Pattern Review / Storm Sweater by Petite Knit and my DIY Hat Knitting Pattern for Fall

[@highfiberknits]

Hi y’all just a quick correction to my comments on the storm sweater pattern errors. It actually looks like a more recent version of the pattern has corrected the front neck shaping instructions but the sleeve shaping still seems to be missing a decrease!

[@haileyveinot]

How about as of now! I just bougght it, and I was watching your video as a starter to it, so im hoping its been fixed ahhaha

[@sujin012]

very helpful commentary on the storm sweater. thank you :)

[@KPknits]

I appreciate your candid comments about patterns and yarns. It is refreshing! Love your hat with the multiple strands of yarn. What a great way to use up some leftovers:)

[@SundayMorningKnits]

The colour of your Storm sweater is STUNNING on you!!!

[@danakobitzky9306]

I’ve commented this before but since English is not my first language I enjoy your clear pronunciation so so much! I don’t have to concentrate a bit when I watch your videos :) also the color suits you so well! 🍅

[@Jewelhanks]

This color is amazing on you. You are glowing like wow

[@pollydolly9723]

Lovely Saturday morning vlog!

[@Goodknits_]

Your storm sweater turned out so nice. Thanks for calling out the mistakes in pattern. I just cast on the junior version for my nephew so hopefully there won’t be the same mistakes but at least I’ll know to watch out for them.

[@debosorio4676]

It’s so funny because just this weekend I was obsessing over the Friday, Saturday, Sunday shrugs, and now I feel I need to have one

[@Mkasia5]

You are GLOWING in this color!!

[@Macasmum]

Just a note on colours running, if you add salt to the rinse it will help set the colour. Beautiful work and great catch on the pattern errors. 👩‍🌾👩‍🌾👩‍🌾

[@highfiberknits]

This is a great tip!! Thank you 😊

[@JosieThenFarmer]

Also vinegar is a great option. Is what we normally use for dark dark jeans alwel:)

[@lindapickrell1223]

I LOVE the Noro and turquoise Freestyle hat! Quite unique. Beautiful creation 🩵🤎🩵

[@mollyskattberg]

The blue shade of your sunday shrug reminds me a lot of denim, and who doesn't look good in denim! :)

[@knitsbyada]

Sad to hear about the mistakes in the storm sweater pattern. I've already bought yarn for mine and am just waiting for the right time to cast on, but I am saddened that even after the fiasco that was the sleeve decreases in the Ingrid sweater, that this very similar sweater pattern has similar mistakes too. With how big of a designer Petite Knit is and the size of her team, you'd think that they would pay a bit more attention when pattern editing and translating.

[@ritamarybolton6188]

It's maybe not a good idea to advertise one yarn for profit, while ditsing another yarn company. Quite a bit of advertising on this blog, which is a pity as it's otherwise enjoyable.

[@ebbagustavsson7929]

I don't know, I kind feel like it depends on who else you watch? I don't find her having more ads than some other knitting podcasts I listen to? But I guess also your stand on ads in general play a roll, and we are all allowed to feel different about that!

[@knitsbyada]

@@ritamarybolton6188 I am quite confused, I never mentioned any yarn?

[@highfiberknits]

I will try to be mindful of balancing the feeling of over-advertising out in the future! Thank you for this feedback. To build on this conversation, what would you like to see with respect to commentary on yarns? It is always my goal to share my honest experience with yarns, and to that end I have made several positive comments about Peer Gynt and discussed my gauge challenges with Pura across different videos. I apologize that in this particular case the commentary seemed motivated by personal gain.

[@highfiberknits]

@@knitsbyadaI think Rita’s comment is referring to my discussions about Peer Gynt and Originally Lovely yarns, and it is not a direct response to your comment.

[@barbaraangier9967]

Thanks for the tips on the Storm sweater. Just purchased the recommended yarn for that. Also in my queue is the Naima cardigan in Biches &Buches lambs wool. Don’t know which I’ll start after wrapping up my Shifty pullover. I’m itching to cast on but think I will satisfy myself with knitting gauge swatches first. Love your videos….

[@sml-wf3pb]

Emily, I LOVE your Freestyle Hat #1! The colorwork bars meld the two different colors together beautifully. So nice of you you to share your recipe (I think you should publish the pattern ; ) I'm going to try to find the yarn and copy it right now 😊

[@jacquieb1529]

I love the hat with Noro Silk Garden Sock Solo! I will consider trying to recreate one similar.

[@samanthak9346]

omg fellow toronto knitter! it's been so hard to get into the fall knitting mood with the unseasonable weather :cc

[@marie-francepoulaert8939]

Hello, I just love your storm sweater ❤ The colour is just exquisite 🤩 I agree with you that one would expect a revision to the pattern when mistakes can be found like that, disappointing…

[@StevieLevendoski-y4d]

I’m a struggling to learn knitter and have taken on the challenge of making this storm sweater. I just started the pattern where you use German short rows to shape the back neck. It seems like the next part says to add 2 knit stitches at the end of each short row creating a garter stitch effect. I’m very confused. Glad to find your channel 😁

[@CassieDA17]

It was great to hear about the storm sweater. I was wondering which size you knit as I’m trying to figure out if I have enough of a specific yarn in my stash. Thanks

[@highfiberknits]

I knit the size 5 to correspond with my bust measurements 😊 I needed 14 balls of the peer Gynt so it is a pretty yarn-hungry make!

[@tacistudio]

Great episode ❤

[@crystalemmerson1334]

The sweater is beautiful!

[@strickmausi]

i‘m not sure if she updated the pattern but i bought mine around 2 weeks ago and the sleeve chart is correct in my pattern! there are 10 decrease rows marked and i ended up with the correct amount of stitches.

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you for sharing! When I checked yesterday I didn’t see a file update for myself, so I wonder how that might’ve happened.

[@taecampbe]

I'm knitting the Eva cardigan right now as well. I love the construction. I'm just finishing the ribbing of the body. I do alot of knitting on charts so this is a breeze. I would recommend it.

[@micheletibblin7365]

The colour looks beautiful on you

[@andreaf7886]

Thank you for your input about the pattern errors . Over my many years of knitting, I’ve encountered many patterns errors ( translated and in English). Frequently, I’ve relied on pattern photos for guidance. Now I can seek out pattern corrections on the internet, although it’s still hit and miss. About being an affiliate of a yarn company…. I see may content creators on KZbin who “earn” a nominal commission and also continue to give honest opinions if they don’t like everything. For me, it’s a nice way to learn about new products. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts whether you are an affiliate or not.

[@ruthjense6272]

I have noticed that the Scandinavian patterns expect a lot of knitting prowess and don’t hold your hand. I love Petite Knit, and have made her Copenhagen Cardigan twice. I like it a lot, but you have to know some things.

[@Medsec160]

I’ve got the pattern for the storm sweater junior, never done a knit from top down, so am trying to figure it out before committing to it. Can anyone explain the first section chart on page 9 and where do I stop for the 2-3 size, but also the start of the left shoulder section which is making no sense to me … maybe just me, but would appreciate any help ..

[@SharonCullenArt]

Thanks for letting us know about the errors you found on the Storm sweater. I’m not sure I want to deal with the errors, but knowing where they are is so helpful. And also thank you for the tip on Icelandic bind-off. I paused your video to go learn it and I’m binding off my Cardigan no.8 by My Favourite Things Knitwear while I watch. It is so easy, quick, and decorative. I love it! I also love the color of your Storm sweater. But I have question I’m hoping you can reply to. Is it. Bright orange or is it an orange red color? Oh and I’d love it if you wrote a pattern for your hat. So cute! And your color pairing is beautiful. Oh wait I see it now in the description! Thanks so much.

[@highfiberknits]

So glad you’re liking the bind off!

[@chris112233ish]

Stunning hat

[@debosorio4676]

Another tip I’ve come across, is to use a smaller needle tip on the purl side to accommodate for rowing out

[@rebeccaswildside]

I’ve just started my Celeste sweater and chose to use drops over peer gynt. Luckily I can get gauge but hoping I have more luck in the colour leaking area than if I had used peer gynt!

[@ZackRekeSkjell]

I’ve had a bit of an obsession with the Peer Gynt yarn lately and I don’t really know why. I just think it’s so great to work with and texture is amazing. But I haven’t had much issue with bleeding. I just finished a colour work jumper in a dark orange, dark purple, light pink and white. I had barely any colour in the water after and nothing bled into the water. But I’d be worried about bleeding if I had experienced a lot of bleeding with it. But I just have to say, your Storm Sweater is stunning!

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you! I think I’ve concluded that it’s the hot blocking water, and I didn’t have any bleeding issues with a hot pink and dark green Sandnes Garn Sunday recently. I think with the orange being so potent, I’m happy to have let out some dye and it makes me less worried to wear it with light pants lol

[@helenlagain]

I really like your cast off for the sleeves! It matches the sweater so well and it was interesting to hear about a new/another cast off. I was wondering if you could do a cast off comparison? Not like a tutorial for every single one (this would be too much, I guess) but like: This is my sweater ... and here you have a look at this cast off method. Just an idea ;-)

[@highfiberknits]

That’s a great idea!

[@kirstenhannah6740]

Love your finished Storm Sweater and self drafted hat! In regards to the bleeding of Sandnes Garn yarns, I’ve never had that experience! I’ve used That Orange Feeling in Sunday, the Cobalt Blue Double Sunday and just blocked a cream and black striped sweater in Double Sunday with no bleeding in all. It got me thinking, I wonder if it’s the wool wash? I use Soak (no rinse) and in cool water typically.

[@highfiberknits]

Thanks for sharing! That’s an interesting idea. I can try cooler water and no wool wash to see what happens with some leftovers!

[@macaroncupcakes]

Hey ! I recently knitted the Lyon sweater chunky edition by petite knit in Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt colors navy and cream and wet blocking went without any issues ! I was definitely concerned about navy bleeding onto my cream stripes but it didn't thankfully ! I must admit for this particular sweater I made sure to wet block it with cold water instead of lukewarm water.

[@kellyramos4140]

I really want to knit the sandes yarn guernsey sweater (I think, I have looked at so many patterns similar to the storm sweater) but I don’t understand how to get the pattern. Anyway, the errors make me not want to jump on the petite knit wagon, admittedly I haven’t knit any of her patterns but I have admired all of them. I do love your finished product especially the vibrant color!

[@MySweetT1]

If you are worried about dye leaching, if you hank it up or leave it in a hank you could wash the yarn before using. It would be more work but would have less stress.

[@JulieLeChef]

Oh shoot! I'm just finishing my first sleeve for the Storm sweater. Are you talking about the diagonal stripe section? Do you mind elaborating a bit on where you added the extra decrease? Thank you!

[@highfiberknits]

That sounds about right! If you look closely at the chart all of the decrease rows have a decrease at the start and at the end (I.e. at the right side and left side of the chart). There is one row missing a decrease on the left side of the chart or at the end of the round.

[@JulieLeChef]

@@highfiberknits Oh interesting, I actually don't see a missing decrease on my chart. Maybe she updated the pattern? The diagonal stripe doesn't quite line up correctly though, so I was wondering if that might be related. I did notice on the armhole increase charts, that some of the increases should probably have been done purlwise, but this is my first Petiteknit pattern so I just followed what was written. Regardless, your sweater is gorgeous! That color is amazing! Electric Orange 🤩

[@smilinglizards1]

It’s really interesting that you found those errors. I wonder if she’s fixed the pattern since? Bc I’m making the same size and flipping through my printed pattern as you talk about it and can’t seem to find those errors at all.

[@highfiberknits]

After taking a closer look at the last east on Ravelry, it appears that the front neck was changed but the sleeve decreases have not. I’ll be sure to add a pinned comment with this notice!

[@Hexe666999]

I wonder if they do the test group before issuing the pattern. A lot of knitting designers which I know, build a group of knitters which do the test knitting of the project. It’s a good way to catch all the mistakes.

[@highfiberknits]

I am not sure; I often see some projects on Instagram before the Ravelry / Website pattern release, but I have limited knowledge of the PetiteKnit design or testing process. I think translation issues can be trickier to catch since patterns are not typically re-tested in different languages.

[@emmalindsey9065]

I love your glowy makeup! What are you wearing?

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you! It’s all MERIT beauty

[@instarieke6987]

Thank you for your detailed review, I love to watch your videos because of it. I do have one question: What about the smell of peer Gynt? I couldn't stand knitting the yarn what with the smell filling up the room. What is your experience, does it go away after washing?

[@highfiberknits]

That’s a good question! I’m not one to typically smell yarns or make note of it, so I didn’t find it impacted my knitting experience. It definitely did have a bit of a wet sheep smell with blocking, but I find that with the vast majority of my yarns and have chalked it up to the scent of the wool wash I use having an odd mingling with the wool smell 👃 🤣

[@nancyshalayeva]

I’ve spotted some mistakes in other PetiteKnits’ patterns, mainly the problem with her calculation of stitches on the needles 🥲

[@nyxian_grid]

same, the only thing I've knit from her had an error. I think people overhype her.

[@nancyshalayeva]

@@nyxian_grid well I do love her patterns and overall knits style, I’m just wondering why these obvious mistakes keep appearing in patterns if they always have such a big amount of test knitters. And basically they should have spotted it🤔

[@nyxian_grid]

@@nancyshalayeva I am also interested in other patterns from her, though some I find you could find a nicer version for free (and without the errors eheh). But I agree that it's odd that those errors keep popping up!

[@cherithbrown3765]

I have been knitting the storm sweater and didn’t notice the mistakes - went back and checked the sleeve chart and the decreases are all there and it makes sense - I purchased the pattern a few weeks after Emily/High Fiber Knits so maybe Petite Knit updated it in that time and didn’t let on?

[@marlasivak5978]

Love your sweater color and your two- tone hat. I'm making the Storm Sweater in size Small and following the charts. I haven't encountered any mistakes. I love the pattern and haven't put it down since starting it. I plan on making more of them. I'm using Kelbourne Woolens Scout and love the outcome.

[@Glaleria]

I didn’t encounter any mistakes in my size for the storm sweater 🤔 Or maybe I just used the charts I haven’t started the sleeves yet, so I will take note on that!

[@highfiberknits]

Thanks for sharing your experience! I think some other commenters found this similar to I pinned a comment with an update!

[@gillshand5820]

Thanks

[@balancedskein]

Sorry to hear about the mistakes you encountered with the storm sweater. But glad you were able to work through it. That color is POWERFUL.

[@dale4032]

Yikes I have just purchased the pattern.. between my Westknits MKal 2023 and now this .. I think I might to back to my sock knitting gulp

[@highfiberknits]

It’s definitely still very do-able!! Would definitely encourage to stick with your plans with the knowledge of a couple tweaks needed

[@kathrin6078]

Honestly I've seen so much criticism towards Petite Knit, starting at her non-size-inclusive sizing and her new definition of size-inclusive, which fat people have repeatedly offered her advice on which seemed to have been ignored by her. Generelly I do understand why people like her designs, but I feel like not only because of a lack of size inclusivity but also her lack of care when it comes to swiftly correcting mistakes shows that she doesn't care enough to provide the same experience many many other knitting pattern designers do provide. Especially because most of her designs are so vanilla, that it is easy to find a similar pattern that's written more clearly and more inclusive. I have personally purchased a couple of her patterns and I personally own about 30-50 patterns from at least 25 different designers and hers were the most disappointing patterns for me yet. I have stopped buying any of her patters for those reasons.

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I have added a pinned comment regarding the pastiest I could find on the pattern which seems to correct at least one of the errors I spotted!