Newest KNITTING PODCAST - aka Nora Knits Ep. 1

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[@Hgw25]

Hello, what a delightful podcast! Apologies it’s a few days late, and I’m really no expert, but regarding the folded over cuffs/hem: A) Italian and tubular bind off are very similar, but tubular bind off has two set up rows (of double knitting) before the sewn bind off and Italian doesn’t (I think!) B) I really recommend going down one needle size after the purl bump on the folded hem. I also find that only k2tog every other stitch (not every stitch) helps avoid the flipping (and it’s quicker for me!). Hope that helps ☺️

[@akaNoraKnits]

So helpful! Thank you so much!

[@denisewells6856]

You're adorable! This was so engaging. Ive been knitting for over 60 years, but your descriptions of your journey thus far caused me to chuckle outloud. We've ALL been there, done that and some of us bought the t-shirt! You are a worthy new member of the knitting podcast community.

[@akaNoraKnits]

😂 it feels good to finally have some knitting friends to talk to!!!! Thank you so much for spending time with me 💛

[@alecsgirl]

Your stitches are so neat, especially for being such a new knitter 👏👏👏 Also, I love how ambitious your projects are. I know you are going to encourage so many new/“beginner” knitters.

[@akaNoraKnits]

This is so kind 🥰 thank you so much!

[@rebeccajcrosby]

I feel the yarn pain in learning to knit. I learned to knit when feather yarn was all the rage back in the early 00s and my gran INSISTED this was the yarn I needed to learn with. As a result, I didn't pick needles up again for a other 20 years hahahahaha

[@akaNoraKnits]

😂😂😂 oh my goodness! Well that’s even worse than my squiggle yarn! Hahaha

[@JillMSmith]

Great video! Folded hem - YES, your theory is correct. Go down 1 or 2 needle sizes for the inside. I've done 2 drawstring casings (same process), and both patterns called for smaller needle for the inside. I don't have any flip-up. Also, yes, that's a 3-needle bind-off that you did. Thanks for sharing your knitting journal. Welcome to this wonderful world of knitting! 💛

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you !!! It’s so nice to hear other people’s experience!

[@user-hf5ye8kz6r]

You should definitely try the Knit pro Zing needles, really good metal needles that don't cost loads! 💛

[@s.aliciawarren4283]

Loved it!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@blametheknots]

Oh my gosh! A friend told me to check you out, so naturally I started at the beginning…and I can’t believe they didn’t tell me you’re in CT! I love finding more makers and podcasters in our little state!

[@akaNoraKnits]

Well yayyy! Welcome to the party!!

[@tamiwilbanks836]

I agree, you are adorable! Just keep being yourself. 😊

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@loreknits77]

Nora you are doing great job. thank you!

[@laurensauder934]

You can totally use the Italian bind off on double knitting- in that context it's more commonly referred to as Kitchenering or Kitchener Stitch! It helps me to think of the knit stitches as knits and the slipped stitches as purls.

[@akaNoraKnits]

Love this, thank you!!!

[@SandraSanchez-qf8vy]

I found you during Christmas while you were trying to finish your Christmas dress! I love the podcast and decided to start from the beginning. I already have ideas of items I want to knit because you have shared them with us. You are so fun and adorable, so excited for future episodes.

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate that 🥰

[@kimcrabtree1160]

So glad I found this early on so I don’t have too much to catch up on-a new favorite I can tell. Great job!

[@Unitubeful]

Enjoyed your podcast and giggled at your side notes when forgetting your word 🤣💛

[@IrishSarahKnits]

Really enjoyed your podcast today. Kudos for getting your first one out into the universe!

[@GymGirl88]

Started with episode two but I'm excited to join your knitting journey. I'm just getting started knitting again and my KZbin recommendations are changing lol.

[@sarahb4330]

💛 such a fun first episode, thanks for sharing your knits with us 💛

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you for hanging out with me 💛

[@lizhatch1466]

💛 Hi Nora! Love your podcast. You’re a breath of fresh air!

[@cmyocum]

💛 So happy to find you! Thoroughly enjoyed you and the podcast. Look forward to seeing more!

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you so much!! 🥰

[@bonheadcreates6374]

❤️ you are so fun to watch!

[@KatelynHudson-zx6js]

💛so glad I found this podcast!

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you!!!

[@meliabellaknits6835]

Hi! It was a joy to sit and knit with you! I've been knitting for almost 30 years and over time my preferences in needles have changed. I prefer Chiaogoo Red Lace but I do also prefer magic loop. Just try things out, see what you like, and don't worry about what's "popular" ;)!

[@misshappyknitter]

Nice to meet you. It it is the same, I would watch anyway when it fits me. :)

[@kayegallagher6703]

Love your podcast! Yarn shops can be overwhelming, for sure. But budget yarn is lovely too. :)

[@shaunastitches]

💛 Really loving your podcast! I think any day is good to. upload because it will be there whenever people have time. You have really taken on some large projects for a newer knitter! Very inspiring!

[@akaNoraKnits]

💛 thank you so much!!!!

[@lindapayne9474]

Love, love, love your podcast! Your enthusiasm is contagious! Any day you post works. We can watch at our convenience so do what works for you. Just keep them coming!! Thank you for your time and for sharing your knitting.

[@akaNoraKnits]

Wow thank YOU for YOUR time and for this encouraging comment 🥰 thank you!

[@katheyzareian1220]

Great video. I mostly crochet, knit when I see something I can't live without, LOL.

[@pierinawinter7172]

Congrats on your first podcast! I loved it and can’t wait for more. I’m hoping to cast on my first ranunculus soon. This episode was so inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

[@akaNoraKnits]

🥰 wow thank you so much. Please join me on this ranunculus journey! I think I’m going to need the support 😅

[@weegeekus]

💛

[@knitwithnimbus5739]

To avoid folded hems that flip, I do two things. I do decrease my needle size for the inner stitches (like your theory!) but I also kitchener/graft the stitches together (instead of 3 needle bind off). 3 needle bind off adds enough of a ridge that makes the fabric want to fold over on itself.

[@akaNoraKnits]

So good to know! Thank you!

[@knitwithnimbus5739]

@@akaNoraKnitsso impressed by how far you’ve come in such a short amount of time! It’s amazing. I wasn’t doing folded hems for like… my first 15 years of knitting 😂 You’re awesome!

[@irmagabbard]

Thanks for this enjoyable podcast. You a very fun and engaging to watch. As far as day of the week, weekends are great for uploads but really I watch any time of the week. Needles…I use and love Chiagoo 4” interchangeable so I’m no help there, I just love the cable and the sharp points. I can see how you would love Addies, they are very slick. About your hem. I just knit Kuuntar by Sari Nordland and it had a folded hem. She directed to knit a purl row, change to a smaller needle to knit the “hem” part. And then to hand stitch the hem making sure its not tight. It worked like a charm.

[@paperknits]

Lol here are my FOs aka everything I've ever knit before 😅 I also felt that way recording my first podcast. I'm glad KZbin suggested your video to me! This was delightful

[@erikacarey7289]

❤

[@LRuizCreations]

Welcome! Excited to watch your podcast ❤️

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you!!!

[@Taxistickan_]

Hi there, this old lady from Sweden really really likes you, you’re a natural for this. Italian bind off and tubelure… yeah that’s a bummer For me it’s the same, or rather tubeler are the work you do before you do the Italian bind off to get that thick edge. Welcome out in to this podcast-society of ours …❣️

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you for the warm welcome! 🥰

[@janet_Luv2_Knit]

Great video. Love your enthusiasm. Look forward to seeing more episodes.

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you so much!

[@cindyvogel7874]

❤❤❤

[@Pegs57]

Great Job Nora!!! 💛

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you, Peggy 💛💛💛💛💛

[@CreatingHannah]

Such a joy to watch! I always love finding new podcasts and I am also knitting my first ranunculus right now💛

[@akaNoraKnits]

💛 thank you so much!! I’m glad we’re in the same boat!

[@eenleukleven]

Hi, wonderful first podcast! I subscribed right away! Love how you talk in details about your knitting. You knitwork is so beautiful. I watch podcasts whenever I have time, and that can also be during nights when I can't sleep 😊, so no preference for any specific day for me. Looking forward to your next podcast!

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thanks so so much!

[@TheAutumnAcornKnits]

You are just a delight, thank you for your first episode!! xoxo Judy🌟🌟🌟

[@akaNoraKnits]

Judy, thank YOU for your support 🥰

[@HappyLittleYarn]

Nice to meet you, Nora! My void days in the week are Saturday and Sunday. Loved your 1st episode!

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you so much! I’m glad to be here for you then!!!! 🥰

[@meganarlin4968]

Such a great podcast! ❤

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you!!! 🥰

[@jenm2730]

Lovely podcast! I also went through the same needle journey and ended up using addi's as well! Also completely understand getting overwhelmed at yarn stores!

[@katarzynatoeplitz3805]

Congratulations on your new podcast! It was a pleasure to watch and accompany you on your knitting journey :)

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@carolineroberts8490]

Loved your podcast! I like that you give so many details about the projects that you are doing and the plans for new projects! Welcome!!

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you so much!!

[@ruthievintage]

💛 that was fun 😊 loved it.

[@akaNoraKnits]

💛 thank you so much!!!

[@evermateo6166]

I had fun watching ❤

[@akaNoraKnits]

That makes me very happy!

[@RaeCam]

💛💛💛 I’m looking forward to watching more of your podcasts!

[@akaNoraKnits]

Yay! Thank you!

[@jackyxknits]

ohh you're so authentic and so lovely to listen too ❤

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you very much 🥰

[@kimmyk3640]

I am so happy to have found your podcast! I am starting from the beginning after seeing a couple of recent ones (it's early December right now). I just love your positive, easy, attitude--so nice.

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you so much!!!

[@peerreviewed]

Welcome to podcasting! I also started knitting (again) at the beginning of 2023 and I picked up podcasting at the same time. It’s so nice to just get all the knitting thoughts out when you don’t have any in person knitting friends 😂

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thanks for the warm welcome 🥰 I will have to check you out!!! Who knew it would be so easy to talk to a camera instead of people lol 😅

[@splibragirl]

I know this is an older post, however, I had a similar dilemma with my circular needle journey. Needless to say, I have at least one of almost all well-known brands. I find a lot of comfort and control in a surprising way with knitter's pride karbonz. You have control of the wood on the needle, however, there is a smoothness with picking up stitches with the metal tips and ends. I find that I do not get as much hand fatigue when knitting for long amounts of time either. It's worth trying one in your most used size to see if it may be a good fit for you.

[@carrotlover7763]

🎉 great debut! I enjoyed watching your podcast.

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you!

[@alisonstecksholl7427]

Nice to meet you. Great podcasts. Chiaogoo Red Lace all the way. Looking forward to your next episode. 😊

[@toknitorknot33]

So good ! ❤

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you!

[@froelichgestrickt]

Hi Nora, Welcome to the knitting podcast game! What a wonderful first podcast episode :) I personally really love the Chiaogoo Interchangable Red Lace Needles so much that I would really recommend them. I think I know what you mean by the sound you are describing, at least a little bit. But I find the sound kind of nice and soothing for some reason. See you Soon! Nora :)

[@lindentreeknits]

I'm glad it was a universal experience to be handed those metal needles and a skein of the-world's-most-awful-yarn-to-work-with as a kid. Love your videos and editing, thanks so much for sharing! Looking forward to following along :)

[@akaNoraKnits]

Omg could you even imagine doing that to a child? 😂 gotta love it! Thank you so much!

[@leaarnold1894]

Great first podcast! Keep up the good work💛💛💛

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thanks so much!! 🥰

[@jankerley9668]

I just happened upon this, tonight, and I’m so glad I did. Great job on your first podcast, and I plan to watch the second. I have some thoughts of doing this myself, so it’s encouraging to see someone begin their journey! Bravo!! (Any day for podcasts is fine. )

[@akaNoraKnits]

This makes me so happy 🥰 thank you and good luck!!

[@michellebelanger7574]

Ohh yayyy I learned to knit last year and I'm currently knitting my first Ranunculus! I've finished the yoke and raglan increases and now working on the body. It has been relatively easy and now I understand the hype... It's such a pleasure to knit 💖

[@akaNoraKnits]

Omg we’re on the same trajectory! I am needing a little extra push with this Ranunculus, not sure why. So thank you for this motivation!!!

[@lucyb1802]

You are so inspiring!!! I have just be purchased the malabrigo sussuro in the same colour to knit the same jumper. It’s just so beautiful, thank you!

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you!!!! I hope you love it!!!

[@shannonelymccain2975]

Enjoyed you first episode! I am also going to get in the ranunculus band wagon and like your choice of yarn. Looking forward to the gauge swatch!

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you so much! Please hop on this bandwagon with me!

[@toniabrock7677]

Welcome to the podcast world. Enjoyed your first episode and look forward to future ones. I love that you’ve taken on big projects for yourself in your first year of knitting. Reminds me of myself when I first started knitting. I say post when works best for your schedule and we will watch when we can. I personally always have a cue of podcasts but generally get to the newest ones every 7-10 days.

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you for the warm welcome! I tend to dive in head first to new things-best way to learn is by doing (and messing up and redoing!)

[@cathycoughenour3849]

Great first video! Very fun to listen to…great projects! Looking forward to the next one…any day works for me in terms of uploads…I knit my ranunculus using US Size 6 and 8 needles and Linen Quill yarn. Very quick knit…about 10 days…may change my mind on how I did the cast off on the sleeves (long sleeves)… but haven’t completely decided. Love your jingle and animation. I think a birthday yarn tour is a great idea…

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you so much for watching!! We shall see how this whole Ranunculus thing goes. I have to say that just looking at the pattern is overwhelming 😅 lots of information! Which is good, but I’ll need a good sit down with a hilighter to move forward with confidence. I highly recommend the Birthday yarn tour! He said he would go as long as we could stop for lunch on the way 😂 worked for me!! Thank thank you so much 🥰

[@erinalaine]

Congrats on your first episode! Great job! I just subscribed! I'm fairly new-ish to knitting and love how you just see something and then knit it. I'm curious to hear what you end up doing about that folded hem. I resonate with you so much about not having anyone to talk to about your knitting in daily life. My husband and I have a KZbin channel in a niche that's 99% male, so I don't have much of an outlet for my knitting other than watching podcasts like yours. Keep up the great work! Can't wait to see more of your videos! 😄

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thanks so so much!!! I feel like posting this first episode was so daunting, but it feels incredible now that I have! I hope you keep up the craft and hang out with us here ☺️

[@meganbassett553]

Some metal needles I really like are the nickel plated needles by knit picks, they also work with the cords you already have! Enjoyed the podcast! I love how you showed the ravelry projects.

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you! I will keep that in mind when I take the plunge on new ones! And thank you! I always love to see more than just the sample knit to get a better idea of what a piece could look like

[@heatherr9201]

❤ welcome and so glad to have new knitting friends and a new podcast…. Hugs heather

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you, Heather 🥰

[@curlynik1230]

💛 I just found your podcast. It is a delight and I look forward to seeing your WIPs progress - especially that Frank Ochre Ranunculus 😊

[@akaNoraKnits]

💛 thank you so so much!

[@llyon1834]

Really enjoyed watching. Was perfect timing for me. I was looking for another podcast to knit with and here you are. Already inspired me to go looking for yarn to knit that dress, and the bunny, and all the things. It's the knitter's voodoo... say no more yarn, and no more cast-on's until I finish some of my WIP's. Then watch a podcast...Next thing you know you are filling your online cart!🤣

[@akaNoraKnits]

Oh my do I understand that!!! And I may be biased, but that all sounds like a lot of fun! 😂

[@Kazwoot]

That "musty" smell from the Fishermans wool is lanolin and tells you that the wool isn't highly processed, it's sometimes referred to as the sheepy smell. Some people love it, I'm one of those and often buried my nose in the yarn while using it. Maybe knowing what it is will shed a different light on it for you and make using it more bearable.

[@akaNoraKnits]

Ahhhhh! I always wondered what people meant when they said that! I will have to go sniff some good quality wools!

[@TheMoodyRose]

Hi!! I love your new podcast! Your taste in knits is similar to mine. Happy knitting!

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you!! Welcome to the party 🥰

[@sarawormewoole9284]

Hello! Wonderful first podcast -- looking forward to more. I love a Saturday upload bc there aren't very many. I use Addi turbo for knitting socks and love them and I also love the ChiaGoo, but only the lace tipped ones. I like a sharp point. You are absolutely right about the sound they make but it doesn't bother me most of the time as I usually have some background noise or music that covers it up.

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thanks so much!! I am so glad that I mentioned it. I was really feeling like I was doing something wrong lol 😅

[@mongrain8934]

I never knit the Ranunculus so I will be following you on your knitting journey !💛💛💛

[@akaNoraKnits]

💛 thank you! I have learned so much already!

[@junewilliams9257]

Hi welcome to podcasting!! Enjoyed the podcast.

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thanks for watching!

[@annettemonty7350]

Wednesday…. ✅ great podcast… bing watching

[@caroleboudevin-hamard506]

Hello, I 'm really pleased to have watched this first episode , subscribing at once! It's such a pleasure to follow a new knitter for beginners , I'm starting again after so many years without touching a needle, it's both less intimidating and quite challenging when I see the quality of your projects. Please forgive my english, I'm French, and congratulations for this lovely video!

[@akaNoraKnits]

Your English is beautiful! Thank you for watching 🥰 I think that it’s okay to be ambitious as a beginner! I’m sure your work is beautiful! Best of luck!

[@chelseabergman5009]

Hey Nora! I love your podcast. You have done an incredible amount of knitting in one year especially for just starting out. I am always knitting and crocheting a couple projects at a time and I am not able to finish much in a year. You asked about what day of the week to upload podcasts... I usually have a lull in podcasts on Wed, Thurs, and Sat.

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you so much!!!

[@heatherjohnson959]

Hi, So happy to see your video. I love your enthusiasm. Needles - I started knitting coming up on 2 years now (crocheter first😊). I bought so many needles - uugh. So many people suggested CG needles because the cords were amazing but, I found the same thing as you. The cords are amazing but, I couldn’t get past the needles. It is like they are just a little more grippy than the smooth needles plus, the tips were not as sharp and I kept splitting the yarn when I tried to get my speed up. I have the Carbons, Lykke, CG metal, Addis, CG Bamboo and the list goes on - what I found (as this is personal), is that the Hiya Hiya Sharps are the best for me. They slide, the quickness, the sharp and super smooth surgical steel was a match made in heaven. The cords are blue, not the green as in regular Hiya Hiya (which, I have experience with). The cord is not as pliable as the CG cords but, not as stiff as the Knit Picks/Lykke cords. They are easy to work with and if you find the cord annoying, you can run the cord under hot water - no big deal. So, hope that helps - just my two cents. Also, I am intrigued with your idea of using a smaller gauge needle for the fold on a hem. I find my folded hems are just like that. It does block out some, but it is really not super cool to have the edge flip up. I am going to try that. Thanks for posing questions and going into detail about the knitting process. I miss that in so many podcasts. I also miss that there are few podcasts posted on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. It seems like most are posted Thursday-Monday. Maybe, I am not finding those podcasts due to the algorithms etc😂. I hope you post often to show your progress and what you are making. Thanks for sharing with us. Hugs.

[@akaNoraKnits]

Oh my goodness I value this feedback so so much! Thank you for taking the time- I need to find a shop near me that Carrie’s the Hiya Hiya needles. Why don’t we have a knitting needle trial service yet? Lol. If I can try clothes before I buy them with services like Stitch Fix, I should have that option for needles! Next podcast is filmed and I go into detail a bit more there about how it went with using smaller needles for the folded hem. Still haven’t blocked yet, but I will update after that as well!! Thank you for watching and commenting 💛 so appreciated!

[@marloonie]

Your video on Rhinebeck landed in my recommended to watch list yesterday…what a joy and fun virtual-visiting with you. I decided to start from the beginning of the story. As a long time knitter and crocheter, it is such fun to hear and learn from people newer in this fine pursuit. On thanksgiving day, I am thankful for finding you. 😊

[@akaNoraKnits]

Well thank you so so much 🥰 welcome to the party!

[@juliao9146]

I am so happy KZbin served me your video! Your dress is gorgeous and so ambitious! I'm sure you'll love wearing it for a long time. On needles: I am ride or die Chiao Goo because of the extra flexible no memory cables and super pointy tips. When I first got serious about knitting about 15 years ago, before Amazon was what it is today, I don't think Chiao Goo were available in the US. I used Addi Turbo almost exclusively then. The only thing I don't love about them still is the more rounded tips. On uploads: Saturdays are great. I don't have any other regular podcasts that release that day. Looking forward to many more from you! 💛💛💛

[@akaNoraKnits]

🥰🥰🥰 thank you, thank you, thank you! I agree with you on the roundness of the tips. It’s crazy how personal it is!! Thank you for hanging out ☺️

[@Meredith36]

This was very enjoyable! Congratulations on your channel!!! I liked and subscribed 💚🧶💚

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@ameliamargaurite3150]

Super fun podcast, very enjoyable to listen and semi watch while knitting away 💛 I'm also curious about stopping a double knit hem flipping up, so I'll be scouring the comments for some answers! Also now I want to knit a dress! Just got some holst garn to knit some thin basic tops, now I'm thinking it might be the best option for a light summerish dress. Sometimes I do a lot of anxiety knitting when stockinette is best, so a dress sounds perfect. Looking forward to your next video

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you!!! 💛 there is an abundance of helpful comments that I am so grateful to have collected here! Highly recommend knitting a dress! No deadline-just knit and knit until it’s long enough. Please let me know if you wind up giving it a try!

[@loricoffey1962]

💛💛💛💛💛

[@akaNoraKnits]

💛🥰

[@catherinesnider5144]

Ha! Sitting in a small town in CT watching you 😂😂great first podcast!

[@akaNoraKnits]

Small world!!! Thank you!

[@mendezcher]

I just found your podcast and love it so am starting from episode 1! I’d love to know where in CT you’re from! I’m from Litchfield and had no knitting friends either. I recently moved though and still looking! 😆

[@QueenBaha]

🌴☀️Your gonna do just fine, I stayed for the the entire video and enjoyed it whilst swatching…had lots of laughs along the way…thoroughly enjoyed it. Some topics to perhaps inspire you in future could be just what you did today. Your flow is O.R.G.A.N.I.C. and quite enjoyable. So nice to meet you and thanks for giving the fiber community another great podcast friend☀️🌴 Edit: Oh yeah🤦🏽‍♀️ I subscribed lol 🤭

[@akaNoraKnits]

Awww this is so sweet! Thank you so much for joining me!

[@srkra_]

Omg I learned how to knit on that exact same yarn too 😂

[@michellezeglen6766]

Hello! I stumbled upon your most recent pod cast and enjoyed it so much I decided to start at the beginning 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I’ve been knitting since I was 8…multiple decades 😳😳 and I think I’ve knit with every type of needle and every type of yarn. That said I’m also a very fast knitter…continental. The thought of knitting with anything besides metal tips makes me cringe now because they slow me down so much. That being said, I’ve knit with Addis, knitpicks, signatures ect and my die hard go tos are Chiaogoos through and through. I have every interchangeable set they make from size 000 all the way to the big monsters and I just adore them. You just can’t beat the cables and the smooth join and the needle speed. ♥️♥️

[@akaNoraKnits]

Aw yayy! Thanks for being here!! Maybe I need to give the chiaogoos another chance! Perhaps on a larger scale. Great info! Thank you!

[@nataliadie]

Hi, enjoyed your podcast. a lot. I have knit a ranunculus with susurro yarn. Its a good choice. Has a wonderful drape. But beware, it grows quite a lot, especially if you intend it to be more close to skin. So I would recommend to give a thought to the choice of garment size/needle size accordingly. Looking forward to getting to know how it turns out :). As to the hem, I would recommend not to discard the idea of a double-knit hem upfront. Just do a small swatch based on video tutorial, and you will understand the meaning of the Italian bind-off. It is like a Kitchener grafting from one needle (instead of two) on which you have alternating knits and purls. The resulting fabric is stockinette. Can' t wait to see your decision.

[@akaNoraKnits]

That is super helpful! Thanks for the insight!!!

[@nataliadie]

@@akaNoraKnits Thanks for your reply. Just to add, choose the video tutorial of tubular bind off in the round (e.g., from Chilly dog)

[@suzannegates3651]

I absolutely loved your first video, the dog in background was kind of cute! I watche ep 2 as well, yeah the buttons may have been a mistake but come on they ARE perfect and it makes your sweater that much more special, so see it as a good mistake... I will mention you on my next episode of my podcast Distant Stitches, we used to be Two Tangled Skeins and have been recording since 2012. This podcast journey is amazing, I do the same and put an episode on and listen while I work and look up when I hear something interesting. It was like sitting chatting with a friend.

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you so much!!! I will have to check yours out!!! I do love my buttons and have learned a lesson, so all is good! Haha. But thank you for the warm welcome!

[@elizabethfisher4536]

After watching your recent videos, I had to watch your first one to get a proper introduction! I am happy to see that so many other people have already found your podcast and have given you lots of good advice. I am also a fan of small needles and miles of stockinette. I would suggest trying different brands of needles, different needle lengths, and different materials before investing in an interchangeable set. Personally, I find metal needles too slippery, and because I tension my yarn by feel, they make my tension tighter. I only use them for socks. My favorite needles are Hiya Hiya bamboo needles, which are a little slipperier than most wooden needles, and the interchangeables go down to a size 2. As a sweater knitter, I also get sticker shock from hand-dyed yarn prices. There are tons of affordable yarns out there, though. Check out Knit Picks, Webs, yarn destashes on Ravelry, and Colourmart. Other options are to dye or spin your own yarn, although (speaking from personal experience) those can be expensive rabbit holes in their own right!

[@akaNoraKnits]

Well thank you so much! 🥰 I have been dabbling with a few different brands since needing a few fixed circulars for certain projects. I am pretty certain my favorites are the knitters pride nova platinas! It definitely is a great idea to play around! And I am loving knit picks yarn, as well as my webs!!! I’m sure I’ll one up down the spinning rabbit hole at some point…. Thanks for hanging out !

[@mywonderfulknittinglife]

Hi and welcome to podcasting! You are a natural presenter and look forward to future episodes. Best wishes from a Canadian knitting podcaster!

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you so much!!! That really does mean a lot to me 🥰 I will have to check out your channel! 💛

[@mywonderfulknittinglife]

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[@brittfox9038]

The bunny is adorable! Another option for small circumference if you find traditional DPNs to be finicky is flexible dpns. I use my Chiaogoo shorties plus 1 extra pair of needles.

[@akaNoraKnits]

I’ve heard people recommend those! I just always thought DPNs would be too fiddly, but I really enjoyed them!

[@A2Z_Knits]

💛 looking forward to more podcasts!! I think your Ranunculus is going to turn out awesome! Also I have literally no evidence to back this up but I think the Italian/tubular bind off might work for double knitting because the double knitting process mimicks 1x1 ribbing???? I could be way wrong but I also think one of those two BO methods has setup rounds of double knitting. Personally I just go straight into the BO part of it (lol but maybe I’m just lazy?)

[@akaNoraKnits]

💛 thank you!!!! I see what you’re saying! Okay okay I like it! I’ll have to dive down that rabbit hole a little further but I like where you’re going with that!! *and I am with you on the lazy part haha

[@theresapagnozzi9117]

HHHHeeeeyy I´m in CT and also a recent knitter! So cool!

[@akaNoraKnits]

Small world!!

[@blinkingcat8833]

Love your first video. I wanna make all the things. I e been a crocheter for forever but I’m hesitant to start knitting sweaters. But now I wanna try.

[@akaNoraKnits]

thank you so much! I just wish my hands could move as quickly as my brain lol. I came from the land of crochet and it's a learning curve, but so so worth it! I recommend purchasing a pattern for your first knit sweater as the free ones tend to not have as much support. Definitely use Ravelry to read people's notes on the patterns you are interested in. You will be amazing! Keep us posted !!

[@KatharinaB23]

Hi, I learned that a tubular bind-off is worked by having your stitches distributed on two different circular needles after the double knitting (all knits on the front needle and all purls on the back needle). Then you basically kitchener the edges of the double knitting together. It is clearer this way that you are creating a "tube" and closing the tube up at the top. You can easily insert an elastic here between the two needles for example. The italian bind-off shortens that to leaving all stitches on the same needle and doing some extra movements with your tapestry needle to achieve the same outcome. Also congrats on your first podcast and I'm glad your video was suggested to me on my feed.

[@akaNoraKnits]

Ahhhhhh! Okay this makes so much sense! It is so cool to be able to gather Al of this info that googling would just confuse me more 😂 thank you for your insight!!!!

[@KatharinaB23]

@@akaNoraKnits Haha, yea! I was like "OHHH, that's why it's called like that!". I think the terms are used rather interchangeably in the knitting community, which makes it a tough google search. I too can't vouch for this being the right information, but I think it's a very logical explanation and makes sense to me.

[@candiceoutlaw2311]

Yes chaiogoo needles grip a little, if you want slippy metal, addi lace are the way to go they are delightful. Their ergonomic square needles are just as slippy and wonderful ❤❤ don't change a thing your podcasts is awesome sauce 😎 👌

[@akaNoraKnits]

So good to know! Thank you!!!! 🥰

[@donnacohen-avery8086]

I can’t believe this was your first podcast. You have such a natural way in front of the camera. As for the fisherman’s wool, maybe store it with some lavender or cedar and that might help remove the musty odor. It normally does not smell musty, but rather sheepy. I really appreciate you sharing your cost savings etc. I used to only knit with addi turbo, but fixed, not interchangeable. I’ve heard that there are issues with the joins in the Addi clicks set. The closest I found to the addi needle was Knitters Pride nova platina. It was my first interchangeable set. I also have a Chiaogoo set and I like them, but agree with you about the noise they make. My two cents.

[@akaNoraKnits]

Thank you so much!!! Great advice for the scent of the wool! I will have to give that a shot! And thank you for the insight on needles!!!