The Secrets To Becoming A Better Knitter , Chapter 1 | Fiberchats

[@1preciouswoman]

Irina, thank you so much for the great interviews! I enjoy each new video so much that if it was possible I would subscribe over and over again😄😄

[@Fiberchats]

You just made my day! Thank you!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful interview. I so appreciate all the work you do Irina to bring these people to us. Thank you for the opportunity to be in your video.

[@Fiberchats]

It was my absolute pleasure!

[@Prinzenelleke]

Suzanne Bryan what joy to see you here! Your videos continue to be very helpful to my knitting. I’m delighted to hear you plan to add even more videos. Thank you Suzanne for being such a good (and funny!) teacher ❤

[@tiner8414]

@@Fiberchats If I may give a little constructive critism, for interview style: 1. Sometimes you ask a question, but then start explaining WHY you ask that question, only to be inspired to ask a new question, which left me very “But they newer answered the original question😢” 2. If you ask a question with a short answer, try asking them why that is their answer. I wish I knew why she loves teaching short rows and what she considers the magic of them, because I have very little experience on short rows. Perhaps its obvious to people who know, but to the rest of us it may be interesting. 3. If you dont have a time limit, try not to cut off the person you are interviewing so much. Perhaps this happens because of time delays between you, I just got annoyed by the constant interuptions, because I was left qurious to what they would have said😆 That said, interviewing is super hard and you are doing a great job, especially since its your second language!

[@erickaeckles4187]

Aw, Hazel is always such a delight, I think I could sit and listen to her talk about her knitting all day.

[@Fiberchats]

She’s an absolute delight

[@MichiaMakes]

Thank you so very much for taking the time to chat, record, edit, and share this incredibly informative video. I watched twice (back-to-back) immediately after finding. Your videos ❤. The first one I saw was your short on combination knitting. It was such a revelation! I’m self taught from the days before KZbin. I’m a left handed person who was always taught to use my right hand. I’m actually very grateful for this. It’s caused me to become ambidextrous, and thus, a combination knitter. Everyone constantly told me I was “doing it wrong.” I eventually learned the “right way” for both Continental and American style, but they both make me terribly slow. Knowing the knitters I respect use the style best suited for them, allowing me permission to use the style best suited to me.

[@Fiberchats]

it's all about the final way the fabric looks, not about how you got to make it look like it supposed to. Glad you found this helpful. This Wednsday I'm publishing the second chapter of these series, I think you will find it very interesting

[@Kat-Knows]

Love the idea feom Suzanne Bryan of knitting a swatch to prwctice fixing a knitting stitch mistake. I am reading through the book Knit Fix by Lisa Kartus. And using swatches for practicing fixing a common knitting mistake is a great way for applying what ome is learning 🥰

[@Fiberchats]

That's a great idea!

[@teresaprice5070]

I LOVE the idea of using a/the swatch to practice "fixing mistakes"...BRILLIANT! 💥

[@wipqueen715]

As Arne & Carlos say “there is no dominant colour. Just keep your tension even. This lady said the same thing. She had never heard about dominance, it was only about tension.

[@Fiberchats]

I would love to interview them one day

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

Yes, yes, I enjoy this theme very much, I would love to see you continue it. Have you consider interviewing Roxanne Richardson, she is also a TKGA Certified Master Knitter, her and Suzanne Bryan are my go to video references. They helped add a lor of finess in my knitting over the years.

[@Fiberchats]

She’s definitely on my dream guest list :)

[@marydecker6197]

I usually don’t care for interviews but you ask the best questions and keep it so interesting! Please keep making these!

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you! That’s the best compliment:)

[@dianneevans5492]

So awesome to see Suzanne Bryan again! I hope you will be producing more videos again soon Suzanne.

[@ruthp7370]

I greatly enjoyed these interviews. Your questions were insightful and incisive- speaking to my knitting insecurities, and I expect those of others. It is encouraging in this challenging craft, to hear how great knitters, designers, teachers have addressed the same challenges. Thank-you.

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you for watching it! Next chapter will be posted next Wednesday

[@christinevalentine3373]

I also want to thank you Irini, for providing us with these wonderful learning opportunities. I am a huge fan girl of Hazel Tindall, and Suzanne Bryan. I’m learning now about Wye and Romi. I am so lucky. Even so, learning these skills as a child is the best time to embed the information in both your brain and your body. Many thanks.

[@Fiberchats]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@barbmaddox8336]

I’m loving watching you interview these people who are professional knitters. They are so open with their ideas and abilities and I really like the way i’m loving watching you interview these people who are professional knitters. They are so open with their ideas and abilities and I really like the way you interview people. you interview people.

[@irinaginzburg3768]

"there is always, like, "i'm afraid" of this or that or that" - oh yes, i've heard that so-o-o-ooooo many times and it always amuses me - because there is absolutely nothing, NOTHING to be afraid of... just go ahead, knock yourself out and have a good time... as StevenBe said in your interview with him, "when i knit i want to be entertained" - my sentiments, exactly... that is my "tip" of the day and every day. very good new series, good job, as usual!

[@rickjayne4203]

Please continue with this series. It is absolutely fascinating ❤

[@Fiberchats]

I’m already filming the second episode:)

[@knittingdiaries]

Thank you Suzanne for advocating seaming!! Seaming knits is my most favourite thing to do !

[@anigozan3785]

I get so excited when you put out another video! Love these themed ones ones with multiple chats in one session (Love them all actually)

[@Fiberchats]

Aww, thank you!

[@lindahindman3794]

It is fascinating to hear the wisdom and ideas of experts

[@jclowe1972]

I love the questions you ask - eg. when an interviewer makes a statement, you often ask them to give an example, which illuminates the statement much more. I like how you collaborate with others so much - I often get so much more information from each video than I would from a video with just one presenter.

[@Fiberchats]

Yes, I’m loving these compilations as well, same topic, different insights

[@stitchydutchy2054]

Are you kidding? Of course we want to see more of you next year. Interviews are great, you have the best questions and are so patient. This makes the answers growing to be very interesting stories.

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you!

[@isobelholland8552]

Thank you for a superb programme - more like this please!

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you! So glad you liked it

[@jodiealaoui7293]

Yes, please keep up with this series. I love to hear advice from the experts. 💕

[@patricialane4971]

Yes Irina! This is a great series, please continue it! Thanks!

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you!

[@dukeofnikko5791]

I love it when you and Romi get so philosophical. I love Romi's wealth of knowledge and meticulous teaching techniques but it's nice to hear her talk about the principles (?) of knitting.

[@Fiberchats]

That was my idea for these series, to go beyond the tips and tricks into the human nature :)

[@joanie9258]

I so enjoy your interviews. I’m a somewhat inexperienced knitter and each time I work a new pattern I learn so much and improve a little each time!

[@Fiberchats]

I feel the same way! Each project is teaching me something new

[@catb2069]

Great job of interviewing. Yes, I would be interested in more episodes like this ❤

[@christinevalentine3373]

Thank you Irina! I love this episode. I’m touched by the generosity of the experienced knitters in sharing their knowledge with us. It’s a most beautiful gift. I am grateful for any learning opportunity and these interviews are wonderful, please if possible, do as many as you can.

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@ownashare]

This is a wonderful series. It is inspirational. Please keep finding wonderful people.

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you!

[@PCVKnits]

Yes! This was an amazing video. I'm always trying to improve my knitting and absolutely love to hear from experienced and highly skilled knitters. I'm so glad to see Suzanne Bryan, I've missed her videos and I'm happy to see she's doing well and intends to continue adding to her channel.

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you for watching! It was so lovely to reunite with Suzanne:)

[@jclowe1972]

Re. first interview- knitting with yarn in right hand is not necessarily slower, because throwing is not the only technique to knit with yarn in right hand. I learned throwing first, and it's definitely slow. Hazel Tindal does not use throwing, she uses flicking. Flicking is just as fast as knitting continental with yarn in left hand. I use both, interchangeably, when doing colourwork, and just to give each hand a rest. Great channel Irina, thanks. 🙂

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you for watching!

[@katespin99]

I loved this one. So great to spend time with these amazing knitting experts.

[@Fiberchats]

Loved reconnecting with them

[@christinevalentine3373]

Yes, it would be wonderful to hear people whose life work is knitting, talk about their passion. Thank you for including people from other countries, it makes me so happy to be able to learn so much variety in this craft.

[@Fiberchats]

My pleasure!

[@sue-annemeditationknits7211]

I absolutely love your channel ❤😊. Please continue interviewing the fibre artists and asking them challenging questions.

[@Fiberchats]

That’s the plan 😁

[@dlouisegerlach2304]

Great choice of interviewees to START your series. Please DO continue

[@Fiberchats]

Second chapter is coming next Wednesday

[@danielleboots7032]

Yes, I enjoyed this podcast. Thanks.

[@Sophira1]

Yes Irina, I love these interviews and am finding out so much about knitting. Please continue and much appreciated! xx

[@Fiberchats]

Just finished editing the second chapter. It will be published next Wednesday

[@traceyleeherbert2326]

I really like your questions and conversation style of interviewing! You seem so relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera. You have a talent for this! Thank you for your hard work.

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you, it’s easier with an interesting person on the other end of the screen. When it’s me against the camera, I’m a nervous wreck

[@traceyleeherbert2326]

@@Fiberchats lol, You have a great sense of humor.

[@Fishesnorwegian]

You are such a great interviewer bringing out the best in each person!!

[@Fiberchats]

Aww, thank you

[@valeriesuttonpayne7413]

First time watching you. So much wonderful and useful information. I love seeing people from other countries (I’m American) talk about their knitting. Thank you! Please do more. I’ve decided from your video to stop avoiding tackling new techniques. I’m going to knit some swatches and start learning more!

[@Fiberchats]

If you want to try something new, I’m about to start a Shetland Lace knit along. Join Fiberchats Group on Ravelry for details

[@marsy1480]

You should definitely continue with the series. I've been knitting for approx 45 years and still have so much to learn. Thank you

[@Fiberchats]

Glad you liked it

[@roslynyeomans5544]

I really appreciate the encouragement from those you’re interviewing, especially when I am in doubt about trying something new. 😊

[@Fiberchats]

We all can use it from time to time:)

[@Mourning_Dove]

Wow! That was fantastic! I enjoyed listening to these master knitters so much. I'm an experienced crocheter and just learning to knit. I hope you have more interviews. Thank you!

[@Fiberchats]

I’m working on the second chapter of these series right now

[@leewilliams2721]

Thanks for this series of gracious and talented makers. Suzanne's videos are my go-to for construction and finishing and it was so good to see her visiting with you!

[@Fiberchats]

I loved reconnecting with all of them

[@nadinegoffart487]

This series is really interesting and inspiring. You’re such a good interviewer! I am from Belgium and thanks to you I discovered a Belgian knitter and designer I had never heard of- I clearly am not a sock knitter 😊 thank you 🙏, Irina ❤

[@Fiberchats]

Wim is such a sweetheart

[@BeautifulOaks]

I enjoy your series of interviewing the experts. They seem to really open up to you on their approach to knitting, fiber arts, teaching and learning. I admire their good attitude and attention to life long learning. So, please keep interviewing .

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you!

[@michelleireson4320]

What an interesting start to your new series - please do continue! 🙂

[@Fiberchats]

So glad you liked it!

[@GreatLakesGal-Diane]

Yes!!! Please continue with the interviews...they have been very informative! Thank you!!!❤️

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you

[@OscarFrosty]

This is great! Thank you for posting this. I am a brand new knitter and am looking for all the inspiration and best practices I can get. I have been crocheting for years and have tried knitting so many times. This is the first time I have ever actually caught on - it’s just not coming as naturally to me as crochet and this time it’s finally clicking. It was a single video by Suzanne that was the lightbulb moment for me and I can now purl. Thanks for this video it’s very helpful to me.

[@Fiberchats]

I’m editing the second chapter of this series. Stay tuned

[@lindarogers3608]

Excellent video! Please do continue the experts series. Your stuff is always smart.

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@soma7940]

This was my first video of your's that I have watched. You are a very excellent interviewer. Your questions are very well thought out and unique. Can't wait to watch all your other interviews. Thank you.

[@Fiberchats]

Welcome to my channel!

[@constanzehancock8667]

I loved this update. Please keep it up 👍

[@sharonmccarthy2117]

Yes, please continue these interviews. They are very helpful, and they open new possibilities. Thank you.

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you for watching!

[@nildamager1649]

Yes I am enjoying these interviews. I want to learn to knit 😲

[@WoolRevival]

Great job with your interviews! Thank you for introducing these wonderful knitters to us.

[@Fiberchats]

My pleasure

[@jvallas]

This is your first video I’ve seen, but it’s marvelous, and you’re quite good at knowing when to talk and when to listen! It was so informative!

[@Fiberchats]

Welcome to Fiberchats! I just published the second chapter of these series

[@dianesultzbach1637]

I have enjoyed this podcast very much. It is wonderful to hear from people you have admired and thought you could never knit like them to find out they are just like you. What I have learned from these interviews is we are all learning knitting skills. The more we are willing to stay with difficult new techniques until we understand them and the more we practice the better knitter we will be. Please continue to have podcasts like this. I loved it.

[@Fiberchats]

Working on chapter 2

[@susanw9824]

Your interviews are so great. Your questions are so intriguing. Love listening to you. Have a Wonderful Holiday Season! Susan

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you!

[@agnesb3177]

Thank you Irina, those were insightful, interesting, learning interviews. Please do more!

[@Fiberchats]

I’m already working on the second chapter

[@katharinakreativ5127]

42:43 yes, please continue interviewing the experts ❤

[@Fiberchats]

😊 Thank you!

[@pattigolden1]

I love this! It's very interesting how people do the same thing different ways to get the same result. Sometimes difficult knitting just isn't. 😉

[@Fiberchats]

Yes, but very joyful at the same time

[@8709asdf]

Excellent interviews. Yes, please continue with this good work to link us to the experts.

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you for watching!

[@Lisa-vb3gn]

Thank you-this was wonderful! So much experience shared in one place.❤

[@Fiberchats]

Glad you liked it!

[@sandicarter6370]

I love all the different ideas of how to become a better knitter. For me, one thing that has been a huge help to me is being around people of all skill levels. When there is someone I can help with one thing, it builds my confidence. But when I'm knitting with people who do things I've never tried, it encourages me to try new things.

[@Fiberchats]

Very true!

[@esthercollins4215]

I really enjoy these conversations. Thank you.

[@Fiberchats]

I’m so glad

[@cathyfalotico944]

Love the interviews. Please do more of this type. Super informative. Thanks so much!

[@Fiberchats]

Thanks for watching

[@LindaJuneDisley]

Fabulous interviews Irina, really enjoyed their answers. Interesting too. Have a beautiful day ❤❤

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you Linda! ❤️❤️

[@lust8505]

I have so enjoyed this video. I just got back into knitting. A beginner would best describe me. All winter I have made scarves and shawls. I am ready to step out of my box and your video gave me the nudge to do so. Thank you.

[@Fiberchats]

Keep me posted on your progress

[@littlebigknits]

That was just awesome Irina!!

[@Fiberchats]

These are some of my favorite knitting gurus

[@cydneyfowler1870]

This is great! We can all use tips to improve our knitting. Thanks for covering this topic.

[@Fiberchats]

Absolutely!

[@traffstromstickar]

Irina! Excellent interviews (as always) and I really hope you continue with this series. Love to learn new things and also to listen to you talk about knitting from a more philosophical perspective.

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you! I’m already working on the second chapter

[@jenniferbarrett3272]

So interesting hearing from experts in the field about their tips for improving our knitting and how they are all still learning and making mistakes- we are all on a continuum moving forward and back from beginner to expert depending on whether it is a new skill we are learning or an old familiar! ❤ Thanks again Irina for all the work you do to provide these great videos.

[@Fiberchats]

So glad you liked it! Chapter two will be posted next week

[@deemoye668]

Yes. I really like hearing from experts on how to be a better knitter. Great content. Thank you.

[@Fiberchats]

Thanks for watching!

[@nancettawestcott4601]

Would love to see more of this type of video - it is fabulous!

[@Fiberchats]

I’m working on the second chapter

[@chavak3497]

Yes, Irena... this is very encouraging to hear the experts talk about their knitting and their students too. Thank you.

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you for watching!

[@kathrynrose-schultz9218]

Yes keep doing this program.

[@Fiberchats]

Next episode is being published this Wednesday. Stay tuned

[@nancyisenberg6371]

Just discovered your channel. Greatly enjoyed this series on master knitters. Thank you!

[@Fiberchats]

Welcome to Fiberchats!

[@cheryloverbay3779]

These interviews were very informative and you asked very thoughtful questions! Well done🤗

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you

[@judithbuist164]

Thank you Irina for all the interviews you do. They make me expand my thinking about my skills, techniques and yarn crafts generally. Please continue doing what you do. Judy, Nelson Bay, Australia

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you!

[@tracyshafer-kachel224]

Great podcast Irina. I love the tips from the expert knitters!

[@Fiberchats]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@mariabergmann9084]

That was awesome, Irina! I took so much away from those knitting experts. It makes me understand my knitting better. You've done a marvellous job interviewing. Thank you so much and looking forward to some more.

[@Fiberchats]

The second chapter will be published next week and I’m beyond excited

[@lynseyh101]

I really enjoyed this, loved hearing the different perspectives, i'm not focussed on how quick i knit i just enjoy the process. Looking forward to more of these chats Irena i think for someone like me who is relatively new to knitting even though i have been around knitters and crocheters all my life its brilliant to listen to experienced knitters. Thank you

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you for watching!

[@pennybowman7734]

I really enjoyed this video & learned a lot about becoming a better & more observant knitter. Thank you.

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you!

[@siggylev4268]

This is great, so much good information. I appreciate the time an effort that you put into your videos, especially this one. I've been following Suzanne Bryan for a number of years, and now you've introduced me to others. They are all so inspiring. Gives me hope to hear Ms Tindall talk about her difficulties in knitting and also to hear Romi reinforce that there is no right or wrong way to knit color work, it is whatever works for the individual. This is one that I will be saving in my library

[@Fiberchats]

We would all benefit from being kinder to our own mistakes.

[@dianeazzopardi6269]

What an excellent podcast. I think a notebook would be handy to take notes to refer back to. On to your next podcast.

[@Fiberchats]

Glad you found it helpful

[@giseleharris3203]

I love this type of dialogue and your guest were all great, so much to learn. I want to improve my knitting for relaxation but I am an avid crocheter it’s more my personality and style screams color and fun where knitting is refined and peaceful. So I want to knit faster and better for my relaxation projects😊New subscriber!

[@Fiberchats]

Welcome to Fiberchats! I’m posting next segment of these series on Wednesday and today I’m posting an interview with Carson Demers about ergonomics of knitting that you might also find very helpful

[@terristevenson3248]

Great interviews. Thank you

[@sandraboyle5993]

Thank you Irina, more please. You are the best.

[@Fiberchats]

Aww, thank you!

[@wendycastelli6254]

What an amazing video! I always love learning new things about knitting, and there’s so much to learn! Thank you!

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you for watching!

[@sondragingery5949]

This was a wonderful video. I had seen one of your videos recently, but couldn't remember your youtube channel name. So glad to have found it. You are such a good interviewer; your questions are very insightful.

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you!

[@gamergranny285]

Yes this is a great series. Not one person has all the answers. And we are all learners no matter how young or old, or our experience level. Excellent interviews

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you!

[@internette]

I am loving this new series. Wim is a delight!

[@Fiberchats]

It was so nice to reconnect with Wim

[@CMeyer-ut3dd]

Yes, I like to listen to your channel, very informative. I will watch some of their videos. You ask very good questions.

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you!

[@carlalottehartungen8501]

Good morning from Japan🎌❣️I just stumbled over your video. I am a FAN of Suzanne Bryan. I will follow you to find more teachings. Without your support (your is a plural ie Suzanne B. Rox Rocks etc) I would be lost🙇🏼‍♀️‼️❣️ THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME & DEDICATION. I need more teachers.

[@Fiberchats]

I’m posting the second chapter of these series on Wednesday

[@CrossStitchJo]

Thanks for interviewing these experts. It’s informative and inspirational!

[@Fiberchats]

Glad you enjoyed

[@lisanakao1043]

This is a great series, I am really enjoying hearing the different opinion and encouragement.

[@sarahlovesdonuts9601]

Loved this and would love to see more!!!💗💗

[@Fiberchats]

Working on it

[@jandkcon]

I enjoy all of your interviews and appreciate your showing us the diversity among knitter’s ideas and techniques. Also a great listening opportunity while watching my own stitches 🧶🧦👍🏻👩‍🎨

[@Fiberchats]

Glad you liked it!

[@janetjroberson2581]

Hello from St. Louis Missouri. I just love your interview’s, they are very helpful. I have learned so much watching your videos.

[@Fiberchats]

This makes me very happy!

[@lolainma3218]

I am a new knitter and I have been ripping out for 2 months… For various reasons.. but I’m learning so much

[@Fiberchats]

Next Wednesday I’m posting the second chapter and I specifically concentrated on newer knitters. I think you will find it helpful

[@paddyknits]

Absolutely love this series Irina! Please continue! ❤

[@Fiberchats]

Thanks Patrick!