Knitting Vlog Ep. 5: 1930s Vest

[@sanyak8469]

hello! sometimes i hate frogging my work because it feels like wasted time but your videos remind me that i enjoy knitting process so taking a little extra time to make a product i love, is worth it. love how you are not afraid to rework a pattern to fit you, i need to start doing that!!

[@SejiFields]

Ah yay what a lovely comment thank you so much!! And I totally agree it's so worth it! :D Happy knitting! :)

[@vavukicrafts]

Hi! I really like when you dance with your finished piece of clothing. Apart from the fact that it's fun, it is also interesting to see how the jumper, vest etc behaves when you move and lift your arms. How free you are in your motions while wearing it... The vest is really beautiful and suits you very well!

[@SejiFields]

Hi there! Thank you so much!! :D You know, I actually never thought about that hahah -- I might do that for my 2024 knits wrap up, so thank you :))

[@kateknitsthings]

Love the dancing reveal footage! The vest looks awesome 😀

[@SejiFields]

Thank you so much!! :D

[@QueensYarnBoutique]

Excellent job on your vest!👏🏾 🧶

[@SejiFields]

Thank you!! :D

[@RythmnStitches]

Thanks, great vlog. L❤ved watching your process🙂

[@SejiFields]

Thank you!! :D

[@StetStitches]

That vest turned out great! It's such a timeless design, but not dated at all. That sleeve construction does sound really interesting, can't wait to see how it turns out when you make the blouse version

[@SejiFields]

Thank you so much!! Yeah I'm very intrigued by it, I imagine it's like working short rows only you won't have the resolve that since they're the pick up stitches -- cute genius actually!! :)

[@Meredith36]

I love the vest!! It goes with everything. Happy holidays 🎄! Happy knitting 💚🧶🩷

[@SejiFields]

Thank you so much! Happy knitting and happy holidays to you as well!! :D💚

[@llamabean529]

I'm so glad I found your knitting channel? Idk if I just rediscovered the same channel renamed but anyway. This is a lovely vest and your skills are top notch, so inspiring. I like how you troubleshoot and come away with something that is what you envisioned.

[@KaylaGraystitches]

Your vest turned out so great! I love that you are so brave to re work patterns and re do any knitting that isn’t working out for you. It’s a good lesson for me 😅

[@SejiFields]

Thank you so much!! I've really found that reworking etc. makes the experience so much more enjoyable :)

[@pinacolada5513]

thank yoouuu for being such a joy. total inspo. i've got a languishing panel colourwork vest that's been haunting me, and i think this is my sign to finish it

[@SejiFields]

Thank you so much for the kind words and watching! Ah I see, the usual vest haunt hahah! Wishing you the best of luck!! :D

[@dexaria]

the vest looks really cute! The colour suits you

[@SejiFields]

Thank you so much! :D

[@Miriam-ui5pw]

You are quite talented! I want to start knitting and learn more from you.

[@SejiFields]

Thank you! There are also some really great teachers out here on KZbin like Roxanne Richardson and Very Pink Knits :)

[@oliverharris60]

Another amazing project! Following on from my suggestion yesterday, I’d love a video on adapting stitch count and gauge when you don’t get gauge! I also care a lot about the fabric itself. Thank you!

[@SejiFields]

Thanks so much!! I filmed myself going through a vintage pattern a couple of days ago for a vlog, but I think it would also be nice indeed to just do a video going step by step with more detail explaining how I do. That's going on the list, thank you! :D

[@icemmag12]

What do you mean exactly doing slip stitch for curled edge? I always do ribbing for sleeveless project even when I don’t want to bc of the curling issue so I’m curious. Not related to the knitting, but your blue trousers are delightful! haha

[@SejiFields]

What I meant was using a crochet hook and crocheting a border of slipped stitches around the armhole. I used this recently with another vest project and it worked very well, although I do think single crochet would also do a good job. Thank you so much, they are my favourite haha :D

[@anciify]

Thanks for your vloging, always very interesting! I do wonder about your English pronunciation: it is very good, and without Dutch prosodic interference. I sometimes watch several other Dutch knitters, and they pronounce English differently than you. On the other hand, your Dutch videos sound like native Dutch. So I was wondering, if it is not too personal, is Dutch your first / mother tongue?

[@SejiFields]

Thank you very much!! Yeah Dutch and English are both my mother tongue. I code switch a lot with my family and friends which effects my accent so depending on the situation I tend to have more of a Dutch accent :)