KNITTIMELAPSE ⎮ Part 2 trying again after unravelling everything

[@traceyb3345]

I'd been waiting eagerly for the next part. Your attention to detail on every level of the fit and finish is pure inspiration. I'm so hoping all your patience pays off and you end up with the sweater of your dreams :)

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thank you so much :)

[@fluffyknotsbyijay]

Hahaha I related to this so hard 😂

[@annabelresola3595]

I have loved watching every step of your process in making this sweater. It's not often that knitters show themselves writing down the whole pattern, measuring, adjusting. I also love how your videos are so calming it's so much fun to watch. Thanks for sharing your video :) I can't wait to watch the next one ❤

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks for staying tuned!

[@hajuzt]

Please: Never stop knitting! Love this so much, hypnotizing, can´t even knit when I am watching ☺️

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@susanklinefelter643]

You are so much fun to watch! I learn patience and persistence every time I watch you work!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much!

[@liawaters5958]

You got me back into knitting!! I tried making a few sweaters years ago, and got so frustrated that I just... Quit entirely. But seeing you take apart this project and give it shot after shot after shot got me to pick it up again. While I'm still using an old pattern book from my grandma, I just wanted to sincerely thank you for reigniting my passion and love for knitting. It means the absolute world to me, being able to do it again without fear has really helped me relieve stress that I couldn't get rid of prior. Love your work, keep it up!!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed! Good luck on your sweater :)

[@YolaResa]

I love this...and I love your nails, jewelry and PJs too. All of which made this so comfy and cozy to view.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Oh thank you LOL

[@jurrassitol15]

Love the jumper/sweater! The lines in the sky are made by planes when they pass through cooler air ☺️

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Oh, I see, thanks for answering! I've been seeing a lot of these marks lately

[@_moonfall_]

The marks in the sky are the vapour trails from planes. It's where the air that goes into the engines, is heated, and then condenses when it comes out into the cooler air again, and essentially makes streaks of cloud :) conditions have to be right though, temperature, air pressure etc, so it doesn't happen all the time.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks for the info!

[@donnalegg5426]

I told my kids years ago that it was Buzz Lightyear...knowing all along it was from the planes 🤣🤣 PS ... they believed me ❤❤

[@thisismeoffline3882]

Amazing how you fix even the tiniest details (like the collar) if I made something look even half that good I’d be happy forever!!!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Aw, thanks so much!

[@lyndagibson9699]

And THIS is why I’ve never attempted to make a sweater. 🤣. You are very brave and patient. Thank you for posting this!!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much! I hope you give sweater knitting a try in the future

[@chasingthelook]

Really interesting detail about the decreases in the stockinette where it transitions to ribbing. I've always assumed that to get a boxy look where the ribbing isn't cinched in is mostly by blocking aggressively. I like this trick!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Sometimes wetblocking works to create the boxier shape, but the result is more guaranteed with the decreases :)

[@abbyj8915]

I am LOVING this!! You're so close to getting such a beautiful piece (not that it isn't beautiful already!). Your videos are a wonderful companion to knit and crochet to. Thank you for making this!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

I'm glad you enjoyed :) Thanks so much

[@msadm1225]

if you knit and blocked a gauge swatch before starting, you could completely avoid the issue of having to entirely reknit a garment! i highly recommend "knitwear design" by deborah newton or "creating and knitting your own desogns for a perfect fit" by montse stanley. i buy all my knitting books secondhand online, so i paid less than $10 for each book!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Sometimes even with a swatch it doesn't work out for me. I'm definitely still learning and trying to get better. Thanks so much for the suggestion. They sound right down my alley and I'll have to check them out!

[@MarlyBird]

Fabric stretches, especially alpaca. Wet blocking your swatch and also accounting for the weight of the garment will help you plan for the growth of the yarn. Also, the sleeve issue is because you didn’t plan sleeve cap shaping. You did the armhole shaping on the body but no shaping on the sleeve. Once you do that the sleeve will fit better. :) Your perseverance is impressive. Keep it up. ♥️

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

@@MarlyBird Thanks so much for the suggestion, especially about wetblocking :)

[@annas7715]

I also echo the swatch & block before starting the project suggestion. Swatching doesn’t get enough respect. Swatching is doubly critical when working with an unfamiliar yarn/fiber and without a tested pattern. The Knowledgeable Knitter book by Margaret Radcliffe (an excellent Knitting book author) has a chapter all about swatching that makes the case for taking the swatch to new heights. Not only is swatching and a good blocking an opportunity to determine stitch & row gauge to calculate and determine the finished item size, it’s also a chance to examine the yarn performance and suitability for the project. Later on a swatch is a good way to test stain removal products or test dyes if necessary. It can also be unraveled for repair yarn. It’s not wasted time and yarn. A swatch can be much more than a small plain square for stitch and row gauge. Make a “grand” swatch with all main elements of the project - including the beginning edge treatment (ribbing, etc); the main body stitch; a portion of any decorative stitch areas (cables, lace or other specialty stitches); any top/side/edging treatments (button bands, button holes, I-cord, bing offs, etc); and maybe shaping methods included in the item . That may mean the swatch starts with ribbing, a folded hem, a ruffle, etc; is edged with a button hole band; and could incorporate several portions of stitch patterns. It might not even be square if it has a sleeve or neck shaping portion near the top. Think of it as a sampler of sorts. Make it big, not just 4”/10 cm square. Block it. If the design incorporates a loose knit gauge or uses a yarn fiber/yarn construction known to stretch out of shape with gravity (alpaca, silk, cotton, novelty, etc) or develop a bias (overspun single ply yarn) , hang the blocked & dried swatch for a day or two and perhaps even attach evenly spaced light items to the bottom edge to mimic the force of gravity that the finished object will have to endure. Put the swatch in your purse, pocket, or back pack for a couple days to see how the yarn/fabric holds up to wear if the item needs to be especially durable. Yeah, all that takes time, effort and extra yarn. But so does frogging/tinking and re-knitting over and over, which is hard on yarn and hard on the knitter. The extra effort will yield a finished object more likely to be satisfying instead of a disappointment.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

@@annas7715 Thanks so much for sharing this. I have been considering making swatches since I've recently started writing my own patterns. You make valid points. It is time consuming to unravel and retry. A swatch is a simple solution to help reduce this.

[@thisismeoffline3882]

Happy to see another video from you!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thank you :) By the way, I like your username!

[@incolourxx2613]

The amount of love and persistence that has gone into this sweater makes me weirdly emotional 😂 it is so, so, SO beautiful!!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much!

[@splashthefly9039]

I think that those marks in the sky are planes. You know, the ones that fly in the clouds (or above). Sometimes you can see it being created. It could also be the clouds getting caught in the wind, but then you would see the surrounding clouds being streaks as well. 😁♥️✨ Love the vid!

[@kristinebardsen5043]

beautiful and wonderful to watch. look forward to part 3!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thank you for staying tuned :)

[@ladyamberskye]

Wow you are so patient and organized. I have no words. I would have said nope I'm wearing it just like this ages ago lol. Fantastic job.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much

[@marlenabenson]

Your persistence is admirable. I LOVE starting projects but by the end I get so impatient and almost don't care if it fits me or not. I don't like that though, I feel like something worth doing is worth doing right, and you've reminded me of that with your videos. Can't wait for part 3! 😊

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much Marlena :) I definitely agree with you. The beauty of knitting is that it's customizable! Thanks so much for staying tuned.

[@diyangeluk]

It has been truly amazing to find that you are mighty similar to myself. I too design my own knitwear and I have made them exact same mistakes and worked it out EXACTLY LIKE YOURSELF! 😁I just unravel and start all over again and again and again. My family look at me like wow!!!👀👀🤣🤣 However if it is not near enough like how I really want it to be then the yarn and all of my efforts will go to waste. I learn a lot from my previous mistakes. I believe that I am doing perfectly fine! We deserve to be VERY PROUD OF OUR STUNNING END RESULTS. You are mighty inspirational. YOU ARE BRILLIANT!! I am also a flicker and this suits me nicely because I get perfect tension this way! I tried continental but my tension was not great..🤣🤣 I am going to save this video under MY FAVORITES ..IT IS SPECIAL 🥰🥰

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much! This was so nice to read and it inspires me to keep knitting and making videos like this :)

[@DEniseCHAVEZ7]

Thank you for the journey, looking forward to what's to come...

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much for staying tuned

[@ShelbyTurnerMusic]

I am so happy I found this channel. I don’t knit but watching you is still so inspiring and the way you edit your videos make them so pleasing to watch! I am truly inspired by your persistence and dedication! Thanks for sharing! ❤️ can’t wait for part 3!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

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

[@hazardmuffin]

I really admire your persistence and the care you take to get your work just right. That’s something I’m working on myself. I love paying attention to the littlest details, but I’ve found myself growing impatient over the years. There’s this urge to just get the thing done, even though I know I won’t use it if I don’t like how it turned out and it’s the process I enjoy most anyway.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much for the comment! It's definitely more about knitting with care. It's not about trying to knit perfectly if that makes sense :)

[@lorenzamucci]

I was waiting for this! It's great! ❤️

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much!

[@janeg1585]

I use favorite sweaters to check the fit when knitting.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@ceciliaclark4605]

Those straight lines in the sky come from planes, they leave a little trail behind them as they fly. :)

[@a.b.r.6248]

Omg so much patience. I can never frog a piece and startover again, no matter how horrible it is. Your sweater looks amazing. 😍

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much!

[@rachelroot2913]

Oh man, you're so close! The comparison is great. This is good inspiration timing. I've been making slippers for late gifts and rushing to finish them up. One person is getting a scarf instead cause I just don't have enough time to make more slippers by tomorrow. How do you unravel your sweater without losing all the stitches?

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

I use a smaller needle to pick up the stitches. It's quicker and easy. Then I transfer back onto the original needle. This is to avoid knitting a tight row.

[@lilacmelody]

omg yessss i was kinda sad because i thought this was the final part but i'm so excited for you!!!!

[@wiselittleknitter]

Wow! You knit so beautifully. You did an amazing job :)

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much!

[@ShalomKnits]

Absolutely love your videos.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thank you!

[@lillyrey5727]

Amazing how you found the imperfections ans fixed them. The sweater looks beautiful 😍

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thank you :)

[@lillyrey5727]

@@ToTheKnitPoint You're welcome!🙏 You're doing the hard work, I'm just watching 👀

[@robertadzeima5132]

So fascinating to watch.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much

[@kimthu2608]

Love your patience and your sweater, i wonder if you mind sharing your patern, i try to make a sweater on my own but i fail many time

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thanks so much. Maybe in the future I may consider releasing a pattern for this :)

[@monicavazquez3744]

I love this!!!!! I’m exactly like you....Until we get it right, Right?👏👍 Besides, there’s so much learning in the process!🥰

[@specialkrj]

Your videos fill me with guilt over the unfinished sweaters in my closet 😔

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Really late reply: I hope your unfinished projects will be given a second chance. We all get into a rut sometimes, or lose knitting momentum. I hope to encourage you through my videos to keep knitting! Happy knitting and good luck.

[@lynnedavis7377]

Hi can I ask what yarn you are using it seems to stand up well to re knitting ..lovely vlog

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Hi Lynne, Thanks so much. I'm using an alpaca 75% and polyamide 25% yarn blend. It's unravelled from a men's sweater I bought. I made a video detailing how I unravelled and repurposed the yarn. Feel free to check it out on my channel!

[@salttothesea]

So interesting. What’s the gauge you’re knitting? It would take me forever to knit with that size needle!

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

The gauge is 26 x 37 and yes, it did take a long time to knit!

[@rachelace6102]

Yes, I have done that too.

[@kaleighmarchand2047]

I really like the music in the video

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Oh thank you :)

[@thisismeoffline3882]

In the next video could you show how you attack new yarn invisibly?

[@traceyb3345]

I'm sure this was shown in the previous part as it had to be unravelled when a join came undone.

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

I used a technique called spit splice. I did show it in part 1, but I can also include it in part 3 as well :)

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

@@traceyb3345 Yes, you're right

[@Beth_Tyranny]

The "marks in the sky" are plane contrails.

[@helenakarafilis-spensley7751]

You are my queen and I would die for you

[@rachelnash1871]

Can you explain how you are able to rip out several rows to correct a mistake and then get them back on your needles? I have never been able to do that, I always end up losing stitches or it looking wonky. Also will you be selling your pattern when you finish it?

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Hi Rachel, I'll use smaller needles to get my stitches back into place. This really helps prevent losing them as I pick up and it's a lot quicker. I especially do this if I see that a row looks too tight. Also, I transfer back onto the original needle size to avoid knitting a tight row. That wonky look might be due to picking up the stitches twisted. The solution to this is easy though, just make sure the needle goes in the loop purlwise. (Hope this makes sense) Lastly, my patterns are not for sale. They're just personal projects to help improve my skills and understanding. And I write my patterns so I can alter them for my future projects. Maybe in the future I may consider selling patterns (if the demand is there) I'm still a novice right now though. Sorry for writing a novel, hope this answers your question!

[@EuiHwanP]

@@ToTheKnitPoint Did you... just call yourself a novice...? You are already amazing!

[@rachelnash1871]

@@EuiHwanP I agree! @totheknitpoint is definitely not a novice!!

[@laurafrancesca8066]

❤

[@dianaelsayed2057]

👌so nice

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Thank you

[@nancysturm9162]

Thanks for an enjoyable video. As for a tubular cast on in 2x2 rib, I have just given up. No matter which way you do it, it's really a compromise with a technique that is simply a 1x1 pattern by nature. I love provisional cast on and the look it gives, so I always just cast on (and off) in 1x1 no matter what the pattern says. And speaking of patterns, is there some reason why you didn't use some kind of basic pattern for this piece? I think that this would have saved you the disappointment of having your sleeves "point" the wrong way, having to redo the depth of your neck opening, and having too much fabric under the arms. Why not take the wisdom of others who have worked out this kind of thing already? Or is it part of your "journey" that you are committed to designing from scratch?

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Hi Nancy, Thanks so much for the comment. One of my goals is to be able to knit something up just by looking at it. Hopefully at one point, I won't need a pattern. I find writing my own patterns help extend my understanding. Of course it's easier and quicker to use an already tried and tested pattern. I pick up new skills & techniques from them too, but I find I learn more when I deconstruct something. I don't view it as a disappointment and I try not to see it as a burden. If something isn't working out, I change my pattern accordingly.

[@kaleighmarchand2047]

I have tendinitis in my arm and hand and have you ever experienced it before?

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

No, I haven't experienced this

[@teaareuh]

Tenderizing the sweater lol

[@abbibutton]

The anxiety I got when she put the ribbing against her belly & the needles slipped stitches off 😭

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

LOL!

[@nancyday957]

How can you be sooooo patient for 3 paarttttsssss ohcpucpuf0uc0ufpucpjc

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

My patience was built over time :) I really enjoy knitting too, so I don't mind unravelling and fixing mistakes. I view it as part of the whole process.

[@annoyingnessbeginswithme5698]

You scare me with your patience, just casually undoing everything like that, but it's understandable, rather do it over than have something you won't use

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Yes, that's exactly why I unravel. I'd rather have a quality piece rather than one that's quickly knit up with a bunch of mistakes! Thanks for watching :)

[@ashleyroberts3209]

Watching people moving Knitting around while the needles are still in it gives me such extreme anxiety... Like, I'm watching those stitches, waiting for them to just slip right off the needle and ruin everything!

[@barneyjacobson3906]

It looks amazing!! You are late to the party = Promo'SM !

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Oh thank you

[@resolecca]

Can't decide if you love knitting more than anything I have ever loved or you just want to punish yourself. People call me a perfectionist but damn

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

I do love knitting, but I'm not punishing myself nor am I trying not striving to be a perfectionist. For me it's about trying my best. If I know I can fix something in my knitting, then I will always try. I don't view it as burdensome, but more of a learning experience.

[@delorisgreen5670]

Stop[blocking you knitted sweaters

[@ToTheKnitPoint]

Hi Deloris, I have to respectfully disagree. Wetblocking is an essential last step for all my knitting pieces. It allows the fabric to bloom and relax and overall, it makes the piece look more elevated and professional. This is always visible when I compare a before and after shot :)

[@kittykins4115]

Am I the only one not impressed. I've been knitting for sixty years, you name it I've made it. With all your effort you made a simple shapeless garment.

[@crj_stan3237]

isn't it embarrassing to have 60 years of experience in such a wonderful craft and still have such bitterness in your heart?

[@damuffin91]

Wow, that is a pretty rude thing to say.

[@beesie5474]

And despite all that, you’d be terrible at teaching it with that attitude. Every student would get discouraged at the progress they made and either quite or decide it would be better to learn on their own.

[@HonkDinkRatTurd]

you're not impressing anyone with your wretched words. try knitting yourself a better attitude but that might be too far beyond you, even with your sixty years.

[@via624]

and how long did it take you to knit a simple garment? get off the internet and go to bed, old person