Knitting my Dream Top-Down Cardigan - A long journey!

[@teresafriedman6252]

Kate - I live in the U.S and with the upcoming election life is stressful every hour of every day. I have to thank you as your show is like a wonderful meditation, comforting and caring. I couldn't get through this without you. THANK YOU! Love both of your channels.

[@SHERRYDAILY-bs1ht]

Exact Same Here

[@bluekitty3731]

I started knitting again to lower my blood pressure, and stop yelling at the television! Lol! As my mom said, "they can't hear you!"

[@barbaravickroy7563]

Oh indeed!!! What a lovely ''trip'' through an entire project!! l'm watching from the Ozarks in the US....how nice to be in touch.....thank you for your videos....love your cat....your garden is lovely.....Best regards....Barb

[@cokelush]

Same

[@violet2048]

Oh, Teresa, I know what you mean, I've been hiding out in my sewing room. I do have a TV but, un-cabled and un-dished, lol, it's music or Kate, or one of many subscription quilters. Nearly done with the Christmas gifts, so it's been progressing nicely. The elections will be over real soon, then we'll have to listen to the back seat news Politian's yammering on and on. We'll be able to come out in time for Thanksgiving, Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

[@elainecoull7237]

Your cardi is lovely Kate. I laughed at your pearls of wisdom. If I want a cardigan that buttons up I'll wear a jumper. Can everyone sitting on the lime green sofa please stand up and search under their cushion for Kates buttons.

[@janegarnier5693]

😂

[@judygiesbrecht8297]

Beautiful cardigan. Over the years I have put so many things “in a safe place”, never to be seen again. Just think of how exciting it will be to find all our treasures when we remember where the safe place is.

[@marykay55]

Judy, your comment brought a smile to my face....I also am trying to remember my safe place... LOL

[@susanelford4640]

You did a beautiful job and it looks beautiful on you from Manitoulin island ontario

[@alisonsanderson1770]

​@@susanelford4640Same here! ❤ From Nova Scotia xoxoxo

[@ConnieAcree]

@@marykay55 I call it hiding things from myself. lol

[@karleenpage5979]

Dearest Kate! You might think you are slow, but I would make you look like the hare. 🐇I'm definitely the tortoise! 🐢Your cardigan is lovely! YT was not forwarding your notifications to me hardly at all, so I turned off YT history. Now I just go to my subscription page, and there you are! I don't like YT picking for me. I can make up my own mind, thank you very much! It's SO good to SEE you again! Hugs from across the Pond!

[@bettythomas6542]

This video has inspired me to dig out a cardigan that my Mom has made 40 years ago for herself. She has been gone for 30 years now. She was so proud of it, but at the time I didn't give her the credit she deserved.

[@soshesews9117]

It is not to late to give her credit! It is wonderful that you still have the cardigan. I have a shawl that my mother crocheted for me almost 30 years ago. I cherish it and when it is cold outside, I love to wrap the shawl around my shoulders and think of my mother. I will think of you and your mothers cardigan now too!

[@colettel2361]

Great video! Love the suspense in between each section...😊 It turned out fabulous! What a satisfying project. Can't wait to see what you make next!! 🌹🌼🌺🌻💐🌄🥰

[@judythomas985]

Kate.....you are just amazing to me. I am not a knitter, but loved seeing you accomplish this sweater. The sweater fits you beautifully. Can't suggest a clue about finding those buttons. I think, if you don't find them the sweater will still be a "masterpiece". I have watched you for years and have loved every minute. Sending love and a hug to my friend in England.....YOU! Talk about you all the time. I'm an 85 year old quilter and live in Pueblo, Colorado, USA. You provide much joy in my life and I thank you. Judy

[@kathyvan9112]

Judy….I’m reading your note to Kate and marvel at the fact that you have written the exact thoughts that I was thinking. I’m 73 years, a sewist and love quilting and…I live in Pueblo West, Colorado. It’s a small world and yet we have connected via our mutual friend, Kate, who is thousands of miles away. Kate’s LIME GREEN SOFA is to thank! Blessings! Katherine

[@NannaLiz]

Hi Judy and Kathy! I'm a quilter now in my retirement and live just north of you in Colorado Springs. Can't wait for the SNOW.

[@ShelbyAllgood]

It’s beautiful!

[@maryposuniak5281]

What is the difference between between a sweater and a jumper!

[@maryposuniak5281]

I adore watching you! I am 70 soon. An advisor quilter. Thank you for sharing your life with us!

[@busybeenature9092]

Beautiful cardigan. Fits you so well. I like the colour of it. ❤🙏

[@MichellesKnitted]

They say slow and steady wins the race. It’s a beautiful cardigan!

[@sharonrobillard5163]

What a lovely cardigan you knit. 🧶 Nicely done! I love the wool choice John Arbon is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing 💕

[@jennyfield7105]

I was very pleased to see you knitting. I have just started to knit again. The last knitting I did was to finish a sweater that my twin sister ( Kate) had started. She died very suddenly and I knew she hated having unfinished projects so I had to finish it. Her daughter now cherishes it. Some how it's taken me 18 months to pick up my needles again. I'm doing a top down cardy too. Love your videos. X

[@katzenpfoetchen777]

what a wonderful cardigan ❤ I often put things on a safe place and don't find when I need them 😅 Thank you Kate for your amszing videos 🎉

[@StacyBernard-xd4uv]

What???? You wound that ball just using your arms/hands??? That is some talent!!! AW! Hi Rita!!! Hi Kate!!!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Is there another way? ha ha! xxx

[@rosesbaker]

Bravo!! I don't knit, but my mom and grandmothers were all knitters. I do crochet and enjoy the craft. Thank you for taking us on the journey of you knitting this lovely piece... I hope you'll continue sharing these adventures.

[@dianeleirer9878]

The yarn colorway is so muted and elegant! I like how the colors reveal themselves when close up. It reminds me a bit of an iridescent opal. The cardigan turned out so beautiful.

[@nortom12]

Very enjoyable video. And Rita is beautiful. You did a fantastic job with the sweater, fits great. Thank you for sharing the process with us. ❤️🧶

[@JoSews-t6m]

It’s always fun to make something lovely for yourself. ❤

[@MichelleLewis-nc8zv]

Love all creatures great and small! Also love the color of your cardigan!

[@RomaniKiwi]

That's true Olympic knitting! 🎉❤😊

[@uterick-seleck2541]

There must be a safe place on the world where everyone finds safely stored things, love your cardigan.

[@pacaluvr7963]

Agree…just wish I knew where that place is…lol

[@RebeccaStokes-g6t]

Absolutely beautiful and such a pleasure watching the process💕

[@jessieb30]

All Creatures Great and Small is a great show

[@inannashu689]

It's a lovely Cardigan and thanks for sharing it with us.

[@helenodonnell8475]

Kate, Your cardigan is beautiful!

[@KarenFitzpatrick-o1m]

The lovely delicate colours are much easier to see now that your knitting has grown. It's beautiful

[@janeevans4758]

Beautiful cardigan Kate, it reminds me of candy floss 😊

[@lizadams7662]

I really like this concept of seeing at intervals how a project went. I hope this happens more, too.

[@dianesigren8220]

I completely agree. I'm a quilter wanna-be-knitter. Seeing the process broken done was helpful. Kate you are wonderful!

[@charlotterogers7303]

Your sweater is beautiful ☺️

[@damarismartinez3917]

Teje teje la arañita, teje teje sin cesar….que lindo verte hacer un ovillo sentada al sol en tu jardín. Me hiciste recordar momentos de infancia. Eres única, haces de todo y se nota que lo disfrutas. Mi mundo es de cuadritos de colores por eso quiero hacer cortinas como las suyas. Un abrazo desde mi corazón, desde mi pueblo y desde mi admiración para ti

[@patvalenzuela5105]

I love your cardigan. It is a beautiful color and a lovely pattern and it looks great on you! Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@normacaffey5998]

Oh Kate, thank you so much for breaking this down into time fragments! So many crafter's videos don't tell you how long it takes to make the items. You don't know if the project will take four weekends or four months of weekends. :) It is so nice to know that a sweater took you almost five months to make. Many of my projects have taken months to years longer to finish. I have ADHD so I go between projects to keep me working on them. Like you, I knit, crochet, sew or quilt, cross stitch, and even have started the diamond painting bug. HA HA. Blessing to you and keep making these beautiful videos. (I'm from California, USA)

[@StitchyJam_Knitting_Podcast]

I have ADHD as well and I also find going between projects helpful. I love Kate has given a realistic knitting time-frame as well, it can get overwhelming "keeping up" with others

[@carinaherrling8773]

Hej Kate, your cardigan looks amazing🎉🎉🎉. Some things take there time to finish... With your great channel i wanted to make my own first quillt. A flying geese quilt. The geese are ready and now i have them to put together... Since a few weeks... I knitted a few things in between... Sometimes... Thank you very much for these lovely episodes. Your lime green sofa is a great place to be... Maybe with a lime green cardigan...😊

[@alisonhollins3896]

How lovely it's turned out. When you're wearing it and it's chilly, it will remind you of the summer in your garden. 😊

[@heathergamble4111]

Yes I do like your choose I wish I could knit .Your sweater is beautiful! Thanks for the tourial. Heather

[@knackfulknitter]

Thank you for taking me on your journey of your dream top-down cardigan. It turned out perfect. 💕

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

minus the buttons. xxx

[@knackfulknitter]

@@thelasthomelyhouse even without the buttons. ☺ It looks balanced. 💕

[@Yazz2014]

Yaaay! It looks great ❤ I absolutely love your style Kate.

[@8Gammie]

I have a cardigan that my Great Aunt knitted over 60 years ago. still beautiful. I treasure it. She is the one that taught me to knit and the only knitter in the family. Glad I love to knit, because of her. Love your podcast and beautiful garments - and your darling, beautiful cat.

[@SharonMiitchell]

Love your sweater good job very very nice😊

[@greencheek5056]

Beautiful! I really like the shoulder detailing. Having recently moved after 20+ years I discovered I had more "safe places" than I realized. Its a good time to get reorganized.

[@leannemori9688]

I found some safe places things when I moved too. 😅

[@PiNkSpRinkLe1]

Sweetie, it looks fabulous, and so do you!

[@kathrynbarker7967]

That sweater is gorgeous Kate, fabulous work

[@ireneadele4810]

Sooo pretty! Hope you find your buttons! Did you check the pockets of your wardrobe?

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

ha ha! xxx

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Thank you! 😊

[@kathrynmaguire8210]

Kate its lovely thanks for sharing.

[@annkathy257]

Yaaay! It made me smile to see knitting in one of your videos! ❤ Your yarn choice is beautiful! You asked about blocking: I do exactly what you are doing. And, I insert pins as necessary. Your finished object "FO" worked out fabulously! Thanks for taking us along to share in the journey! 🐑

[@mariewegner6927]

Stunning cardigan! Very elegant. Well done! 😊🧶

[@Deechrisman]

Gorgeous Kate. Love it!

[@sydney_creative_mind]

sooo lovely, very nice project 🥰

[@brendamc3535]

What a great job you did on your sweater!!! You are an unlimited amount of knowledge! I am in awe!!!

[@sylvietissot876]

Perfect moment thank you so much with your diction very enjoyable!

[@krisstark8127]

Beautiful cardigan, Kate!! Everything from the pattern to the yarn choice and the fittings is perfect for you! As a long-time knitter of sweaters, I SO enjoyed how your put this film together. We all dream of knitting a sweater in real time that fits into a 35 minute video. HaHa! 🙂I've been with you since before Covid and I think this may be my first comment. I have to say, this must be my very favorite video!!! Thanks for each and every segment of you life that you share with us! Warm hugs from the Midwest USA

[@carolgodreau6409]

Love your sweater, Great Job! The color of the yarn is fabulous ❤

[@Deechrisman]

What a sweet card of yarn samples with names.

[@jacobsladderpa]

Very nicely done Kate! The cardigan and the video style!

[@AnneWiley-vp5rj]

Yes, I noticed the beautiful and striking coloring on Rita’s head :)

[@beth12svist]

Yes! I've long thought Cat Rita was very pretty.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

She is a very beautiful cat! xxx

[@doloresbrady3698]

Beautiful ❤

[@joywest1740]

I love the soft colors that are barely noticible until you get close. Beautiful pattern and work. Congrats!

[@Phyllis1956]

Lovely cardigan Kate, is there no end to your talent ❤

[@meatdog]

So funny, that's how Arne makes his yarn balls from a skein. I never saw that method until a few days ago on their channel. Im knitting a dog sweater for my new puppy for winter. ❤

[@marjoanneli]

Hi dearest Kate! Long time I sent you any comment but be assured that I’m following your updates both here and on Patreon. Every moment with you is like meeting an old friend. 💕 Thank you for this particular one! My summer past so fast. We moved from Stockholm area to southern Sweden, bought a house in fact (!) and I’m loving it. I finally left work and have retired which means a LOT of time to do what I’m loving most: crafting and spending time with my children and grandchildren. Sounds familiar? 😉 But back to your cardigan. The construction is so interesting and the yarn is absolutely lovely! And I really enjoyed you showing the process. I knit a lot. My favourite craft for sure, although I now have a sweater on my needles that makes me think about changing 😁 It is the most challenging yet, involving increase, decrease and short rows whilst knitting a braided pattern. I actually had to write down the pattern in my size separately to be able to follow it 😅. I admit, I’m a stubborn person. But I’m also learning so much. And that’s the essence of it. Being able to learn and use the knowledge later. That is why I love your videos! By showing the process you teach more then you may know. Well, I leave you to whatever is on your creative mind and look forward to see the outcome. Wishing you a joyful December and the happiest Christmas since it can take half a year before I let hear from myself next time. Be well in the Last Homely House. I’m getting back to the Lime Green and pick up my needles. Love 🩷💚/M

[@DeniseSmith-h7s]

Perfect start to my day. Tea with Kate❤️

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

You must be in the Antipodes, because it's night here! xxx

[@HboJo]

Looks great on you, Kate!❤

[@peggyc5078]

So inspiring..thank you,

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

You are so welcome! xxx

[@susiewietelman9321]

Lovely. 😊

[@JeanMcDoniel]

LOVE the color!

[@chantald9661]

Beautiful cardigan Kate!

[@BettyKoehler-zg5sv]

Your cardigan turned out beautifully, Kate! Very attractive! I had to chuckle when you said you couldn’t find your buttons…so relatable!! This was a fun informative video! Thank you! Enjoy your Fall! Love from Pennsylvania 💕🌷🐻

[@JennyEvans-ff1ic]

Beautiful! and it looks brilliant on you. Well done Kate. Nice to have Cat Rita's help too. :)

[@traderkj]

Beautiful sweater Kate! You are always an inspiration to me!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Oh thank you! xxx

[@fenderskirt8]

Lovely cardigan, beautiful yarn. Thank you for documenting the process.

[@lindadavis8082]

A beautiful cardigan! My grandma used to knit when I was small and taught all of her grandchildren when they were so inclined. She always had a basket of leftover yarn for us to practice our skills and of course made sweaters for us. She was from Scotland & I’ve learned ,while researching her past, that her father owned a knitting mill in Edinburgh and in Philadelphia,US. They immigrated in 1892. Love your videos 😊

[@MaryLeeVilardi]

Beautiful

[@andradr100]

Beautiful yarn! It'll make a wonderful sweater.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

it did! xxx

[@CarolWhite-ow4jk]

Beautiful wool Kate love watching you and have learned so much from watching you

[@deliacoetzee5702]

Nicely done 🎉 greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@christinebond1102]

I absolutely love listening to you and watching your creativity. Thank you so much 🥰

[@lorrainelambert9001]

Loved this video Kate and love you furry helper she’s a beautiful cat 😊😊

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

a very 'helpful' helper. xxx

[@ConnieShoemaker]

Great job. It’s beautiful 🥰🥰

[@gilliantangen3717]

What beautiful wool and the colors are lovely!! You are amazing Kate👏👏👏. Thanks for sharing. The cardigan is perfect 👍

[@JulieCrawford-l8r]

Beautiful colors!❤

[@ellenrose2533]

Lovely vid Kate. Inspirational knitting, and its finished! Well done.🎉 For those looking for the pattern, it is on Ravelry too... with lots of her other designs.

[@Boonemd]

Super cute. Knitting takes forever. I hope those cute buttons turn-up!

[@KathrynRose-schultz-qs6qw]

Love this adventure in yarn! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@patsysweat8536]

That is beautiful. You did a great job. I love the color too. 😊

[@brendabeane6498]

What a beautiful cardigan!

[@hannekenauta7]

Lovely cardigan! Thank you for this lovely video. This cardigan looks beautiful on you. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@wendyandrew1210]

Thank you so much Kate. Your videos are like a warm hug! 😊

[@Cdees57]

Your sweater turned out lovely.❤❤

[@lindastrous5243]

Very pretty.

[@karenmartin8204]

Kate it looks beautiful xx

[@jackywhitehead8987]

So good to see your beautiful cat again

[@analara2947]

Beautiful cardigan and lock good on you 👌♥️

[@suzannetaylor6382]

Thank you for sharing Cat Rita and your beautiful flowers ❤️

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

You are so welcome. xxx

[@betinabjerre5428]

Love the cardigan 🥰 and I’ve got my calender Yesterday. And it is so beautiful 🥰 thank you 🌺

[@Deechrisman]

I love that show here in America. Plus your share.

[@btsimpson8328]

Beautiful job my friend! 💚e

[@bettypitts-e8c]

The sweater is so pretty and looks very warm. I truly enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

You are so welcome! xxx

[@susannezurcher8385]

Beautiful cardigan 👌😍

[@lissahenderson3408]

The sweater is so beautiful and it looks so good on you! Rita is so pretty.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

thank you. xxx

[@Rainyday-n4e]

Very pretty❤❤

[@Denise11Schultz]

I have a way of finding those things, it works more than half the time. I sketch the rooms as a little map from above, as much or as little detail as you like. Then I sit with the drawing and slowly move my hand over it, asking my hand to get warm when I’m getting close. I am the same person who tucked the buttons away, so that memory is in there somewhere. I just ask my hand to help the memory come out. Sometimes it can take a few tries, maybe more than one drawing. But it works very often. Good luck 😉🐾💙🕊️ Thank you for sharing your journey through the seasons and the knitting, with lovely cat Rita.

[@nancyfox64]

Interesting. I may try that for the misplaced pair of earrings gone amiss some weeks ago. My plain "everyday" earrings.

[@thizizliz]

Oh Kate! It's lovely. The wool was beautiful to begin with but you also did a wonderful job. The fit is perfect. Needs pockets for a hanky or whatever. You will get a great deal of use out of it. I have foam mats and those pins that are on a plastic base so you can pin down a longer area at once. I think with that wool, I'd like pink buttons and a single row pink strip in the cuffs and hem ribbing. Perhaps at the neck. Nothing intense, just an homage to the pink in the wool.