What should I knit with this? Finding 5 patterns for a viewer’s yarn.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Let's see what I come up with for Alexandra's 100% silk yarn!

[@Alexandra-nt6lx]

Wow! Thank you so much Tayler! You have no idea how helpful this is! I was so lost with what to do with this yarn and now I'm so inspired by all of these amazing suggestions ☺️ I'll be sure to update you with what I make!

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Omg I’m so glad you think so and thank you for commenting Alexandra! The yarn you have there is gorgeous. ❤️❤️

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

I'm coming back because I missed the part of your comment where you said you'd keep us updated. Yes! Please do! 😘

[@catnapper3923]

Tayler! You are becoming my favorite podcast, and - there are a LOT of podcasts out there. I love your charm, your energy, your humor and your non-nonsense brisk way of moving through information. So thank you very very much. I actually have some fingering silk skeins and found, in deep stash, matching mohair, so this is great for me as well. Mine is bright yellow , and so must be considered a because WOW, what a statement. I love the idea of a big summery cardigan. You are an awesome talent; we are so lucky. Thank you.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

This means more to me than you realize Thank you so much. ❤️

[@uschiott2146]

Hello Taylor, Needles 2 in Germany are 2mm, so a US 0.

[@HannaVilkman]

I think it's good to know that mulberry silk like the Purl Soho Cattail Silk is quite a different material than bourette silk like the Knitting for Olive Pure Silk. Mulberry silk or just silk that I think Alexandra's yarn is, is more slippery, has that sheen and is more delicate in use than bourette silk that is more rustic and uneven and doesn't have that sheen but is easy to wear and care and also ethical as the silk worms are not killed when making bourette silk. I've knitted two shawls with Knitting for Olive Pure Silk and they are the best carefree summer shawls! I'm just about to cast on a summer top using KfO Pure Silk and I think it's gonna be lovely.

[@prairietn1]

Love these suggestions! Because she said she has never knit a sweater, I suggest knitting a sample out of scrap yarn or something cheap. JMO but frogging a silk yarn that's so very beautiful and special might be frustrating. In the garment-making industry, it's called making a muslin. Basically creating a garment out of a cheap fabric so you can adjust the pattern as needed.

[@Yeppifer]

Anyone super nervous the tea will spill during the intro?

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Every time I edit, I always think the same thing. But not to worry. It never does. 😏

[@Raediamoon]

at the very end too! lol I was so nervous

[@ShariPulford]

I really enjoy these videos. That is truly lovely yarn. I hope she let's us know what she makes with it❤

[@star_athena]

Love this series! ❤❤❤

[@Annthrium]

I think the Cumulus Tee or Blouse No.1 could also look great in this yarn

[@nefraial]

I think a top like Soulmate Summer Shirt by Lisa Kirchhoff. It's simple enough for someone new to top and sweater knitting and ideal to show off a fine yarn. Plenilune Tee by Alicia Plummer would work well too. There's likely enough yarn to make both. Swatching for a nice fabric is important and there's enough there to experiment with holding more than one strand in the knitting for more options.

[@valeriehowden471]

Beautiful yarn + suggested projects. Alexandria, please give Tayler an update when you cast on!

[@saraht855]

The first time I worked with silk I found I had to use a larger needle and metal needles as opposed to wood because the yarn was really grippy (doubley so if it's single rather than plied yarn). Just something to keep in mind if anyone else is knitting silk for the first time

[@carinaherrling8773]

Hej Taylor, love your channel enjoy every second of it.😊 Now that i'm german, let me give a quick Tip: the needles at the Label are in millimeter - so the "2" means 2mm - so therefore a US size 0. Such a beautiful yarn❤... Ciao Carina

[@lfinn6125]

Oooo. Something by Yumiko Alexander would be lovely as well.

[@megm6569]

Great suggestions, I've had a couple of the shirt patterns in my favorites and they would look gorgeous in this yarn. I hope people send it updates if they end up making your suggestions!

[@karencote6810]

These are all nice, but so big & baggy. I really want to make some summer garments that are a little more fitted like a nice blouse with short sleeves with a V-Neck.

[@romyhartenstein7779]

Hi, German viewer here. The "2" next to the needles are referring to 2mm needles (as a staring point/suggested needle - US 1). So I would guess that would make it lace to light fingering

[@maschenglueck]

I would be very curious to know, which pattern the person sending in the request chose at the end 😍 in case you receive feedback on this, I would love to know 😊

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

I will definitely keep y’all posted!

[@shannonagain89]

The Be My Tulip Top came to mind 😍 it's a gorgeous lace tank with a button up front, and you might have enough yarn for another project! 😜

[@aleriemcvay]

Moon Set Tee by Ozetta is another silk yarn wardrobe staple that would be beautiful in that yarn! I'm knitting it right now in merino praying that it will still look nice despite being a different fiber type, but the construction has been so fun and interesting so far and the pattern has great support with videos and tutorials to help with the tricky parts.

[@etoeneudorf]

Intro ends at 3:14 for those interested :)

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Really? 3 minutes and 14 seconds? God forbid.

[@etoeneudorf]

@@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to offend. I like long videos but at times I also find it nice when people throw time stamps in the comments to have the option of a shorter video, or jump to the content I’m looking for if I’m short for time. I don’t think you did anything wrong, the timestamp could just be handy for someone.

[@milabulic]

​@@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS 😂

[@anuntav9605]

Love your pattern suggestions and this fun series, it's given me lots of ideas. It would be fun to have a follow-up video later on with updates from the folks you've given pattern recommendations to and seeing what they look like if they took one of your recommendations! Thanks for all you do for the community!

[@songindarkness]

Second this! I love this series and all the ideas and I really want to see what the yarn owner makes with that gorgeous silk.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Yes! Absolutely! I’ll be sure to reach out to each of these viewers to ask them if they’d like to share their project with us! ❤️

[@saulemaroussault6343]

Hi ! Maybe consider adding a hint in the title/thumbnail that it’s part of the series ? And/or make a playlist ? Can’t wait to see what you suggest !

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Will do! Thank you. ❤️

[@judith6133]

It`s needlesize 2 mm US 0. Handwash with 68°F

[@debbiedennie255]

GM Taylor Another interesting morning with your expertise..I love it I picked out two tees I want to knit The seaside tee and Goode tee So thank you so much Have a great weekend soon to be here 😊🥰

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

I’m so glad you found something here Debbie! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lieslnew8247]

I love this new topic. I’m always wondering to knit with the yarn I have. 😊

[@jeannepien4565]

Lovely ideas. I would like one of each!

[@grannyt6819]

I keep having to stop the video and go look at each project more on traveled. 2 more patterns I plan to try. Thank you! What a fun video idea! I look forward to seeing more of these.

[@torisandifer518]

I love a saddle shoulder / saddle shoulder raglan!

[@debrah.1348]

What about the Hitofude by Hiroko Fukatsu? It uses 960 yds for medium or 1160 yds for the large if you wanted to add extra length.

[@cynthiabishop3836]

I made the Hitofude in a gold silk and I love it! It does require some skill, so the questioner should keep that in mind.

[@KnittingThroughTrauma]

I’m not even a tea cup watcher but for the first time I thought you were going to spill your drink lol

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

It was a close call. 😏

[@Nickyknits]

Me too, it was mesmerising wasn't it. I just couldn't look away.😂

[@loribiamonte6533]

I made the Dekla by Laila Raven in pure silk and I love it. I used one color, a baby blue, in Knitting for Olive. I can wear it four seasons and can dress it up or down.

[@hyggekrogknits]

I think an Eowyn blouse by Fabel knitwear would be super cool in this yarn - the pattern doesn’t call for silk but I bet it would look great!

[@rebeccazegstroo6786]

I found the more recent episode on getting knits photo ready and asked in comments about silk yarn. Wahoo, here's some advice on silk yarn.

[@Stitchers_Whimsy]

I'm doing the Avani Tank by Caidree in Knitting for Olive Pure Silk. I would recommend dropping down a needle size or two and sizing up for the size made because at gauge with needle recommended it's a little airy-er than I would prefer.

[@ranjanalal2832]

A query. Has anyone washed a silk yarn knit garment. Silk blooms, Ive heard. How does it affect the finished garment? Forgive me if this question sounds silly, I am an amateur.

[@Stitchers_Whimsy]

@@ranjanalal2832 it did bloom, and it grew both length and width. but it has definitely gotten softer too!

[@alisonsmith376]

Great ideas Tayler!

[@paulalafontaine8020]

If I were a dyer like you I would knit in some light coloured or bare yarn and then dye it black!…maybe even after you wear it a bit in the lighter colour.

[@catherinecunningham7126]

Great knitting pattern suggestions for that yarn, Tayler! 🌵

[@paulinekelly-osenberg88]

I think Taylor's little black T, would be lovely in a silk yarn. It would make it more drapery, but that is what a silk sometimes does. I don't know about your silk, but if it has that soft sheen, it will knit more densely. It will depend on your needles, smaller=dense fabric and larger= open & flowy. I had a silk dress made for me in Hong Kong and it had that sheen, but it created a more dense fabric. It was great wear-ability. It was cool in the summer and warm in the winter with cardigan put over it. In the US we don't know silk like we know other fibers, which is too bad. Good luck with whatever you choose, i know it will turn out lovely!

[@miriyummy]

Wow, it's like you've read my mind. I have just ordered a summer top's quantity in 100% silk and have been scouring Rav for ideas. You've given me so many, and all the patterns are now in my queue. And no offense to your Siri, my phone completely ignored her.

[@extraterrestrialelliot]

I love this series because even if I don't have the yarn it makes me inspired for projects from my stash

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

I’m so glad you like it! Thank you. ❤️

[@grannyt6819]

I love the Swoop and the Melody. Perfect to make for my mom.

[@lawyer-skp]

All gorgeous pieces! Well done. 😊

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Thank you! 🙏 So glad these were inspiring. ❤️

[@nena6332]

Yayy! Goode - bottom up , worked flat sweater. In my comfort zone. Great choice. Thank you

[@chiptaylor7925]

Nice selection, I'm partial to tanks so i wanted to add one more design that my good friend designed. its the Shelton by Allison Jane, it is a simple tank made in 2 pieces with side seams. the pattern has an hourglass cable increase and decrease for a hourglass shape. However being a more masculine person i am knitting it with just the increases to create a more v shape

[@patriciabitting8934]

Love your suggestions! This yarn would also make a beautiful tank - the leftovers could be a scarf! ❤

[@jenniferjohnson9335]

Wishing I had some silk yarn now! Thanks for sharing!

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

You are so welcome Jennifer!

[@leiterfam]

Do you have Ravelry bundles of the patterns suggested in this series? I watch these on my phone while doing housework or other tasks and would love an easy way to look into these patterns at a later time. Thanks for all the great pattern ideas!💡

[@bethanyseabolt9387]

This is incredible, thank you! I’ve had a silk yarn for years that has stumped me! I bought the Islet Raglan and I have a matching mohair… but I only have one skein of each so I guess i’ll be purchasing more as I go. You know, to use up my existing stash.

[@TheSolipsist0]

What a nice new format. Love it. 🥰

[@lildoanne]

The Farfa top by the Knit Purl Girl is made in Knitting for Olive Pure Silk so might be a good pattern for this! The sleeves are 👌

[@madisonheise]

This was great timing ! I have 10 hanks of Reynolds Mandalay 100% Silk yarn I got from the thrift store a few years ago and never knew what to do with because it’s a little rough. But I’ve been wanting a beach cover up or summer cardigan/ kimono but can’t find one I like or don’t want to pay $30+ for one at the store. But now I’ll just make one with my silk yarn, now can I get it done before I leave for Florida in 2 weeks? We shall see !

[@marny7760]

I'm late to the party (just discovered your channel), but when I saw this episode I thought for sure your first recommendation would be Petite Knits's Cumulus Tee, which she does in Knitting for Olive's Pure Silk. A great basic tee with longer (to-the-elbow) sleeves. However, the patterns you found are also beautiful and fun in their variety. Thanks!

[@cherylwright3377]

What about your little black tea or the stripey tee?

[@Nooblarone]

My next project is the Diona Tee by Sari Nordlund this is also from 100% Silk

[@Katepwe]

Great series! I’ve sent you a couple of “what should I make with this” emails but after seeing this I feel like I didn’t provide you with quite enough info….only the very basic.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

That’s on though! I can still work with whatever you send. ❤️

[@nataliasitnik7254]

Hayyy I just wanted too confirm that Anna is indeed polish and being polish myself I had no other option but laugh really hard for your pronunciation but I absolutely dont mean it in a bad way, how could I? When polish is, well let's say, not the easiest language 🤭 and I can't even tell you how to pronounce this correctly cuz English doesn't even have this sounds, so frustrating hahah, but you were pretty close. It's k like c in coffee, rz like j in French i belive, y almost like first I in imagine but more down in a throat, your ż sound was perfect (rz is the same sound) a like in Alaska and the k again😝 So sorry, I love pronunciation so any time I have a chance to kinda teach sb I have to do it... Also, so sorry if another polish person already said all the above, I checked some comments if so, but didn't find any so decided to do it myself. And last but not least, just found your videos yesterday and currently binge watching them while knitting... all of my wips...God I have so many, anyway, thank you for all your work on this Chanel, I really love it Kisses from Warsaw

[@katibere1966]

This is awesome!! All great options!

[@karenprovost2035]

I second what @HannaVilkman said. I’m currently knitting the Cattail Silk yarn and it’s more like raw silk fabric in feel, a little “tacky” instead of what most people think of which is “silky” silk, like charmeuse fabric. It’s very nice to knit with.

[@RachelCunningham-ut9ks]

I agree Tayler I'm like afraid of patterns including stripes. I like kind of more minimal looks. However my yarn stash sometimes doesn't accommodate 1 color patterns LOL

[@debraraymer3386]

I love your descriptions. Thanks

[@alenac.3934]

Hi Tayler, I watched a few of your vlogs but I did not know you have this 'thread' - I recently tried to figure out what to knit using my silk-mohair-lamb wool combo (Noro Silk Garden). Too late, but I would have loved to see your suggestions. BTW, I love your 'boudoir'!!!

[@sharonmadden3362]

Purl SoHo’s “Summer Silk” with her yarn held double would be nice.

[@suzettelopane1548]

Ooh I love your ideas for garments…but I only know how to crochet!!! Maybe if it works for you can you offer thoughts on crochet garments? I would be sooo excited for that, even if it was only every once in a while…

[@anitawessels3932]

Oooo love the patterns suggested.

[@karenhoney9850]

Lovely yarn, great patterns. As a Canadian knitter my first question is what needle system does 2 belong in? WHY WOULD A GERMAN YARN SPECIFY US SIZE NEEDLES?

[@vickywelsch3852]

2 means 2mm needles and that fits if you think of fingering silk yarn, it is very fine

[@PurpleSoma]

I would make a kimono cardigan or a nice long skirt.

[@lindaperron318]

Oh #2❤❤❤

[@Luc.BooBak]

What I already knitted or planning on to knit with silk: June top, Cumulus blouse - both Petiteknit; Shore Tee - Anne Ventzel (2,75mm needles instead of 3mm gives a very flattering negative ease); Fleur Cami - Brianna Mason; Fjolla - Isabell Kraemer (yarn held double and would need to shorten the sweater); Summer (held double) or any tee from AnkeStricks.

[@emmawilcox9435]

I loved your video about the myths and truths of caring for handknit wool items❤ do you have any tips for cotton? I'm currently freehand knitting a t-shirt with Hobby Lobby's 'I love this cotton' and all I know to do is hang it strategically and use cold water for washing and air only in the dryer. Any other tips would be so helpful!

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

I do! I’m actually knitting an all cotton top right now so this is a great idea for a future video. ❤️

[@emmawilcox9435]

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS Yes! That would be awesome! You're awesome❤️

[@natalieglickman1445]

Hi! What’s the app that you are using that shows the patterns?

[@joeyshouse3233]

I believe it’s ravelry

[@Amk.prjonar]

I think its Ravit

[@debracalliss5958]

I’m not sure on the swoop softly. Looks like it needs 2 yarns. Nice design though.

[@karenb136]

Please stop saying Siri. You keep turning mine on.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Gotcha. 😏

[@kellyfindshouses]

I would knit the "Little Black Tee" by Tayler that's hopefully coming out soon! I have never knit a sweater before but I've decided that pattern will be my first. 🌟

[@helenjowett7879]

😂

[@alicedevine8842]

Shawl