. There is always a bit of ripping back with every project isn't there 😅

[@kukieknits]

That dress is so cuteee it suits you so well. 10/10 knitting as usual. I also ended up on wooly yarns and I hold you fully responsible 😅

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

Haha happy to take the credit for your new Wooly Yarn addiction.

[@Elianaalfonso7703]

I love your dress. Stunning

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

Thank you so much! It's so comfortable too.

[@juliethardy8038]

beautiful work

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@glendabathgate4036]

Absolutely beautiful dress so talented x

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

Thank you! I was just following the pattern, perseverence was the key.

[@casuarinagirl8067]

Your ball dress was gorgeous 💕 sperm lights, made me laugh. Oohhh a cashmere dress, how luxurious. I’ve just done a second woolyyarns order 🫣🤐 I don’t need yarn 😂 look at the Pantone colour they used to describe the yarn as it might give you a better idea, computers change colours but I think that might be helpful. The dress is so good, love these vlogs thanks for sharing, Karen

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

Thank you Karen. The pink fluffy thing is a little vest I bought online a few years ago. It looks good with everything. Mum's suggested I try knitting a swatch with the grey and see if it turns out ok. I will probably try holding it with another colour to brighten it up a bit.

[@mariaandrade3622]

where did you learn to knit so well? I love it. Thank you for sharing.

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

Thank you! 😊 I learned the basic skills from mum and the rest from KZbin and reading patterns.

[@janetjroberson2581]

Hello from Swansea, Illinois.

[@pallavijayeshmody6524]

This is so beautiful.. its a pity the pattern is not available to knitters in India

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

Yes that's a shame. I bought the book on Tao Bao. Sometimes they come in Japanese and I have to use Google Translate.

[@lindacornelius3451]

Clare , thank you for that plural trick

[@florenna]

I love knitting dresses too ❤ Though I'm not sure what's the reason for knitting backwards...?

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

Sometimes when it’s a small amount of stitches like short row, it helps when I don’t have to keep turning the whole garment. It’s also useful for bobbles.

[@marinalenzi3150]

This came out so lovely! 😍 Woolyyarns is my kryptonite, the only thing stopping me from ordering is the fact that we're moving from Asia to Europe in a few weeks and all online ordering is futile for the moment 😂

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

Woo then you'll be even closer to them. I hope to go and visit there one day, on my bucket list.

[@lindacornelius3451]

I love this someone said the era is 1920 and I got married in the same era. Beautiful

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

It does have a bit of a Gatsby vibe doesn't it.

[@cynthiafraser4297]

Are you sure that you can’t follow the tracking from Wooly Yarn. I just ordered some yarn from them and the tracking seems fine. My order is just leaving Latvia and once it gets to Canada I should be able to continue tracking through Canada Post. (I am using the tracking number that they sent me in their confirmation email.)

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

I'll try again next time I order from them, which is likely not too far away 😅

[@mariaandrade3622]

I'm a new Subscribed to your channel

[@quiho8104]

Where can I purchase the Japanese knitting book ? Thanks

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

You can buy it from taobao or Etsy. It's the Keitodama magazine, and is translated into a few asian languages. I have Japanese versions and Chinese versions.

[@quiho8104]

@@Clare_likes_to_knit thank you so much. I can’t read both of these languages. Do they have it in English?

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

@@quiho8104 not that I know of. I use my Google translate app to read it.

[@atepatty6216]

What is the size of the yarns that you used?

[@Clare_likes_to_knit]

It was a light fingering weight yarn.