podcast 6 | I lost yarn chicken, trying 2x2 tubular cast on, new icelandic sweater project

[@annafranklin6568]

Eeeek! I am so happy whenever I see a new upload from you! Makes my week

[@madelineomeara7387]

Girl, you are in for the beginning of a great love affair with Icelandic yarn. It’s my favorite - so warm and the colors are amazing. I also find it pills less than other yarns, making it super hard wearing. Such a nice pattern for your cardigan, too. Have fun. ❤🧶

[@linnealevin-jensen6824]

As far as I understand the extra length of the sleeve is to account for the shortening of the length that will happen when the cable "relaxes" in width with wash and wear... :)

[@gaiabuccianti7463]

yeah, I heard that too from people that have been wearing the moby a lot

[@vivipan9687]

Yes! Handmade by florence discussed exactly that in her recent video!

[@neknits]

Oh good to know! For some reason +4 inches seemed like a LOT of extra length even to account for shortening over time, but I guess I'll have to see how it wears!

[@vivipan9687]

@@neknits please continue keeping us in the loop! (No pun intended) You’ve inspired me to take the plunge and make a Moby sweater too 😊

[@AMFibers]

Alternating single crochets and chains with the single crochets worked into the chain spaces is called the linen stitch or moss stitch. Since it's a tighter stitch than single crochet, when I use a foundation single crochet I go down a full mm hook size for the foundation single crochet. Hope that helps!

[@neknits]

Thank you for the tips!!

[@lefty_knits]

I didn't know you knit left-handed! I'm always excited to find other people who knit lefty, too. When I learned to knit as a kid like, 2 decades ago, I thought I was the only one and was really insecure about it... insta/youtube have made me feel much less alone over the last few years!

[@neknits]

I've learned of so many left handed knitters since making videos! It also makes me feel less alone - and maybe thinking there is space for more left handed tutorials and knitting videos?

[@sweetheartknits]

picking up stitches is SO HARD! My best hack for this is dividing the total stitch count by 10 (more or less, whatever) and placing 10 stitch markers evenly around the armhole. Then you know exactly how many stitches you need to pick up between each marker!

[@neknits]

Ah that is a very clever idea! Will have to try!

[@knitsbyalex]

The Moby sweater looks so beautiful! 🤩

[@debbiedennie255]

GM Amy Love your vest so much what a beautiful job Your sweater is gorgeous And that new sweater you are going for class is going to Gorgeous as well Have fun in your knits Love to see you podcast always !!!😊❤

[@shannonoliver5414]

I knit the 3 mo. Size of the Aosta sweater by Petite Knit for my grandson and it turned put so nice. Such a fun knit and i love the stitch pattern in it. Your Moby sweater is turning out fabulous. 😊

[@jojorey6886]

I’ve tried to knit multiple projects at the same time but I just can’t do it. When I’m working on project 3 I think, if this was project 1 I’d almost be finished with it. Plus, I totally forget where I am if I’m bouncing from project to project. I can only work on one thing at a time if I want to finish it. If I put it down and start something new there a high chance it won’t get finished. It’ll sit in a pile likely to become frogged at a later date. I think I may be like this because I’m older, older.

[@margaretroberts6258]

You are quickly become my favorite knitting utuber!,🌷❤️🇨🇦

[@neknits]

Aw thank you!!

[@MikiCrespo]

The baby sweater is beautiful and the white sweater is outstanding. It seems like a cloud ☁️

[@theyarngoeson]

Your Slipover/vest looks great on you! And, wow, Your Moby is going to be beautiful on you - can’t wait to see it all finished! Your Husband picked a great color for his hat!

[@heatherr9201]

Yay for extra podcasts

[@RemedyFibers]

Can't wait to see your crocheted cardigan! So cute!

[@kelseyreinhardt24]

Hi!! I have used Double Sunday before with the tynn silk mohair and it grew a lot with blocking! 💕 looks beautiful!

[@QueensYarnBoutique]

Congrats on 5k subbies! Your Baby Aosta Sweater is so adorable.

[@neknits]

Thank you!! 😊

[@natalihoeg227]

I am 5'1"! It makes knitting the bodies on sweaters much less miserable. I usually use the smallest size length for the body instead of following the one for the actual size I'm knitting, but I hadn't thought to shorten the sleeves - that's a good tip!

[@mindykannon4650]

Steeking is easy and fun. Done a lot of it. I always use a sewing machine. You will love that sweater.

[@carolinegoldsmith9867]

So much gorgeous knitting

[@lexio.1176]

love the idea of a knit and chat q&a!! how old are you (only answer if you want) and what do you do for your main job? also, what is your favorite thing you’ve knitted so far, and do you have any advice for people wanting to start more advanced knitting (like colorwork, cables, etc) when i have only done stockinette sweaters? love your videos!!! ☺️💓

[@juliasauruz]

this hairstyle really suits you!! super cute

[@neknits]

Thank you!!

[@karengreenwald2824]

Hi, fellow Bostonian here and really enjoy your channel, thank you! I just this weekend learned to do the crochet provisional tubular cast on and for me it is a game changer. SO much easier than the other way you mentioned, very easy to "read" the stitches and you will get it on the first try! Take a look at the Saturday Shrug by Jackie Rose (CadyJax) and within that pattern are links to this method of tubular.

[@neknits]

Hi there! I will have to look into the crochet cast on! Thanks for the tip :)

[@CasualKnitter]

Steeking a color work sweater sounds very dangerous to me so I can't wait to see your experience!

[@Ophieknits]

#question what camera and microphone set up do you recommend for starting podcasts? Thank you for your awesome to the point content. You’re a pleasure to watch! ❤

[@casuarinagirl8067]

Hi! Tubular cast on, what I do is look at how many stitches I need, for example say it’s 100sts I will put 9 removable light bulb stitch markers out. That will give me 100 stitches (10 either side of the 9 markers) and then I count - out loud - and every time I get to 10 I put a stitch marker on without losing where I’m at, counting until all my stitch markers are finished and then I double check that there’s actually 10 lots of 10 on my needles and then I go. My husband knows not to speak to me when I’m doing something like this 🤭🤣

[@neknits]

smartttt! I should start doing that to count long cast ons!

[@ginnybn]

I am always impressed with the amount of knitting you manage to get through. The Bothy hat looks really nice, what size/type of needle are you using?

[@neknits]

I am using a US3/3.25mm 16" circular for it - the suggested size from the pattern!

[@ginnybn]

Thanks so much🌞

[@arubiamaroguerra1995]

#question Would u ever think of making your own patterns? Love ur channel and ur style inspires My own knitting!

[@LualaDy]

#question As a knitter, what do you think about crochet garments? The crocheted fabric is so different from knitted fabric, especially stretch wise.

[@Cstarsmoon]

I'm 5' 1" and understand about length of sweaters and arm length...😊 your sweater is so pretty. What pattern is your vest? Perfect to use when it's cool inside.

[@neknits]

It is the Friday Slipover V-Neck by Petite Knit! Linked my Ravelry project in the video description if you want more details :)

[@EmilyStraw]

Well now I need to make a Moby sweater 😊 looking forward to watching your progress on your Icelandic sweater!

[@beatrizxavier8403]

hi!! i'd love to try icelandic wool, but ive heard it can be a bit itchy. i'd love to know your thoughts on it! :)

[@neknits]

I'll definitely be sharing my thoughts on the feel once it knits up! It certainly has some roughness to it in the ball, so we'll see how it is after washing!

[@felicianunez7662]

What does it mean to “knit left-handed” I am left handed and the only thing that i find different is the cast-on. I hold the needle in my left hand and yarn in my right to cast on. But in knitting…stitches are worked from the left needle to right regardless of the handedness of the individual…right? And regardless of handedness a chart is read from the bottom right unless otherwise stated? Only asking because I am a lefty too and this is the 2nd or 3rd time I’ve heard you talk about being mirrored and I don’t understand how you are doing this

[@neknits]

Hi there! As a left handed knitter I actually work the stitches from the right needle onto the left. Which means in charts I start from the bottom left

[@felicianunez7662]

@@neknits oh man that is interesting. I remember in my knitting classes the instructor was adamant that there was no such thing as left handed knitting and insistent for me to work from Left needle to right, she probably didn’t want to reach me another way 😂

[@linseyliao9131]

#question who are your favorite niche knitting designers (not as popular as Petiteknit, Myfavoriteknitwear etc.)?