Quick tips to help you improve your knitting // Knit your own clothes

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[@WellLovedKnits]

Surprise video on a Friday! Switching things up ;) I hope you guys enjoy this video, and would love to hear your tips as well! x Bethany

[@sighcantthinkofaname]

I'd say my biggest tip is just that comparison kills. Crafting is very personal, and everyone picks up different things at different rates. I've been knitting for years, and I feel like I'm constantly learning new things and improving.

[@Hollyyhfuckx]

This is what I needed to hear ❤️

[@mondaysandtuesdays6842]

Absolutely. I've been in a rut lately sbecause I've been knitting for a long time and since people picked up new hobbies during the pandemic, I've been in a rut since seeing everyone's beautiful creations and how quickly they picked it up. Comparison makes me uninspired.

[@bunkyman8097]

I am 64 and have been knitting since I was 6. I learn something every project I knit!

[@ladydlc550]

My tip is to not stress or fret about having to unravel a large section of knitting after you've found a mistake. The process of knitting is so beneficial to your well-being it doesn't matter if you're reknitting a section or just moving along with no mistakes. Taking the time to get it right makes it wonderful when you finish the garment.

[@tarynwyatt8731]

I recently posted a project that was giving me a bit of trouble and that I was having to rip it back a few times, you won't believe how many people told me not to worry about it and move forward. No thanks, I'm quite sure that I'll get it and be much happier with the result, and I'll learn something in the process. I honestly don't know how you learn if you don't fix your mistakes.

[@happycrabknits9109]

True. I finished a sweater and blocked it…it grew too much so ended up frogging it all and using yarn for current sweater ..lessons learned

[@tadpole53]

Tips from someone who has knit and crocheted for 8ish years: • Do not fear new things! Try anything and everything. If you mess up, all you've lost is time, and you have plenty more of it. You can always take apart what you made and start over, or just go back some and fix it! • Stretch your hands often. • The way you're sitting can also greatly effect your tension and speed. Try different chairs to see which way feels best for you! • Do not feel bad about your materials. I fell for thinking that my projects weren't as good as other people's because my yarn or needles weren't as expensive and exclusive as theirs. If you like how your materials feel, and they work for what you're making, then nothing else matters. I've made a sweater for $300+ in yarn cost alone before and it was so annoying and fluffy I took it apart. Currently I'm knitting a sweater with roughly $10 of acrylic yarn and I think it's one of the best things I've ever made. • If you are going to knit things as gifts for people, PLEASE take into consideration their lifestyle. Not everyone wants to hand wash a wool sweater, or they might just be forgetful and do it anyways and ruin it. Think about what colors and styles they truly like, and what would really be useful to them. I've knit quite a few things for people as gifts and they either don't use them, or wash them and ruin them 🥲 So save yourself the heartbreak! A hand made acrylic hat is just as wonderful as an angora lace sweater. Except if someone machine washes the acrylic hat, you won't sob.

[@Kerreber]

Adjust your gift to the receiver, that’s perfect!

[@ellenlafouge6427]

Great tips! Here’s another… Especially if you are knitting a bulkier yarn (or 2 yarns held together) in the round on interchangeable needles, you can go down a size or two in needle size on the left hand needle. The right hand, working-yarn needle is the one that determines gauge. By having the left hand needle smaller the yarn slides off easier, the right needle enters the stitches more easily, and your knitting picks up speed. (This doesn’t work with straight needles as you need to switch your needles back and forth with your work.)

[@WellLovedKnits]

Pro knitter move!!

[@screeching2181]

This would work if you had interchangeable needles and switched the needles when turning your work. I probably wouldnt do it unless I was working on a blanket or something big like that.

[@emilymgemily]

Freaking genius :O

[@sofiavieira812]

Great tip. Thank you 😊

[@happycrabknits9109]

Oh wow ! Great idea and didn’t realize about right needle determines gauge. Thanks!

[@levivankeulen2104]

starting with wooden or bamboo needles instead of metal or plastic could be good too! when I started teaching one of my sisters how to knit, she struggled with the metal needles as the stitches would just fly off, I feel like wooden or bamboo needles are less slippery, and so easier to use for beginners. hope this helps for any beginners out there

[@Staticpulse29]

Along this same idea, choosing the right material for the type of needles you have. For example, acrylic yarn tends to drag on plastic or wooden needles, so you may need to work on a set of metal needles. Or cotton can drag on a plastic set of needles, so you might need wood instead

[@myricarrera]

Thanks a lot!

[@aspengrey1898]

Me too, Metal needles were a pain. My stitches flew off when I was knitting a basic knitting shawl and I struggled with broche stiches with my second one

[@knitgirl.7676]

The lovely woman who taught me to knit (40 years ago!!) give me a great piece of advice. Buy the best you can afford- yarn, needles, etc. it will save you money in the long run. I always knit with wool or natural fibers. There are great affordable options out there. DROPs yarn is great and about the same price as acrylic and my favorite yarn -Jamison and Smith is 100% Shetland wool and is also priced very well. I still have sweaters I knit with it that are 30 years old! You will be happier with your project in the long run if you love your yarn and enjoy the process.

[@ashtonoakstand21]

My biggest tip is that you don’t need to splurge on notions and equipment. Fiber art equipment gets expensive FAST. Making your own is just as valid, much cheaper, and better for the environment. A large gauge needle can help wind the same center-pull ball that a $50 winder can. Scrap yarn tied into a slip knot can do the exact same job as a $20 5-pack of shiny stitch markers with pretty little charms. It’s better to put that money into better needles and yarn.

[@TheHarryKnit]

I've been knitting for 10 years and I didn't even think about starting a new ball on a new row! For me, the biggest tip I've learned is to purchase yarn that is suitable for the weather you're in. I live in a hotter climate so knitting with warm wool is basically a no-go, but I work with viscose, cotton and merino often because that's perfect and I can actually wear them out without sweating lol

[@SauronsAccntnt]

Wonderful notes! I also love the comment section: It's chock full of helpful people sharing hard-earned tips/tricks and advice

[@WellLovedKnits]

It’s the best 🥰

[@lowkeyboldknit]

My ultimate tip would be to knit from many different patterns construction wise to learn new techniques! You'll learn much more this way and won't be intimidated by 'difficulty level' of the pattern; and also - it's super helpful if you want to design your own things. Top down raglan sweater is great but where are so so so much more :)

[@tarynwyatt8731]

💯💯💯💯

[@s_grib]

I’ve knit since I was wee (Nan taught me) but I’ve found looking at peoples knitting online has encouraged me to try new things my Nan would have considered too difficult, like fair isle and I might try cables! One of my tips is charity shops usually have needles for cheap and they’re good ones, often a knitter that has passed away, and also I use safety pins as stitch markers which are usually cheaper and multipurpose! Also, I added a crochet hook to my toolbox and that’s been invaluable for picking up stitches

[@user-lq9cc7hi7j]

all of these!! I've also had to learn to accept small mistakes in my work that'll happen now and again no matter how experienced or careful I am. at the end of the day nobody will notice them but me, and for some people (me!) being too much of a perfectionist can make the hobby stressful and less enjoyable, which imo misses the point of why I'm knitting in the first place :-)

[@s_grib]

I’m the same with small mistakes, I always tell myself it’s how someone can know it’s made by hand and not machine made!

[@tarynwyatt8731]

Yeah, I don't totally disagree, I'm the same with small mistakes that are obvious what went wrong, like I purld when I should have knit on a single stitch, but mistakes that effect the pattern long term I fix.

[@ashleybrehaut2425]

As someone with a drawer full of half finished projects that I may or may not get back to, don't be afraid to undo those projects and use the yarn for something else you'll finish! I knitted a whole jumper (apart from the neck), tried it on, hated how it looked and didn't touch it for a year and never finished it :') I've now unravelled the stitches of the jumper and using the wool for another project!

[@quty6936]

For me I find knitting very relaxing because of the repeated movement so I tend to knit when im stressed or anxious. Butttt I absolutely can’t knit when I’m tired because I mess up a lot and try to fix it which ends up being a bigger mess and I end up having to take the entire project apart 😭 - an intermediate beginner

[@tarynwyatt8731]

SAME!!!

[@BlessedForever888]

I LOVE your sweater! What a beautiful simple pattern and the colour is so pretty

[@victoriansmart8716]

Something I have realized about the hole being created when you join a new ball - if you carry the old ball tail with the new ball strand, no hole. I knit a few stitches with both strands, just to get the old ball tail "woven" in a little. Im not sure if this creates problems with that one section being bulky. It could be different depending on yarn but it hasn't been noticeable the handful of times I've done it!

[@orangew3988]

That's deffo something I've used often, but does work better with thinner yarns, where the added bulk is less noticeable. I think the reason Bethany feels this is a problem worth noting (whereas I've never considered it an important thing to consider) is because as she says, she mostly works with bulky yarns. A lot of the examples she shows look at least aran weight, if not chunky or more. I use a lot of 4ply, or dk weight, very rarely heavier, which is why weaving in my ends isn't usually a problem, much less bulk.

[@puppetsnippets6830]

I think even for a beginner, it’s great to have a couple of projects on the go, maybe something really simple so you can knit in front of the TV. This keeps your projects fresh so you aren’t working in something more challenging all the time. I like small achievable projects like mittens and socks and shawls that are fun to do, but aren’t a huge commitment. I have also discovered washing and blocking helps the stitches of a finished piece look much nicer, it evens out the stitches. Loved this vid, especially the bit about restricting your time and looking after yourself. There are quite a few folk out there who have problems doing things now as they didn’t do this…….

[@michellenokken2597]

The importance of the right textured yarn cannot be overstated. The texture you create in the pattern can be obscured if the yarn is also textured. A video on this using two swatches would illustrate the point.

[@WellLovedKnits]

Definitely agree!

[@fumbleknit719]

Another possible obscurer of pattern texture is yarn multi-color.

[@sabrasanwal4711]

As a newish knitter, I found this really helpful -- thank you!!! I'd love it if you could do a video on how to "repair" dropped stitches and also a tutorial on how to undo a stitch... these two things are what stall me the most if they happen while I'm knitting and it is agonizing to not know how to troubleshoot this.

[@elizabethatthecraftingcorners]

Some more tips I would add is to try out new techniques in a swatch or small project before using them in large projects and trying out different knitting styles on small swatches/projects to see if they are more comfortable, even, or faster for you. Something that really helped me was trying out different knitting styles like Continental or lever style knitting, different ways of holding the yarn and needles to form the same stitches. Personally, I can knit a lot faster and more comfortably in Continental style for knitting in the round and lever style for knitting flat. I also like having projects going on in each style that I can switch between so I'm using different muscles while knitting. Different knitting styles can affect your gauge, so it's good to stick with the same style throughout a project unless there are parts where the different style makes it easier to work certain rows/rounds or you know your gauge well enough to know that, for example, you want to knit a ribbed hat brim in lever style because it's tighter and a little easier to purl for you, then switch to continental for the stockinette part.

[@elizabethwittig5978]

If you knit in front of TV the dramatic parts can make your tension tighter

[@HundredAcreWool]

Great video! Also wanted to add on the topic of choosing the right tools - picking your needle size based on gauge (not necessarily what the pattern suggests) is the most important to have the piece turn out the right size!

[@christykaderman6484]

I keep my needles together with hair ties . Always handy and I dont own stoppers for the tips

[@stevietv321]

I feel like I’m perpetually a beginner and appreciate so much all the tips and experience people share. KZbin is such a great resource. 😁

[@ZackRekeSkjell]

I have found that keeping in mind that I’m not stressed and tense when knitting is very important. I struggled a lot with tendinitis and knitting helped me to be more mindful of my posture and what my body is telling me. Taking breaks is also important.

[@Time2ski27]

I am new to this channel but making an attempt to knit some of my garments and try and reduce clothes that I don't wear anymore. Somehow if you knit or crochet a garment, it means a lot more to you. Love your spice-colored sweater. Thanks.

[@maryjahns7803]

I think my biggest tip is to try new things. I used to never finish my project because I would just get bored. Sometimes it takes trial and error and maybe some replanning but if I'm bored of a project then I just add something to it. It could be color work, new stitches, ribbing, cables, whatever. For me bored knitting is a project death sentence. I must keep myself on my toes in order to feel motivated. Cables are some of my favorites because they can be really intricate but still make your final design simple if you want. You can just do a couple strategic cables, or go nuts with a bunch of complicated cables. Its all about having fun.

[@gnat127]

TIP: Select patterns and colors for garments that you would also happily buy if you saw it at a store. I've made the mistake too many times of knitting garments with yarn just because I had it on hand. Then when I was finished, it wasn't something that I was really in to wearing. It's great to use yarn you already have but given the time it takes to knit a sweater, you really want to make sure it's something you'll genuinely love wearing.

[@theastewart6721]

Great tips for beginners and experienced knitters alike! For sharing. Glad to have found your channel!

[@elizalita5602]

Love your videos! I even rewatch some of them while I knit, you have a very relaxing voice x Read through a pattern before you begin knitting is definitely a top tip for beginners! Just making sure you're comfortable with all the steps before you begin can save you a lot of frustration.

[@WellLovedKnits]

That’s a great tip! I’m not very good at that even still 😂

[@theweatherisaokay4964]

I'm the culprit of not reading first and yes, when making mistakes then I would regret it, maybe because too exited to start a new project and want to strait away knit🤣

[@tayseldemi]

Those watches are beautiful! Just ordered my set :)

[@caroleberreur9585]

That sweater is just perfect (weight of the knit, the colour, the collar, the knit and the pattern… looks like it’s really well made).

[@damarissanchez9040]

Very informative, especially about the yarn types.

[@theweatherisaokay4964]

Another tip is NOT to knit with a husky snuggle beside you, you will end up knitting a few strands of beautiful husky hair into your project. My eye sight are bad and it happened a lot.😂

[@Ddalgiichigo]

I do the same with my chihuahuas hair when he’s not even near me 🤣

[@WellLovedKnits]

Omg yes I have cat hair in everything I make 😂

[@nathalievandenbergh9587]

I only just discovered your channel. I really like watching you. Thank you for the tips.

[@Kerreber]

Very useful, some tips i have never heard before.

[@rachelred7860]

My tip is to have fun with your knitting. If it isn't fun or pleasurable for you, then you are less likely to stick with it. This can mean putting on a TV show or podcast you adore, enjoying a cup of tea or a glass of wine while you work, and, most importantly, picking projects and materials that you really want to create and use.

[@kayceegreer4418]

Budget-friendly yarn can be made to feel very luxurious by, either taking off the label , dipping it gently in a bath of liquid fabric softener diluted with appropriate amount of warmish water, being allowed to soak for about 30 minutes and removed, hung on a hook, allowed to drip dry.... Or, after your project has been made, give your project a warmer than- I-said-before bath with liquid fabric softener in it, give it a gentle rinse and very cold water, and if possible -check the fibers that are in your yarn, and whether they are washable wool or other fibers - tumble it in a dryer on permanent press for 10 to 15 minutes and then switch it to air fluff. Acrylic and nylon will be fine ; wash-n-wear wool types -- if the label says so,will also be fine unless it tells you to lay it out on towels or a rack. The latter ones are actually pretty darn soft as is, and don't need a spa day at all. Just think of cheap yarn as fuzzy / frizzy or chemically damaged hair that needs to be conditioned before you style it. Note that depending upon whether the yarn already feels a little squeaky because it's got atomized machine oil in it (why do you think they call the textiles disease Brown Lung: it's from breathing machine oil and fiber fluff in the air at the factory) you may need to give it a grease removing dish detergent type "soap" 'n' water bath in lukewarm temperature. Rinse well. By the way, rinsing well is done by just squishing the water in and out of it, giving it a quarter turn doing the same until you make it three more times around, changing the water out if you need to --you absolutely cannot swish or move the yarn around very much... it will come unraveled from its ball or skein shape. You cannot obviously do this with a tightly-wound ball but you have made yourself.

[@Laura0IN]

From a knitter who has been knitting for almost 40 years off and on. Fight hand, wrist and shoulder fatigue by getting and using circular needles. They also helps when you can move your knitting to the cable when you stop, so that you don’t get a permanent bump in the stitches that have sit longer then the rest on the needles. Otherwise it’s best to slip your work to a smaller size needle if it’s going to sit for a bit, so that you don’t get stitches that are different from the others.

[@katiemiller5469]

Did you knit the sweater you’re wearing in the video? If so, would it be possible for you share the pattern and wool type/colour/brand? It’s really beautiful!

[@cyndidaves5313]

thank you for your video of knitting tips. very helpful

[@kerrym5424]

I love the sweater you’re wearing can you give information on it? That would be a good thing to put in the link below for each video that you wear something. It’s beautiful, the color and yarn and the pattern…just lovely. I also enjoyed this video!

[@WellLovedKnits]

Hey! It’s the North Sweater x Hip Knits Shop :) I have been trying to get better at listing the sweater patterns!

[@lysmykyta1199]

What a beautiful sweater!

[@glass2167]

My tip would be Pause, Look, And Appriciate. Look what you did from yarn and needles and mesmerize, while mesmerizing you can also look for mistakes in the project. Not looking if I have mistakes has been a lesson for me, Ive messed up several socks and cardigan because of not mesmerizing at my project enough.

[@writeonwoman]

I had a hard time finding information on how to do a m1l and m1r purl wise. Still not sure. Currently making my first knit sweater. It is not perfect, but I dont rip everything out, but rather forge ahead. I dont use specialty/expensive yarns on a first try of a pattern. I consider my mistakes are lessons. I do fix what I can, but cannot keep pulling apart. I am very proficient in crochet, but have now caught the knit bug.

[@ellenlafouge6427]

Wanda-Here’s a concise video link to how to m1l and m1r purl wise. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q57ciHaXeLp2kNU

[@writeonwoman]

@@ellenlafouge6427 thank you so much!

[@irmabijou3991]

thanks so much for the tips ! from California with love

[@littlestbroccoli]

I love your sweater! Is there a pattern you used for it?? Everyone has a different gauge they naturally work at. So even when a pattern recommends using size 8 needles, I often have to use size 4 to obtain the right gauge (I'm a super loose knitter). Gauge is king! Knit to that, even if you have to knit several swatches beforehand. It will save so much time and save you the lumpy, huge projects that fit no one. It's ok to personalize your craft along certain lines. I love Knitting Without Tears by Elizabeth Zimmerman

[@stiend]

I have been knitting for about 6 years but I still consider myself a beginner because I sometimes have long breaks and always make beginner projects. This video was very helpful for me! Maybe I'll stop knitting hats and try a sweater now.

[@s_grib]

You should totally go for it!! I love doing hats (done a bunch for Christmas) but I think I’m going to do a jumper again next

[@africansheabutter6903]

I totally get where you're coming from

[@sabrina4137]

As a beginner Tip no2 was hard for me!! I could never find the yarn for the patterns I wanted to use so I tried to sub them and as a beginner its super hard to calculate how much yarn you would use and which one is a good substitute for a pattern. So I definitely can say if you can find the yarn in the pattern, use it!!

[@agnesadyana7344]

Thank you for your tips. But tip no 2 is difficult for me. Because I can’t use wool in my country. But I tried to substitute with cotton or bamboo, or rayon it becomes rather heavy. Hope I can find other fiber.

[@Ruth-tbk]

I knit a lot of garments using thinner yarn like one strand of fingering and one strand of silk mohair/Alpaca Silk and when I need to join yarn I no longer weave in ends. The silk mohair I just hold double for 10 to 15 stitches and then let go of the old yarn. After blocking I just cut the ends. The fingering I either spit splice if its non superwash and otherwise I do magic knot. I assume this technique wouldn't work for heavier yarns as it may end up a little bulky, but for these yarns you don't see the join at all and don't have ends to weave in at the end.

[@annabelle7123]

Thx for pointing out that time does not positively correlate to quality!! Too much knitting time, fatigue and body aches may result to mistakes, low quality and health issues. As knitters going crazy in winter, I tend to forget that 😉

[@stinastouch3119]

very sympathetic, thank uuuu

[@heathersharp-keys8240]

Nice video. Needle keepers are my go to for preventing dropped stitch's. The other idea I had was yo get a moderately priced set of interchangeable s, so you always have the right needle weather knitting flat or in the round.

[@emmanuelleh7218]

I've started a stripped scarf with chunky yarn and I don't know what to with those ends ! Weaving in ends with crochet is so easy but with knitting there's always a bit poking out... I'd really like a more detailed video on how you handle those

[@melaninfreeflowing4248]

Love all of your videos. So happy I found you here and just found you on Instagram. 😁

[@WellLovedKnits]

Yay!! Welcome here 🥰

[@debbievandamfotografie2402]

Love your video! What kind of great needles do you have? They seem so nice to feel and sharp!

[@megwatts9907]

When joining yarn...use a fisherman's knot...then, you can join the skein wherever you please. Also, you won't have to weave anything in. You will have a small knot; just tuck it in on the wrong side. For beginners: it was an epiphany to me, when I noticed the difference between a knit stitch (little "v") and a purl stitch (little bump)...then I no longer counted stitches. And I could see the patterns forming as I knitted and I could see where I made mistakes.

[@monalawhorn707]

Thank you God bless you and happy holidays happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas shalom

[@Yara7315]

I’m the second one 😁😁 I really like your videos

[@marisacontreras523]

Love your sweater ( + your videos)! What is the pattern that you used?:)

[@alyssanguyen8489]

Any other yarn recommendations for those who are sensitive/possibly allergic to some natural fibers (wool, cashmere) 🥲

[@palomafraser4537]

I love your sweater. Did you make it yourself? Will you share the pattern please? Sorry if I'm asking something you already posted but I just came across your channel, and haven't gone through your videos just yet. Thanks in advance

[@giuliacorrado4309]

Maybe a bit OT, but...your sweater is so lovely, is there a tutorial anywhere I can follow to try making one? :)

[@ah4760]

Coming to end of ball of 100% Superwash Merino Wool - which is best method to join new ball of yarn?

[@paulakwan7816]

On a separate note, can you link your pattern to the sweater you’re wearing in the vid, plus the yarn you used? It’s gorg!

[@birdbreathknits]

I second this!

[@feelssewclothes]

@@birdbreathknits I'm 90% sure its hip wool from the hip knit shop in gingerbread brown.

[@WellLovedKnits]

Ohhh yesss :) it is the North Sweater by Hip Knit Shop and I used their petite wool in gingerbread and mohair in chestnut! Or vice versa.. haha

[@birdbreathknits]

Thank you so much!! 💕

[@birdbreathknits]

@@WellLovedKnits did you just shorten the collar? I love your rendition of it - I’m not big on turtle necks.

[@brynnmaxwell7199]

Do you have a pattern for the sweater you're wearing in this video? It's so beautiful!!!

[@socarol5020]

The pullover is very nice.

[@valeriefreund5760]

For allergic people (I cannot wear yarn) what do you recommend for winter clothes?

[@eleonoraprignano8702]

Hello!May I ask you what’s the yarn of the sweater you’re wearing on this video?I love it! You might have said what it is in the video,but my english ain’t very good yet🥲 Sorry about that!

[@WellLovedKnits]

It’s from hip knits shop :)

[@aradagood2013]

Like your sweather which you are wearing Please share patterns 😘😁

[@caitlinkennedy3361]

With circular needles, which cord length do you choose? I’ve noticed with a number of patterns, the needle size is specified but not the cord length 😵‍💫 If it helps, I am wanting to knit a sweater on 7mm needles

[@xanthiasmile]

For that, try and note what the wraps per inch (wpi) of your yarn is before starting! If your cord is too short, and your yarn is fairly chunky, you'll run into your stitches crowding themselves off the needles. WPI is sometimes mentioned on the label, or website listing, but it's easy enough to test during your swatching.

[@erikabutterfly]

Advice on easy stretches to do on a knitting break?

[@lecy2525]

Hi, Have you ever tried knitting with a strand of mohair added to the petite wool by we are knitters? I'm a relatively new knitter and I want to try adding mohair to something I make but I mostly have chunkier yarns on hand. Can you only add a strand of mohair to thinner yarns? I love how your sweater looks.

[@feelssewclothes]

You definitely can! I haven't done this with that specific yarn but with one of the same weight.

[@nadinecamara5123]

Very importantly- pay attention to the way you wash your knitted items. I don't mean just reading the label on the wool but if you are adding a strand of mohair, particularly, then definitely wash by just soaking the garment in a weak solution of baby shampoo and cold water. Don't squeeze, let it drain and rinse gently in fresh cold water to which some hair conditioner has been added. Again let it drain rather than squeeze, otherwise squeeze gently in a thick towel and lay out flat, changing towels when necessary. Seems like a hack but it has saved many a garment for me. (Unless you want it felted and three sizes smaller 😉)

[@WellLovedKnits]

Hey! The sweater that I’m wearing is actually knit with yarn nearly identical to petite wool. And I knit it together with mohair. It definitely works :)

[@lecy2525]

@@WellLovedKnits Thank you so much! That's really good to know :) I'm going to try out some knitting for olive mohair.

[@sonnylily8005]

I really need help with this. I learnt not long ago how to knit, about let’s say 6/7 months and I cannot, for the life of me, do a knit stitch. I keep doing the manoeuvre again and looking up 100s of tutorials, they always turn out looking like a purl stick. How do I fix this and improve it??

[@beepbopboop3221]

What is your knitting style? I notice you hold the right needle with your pinky. Is that due to your wrist issue? (I get this. Crochet bothers my wrist, but knitting doesn't for some reason.) I hold mine with the first 2 fingers and thumb, and yarn is wrapped around my ring finger. I can't keep the end of the yarn over the index finger very well, so I can't flick. I move my whole hand. It's probably slower, but that's what I do.

[@julielove8943]

Hi has i been knitting for over 50 years find what you are comfortable with and stick with that and don't stress yourself out when I was a young child i taught myself out to knit with me being left handed

[@beepbopboop3221]

@Julie Love my SIL is lefty. She knits from right needle onto the left. Thusly when knitting in the round she knits purl side out and just turns it later.

[@lakeshagadson357]

is there a difference between knitting and crochet.?

[@silkehuybrechts7832]

Hi! I’m just starting to knit, and a problem I have is the choice of yarn. I’m vegan, so using real wool (even with all of the mentioned benefits) is difficult for me. Cotton is also a 100% natural fibre, but cotton yarn tends to be thinner, while most cardigan and sweater patterns call for a yarn that is a little bit chunkier. That leaves me with acrylic, which I’d rather not use, because it’s really not sustainable. Any tips or insights that might help me?

[@cearamichalowske]

Hi! I recently started watching a new knitting podcast called This Orange Couch, and she is also a vegan knitter! She talks a lot about different fibers and yarns that she chooses for her projects, and the end results are always beautiful. Would definitely recommend looking her up!

[@silkehuybrechts7832]

@@cearamichalowske Thank you for the recommendation, I will!

[@iritlandgraf]

@@cearamichalowske so glad to find this... I am also vegan and would greatly appreciate recommendations ❤️

[@aurynamk2415]

Maybe try holding multiple strands of yarn at the same time, to make it chunkier

[@teresamestre5995]

watch out for no-mulesing signs on your wool! the sheep will thank you🌞

[@odridragon]

I love your channel! But I'm new here. Did you speak somewhere about the sweater you are wearing here? What is the yarn and its colour?

[@odridragon]

I found it :) If someone else is interested, see kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGevnYCunqtojck

[@BlessedForever888]

@@odridragon thank you!

[@nancyk777]

Question, if you are working on a project where the first 20 rows are all knit stitches, how can you tell which side is right side facing?

[@vaflknitter9834]

Look at your cast on row. With the long tail cast on the loopy side is the right side, the bar or purl side is the wrong side. If you did the knitted or cable cast on, either side can be the right side.

[@elizabethatthecraftingcorners]

You could also put a removable stitch marker (or a paperclip, or some scrap yarn, etc) in the face of the right side of the cloth after a few rows. Also comes in handy when working a pattern that has shaping on garter stitch for me.

[@scottsv96]

She's gorgeous

[@socarol5020]

Would it be possible to let us have the pattern of the pullover you wear in the video. Thank you.

[@madisondorrough9654]

It's the North Sweater by Hip Knit Shop

[@socarol5020]

@@madisondorrough9654 Thank you for the response.

[@jeng3805]

I'm guilty of rage knitting 😂😅 especially when watching certain tv shows... Cough cough* Riverdale...

[@annabelle7123]

My tip, smaller items, smaller needle size does not mean easier piece. It usually means it's more difficult!

[@aeraaera8248]

I'm the first one 😅❤️