Starting a Simple Sweater by Tin Can Knits - Episode 65 | Diary of a Sweater Knitter

[@samantharamsden8480]

Awesome job on your sons sweater I might make one for my niece

[@mandyvaughnknits]

Thank you so much! The Flax is a really great pattern 🙂

[@kristykayyarn]

Dear Mandy, I really enjoyed your video, thank you for presenting the many interesting patterns… I saved some of them straight away. I'm already looking forward to your next video. Best wishes!

[@julianedebus7990]

Thank you, Mandy! I always enjoy my knitting time with you very much - and I always learn something new. Sending best wishes, Juliane.

[@mandyvaughnknits]

Thank you so much, Juliane. It makes me really happy and excited to share my knitting with you 🙂. I hope that you have a wonderful week!

[@frankiecoletteobrien1205]

Thanks for another great episode. Jennifer Beale has such interesting construction! Always a fun knit. I haven't tried mosaic crochet yet but those blankets are so tempting.

[@melissaemery8686]

It’s exciting to see what you are making for your family. Can’t wait to see your daughter’s sweater.

[@mandyvaughnknits]

Thanks, I'm really excited to knit it up! I hope you have a wonderful week! 🙂

[@talitharitter3176]

The reason why all Marie Amelie’s designs are free is because she stepped away from designing a couple of years ago, saying it was too overwhelming for her. Her designs are gorgeous, but I haven’t made any yet. So just be aware that pattern support is likely not available. Enjoy!

[@mandyvaughnknits]

Thank you so much for letting me know. I'm sad that she stopped designing, but I understand that it can be very overwhelming. I am really thankful that she kept her designs up and decided to share them with us though ❤️

[@Sophie-Loves-Yarns]

Your son's sweater came out really lovely, and I loved the selection of patterns this week 😍

[@mandyvaughnknits]

Thank you! 🙂 I was really happy with his sweater this time!

[@soxynanaalice]

Great video Love when you show all the patterns, you get so excited and I really love your enthusiasm! ❤ 😊

[@mandyvaughnknits]

I love getting excited about all the patterns! Especially when I know that I can't get to all of them, but I want to make them anyway 😂 It's a losing battle, but I'll try 🙂

[@sew_So_beautiful]

I bought the snowdrop hat and matching mittens by Wool and Pine as soon as I saw them. I couldn't resist them. They are so pretty!

[@mandyvaughnknits]

I can definitely see why, they both are really pretty 🙂

[@vickishaw374]

Those cat gnomes are ADORABLE! Good for you knitting sweaters for your kids! Mine daughter is grown and I still won’t knit one for her because I don’t believe she’d wear it. LOL.

[@mandyvaughnknits]

I understand! My Husband doesn't get one because I don't think he'd wear it either 😅

[@jennenns654]

those Helen Stewart dk socks are so nice. they would knit up so quick and make a great gift.

[@mandyvaughnknits]

I agree, I love the eyelets on them! They're super cute 🙂

[@marinawelch3964]

Hi Mandy. I'm curious (as a newer sweater knitter) why didn't you just start with the neck ribbing on your daughter's sweater? I have so many patterns saved either in favorites or my library that it's a bit overwhelming when I want to choose my next knit. I decided to make a year long queue (not including socks or gnomes 😏) and try to stick to that. Of course new ideas can be added to favorites but I hope I'm able to complete the queue as planned.

[@mandyvaughnknits]

I keep a running queue in my head of my next few projects that I want to tackle. I think it keeps me focused on what I want to do 🙂. For the neckline, I always look at what size I'm knitting. If I cast the ribbing on, I need to do a very stretchy cast on and then the entire weight of the sweater is hanging on the ribbing. If I do a cast on and start working the sweater, it gives the neckline more structure. When my son was in about a size 6, I started to notice that the neck on the Flax was growing larger as he wore it. I was using a heavier weight yarn at the time, but I've always stuck with casting on after the ribbing after that. It's also easier to size the ribbing after you have the sweater done. I hope that makes sense - I actually did the same thing with my Stripy Unicorn. I held off the neck until the very end and just kept it on the needle. I wasn't sure what type of neck I wanted and it's easier to decide after everything else is done 🙂

[@sandraquince1970]

That pink sweater is a stunning colour. Looking forward to seeing your stripebuster over advent, cream is usually a good neutral that will go with most colours.

[@mandyvaughnknits]

I agree with the cream color. I think it'll go well with most colors, so it's a good pick to break up the advent stripes 🙂

[@wildcottageknitting]

As always, I'm loving your knits/ideas! The top you are wearing is fab, also going in my Favourites, plus that fun Bliss!

[@mandyvaughnknits]

Thank you! I love the colors the designer picked on the samples for Bliss. I really think those call to me. It really does look like a lot of fun 🙂

[@lorainelockwood9359]

Lots of loveliness again and I’ve not come across that Recalibrate but it is going in my list! 😘

[@mandyvaughnknits]

I definitely recommend Recalibrate, it's a great pattern 🙂

[@margekempf9586]

That antique fillligree sweater is sooo gorgeous! I’m just like you I want to make everything I see. I have the flax dk and socks on my needles now. If I have too much going on I get overwhelmed.

[@mandyvaughnknits]

It’s so hard to choose what to knit next - everything looks so tempting! I definitely agree with feeling overwhelmed with too much though. That's why I like to pattern window shop.. 😅 It gives a chance to look at the patterns and keep them in the back of my mind for when I need a new project 🙂

[@bethpaschal7859]

Your son’s sweater turned out so great. You showed so many beautiful patterns, what are you doing to us Mandy! 😅😂

[@mandyvaughnknits]

I've been looking for both for sale and free patterns! Just for inspiration 🥰. I feel like it's a great way to get inspired by color and different ideas! Especially when I'm knitting sweaters for my kiddos.. I need the distraction to keep me on track 😂

[@bethpaschal7859]

@ your suggestions will keep me motivated for a while! Keep them coming. ❤️

[@Kc_knits]

I have never knit a round yoke sweater looks like fun, and pink is always a good choice

[@mandyvaughnknits]

I've only knit a handful of them. I think the Simple Sweater is a good choice or Strange Brew (color work! ❤️) if you're looking to try one 🙂

[@Kc_knits]

@ Thanks so much

[@josemuylaert3466]

Thank's for another episode . Your sons' sweater is lovely ! And I bet your daughters' will be too, once finished. With those colours you can't go wrong, right ? I'm curious to see what the Kalika will look if you knit it in that gradient ( once you find the time for it.. ), I think that design is gorgeous. The Antique Filligree caught my eye as well ! Maybe, someday.. Happy Thanksgiving for you and your family !

[@mandyvaughnknits]

I'm really curious about how Kalika will look in a gradient as well. I feel like the gradient is so subtle that it should be okay around the neckline detail and not distract from it. But honestly, I have no clue. We'll find out together 😅. Thank you so much for your kind comments and I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving too!

[@elisekt1860]

I’m watching this on my birthday. Thank you. I’ve seen the pattern for the sweater you’re wearing and passed on it, but your version is making me want to knit it?

[@mandyvaughnknits]

Happy Belated Birthday! I hope you had a wonderful day! The Recalibrate is a relaxing knit. I enjoyed it because of the garter stitch. Normally I don’t use it very often, so I was happy to incorporate it here 🙂

[@heatherstclair5870]

I go down the pattern rabbit hole ALL THE TIME. I haven't finished the projects I am working on, but keep finding new ones I want to make. It's just like books... My tbr and tbk(?) are getting so ridiculous. Not enough time to do everything

[@mandyvaughnknits]

I do the same with different crafts as well. I have a beading loom that I'd love to pull out to make bracelets 😂. One day! 🙂

[@belindasbaubles]

Loving all these colorwork sweaters just hate that my hand says no right now, even though I am going to try the Advent mitten mkal

[@mandyvaughnknits]

Make sure to let your hand rest. I'm so sorry that it's been bothering you since the Halloween cowl. Does crochet bother you? Would it be a better option? When I saw Mrs. Fezziwig on your Advent video, I had to put it on my list. It's so beautiful! 🙂

[@belindasbaubles]

@mandyvaughnknits I noticed you found something ☺️ made me very happy! My hand is doing much better & I had been crocheting but then that hand swells which was why I started knitting in the first place 🙄 I am at least out of the brace more so 🤞Have a great Thanksgiving

[@renatasuzuki4894]

check out E. J. Sufka Three Little Owls Designs for a bunch of cute hats and garments. The big names get too much repeat exposure imho.

[@mandyvaughnknits]

Thank you for the recommendation - I'll definitely check their page out. I love running across new and different designers 🙂

[@renatasuzuki4894]

@mandyvaughnknits A young designer from New Mexico, i think, great taste💖

[@Winterknits]

Magenta is the best neutral 🩷

[@mandyvaughnknits]

I think I need this saying on a t-shirt 🙂. It very much encapsulates how I feel! ❤️

[@Bobbleheadknits]

Did you get a new intro for your vlogs or am I delusional again? Either way, I like it. I also love your advent sweater. I'd join in but the thought of doing all that seaming is just too much. I hope you and your family have a very happy Thanksgiving!

[@mandyvaughnknits]

I did! I created a short intro and outro with some happy music that I liked 🙂. I am scared of the seaming too, but the designer said they have really good instructions. I have always wanted to get better at seaming, so I guess I'm jumping into the deep end 😂. I hope that you and your family have an awesome Thanksgiving as well!