seven of my favourite hand-knitted sweaters!

[@emilycreager2269]

I had never thought about how a colorwork yoke is extra thick, so therefore extra warm! The people in the past who came up with this stuff are geniuses!

[@TK-cx8ve]

I’m a new knitter. I can’t wait to watch your step-by-step tutorial on how to make a jumper. Thank you for taking the time to show newbie knitters how to make a jumper😊

[@sallyidso182]

Hello fro Minnesota USA. You could be the age of my grandchildren. This was super helpful for me to see what and how to knit for them. I will look forward to more of this recommendation.

[@HouseKatArmy]

I also knit English style, and I don't have any burning desire to change that. I knit as fast as most continental knitters I have seen. I feel like I have better control over my tension and also I like to knit lace and cables and speed is not the point! I do knit 2 handed colorwork though, mostly just because it helps me keep from getting things tangled. Lovely sweaters!

[@marilynbrandt7070]

Your presentation is outstanding. Thank you for all the details! Extremely helpful and informative.. You are exceptionally intelligent.

[@alihogue4121]

Can confirm: step by step was the first thing I've ever knit, ever! (Though am a crocheter) I found it very straightforward, including the optional folded collar and German short rows. I finished it in 1-2 weeks. I've used that knowledge of making a folded collar on other sweaters since :)

[@myhappyspace4533]

I am busy knitting your step by step sweater. I am so thankful for the tutorial and free pattern

[@danadanabrown]

So much good info! You’re so knowledgeable. I’m 64 and wear L usually so my first thought was that we wouldn’t have enough in common “knitterly” speaking :). I was wrong and I’ll be back!!

[@suzysancisi-frey6703]

Have just bought some noro tennon to make your step by step jumper for my mum for Christmas - very excited! Thank you for your videos they have been so helpful and interesting!!

[@sevdas8087]

Everything you knit is so beautiful and elegant. I will definitely be your subscriber. And: Leave the sweater in the freezer overnight to prevent the hairs from falling out. It definitely works 👍

[@SusieQ3]

I loved seeing all your knitwear! The color work jumper was actually my favorite 😄 It looks extremely cozy. Also, about 20 mins in, I got distracted by the pillow to your right. It would make a cute quilt.

[@shirleytaylor7414]

You are an incredible knitter. I love every one of those sweaters.

[@CazPiranha]

Thank you so much for talking about size inclusion ❤❤❤ I’m not especially fat (what some might call small or mid fat) yet I am outside of their size range as I have a larger bust & broad shoulders. That sucks.

[@WoolRevival]

Best video! Thank you for sharing such specific and detailed information about your projects. Super inspiring and helpful. You’re a very talented young woman. 💕

[@VioletGreen-v5s]

I'm sitting here listening and doing the step by step sweater from you now ;D this is my first ever knitted thing and I love it and colors I choosed, I'm so grateful for your tutorial, you are incredible teacher! only thing I'm regreting is not doing the german short rows but I think it was to much for me that time, as everything is new. Now I'm doing the sleeve and after knitting for some time with the body I gained confidence that I could do it, but oh well, Probably will make another sweater with you so then I will make them. Thank you dear💝❤❤❤❤

[@deadlykween9126]

Agree re: MFTK. I think the claim that there is not enough test-knitters in larger sizes out there is always more indicative of a lack of effort in engaging the community.. especially given how large MFTK following is. It is often an excuse in larger brands as to why they don't cater to plus sizes rather than them doing the work to ensure size inclusivity.

[@handmadebyflorence]

yes I agree!! i’m not sure she’s ever actually *made* that claim but it’s just not valid for a following of that size, especially since there’s yarn support and stuff which makes it an especially appealing test. I do understand for smaller followings it’s difficult though; I had upwards of 300 applications to test my recent cardigan pattern with no applications for the largest size.

[@bonniekonjevich7574]

We start of with a knitting style which feels comfortable and hense, productive. No at nearly 80 and arthritic, I've happily staying with my American version, learning at 18. The sweaters and other items made have been good-looking as consistent.

[@luliknits]

I've just found your channel and I really like your podcast! And your knitted projects look beautiful! I'll definitely keep on watching the other videos. Greetings from Argentina!

[@iamllux]

These are gorgeous! Thank you for sharing the pattern links in the description.

[@Maarjaanaa]

The colourwork one !! I dream of being able to do it !!

[@handmadebyflorence]

honestly I think it’s very suitable for somebody’s first time knitting colourwork!! it’s quite easy

[@freddytam8181]

Love this video! I've actually been hesitant to buy MFT patterns bc of the limited sizing, but so many of them are tempting. I do hope she expands her sizing soon!

[@adrenalinjunkie9682]

Have you tried the yarn shop in Ely? It's a nice day out from Cambridge and they stock basically everything Rowan sells, plus a lot of yorkshire spinners hanks and some nice sock yarn. The bookshop there also has some nice knitting books if you can successfully navigate the floors :)

[@megancrumlish]

Hiya, love all these jumpers! I am also an english style knitter and found norgewian style knitting really good for colour work. I find that knitting the traditional continental style makes my hand cramp up so this was a good alternative!

[@m.m.6300]

I really appreciate your input regarding the different options for yarn, may it be more economical or slightly more luxurious 😊

[@sharonscraft]

May I ask, how did you get rid of the chili oil from the sweater. I spill some tea on my light colored sweater and have no idea how to get rid of it. I was super disappointed and very sad. 😢 Coz I love the sweater soooooo much.

[@threadsoftime6771]

I've had success with sonnet gall soap it is a bar or a liquid

[@sharonscraft]

@@threadsoftime6771 thank you so much. I'm gonna try that. Thank you thank you. 😘😘😘😘

[@olgoatlady3233]

Lovely, lovely and informative podcast! One important design feature I like to know right up front is if it's knitted bottom up or top down Top down doesn't fit a broad shouldered small hipped body type very well But thank you so much ALL your sweaters are really nice! I will definitely be subscribing : )

[@handmadebyflorence]

literally everything I knit is top down because I prefer the process! but I guess if that’s the case it must also fit me better because i’m like 2 clothing sizes bigger for trousers than tops lol

[@olgoatlady3233]

@@handmadebyflorence hahah Well that make sense! : ) Thanks for responding dear

[@joywooltime9940]

I've recently purchased knitting for olive dusty artichoke online and I am a bit dissapointed - I thought it would be less dusty. I was thinking about using drops kids silk in lighter green to make the colour seems more vivid, but was a bit afraid. Now I am convinced to try 😉. I'm on second step of your v-neck route -also thought it was so boxy and shapeless at first, and now I am considering making small size because I have fell in love with this type of neckline.

[@hebulanebula]

I want to knit a beautiful sweater such as yours , but I’m so overwhelmed . I do not read patterns, so I really need a step by step tutorial to get me started . Your handiwork is stunning ❤

[@blessingsunday1805]

Me too

[@katieprentice2736]

Would you do a stash and what wool is in your stash? How you stash etc?

[@garaconstanzagarciamartin7646]

Thank you for the video. First time for me watching your videos. I live in Cambridge too!! Really struggle to find yarn. Basically all the yarn I buy is online 🤷🏾‍♀️ really useful information about mohair. I’m addicted to mohair. Currently knitting Amiata with 2 strands of mohair +nepal 🫣

[@Tinacrafts2]

Lovely sweaters and well done on the knitting. Would have been helpful though to have pattern links to refer to.

[@handmadebyflorence]

they’re in the description as always :)

[@lolam.9291]

24:02 I really do need to learn to knit in colours 😮

[@brigri8]

Quick question about yearns. Where more than one yarn is mentioned, does it mean you mix two together to create your own bespoke project-specific yarn?

[@phlora84]

i just finished a sweater no.18 using drops alaska (it was a stashbuster too) which is i think even thicker than drops nepal and its so so so heavy lol

[@handmadebyflorence]

it’s about the same gauge I think!! mine weighs sooo much as well

[@LCharg]

Hey Florence! I just came upon this channel and really enjoyed your video content and style! I am primarily a jumper knitter, so your video was very inspirational! Lol-especially when you mentioned how you finished some of your jumpers within one week!!😆Wow!! Love it.

[@marta_makes]

This such a great collection! This makes me want to knit all the sweaters and try all the yarn :P But first I already have the yarn to knit your skort, I love the pattern so much! I can't wait to start, but sadly there's a lot of gift knitting to be done first, so maybe in December I'll finally start :)

[@glenisbrown7528]

Can I please ask you a question about Ingrid sweater,? I am wanting to knit this sweater in drops Lima should I add kids silk with it? Thank you so much for your pod casts I love them

[@CassieDA17]

I definitely want to knit that defend My favorite things sweaters that you showed. I test knit that Lumme sweater. It’s a beautiful pattern however I didn’t like the way it fit me. I don’t really like wearing colorwork sweaters either. I also like neutral colors so all of these that you showed are my style too! The sweater you designed is beautiful. I think I will knit it!

[@aaliazee]

Awesome vlog. What sweater pattern are you wearing?

[@jamiejames5465]

Beautiful work! I love all of them❤

[@DivinelyGuided2911]

Very nice. Thank you. I love them. I live in the states, and I've exhausted the yarns in this town. Do you have any suggestions of where to shop online for some of the above mentioned yarns? Thanks. Have a good one. :)

[@karondavis3209]

Hi love your channel. The first sweater looks very much like the salty days sweater by Kika ? Is that correct ?

[@colette12341]

Ingrid sweater by petite knit

[@annikak.837]

From my experience using mohair helps that the other yarn doesn't pill so much. The fluff of mohair somehow protects the other fibre. But I don't like to use mohair in everything, although so many patterns have it nowadays. I have made a Drops Nepal sweater without mohair and it pills so much that I won't use it again. Unfortunately it is my husband's sweater and he won't let me unpill it. 😂

[@handmadebyflorence]

yes it definitely does contribute to the yarn holding up! but I find that if I don’t use mohair I can at least easily maintain the jumper, whereas once mohair jumpers do start to look worse for wear it’s a lot of trouble to clean them up so it’s always a trade off i’ve used nepal alone too and not found it too bad, but maybe that’s because I have a habit of quite regularly depilling my jumpers since it’s fun to me

[@MK-km2wc]

At what age you start knitting, how did you start?I love your videos🥰

[@ligagirl1980]

Hi Florence, Have you tried Drops Merino Extra fine? I was wondering if it is anywhere close to Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino? Do you think this would achieve a similar feel to the fabric? Thank you.

[@handmadebyflorence]

It’s really different! The Drops is shiny, stretchy superwash yarn in bright colours, whereas the KFO is matte and non-superwash, not stretchy, and muted. The finished look is really different.

[@brigri8]

Sorry I am new to knitting..... What was your favourite yarn combo?

[@JustWriter]

There's a bug or lizard darting across the arm of the couch at 0:26.

[@pattyjones657]

How do I get the pattern and video in English for the Ingrid Sweater. It’s a beautiful sweater and I would love to make it. Thanks!!!😊❤️🧶

[@handmadebyflorence]

the pattern is available from petiteknit (linked in the description)

[@pattyjones657]

@@handmadebyflorence Thanks 😊

[@susanjohnson8847]

florence! thank you for this entertaining video, well done. i just finished sweater no 9 and dislike my bind off, how did you bind off 2x1 rib?

[@handmadebyflorence]

I used the surprisingly stretchy bind off! it’s very visible but I don’t mind the way it looks tbh

[@beckywhitt7356]

Hi. This is my first time watching. You have beautiful sweaters. I tried very hard but could not understand the names of the patterns.

[@handmadebyflorence]

thank you! all of them are linked in the description so check there, I know I don’t speak super clearly

[@hozanjamalhamarasheed6946]

I am a crocheter, I wanted to make a sweater, but I love knitting pattern more for sweaters, but I am afraid it be too hard

[@marieh.316]

I started to knit a few weeks ago and before that I always just crochet. I think you can pick it up very quickly, try not to get frustrated by the first two or three rows. you can do it!!

[@helensid6670]

Your favourite is also my favourite

[@arkfamily3154]

Hai florence, i love your channel. May i asking for you, please make for a boy, coz my husband want me to make it too for him. Thankyouuu

[@handmadebyflorence]

I really recommend the Zipper Sweater Man pattern by PetiteKnit! I’ve made it for my boyfriend before and I was super happy with the result :)

[@arkfamily3154]

@@handmadebyflorence really? oke, thank you so much,

[@anitabechtel5180]

super useful video. thank you so much

[@liseturgeon2221]

Thank you

[@shirleycoonce8726]

I do not like it when continental knitting snobs, suggest for English knitters to switch styles. Im an English knitter, but can knit continental. I prefer English. I have arthritis in my left hand. So its uncomfortable for me to knit continental for very long. Said all that to say... who cares...just enjoy your craft and endorse your knits and knitting style. Your sweaters are beautiful!

[@TracyKNixon]

I'm with you! I love to knit for relaxation, and as a hobby, so it annoys me when people tell knitters to knit faster by hanging to knitting continental! I dont want to rush through my projects as I love the knitting process at the steady rate that I knit them! I am not in a race to finish them!

[@omao4938]

​@@TracyKNixon I actually loved when I took their advice and switched to continential. I have limited time but I wanted to enjoy knitting even in a tight schedule, so knitting faster was a life saver. I actually sometimes enjoy going slow, and you know? You can go slow when doing continential too. So I don't see the issue.

[@silverlining6259]

Congratulations you sound like a snob yourself!

[@Nardaa-ox3be]

Florence, I plan on buying & knitting one of your patterns so I’m rooting for you, but this was one of the most “sad beige” videos I’ve ever seen.

[@Grateful.knits99]

A late 🎉 happy 22

[@yaseminoral1725]

Türkçe altyazı lutfen❤

[@sister3448]

I saw only two 😂😂😂

[@urbanjunglegt]

🍀🌺🌺🌺🌺💕

[@АнгелинаВойцешевская]

👏👸👼🌞💐

[@Элен-ы3ы]

Очень красивая девушка!

[@lupepedraza8497]

Slow down and catch your breath!

[@topbanana8343]

I agree, love her knitting but I struggle to understand what shes saying as the speed and the tilt in her voice makes for very difficult listening...for me!

[@pmg5550]

All you had to do was get up and move the picture!

[@alexandrabrett1504]

Wow you really only like neutral colours.

[@susiehumbeutel5439]

With your lovely hair colour, I'd go for yarn of more contrasting colours. Just my opinion.

[@dawnmainwaring7797]

Overall I enjoyed your video but sometimes you talk to fast and your voice trails off and I can’t understand half of what you’re saying so it was very frustrating to have to watch some parts of the video 3 times to hear everything.

[@handmadebyflorence]

i’m sorry! unfortunately they’re much too long for me to be able to subtitle, so i’m really sorry you’re unable to watch them