KNITTIMELAPSE ⎮ Part 1 unravelling & reusing yarn and planning a pattern from scratch

[@marindamattus2564]

Thank you for showing your "mistakes" and ripping apart. I always feel like I am starting projects over and over again because I don't like something. It's nice to know others feel and do this too.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed

[@s.l.r.9407]

Everybody makes mistakes, it's just people like pretending they don't!

[@peepinsleep409]

YES I agree the amounts of time this happends...

[@sabrinatscha2554]

I do this with just about every project I ever end up finishing at least once

[@3smallfaces338]

I love how you refuse to accept a knit that is less than perfect to you! Inspiring!!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much :)

[@stefandobroiu1968]

she bought a men's sweater, of course it's too long, too wide, too whatever. Don't let the word "perfect" limit your options. Social media sells "perfection", which leads to inaction (why would i make something which is less than perfect?). It is not inspiring, it's toxic.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

@@stefandobroiu1968 Hi Stefan, I wasn't trying to make a 'perfect' piece. What is perfect anyways? I was just trying to do my very best at knitting the sweater. Thats why I fixed the mistakes I saw along the way. It's also a way for me to improve and learn as a knitter. The reason why I bought such a large sweater was to make sure I had ample yarn to work with. This is something a lot of people do when repurposing yarn from an old/thrifted piece. And me stating that it was '"too long, too wide, too whatever" was just an observation so I could compare how I wanted to transform it.

[@stefandobroiu1968]

hi, i was not commenting on what you do, but on what 3 small faces said about something being "less than perfect". I am suffering from toxic perfectionism and she may suffer from it, too. my comment was not at all directed to your knitting :)

[@3smallfaces338]

@Stefan Dobroiu Hi Stefan. Perhaps "perfect" wasn't the most accurate word to use. I don't suffer from toxic perfectionism and was merely commenting on how To the Knit Point works so hard to only make pieces that she knows she will wear instead of pieces that will just sit in the back of her closet as she states at the end of the video. That's what I meant by not accepting something that is less than perfect to her. I hope that you would understand that my comment was to encourage her and was not at all intended to offend anyone who may see that comment.

[@rebeccarisk1772]

Wow, that is some serious dedication! I was a knitter for a long time but I recently switch to crochet because it's *so* much easier to fix mistakes. I would never have the patience to do even one of the fixes you did for this project, must less start over so many times! Kudos to you, I'll look forward to part 2.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks for staying tuned. I always try to fix my mistakes, I know. It's part of the process for me. Plus, I know I can do it - it just takes a little more effort, more patience. But I also just like to learn the whole 'mechanism' of knitting :)

[@Jenjursnap]

Your time lapse videos are always such an incredible oasis and escape from this fast-paced, instant gratification world. Such perseverance, such beauty. A thousand times thank you.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much for this lovely comment. Knitting itself is an escape for me :) I hope to share it with everyone!

[@peachieangie]

17:20 i got to this point and literally gasped out loud and went "oh my god girl no...." i see both sides of wanting something you do to turn out perfectly, but also the beauty of making something handmade could be in its imperfections (as corny as that sounds). i really commend you on how hard you work (i've tried planning a pattern from scratch - it's not that easy!!), and i hope this sweater didn't give you too much stress :( i'm so excited for part 2!! ps. i love how you edit and light your videos, everything is so beautiful and well-thought out 💟💟

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much. I get what you mean about seeing beauty in imperfection. Sometimes thats the charm in things, when something is a little out of place. This project didn't stress me out at all. I spend most of my free time knitting anyways so it doesn't really bother me to unravel and retry. Plus, I feel it's worth it :)

[@lowkeyboldknit]

As a knitter, I love your videos so much because it is so realistic - you knit, you frog, and knit again, fix mistakes, and in general it's a slow process, but it's worth it in the end

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Yes, it's definitely worth it :) Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed!

[@hazardmuffin]

I really like that you showed that you made a mistake and unraveled the whole thing. Every time this happens to me, I think “UGH, NO” but the final piece always looks so much nicer after I redo it. It’s so worth it, as frustrating as it can be.

[@LIVEINPEACE2023]

I almost fell out of the bed watching this! I totally agree and can't wait for part II. 🧶

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed watching :)

[@EuiHwanP]

I actually gasped out loud at the end of the video. Your patience and perseverance are unmatched.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Oh thank you :) I hope you enjoyed the video!

[@bayoujac]

Me, too!

[@kristinebardsen5043]

absolutely loved watching this, so calming and wonderfully filmed. I look forward to the final product!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thank you :)

[@hajuzt]

The patience and Care you put into your work is both admireble and amazing! I am sooooo staying tuned for part two! Love your channel!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much :)

[@Twinkley1981]

I’ve never tried to reuse yarn, but maybe I’ll have to give it a go. I’m extremely fussy when it comes to my work too. Some people will leave mistakes and say it makes it “unique”, but I’m not one of those people at all. My eyes pick up on mistakes even when I’m not looking for them 😂 . I have to go back and fix my work no matter how much work I have to take a part or how many times I have to retry it. If I am going to to make something it has to be to the best of my abilities and I’m not going to be lazy and leave in mistakes or just carry on because I can’t be bothered to fix it, that’s not me at all, You must be a very patient person. I can’t wait to see what you come up with and see the perfect fit for you. Good job on all that work you did. 👍🏼

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much :)

[@the_good_citizen]

That's OK to a point. But everything has have a balance, don't you think? Spending an inordinate amount of time on one thing may render that thing irrelevant beyond a point, don't you think?

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

@@the_good_citizen I think it depends on perspective. Knitting has taught me that things that are worth having/doing tend to take time. Plus, the pleasure of seeing something being formed by my own hands is always so gratifying so its worth it for me.

[@Twinkley1981]

@@the_good_citizen Maybe to a point, if would definitely depend on who the project is for, say a gift or an order. If someone has spent their money, time, love and effort into a project/order then for me I would not leave a mistake in it…especially if it looks out of place. I’m not someone who sees mistakes as “unique” I see a mistake for what is it..an error and I would try to correct it. I don’t mind spending my time fixing mistakes or laddering down etc. The best knitters/crocheters make mistakes, that’s normal, but it’s how it’s dealt with afterwards and how someone learns from said mistake that is key to improving skills imo. 🧶😊

[@the_good_citizen]

@@Twinkley1981 I guess patience is the key. I am knitting my first top down sweater and I've made an error in the decrease of stitches in the sleeve but I'm thinking, it's my first sweater so what the heck! My family will be thrilled anyway 😁

[@toxel213]

Knitting is really one step forward two steps back, I really admire your dedication to this lovely project!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thank you. Knitting definitely teaches you to keep going even if it takes a little longer.

[@gracehughes3795]

this is exactly how I feel when knitting a project, I want to make sure everything is perfect and I will frog to no end if I have to lol- gorgeous video can’t wait for pt 2 :) 🤍

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Glad you enjoyed and thanks for staying tuned!

[@anneliesejohnson8014]

The ending stuck with me for the whole day. Brutal.

[@CobaltThunder267]

Oh my gosh, I'm screaming. I wouldn't have the heart to FROG MY WHOLE SWEATER. I think I need to go calm down and wait impatiently for part 2!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks for staying tuned :)

[@thisismeoffline3882]

Love these videos you make. I also like how when you’re not happy with something- even after several hours of work- you’ll unravel it and restart where you need to. It’s nice to see when I’ve spotted and mistake and it’s driving me mad

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much :)

[@adrianaprado1270]

I am simply astonished by your will power and mental strength, plus your perfectionism; All those times you found a new mistake along the work you already did must have been devastating, yet, instead of giving up or just make as if you didn't notice (as I would've done honestly), you pushed through the frustration and did it all over again, again and again. I'm thoroughly impressed and, overall, inspired. I cannot say mora than you have win my full admiration and, of course, subscription. Thank you for this video, as you gave me the knowledge of a new technic and an amazing idea for a knitting challenge, and keep the hard work, as you probably already know, because it always gives rewards.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thank you so much. I'm very glad you enjoyed!

[@eldritchyarnbeing3295]

i LOVE that ive found someone just as picky as me about mistakes in my work😂 i've been crocheting for almost 8 years now and since not many crochet projects are too challenging for me anymore, ive gotten more into knitting because its always been really hard for me. im currently a quarter of the way done with a moss stitch decorative pillow case😊

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Wow, thats great that you're challenging yourself so you can improve! Happy knitting and thanks for the comment :)

[@eldritchyarnbeing3295]

@@ToTheKnitPoint ❤️

[@traceyb3345]

I'm absolutely in awe at your patience and perseverance. I honestly wouldn't have the heart to rip back and redo so many times. I wonder if, off camera, you are ranting and cursing as much as I do when I make a mistake. I also adore your collection of beautiful pyjamas. Looking forward to watching part 2.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much for staying tuned! I'm glad you enjoyed :)

[@Imaginexall]

You're one of those who could say "perfectionist" during a job interview and be in your perfect right.

[@fernl.7166]

I absolutely adore your videos-- beautifully shot and endlessly honest. It helps me take my own mistakes in stride.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thank you :)

[@marandabossert6251]

I just finished the body of a very similar sweater pattern & it’s my first time knitting a sweater so I didn’t know what to expect. I didn’t love how it turned out but was going to push through because I felt like it took me so long to get there. But the part where you said if you didn’t love it, it would sit at the back of your closet really resonates with me lol. I think I’m going to take it apart and start over so it can be exactly what I wanted. Thanks for sharing your process!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

You're so welcome!

[@maxine771]

i would have cried like 10 times oh my god you are AMAZING and you deserve to have your perfect sweater!!!!!!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Aw, thank you!

[@D0RKA]

I watched this as the last thing before going to bed to relax a but it got me so frustrated instead?! OhMiGosh... You are such a perfectionist. Those small mistakes. I would try twice and then live with the mistake :D. If I work on something it needs to be done within a few days or I start to lose my mind. Good luck with the rest of the project. Fingers crossed!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thats kind of you to say! I just try to knit the best piece I can rather than aim for perfection. So it's more about knitting something with quality and care, over trying to make a flawless piece. Thanks so much for the comment :)

[@roweenajaneecallow2916]

Its so comforting to know I am not the only one who makes mistakes and has to restart.

[@_moonfall_]

I've never felt so emotionally invested in the knitting of a sweater.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Oh, thank you!

[@monicavazquez3744]

Applauses to you, I’m sure you’re going to have just the perfect sweater you want in the end. Standing by for part two!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks for staying tuned

[@PlayHookywithMe]

This was amazing to watch! Completely enthralled. Can't wait for part 2 :D

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much

[@illuminars]

wow, that was amazing to watch, your videos are quality and unlike anything knitting related I've seen on youtube. sorry you had to unravel the whole thing but hope it was worth it!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much! Unravelling is usually worth it for me so no worries :)

[@alexiareyes3914]

Holy moly, I love knitting and have been doing it for more than half of my life, but over the years I've switched to only knitting chunky or medium weight yarn because I considered myself a perfectionist and it took me years to finish a single piece, now I see you and it amazes me to no end how much experience and techniques you know and use so expertly, I don't think I can call myself a perfectionist after the amazing effort you put on only this piece! ASTOUNDING

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much! I try my best :) Even if the result isn't perfect after multiple tries, as long as it's better.

[@arden563]

this was an emotional journey for me just watching this, cant imagine it for you, making it. i really admire the persistence, i wouldve just accepted the mistakes and kept going, if i had to go back, there would be no sweater lol keep up the great work!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much :)

[@ghalib007]

So much respect for your dogged determination to get get it right. I love your videos, can't wait for part two.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much :)

[@chevyc2932]

for some reason is so entertaining to watch young people doing old people stuff

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

LOL the way you worded this comment I think knitting is a hobby for all ages and anyone can learn how to knit :) Glad you enjoyed the video

[@BornToDreamTheBeat]

Such beautiful yarn and project. This video is so calming and inspiring at the same time

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed :)

[@annabelle7123]

Wow, i understand unraveling a few rows, but i disregard many stitches that get too big... my knitting is not that neat yet. I admire you unraveling and fixing so much using the crochet needle. Kudos to your patience! And then you unraveled the whole thing...?? I can't do that after being almost done... wow!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

It's totally worth it for me though! Thank you :)

[@SpookycrafterC.C]

Wow so much respect for deciding to try again with the same piece, idk how many things I’ve sewn and ended up never using from mistakes and not wanting to take it apart again! Makes me wanna give some of my mistakes another try! Definitely coming back to see the finished sweater 😊

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much for staying tuned! I'm glad I was able to inspire you to fix your knitting mistakes. You will always learn something in the end :)

[@songbanana8]

Woooow I appreciate your dedication to perfection but I could not handle that… I struggle with perfectionism so to me knitting is an exercise in accepting flaws and forgiving failure. Just goes to show there are so many ways to enjoy this hobby!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

That is a beautiful way of seeing things! I think when we try too hard to define something, we lose the beauty of it all. My knitting is definitely not a strive for perfection. It's more about the learning experience and doing something right, with all my effort.

[@lameezackers4230]

This was incredible to watch. Your attention to detail was so inspiring! Well done!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much

[@renee8526]

I LOVE THIS! How you're showing the complete process and what it really means to handknit a garment. As a knitter myself this video touched me in an unexpected way, but to really see the beauty of the process. I can't wait for part two! Would love to see more content of yours, I'd really like to see more in depth tutorials or tips when unravelling and reusing machine sewn garments. Thank you so much!! This is amazing

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much for staying tuned! I'm glad you enjoyed :)

[@moneguia]

Your nails are always so beautifully manicured 😭❤️

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Oh thank you :)

[@kunokoaeri3505]

Never disapointed when i come here and i'm always amazed by how u can plan it. Hope it will go well for it tho !!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thank you :)

[@oya5200]

Oh sweater made in Turkey🇹🇷 Hello from Turkey☺️ I love your unravelling videos😍🥰

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much :)

[@rawanmohamed5923]

ahh i really admire your patience,, i hope i can be this patient with my pieces in the future!!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thank you. I find if there's a reward at the end of all the hard work, then patience pays off. That's how I see it :)

[@Melanie-yj8hs]

Thank you for showing how you corrected and redone everything!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

You're so welcome!

[@elainetan1649]

Hahaha the suspense in the end was surprising! Just found this channel and it's the perfect video (content & length wise) I'd want to put on while crocheting

[@bayoujac]

I'm glad I'm not the only crocheter who watches knitting videos for companionship 😊

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

@@bayoujac I do the same thing, but opposite! Sometimes I watch crochet videos while I knit!

[@bayoujac]

@@ToTheKnitPoint ooh! How interesting! Which ones do you watch?

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

@@bayoujac I like crochet sweater videos, or blankets. I love how crochet blankets come together in the end, and the similarities/differences when crotcheting a sweater :)

[@abbeyrobinson9620]

This is such a good idea and maybe in the future once fall out of love with my current jumpers i will make something else with them

[@rachelroot2913]

This is one of my favorite knitting channels. I'm really inspired by this. I hate to admit it but I started on my first hat, put 3 days work into it, screwed up badly and had to pull it all out and was so upset I haven't knitted since. I'll restart it tomorrow. Just curious, how long have you been knitting and are you pretty fast at it? I'd be devastated pulling out so much work.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much! Glad to hear you will be giving your hat another shot. It will be rewarding :) I've been knitting for 5 years and I knit at medium speed (if that makes sense lol)

[@rachelroot2913]

@@ToTheKnitPoint lol I think so. I've been knitting for about a year and I'm slow to medium

[@HandleToWatch]

Did you finish the hat?

[@rachelroot2913]

@@HandleToWatch not yet. I had to put it on hold to work on some Christmas knits

[@julianaschimmel7914]

@Rachel Root, have you tried crocheting? It's a lot easier to fix mistakes, and I can give you a similar effect :)

[@dwadzieci]

wow, what a beautiful sweater you are creating! Looking forward to the update.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much

[@steadfastinthefaith.]

Oh wow, watching you unravel this thing for the second time after getting so far done with it makes me feel for you! I am a crocheter and I can tell you this has happened so many times with different projects! Hours and hours of work for nothing, well I guess learning experiences... But I'm like you, it has to be perfect to my standards otherwise I won't wear it that much.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

It's definitely a learning experience for me too! And I feel like, if something is going to be knit so simple and basic, then there should be more attention to finer details such as fit, finishings, and anything decorative like ribbing.

[@steadfastinthefaith.]

@@ToTheKnitPoint Well I'm looking forward to watching part 2!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

@@steadfastinthefaith. Thanks so much

[@leopardontheprowl]

This is great, I have a bunch of hand knitted sweaters and cardigans I inherited from my aunt, all too small for me, but I plan to unravel and use the yarn for something I will wear forever 💜

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

That sounds like a great plan :)

[@Nina-pw4hl]

This was amazing... I really love your tenacity 🙏

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much :)

[@cherilynlarsen8104]

I didn't realize you could unravel a machine knit sweater and reuse the yarn! Thanks!!! I love, love, love that you showed you were dissatisfied with the final sweater and RIPPED IT OUT AND STARTED OVER!!!! That is so important! It is part of the process of creating. I know it is weird, but that is what I like about knitting, you can try again and improve your idea. Thanks!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Yes, thats why I love knitting too. I love that I can customize something exactly the way I want!

[@Andreavorhies2010]

That is the bavest thing in knitting. It has to look right, I crochet because it is more forgiving. Much praise for the plight of the knitter

[@madalxs]

i just started to crochet, and i couldn’t imagine having the patience to do something like this!!! this is amazing tho and such a good idea!!!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much!

[@HandleToWatch]

I crochet as well and find knitting to be so slow! I do both and switch based on what I feel like doing. If I want to have a long project I knit, if I need it done in a day, I crochet.

[@diyangeluk]

I love this video too much. You remind me of myself..I love to experiment and it does not always work out however I still learn a lot along the way and my curiosity is also fulfilled. I am also jam packed with perseverance so I do not give up easily.. I very much look forward to part two! Have a great day!😇🥰

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much :) Glad you enjoyed!

[@chasingthelook]

6:38 looks like a bathtub full of ramen :D Lovely video!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

LOL! I know right? I was going to mention that in my video but decided not to!

[@theabristlebroom4378]

Just a quick note, spit splices only work on animal fibers and this is a ~75% alpaca fiber, so it worked here.

[@heidih3048]

I would have thought that alpaca wouldn't be good to spit splice, as the fibers are much more smooth than that of wool. Thus the splice would not be stable.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Hi Heidi, Split splicing alpaca yarn does work (at least in my case it did), but there were some pieces that needed more rubbing to bind. It's not as effortless as splicing wool, but it does work. It just might take a little more effort :)

[@lilliahayes4966]

I love your videos !! Your channel needs to blow up

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Aw, thank you!

[@catherinedwyer3009]

Incredible. Feeling in awe of your diligence and persistence. Was part 2 ever made?

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much! Yes, part two can be found on my channel :)

[@marinagrey9031]

You being persistent and patient gave me motivation to keep going with my own project. Waiting for part 2.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

So glad to hear! Thanks so much :)

[@culinarygurly987]

I do this all of the time with thrift sweaters and investing in an umbrella swift and a ball winder are great if you make a habit of this form of textile recycling

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

A swift and ball winder would have made the process so much more efficient for me! I think in the future I may consider getting these tools. Thanks for watching!

[@sabrinatscha2554]

Nice! I would have shortened the sleeves, lowered the neckline to a scoop and turned it into a fitted dress. You have so much patience to knit a plain stockinette with such a fine yarn. Props to you❤️

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much :)

[@bayborn510]

This is amazing. I love how you show your trial and error. I’m a crocheter but I’m curious about knitting… I’m a little intimidated 🤣🤣🤣 but geez well worth all the work!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Knitting feels awkward at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's so fun. If you can crochet, I'm sure you can knit too! And thanks so much for the comment :)

[@rizavixen]

Thank you for making it feel like it's ok to mess up while knitting, and also start again while doing so.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Making a mistake is part of the learning process for me. I'm glad that we can relate :)

[@BunniesXO]

I'm just like you lol. It's never done til you say it's done. Good work

[@HandmadeHannah]

This was such an emotional journey for me!

[@KenDripped]

THE WAY I JUMPED INTO THE SCREEN WHEN I SAW YOU FROG THAT WHOLE PIECE😖

[@mlboone3028]

I attempted to unravel a sweater once .. never again Hats off to you for just doing that very well

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much

[@joakescarnival8303]

This has inspired me to take apart an old jacket that is too warm for indoor use but too wind/water vulnerable for outdoor use. Take out the lining and re-knit it into a jacket i'd easily wear

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

I'm sure you will not regret it :) So glad I was able to inspire you

[@cassafrass098]

This video was so wonderful. The combination of recycling beautiful materials and re-knitting until the garment is perfect for you feels so aligned with my own personal values. Thanks for sharing. Unrelatedly - the sweater you're wearing at 9:45 is gorgeous. Is that a pattern you're able to share?

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much for the comment. The sweater at 9:45 is store bought from GAP, 100% cotton. Its not available anymore, but they have a similar style called the cozy button front cardigan.

[@cassafrass098]

@@ToTheKnitPoint It's so cute! Thanks for letting me know. I love the stitch pattern so it looks like something I could figure out if I grab a couple screencaps from your video and then plug into my own usual raglan sweater pattern. Best of luck with your reknit of your current sweater. Looking forward to part 2 :)

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

@@cassafrass098 Thank you :)

[@kaleighmarchand2047]

As a fellow knitter this is so awesome

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Oh, thank you

[@rachels1922]

🖤💜💙💚💛🧡❤ this was fantastic

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thank you :)

[@noosy530]

Hmm.. it's hard choosing between perfection at the cost of time/effort and contentment with something flawed that you made with your own hands. I usually choose contentment, but I can admire the kind of humility and patience it takes to frog a whole sweater you knitted with the yarn you got from frogging a sweater you didn't knit 🤣 that is next level.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

LOL I hope you enjoyed

[@catherinedwyer3009]

I’m really drawn to the piece of music your video has in the opening section, so calm and soothing. Shazam cannot identify it . I’d really like to be able to Spotify this. Can you tell me what it is?

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

The song in the opening section is called Calm Water by SergePavkinMusic. The links and credit are listed in the description down below as well! :)

[@alexs.226]

Great idea! I used to buy skirts in plus sizes if I liked the fabric and cut and sew my own design.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thats a great way to repurpose material!

[@aspengrey1898]

People are commenting on her work but my eyes are more focused on the rings on her fingers instead. They're so beautiful and dainty.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Oh, thank you

[@aspengrey1898]

@@ToTheKnitPoint May I know your go to jewellery brand? Thank you

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

My go to brand is Mejuri. Stylish, modern fine jewellery, reasonably priced :)

[@aspengrey1898]

@@ToTheKnitPoint Thank you very much

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

@@aspengrey1898 You're welcome!

[@jessieyoung6081]

This is inspiring thank you! I’ve been a knitter for a long time but I am hate to unravel my work to fix mistakes. If I have to unravel I get discouraged and then stop knitting that piece for a long time. Im also terrified I won’t be able to pick up all the stitches again.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much :) Try using a smaller needle to pick up the stitches. It's a lot faster and easier :) Hope this helps!

[@4K68]

this was so informative and inspiring. thanks for sharing this process

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

You're so welcome!

[@Melanie-yj8hs]

Beautiful I've been wanting to go to consignment shop and find a nice wool sweater to do the same.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Great idea, I hope you have fun :)

[@lillyrey5727]

Must find part 2!🤩

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

You can find part two and the rest of my videos on my channel. Or you can check out my knit time lapse playlist. Hope this helps.

[@YolaResa]

Wow!! I really applaud you. You are fascinating.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Oh, thank you!

[@wendijackson8844]

All I could think about was the frustration and anguish of playing "yarn chicken" and losing. But it came out beautiful again.❤

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much

[@asmitagorti.]

Hello! I love your tutorials so much! Though I'm mainly a crocheter, you've inspired me to start knitting Could you please make a video on how to knit a basic sweater and how to understand written patterns? I find that very confusing Also, could you explain the needles that you need, for a beginner, to knit a sweater? THANK YOU 😊

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks for the comment. For the time being, you can check other videos here on youtube that cover knitting basic sweaters. Just type in 'knit basic sweater'. As for needles, I recommend starting with a basic knitting kit because they usually include the most commonly used knitting needles sizes in them. Or you can check the label on the ball of yarn. It will always have the recommended needle size to use for the weight of yarn. As for reading written patterns, I recommend reading the abbreviations out loud while you read the pattern. This is how I started as well. Hope this helps!

[@asmitagorti.]

@@ToTheKnitPoint Yes, that helped a lot! Thanks so much 💖 Eager to watch more videos from you

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

@@asmitagorti. You're so welcome :)

[@heidih3048]

there are a huge number of youtube videos on knitting a basic sweater, and really all aspects of knitting.

[@Jazilou]

I'm not gonna lie, I was REALLY upset to see all of your work come apart at the end after all that effort and time. However, I know that this was also a learning experience for you and I know that is super important! I just hope that when you finish the sweater it's something you absolutely love and feel really proud of. I also feel better about all the times I've scrapped crochet projects for things for myself because I didn't like how they looked. Speaking of, I had NO idea that a crochet hook could be used to fix loose stitches in a column. That's crazy 🤯

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

LOL Using a crochet hook to fix loose stitches is a technique I love using! And yes, after 5 years of knitting, I am still learning and trying to get better - even if it's just for a basic top down raglan. I guess that's the joy in knitting for me :) Thanks for the comment!

[@yoursoulforbreakfast6430]

if you do these projects often I recommend investing in a ball winder and swift! It allows for much easier and faster organization of yarn :)

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

I agree! Maybe in the future :)

[@the_good_citizen]

Unravelling like how many, 4 times??? Insane!! And here I'm busy covering up my dropped stitches with glitter😂😂

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

I know its a lot of unravelling... But it's always worth it for me :)

[@the_good_citizen]

@@ToTheKnitPoint so did you unravel the whole thing again? Since it showed you were not happy at the end. How many hours of knitting did the project finally take to complete?

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

@@the_good_citizen Yes, I unravelled everything at the end of the video. I'm not sure how many hours it took exactly, but I started the project around Halloween and knit it during my spare time.

[@SilverGhxst]

I personally wouldn't do this. I feel like if I wanted a sweater to perfectly fit I would make one myself not destroy someone else's hard work that someone else could very easily appreciate. I completely understand why your doing it though! Wool can become very expensive. This is some serious work and dedication. I just personally could never see myself doing this to a sweater I just bought. But really cool to watch none the less!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

I can see why you feel this way. I did like the original cabled sweater. It just wasn't my size, and I've always wanted to try unravelling & reusing yarn. Plus, I felt I could get more affordable yarn this way. Next time I'm going to try to find a much more affordable sweater to unravel. Probably a thrifted one. I'm glad I got the unravelling experience with this one though!

[@nancyday957]

A real drama. It absolutely will make you cry!

[@sjdoty96]

While I am amazed at your level of patience, I can't help but admit that the biggest thing that stuck in my mind is how much the yarn looked like ramen noodles in the bathtub. 😅

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

LOL! I agree about the ramen too

[@mehran1052]

the dedication tho👏

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thank you :)

[@orkatelura2965]

Shedding some tears over the big unravelling.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

It was worth it though ;)

[@orkatelura2965]

@@ToTheKnitPoint I watched the last two parts and, indeed, it was very much worth it. I really do like your commitment. Do you get any neck pain of knitting so often?

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

@@orkatelura2965 No, I don't get neck pain. Not even wrist pain and I've been knitting for years. I do take breaks in between knitting though, so maybe that helps?

[@tingting5268]

6:13 packs of spaghetti noodles 😂😂😂😂

[@hilde6300]

👏👏👏👍🙏very inspired 🙋‍♀️🍀🍀

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thank you :)

[@shaliset4023]

I enjoyed seeing your process. Also, what needle brands do you use or recommend?

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

I currently use Loops & Threads aluminum circulars and DPNS and for the bamboo/wooden needles, I use Clover takumi needles. These needles work perfectly fine for me and I have been using them ever since I first started knitting. I haven't tried other brands, so I can't really give a good recommendation... However, I will say these are great if you're a beginner because they are easily accessible and affordable :)

[@shaliset4023]

@@ToTheKnitPoint This was a helpful and comprehensive response, thank you! 😊

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

@@shaliset4023 You're welcome!

[@knitsforthesoulpodcast4186]

If you do this more often get a swift for skeining the yarn. Way easier... and a ball winder... For the double layered collar, you can make a provisional cast on, so you have live stitches and could knit them together with your last row of the collar and then proceed to the raglan part... no sewing needed...

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks for the suggestion! That's such a good idea, I might have to try it for my next sweater project :)

[@marabanara]

Even though I live the drape of knitted garments, I’m too time poor and put down my projects a lot, leading to dropped stitches and frustration. Whereas crochet is so much more forgiving but just doesn’t look the same. I am a crocheter now. I still use knitted ribbing on my adult sized and older child sized garments.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks for sharing. Everyone eventually finds their soure of enjoyment. Crocheting is just as wonderful :)

[@tink6225]

your crochet hook is so pretty

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thank you :)

[@tink6225]

@@ToTheKnitPoint where did you get it if you don't mind

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

@@tink6225 I bought it from Micheals Craft Store

[@tink6225]

@@ToTheKnitPoint thank u💜

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

@@tink6225 You're welcome!

[@jasonrencureg4363]

With patience like that, I can't even do 30+ rows in one sitting! Depending on the cast on's though

[@my_foodforthought]

I guess I am not the only one who is willing to just start over..