The Shift by Andrea Mowry Tutorial

A tutorial walking through the techniques used in Andrea Mowry’s The Shift cowl.

[@abirhussein9781]

I've seen this pattern EVERYWHERE... that means I need to knit this. I feel more confident to try it after I saw this tutorial. Thanks for using the giant yarn. It made it easier for a visual learner like me.

[@knittingwhimsy]

So glad - hope it is helpful! Good luck with your Shift!!

[@mattwhieldon4687]

Excellent tutorial. I like that you used bigger needles and yarn to show the technique. I wish all tutorials were like this. Thanks Marcia

[@mrsmeljohnson]

This tute was exactly what I needed. So much easier to see you do it. Thank you so much.

[@knittingwhimsy]

So glad!! Thank you!

[@Kloulock]

Your tutorials are next level! Thank you SO much for taking the time to make these phenomenal videos!🤸‍♀️

[@knittingwhimsy]

I’m soooo glad you think so!!! I enjoy making them!

[@jesskathan]

Just started this pattern. Finding this video is such a huge help already!! Learning lots of new techniques. Thank you. :)

[@knittingwhimsy]

So glad!! Hope you love your Shift - it’s such a fun knit!!

[@leslieviner]

Great tutorial, Andrea. I love the fabric I your Shift patterns.

[@judycovell558]

Thank you so much! This video is exactly what I needed to figure out the Shift pattern.

[@knittingwhimsy]

I’m so glad! Thanks for letting me know. I hope your Shift comes out great! It’s a fun knit!

[@hitzchicky]

I think it would be helpful to explain the reason you knit in to the front or knit in to the back of the stitch. The reason is to twist the stitch to prevent it from creating a hole. If you didn't twist the stitch, you'd end up with what looks like a small yarnover. Additionally, for determining left and right, you can look at the direction the yarn is laying across the needle. When you're doing a make 1 left, the yarn is laying across the needle going towards the left. When making a make 1 right, the yarn is laying across the needle towards the right. I think visual clues like that are so helpful in preventing mistakes and making the knitting go a lot faster.

[@knittingwhimsy]

Great tips! Thanks for sharing!

[@catherinedwyer3009]

I really like the level of detail and explanations you give.

[@knittingwhimsy]

Thank you!! I am so glad you like the video. I am just about to post a new tutorial for Gloam by Caitlin Hunter - it’s a great fall sweater pattern! #sweaterweather!!

[@dianevalentino6042]

This is a fantastic tutorial! Thank you.

[@laurelyoung5313]

Wonderful video!! Thank you so much. Keep them coming.

[@knittingwhimsy]

Laurel Young Thank you! So glad you liked it! Made my day (already)! 😊

[@Kranhu]

Excellent instructions! Thank you!

[@paulamcmellon6171]

Thank you so much for such a great tutorial. I am about to swatch for this project. I found this an excellent video and extremely helpful. 💕

[@knittingwhimsy]

I’m so glad!! Hope your Weekender comes out fabulous!! 🧶🧶💃

[@219BakerStreet]

Super helpful and a brilliant idea to post this! Thank you :)

[@knittingwhimsy]

So glad!! Hope your Shift comes out fabulous!!

[@swameejos]

OHmygoodness!! I am so grateful for this, thank you! I'm foraying deeper into intermediate knitting so when I saw the pattern for this after I purchased it, I'm pretty sure my eyes crossed and I had steam coming out of my ears LOLOL. I definitely feel much more confident reading back over the pattern now. Also...I love the lighter weight of yarn you used--perfect for more mild weather! I will certainly be checking out more of your tutes!! xoxox

[@knittingwhimsy]

So glad!!! Good luck!

[@Godhelpus62]

Thank you so much for making this actually seem doable for an advanced beginner knitter like me! Colorwork has always seemed out of reach for me but your video makes me think I could give it a try. What a beautiful cowl too. It would be fun playing with different yarns to see all the wonderful combinations you could come up with. 💗🙏🏻🧶

[@knittingwhimsy]

So glad you are going to give it a try! Using yarn that fades to new colors makes it extra fun! Hope you enjoy!!

[@julieknitsandspins]

With this tutorial I won’t be afraid to Start this pattern! TY

[@knittingwhimsy]

So glad!! Let me know how it goes! 🧶🧶💃

[@rebeccaloudermilk2574]

Awesome work! This helps SO MUCH!

[@knittingwhimsy]

I’m so glad!! Thanks for letting me know!

[@catherinefrangella1246]

Thank you so much for this incredibly helpful video! I have never used the mattress stitch before- and was worried about finishing the shift. Just completed it, and I am very happy with how the seam turned out after following your video.

[@knittingwhimsy]

I’m so glad!! Thanks for letting me know!

[@karenleighcass]

Thank you for the detail, I can be confident buying your patterns.

[@knittingwhimsy]

karen You are welcome - hope the tutorial was helpful! Andrea Mowry has great fun patterns. Happy knitting!!

[@charlineds3864]

fantastic explanation! now I get it! THANK YOU!!!!

[@knittingwhimsy]

So glad!!!! Thanks for letting me know!

[@Isabellastoca]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Not sure I would have made it through this pattern without this :)

[@knittingwhimsy]

So glad!! Thanks for letting me know! You made my day!

[@redredwine1277]

I just bought the pattern an hour ago. I’ll try to knit this for my grand-daughter. Your video tutorial enticed me to do it. Thanks again, have a bless days and Happy New Year🍇🎉🪅

[@knittingwhimsy]

I’m so glad!! Thanks for letting me know! I hope you are enjoying your knitting and your grand daughter appreciates a special sweater!

[@redredwine1277]

@@knittingwhimsy ❤️❤️❤️

[@dianewobb7935]

I'm so glad you show us how to do the weekender now I"m going to order the pattern and do it thank you very much now if the rest of the broadcasters would fine the time to do that I would be a happy camper , but I would like if possible

[@knittingwhimsy]

I’m so happy you think it is helpful! Good luck with your Weekender Sweater!!

[@annettefranklin158]

❤❤as always thank you for this video ❤

[@3Donna1953]

Really appreciate this video. It helped me so much and it did get easier once in section one repeating rows 7&8. I am really enjoying the knit. You are a fabulous instructor and working in both big and small yarn was a great help. I am planning to make another and I would like to know the colors you used from periwinkle sheep. Thank you again.

[@fairghum]

This is just an all around A+ video. Thanks for getting me going!

[@knittingwhimsy]

Well thank you!! So nice to hear! Good luck with your Shift - it’s a really fun knit!

[@fairghum]

@@knittingwhimsy Me again. I have just finished my second Shift (cotton this time), and would like to suggest that you insert something between finishing the iCord and seaming that shows the positioning of the cowl for seaming. I am a bit 3D challenged and struggled with this.

[@knittingwhimsy]

Glad you are enjoying your Shift knitting! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@misspammy6779]

So happy that you posted this excellent tutorial! I had purchased the pattern but was immediately lost amid the M1L and M1R and other confusing stitches. Seeing them executed and explained was SO helpful. I can knit this cowl now. Thank you!!

[@knittingwhimsy]

So glad you are finding it helpful!! It is a fun knit - hope you enjoy both making and wearing!!

[@misspammy6779]

I will now. Thanks again!

[@juliemendez7966]

Thank you for the tutorial, learned up some questions I had.

[@knittingwhimsy]

So glad! Thanks for letting me know!

[@redredwine1277]

Thanks for sharing, very helpful info, Merry Christmas 🎄

[@knittingwhimsy]

So glad you found it helpful! Thanks for letting me know! Merry Christmas! 🧶🎄

[@guyivie8987]

Great teaching technique, showing the stitch first with large yarn & needles!

[@knittingwhimsy]

Thank you!!

[@marianparr5030]

Thank you so very much!

[@knittingwhimsy]

You’re welcome, Thanks for watching!!

[@khadrowangmo3511]

Very grateful for your video well explain.

[@knittingwhimsy]

I’m so glad!! Thanks for letting me know! Happy knitting!! 🧶🧶💃

[@et1016]

Excellent video!!

[@knittingwhimsy]

Thank you!!! Love to hear - hope your Shift comes out great!

[@huguettelaroche7105]

Merci pour le tuto et le partage. Au plaisir.

[@knittingwhimsy]

De rien! 😉

[@favsforme5770]

Have this pattern but this visual really helps me

[@knittingwhimsy]

So Glad!! Hope your shift comes out great - it's a fun knit!

[@hudahaqqi9689]

Captivating colour shading..

[@kathieambrosini6520]

Nice tutorial especially with the thick yarn

[@rebeccaloudermilk2574]

Awesome job

[@knittingwhimsy]

Thank you!! 😊

[@pamelawatkins1067]

Great tutorial

[@knittingwhimsy]

Thank you!!

[@sophiecote7138]

I love the colors that you choose. Do you tested your purple color before started your project? Thanks Sophie

[@demimorest963]

Great. Job with explaining the I cord edging.

[@knittingwhimsy]

Thank you!!

[@helenmullineux2197]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I'm a little confused about the M1l and M1r increases at the sides. Sometimes you do them and sometimes you don't. Do you increase at both sides of each row or at both sides of every row?

[@Linda-hh4gz]

Thanks

[@sharonkutney7665]

Thank you for your tutorial, very well done. I am knitting The Shift. At times my yarn is NOT ending on the same side….I have one color on the right, one color on the left. I know they need to be on the same side. Cannot figure out my mistake. Any help you can offer? Thanks for your advice.

[@CassieDA17]

What helps me remember which way to grab the bar for make one left and right is that I say to myself “right -rear” so I always know M1R is back (rear) to front.

[@knittingwhimsy]

Great idea!

[@rhiannondethomas]

Where it reads SECTION TWO {Colors A & C} You will increase every RS row. Repeat Section One, replacing Color B with Color C. Break Color C at the end of this section. 40 sts inc’d; 90 sts on needle. Does this mean I start from Row 1 through Row 24 whilst also completing the Repeat Rows 21-24?

[@ninjajellydoughnut27]

Great tutorial. I was wondering what cast on method did you use for this project?

[@knittingwhimsy]

Thank you! I just did the long tail cast on. It’s just 4 stitches so super easy. Hope that helps - happy knitting!!

[@sandrahurst5515]

This tutorial is very helpful and I now feel confident in going forward . I also liked the copper and silver brown yarn you used to demonstrate with. Any chance of finding out the brand and color?

[@knittingwhimsy]

Me too! It is my favorite yarn! It is from Bella Yarn - Mendocino - color is precious metals. You can get online of your local yarn store doesn’t carry.

[@Stacey.B]

I am making myself the nightshift cowl. But I have made a huge MISTAKE! I'm soposto have a 110 stich count at the section I just finished but I have 130 stich count I've repeated a section twice I'm guessing. Will it still seam properly if I don't rip back? Or will it be wonky looking?

[@has8167]

Thank you, I have been frogging galore....always just missing that small step that changes the stitch....driving me bonkers..I just set aside and start working the other projects I have going, giving that shawl a stink eye. Now I can go back, and watch your educational video until I get the flow of it. Thank you

[@knittingwhimsy]

So glad I am enticing you back - hope my video helps!!!! Happy knitting!

[@carolratcliff]

Great tutorial!! But I’m not familiar with the term float? Can you explain it.

[@mapenn1031]

A bit confused it seems reading the pattern with colors A B & C don’t alternate as quickly as yours. Are you carrying the yarns up the side of your rows?

[@blogiegj]

And you start the new color after your setup rows?

[@robinross5963]

When do I begin slipping the first stitch? There is no mention of it in the pattern. Thanks!

[@mapenn1031]

This is the best every! I gave up and put my shift over a year ago. Thank you so much! Can you list the colors of yarn you used please? You are an excellent teacher? 🙏 ❤️

[@knittingwhimsy]

Thank you so much! I’m sorry I missed your comment up until now. I don’t remember the colors - the yarn is periwinkle sheep silky singles. I do love working with her yarn. I hope you are enjoying your knitting!!

[@mapenn1031]

@@knittingwhimsy I no worries, I have done the same!😀. Thank so very much for the he information, I appreciate your help. Regards, Mari

[@maryeberle8994]

I love the colors! Did you use the Periwinkle Sheep Silky Single yarn? I see that's a fingering wt yarn, although the pattern calls for a sport wt yarn. Did you worry about gauge? Thanks!

[@knittingwhimsy]

Yes - and since it isn’t a fitted garment I didn’t worry about gauge- I have made a few and they are all slightly different sizes. Hope yours turned out great!!

[@maryeberle8994]

@@knittingwhimsy Thanks for your advice!

[@tandeeroy3501]

Another question. In doing section one, last 2 rows say to “repeat rows 1-8 then rows 1-4”. If I do that, I will have more than the 30 stitches it calls for….help? What should I be doing ? Confused.

[@robinross5963]

I am having the same issue. Could use some clarification. Thanks!

[@dianewobb7935]

sorry I hit the wrong button as wonder if you can do the flex sweater I know there's a lot of tutorials out there but I still have a hard time understanding that I have a hard time with the increases when I ask for help they would even look at my sweater which I wasn;t to happy about so now that's on hold , cause I:m not sure if my increases are right , I have watch the video's but the don't increase far enough for me to see if I'm doing it right or not thank you Diane

[@knittingwhimsy]

Good luck! Sometimes you just need to move on to another project! I don’t know if the Flex sweater - but try The Weekender Sweater - it’s a great Andrea Mowry pattern and you can follow my tutorial!

[@mapenn1031]

Once again my sincerest thanks, you explained this explicitly. No offense meant to Andrea nor her assistant, for myself, their explanation to slip yarn in back as if to purl didn’t help whatsoever. 🙏

[@knittingwhimsy]

So glad you found it helpful!! Thanks for letting me know! Happy knitting! 🧶🧶💃

[@jamesdean1989]

These videos are fantastic! Thank you for them! I live that you demonstrate from actual patterns. Do you take requests for patterns to demonstrate? Caryl

[@knittingwhimsy]

Thank you! 😊I would love to hear what you would like to see. I am currently working on a sock tutorial. General top down - but specifically using Hermione Sock pattern and Vanilla Latte. I went from wondering why anyone would want to knit socks, to being completely addicted. Let me know what you would like to see!!

[@jamesdean1989]

I'm excited for the sock tutorial! I'm a new knitter and feel like it should be something I learn! The Carbeth Cardigan by Kate Davies is a popular pattern but I could only find a photo tutorial on it. It's got some tricky parts about it and a video would be so helpful! I'll keep my fingers crossed that you do it🤞 Your teaching and filming are excellent!

[@knittingwhimsy]

@@jamesdean1989 Thank you! The Carbeth Cardigan is a great idea.!

[@peggystorrie3981]

I would like to make this using fingering weight will that work?

[@knittingwhimsy]

Absolutely! Just remember you might want to go down a needle size or two if you have a lighter yarn. Hope your Shift comes out great!!

[@tandeeroy3501]

Do I carry all colors never cutting them before starting another color?

[@knittingwhimsy]

Yes - no need to cut until you start a whole new section. Good luck with your Shift! I think it is a really fun addictive knit once you get into it! Hope you enjoy!!

[@tandeeroy3501]

@@knittingwhimsy thank you

[@bonniestull1982]

I’m wondering how tight do I knit this?

[@knittingwhimsy]

You want to start with the needle size the pattern suggests - see if you get gauge. If not go up or down needle size until you do get gauge. If you want more information on getting gauge I do have a video on gauge and sizing. You have probably started by now - sorry for delayed response! I hope your Weekender comes out fabulous and more importantly you enjoy knitting it! 🧶🧶💃

[@simonecarvallhoartes2614]

👍👍

[@fgouveiapa]

This pattern makes me say swear words. But your tutorial offers some hope. Thanks.

[@knittingwhimsy]

Hahaha - sorry you are frustrated - but so glad my tutorial is helpful to you!

[@kimberlystokes5863]

Missing you!! Anything on the horizon???

[@knittingwhimsy]

That is so nice of you to say!! I have had a big life change & move …. Surprised myself with how little knitting I’ve been doing. I have however become addicted to sock knitting and am making a sock tutorial! I’m looking forward to getting back to my obsessive knitting - like an old friend! Hope it’s treating you well!!

[@kimberlystokes5863]

@@knittingwhimsy pray the transition has gone well...I find my knitting flows in "seasons" too. My 2021 bucket list included knitting my first sweater ✓, stranded colorwork ✓, and making my first pair of socks 🧦....can't wait for your tutorial!!! Tackled the papillon shawl...very enjoyable knit!