Review: NORO Malvinas and Lykke Driftwood Needles (Knit-along substitutes)

Review: NORO Malvinas and Lykke Driftwood Needles (Knit-along substitutes)
I'm knitting the cosy mitts in the Noro Malvinas yarn in this video, having a go with a different yarn. Ideal if you can't get hold of the knit, or are looking for a substitute.
@Knittingfeverinc
Join the knit-along here - cart closes Friday 2nd February 2024:
knitwithhannah...
Join the email list here, to keep up to date and receive emails twice weekly, including links to all the new videos here on KZbin:
knitwithhannah...
=======================
Knitting Fever: knittingfever....
Knitting Fever Inc. (KFI) had its humble beginnings in 1974 when Sion Elalouf opened his first needlepoint and knitting store in Great Neck, New York. He was inspired by the beautiful and exotic nature of European and Japanese yarns and by the talented textile artists he met.
In the early 1980s KFI gave up the retail business to focus on bringing these specialty yarns and fabulous designers to retailers across the USA, and now into the 21st Century worldwide too.
NORO- noroyarns.com/...
Noro Malvinas: knittingfever....
Lykke: www.lykkecraft...
Lykke Driftwood needles: knittingfever....
=======================
Here's a link to a free pdf download of a cheat sheet to give you 6 beginner knitting mistakes you can avoid. You’ll be knitting wow-worthy knits faster than anyone else! :0)
knitwithhannah...
Stick around, we’re so happy you’re here!
=======================
Say hi on social:
Facebook: / knitwithhannah
Instagram: / knitwithhannah
Pinterest: Pinterest.co.u...
=======================
Check out all the goodies on my website too:
Beginner Knitter Courses:
academy.knitwi...
Knitting Kits, Tools and Yarns:
knitwithhannah...
And learn more about Hannah here:
knitwithhannah...
=======================
Music on intro and outro from the free-to-use KZbin Library:
Far Behind, by Silent Partner

[@louiseberman4241]

To tell you the truth i always look for an alternative yarn. I have never used the advice 😉 but I do follow the rest of the pattern. I don't go completely rogue ❤

[@KnitWithHannah]

Wonderful! Sounds a lot like me, especially in the last few years. I've generally had to knit with a substitute yarn or make up my own pattern, as so many patterns use yarns that I just can't get hold of. Happy knitting 🧶

[@gemmheart]

Hi Hannah, I'm a new subscriber, and I'd like to ask for your help with a problem I have. I haven't knitted for a long time and just recently re-started, so I decided to try some gauge samples using the sizes suggested on the yarn band. I've had some unusual results. For example: 22 stitches x 28 rows should give a 4x4 inch square - my result was 3.3 x 4 inches, i.e., I was too narrow, but the correct length. How do I remedy a problem like that? Thank you.

[@KnitWithHannah]

If you have the time watch the swatch knitting videos I made, they’ll help Im sure. I talk about maybe changing needle once I’ve knitted the square: kzbin.info/aero/PLnqw36aiAI0hHjEZdpneoG5GXdKdpzPOE&si=ZpjNM0nR1Bl8PMkx You may also have a problem with the stitches being too tight, which could be affecting the width more than the length. This video could help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2OoY6uui7-Uhdksi=Qf3mVUiOL54M0sOW Happy knitting 🧶

[@YvonneWilson312]

"Malvinas is a pure blend of 100% merino wool from La Islas Malvinas in the Falkland islands off the coast of Argentina". Hmm. I have a major problem with that title and description. They are the Falkland Islands. Many British service personnel gave their lives to ensure that they remained so called.

[@KnitWithHannah]

Hi Yvonne, I'd rather not get political in the comments here, I understand where you're coming from. All I know is that NORO makes yarn in good faith and due diligence, and is using the UN name for the island which uses both translations, 'Falkland Islands, Malvinas'.

[@YvonneWilson312]

@@KnitWithHannah I'd rather avoid politics in every form, stuck as we are between a rock and a hard place! 🤭🤐

[@KnitWithHannah]

Yes, with so many elections happening in 2024, the world could look very different this time next year!