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MADE WITH LOVE BY TOM DALEY: Flamingos Favourite Jumper kit REVIEW
A detailed review of my first MADE WITH LOVE BY TOM DALEY knitting kit: The Flamingos Favourite Jumper!
I go through what I liked, what I didn’t, and discuss in detail who I think this kit is perfect for. I had so much fun knitting this and already have been wearing this statement piece everything. Hope you all enjoy this review and let me know if there are any other kits you want me to review!
🧶FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM: cletus.tries.knitting
🧶SHOP THE KITS: bytomdaley.com
🧶WATCH MY UNBOXING OF THIS KIT: ua-cam.com/video/exutOf7apOc/v-deo.html
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Time stamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:49 The Pattern
2:02 The Wool
3:11 The Rest of the kit
5:07 The Skills needed
5:52 The Price
6:07 The Verdict
8:58 Question of the Day
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Відео

MADE WITH LOVE by @TomDaley : Unboxing FLAMINGOS FAVOURITE JUMPER
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IM BACK! So excited to share with you all my FIRST unboxing video. MADE WITH LOVE BY TOM DALEY! When I first saw the launch, I was DETERMINED to get my hands on it and share it with all of you! I will be making a full length video reviewing the kit once I finish knitting it! So make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss it! 🧶FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM: cletus.tries.knitting 🧶SHOP THE KIT...
ORGANIZING MY STASH: How to calculate yarn WEIGHT and YARDAGE
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I was lucky enough to receive a HUGE stash of yarn. Now it’s time to sort through, organize and perform an inventory of my stash! In this video I take you through how I organize my yarn and how to determine the weight of a ball of yarn AND it’s yardage WITHOUT it’s label! I’m a HUGE nerd so I also documented all the data and organized them in a spreadsheet, stick around to the end of the video ...
HOW TO READ JAPANESE KNITTING PATTERNS - A non Japanese speaker’s guide
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Nothing worse than finding the PERFECT pattern but you don’t understand the language :( So today I’m teaching you how to read, understand and KNIT Japanese patterns! I almost exclusively knit Japanese patterns but I don’t speak a lick of Japanese! Watch this video to learn all my tips and tricks as I walk you through how I would interpret sweater pattern! ✨ If you found value in this video plea...
JOINING YARN - Ranking EVERY popular method
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When it comes to joining yarn, there may be over 100 different tutorials, but which one is the BEST?! I polled my knitting friends to find the 9 MOST POPULAR techniques. I put these to the test and rank them based on speed, difficulty and appearance. Which one will come out on top? Watch this video to find out! ✨ If you found value in this video please consider subscribing, commenting and shari...
DYE WITH ME: *My First time* VLOG
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I have been *dyeing* to *dip* my toe into the world of Hand Dyed Yarn for so long now! So glad I got to taste a *speckle* of what it’s like 😂 Come join me on my first Vlog, where I take you guys with me to the idyllic island of Peng Chau as I try to figure out how to dye yarn! Hats off to all the Indie Dyers out there, this was hard! And sorry in advance for my poor technique haha Watch till th...
HOW TO KNIT PAIN FREE: Physiotherapy for knitters (posture, injury, stretches/exercises + MORE)
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HUGE thank you to my special guest Andrea (@aylooknits) for doing this interview with me all about the potential aches and pains associated to knitting. Andrea is a board certified Physiotherapist in the United States and has been knitting for 7 years. This interview/podcast goes over injury prevention, knitting posture, when/how to take breaks, stretches/exercises for knitters, and ALL things ...
Knitting FADES: Striping vs Marling
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This video goes through the pros and cons of knitting Stripes VS Marling when trying to achieve a beautiful fade or gradient. Am I the only one who thought gradients were ONLY knit with gradient balls of yarn?! Stay tuned to the video to find out which technique is best for which projects AND tips on how to choose the yarns that will give you the best chance of success when melting colors toget...
THE SWEATER CURSE: What it is and how to break the curse!
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This video is all about the SWEATER CURSE. Apparently this is widely believed in the knitting community: if you knit your partner a sweater, your relationship is DOOMED! :O But what is it? And how can you break the curse! Whether if you know about this curse or you’re new to knitting like me, this video is for you! ✨ If you liked the video please consider subscribing, commenting and sharing! ✨ ...
Reviewing West Knits’ FANTASTITCH Shawl: Beginners perspective
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In this video I review my experience knitting West Knits’ FANTASTITCH. I go through what its like to use their website, tips on choosing a pattern/kit, and breakdown every technique needed to knit the FANTASTITCH. ✨ If you found value in this video please consider subscribing and sharing! ✨ ORGANIZING MY STASH: ua-cam.com/video/3ujcVWZEGTU/v-deo.html 🧶 QUESTIONS OF THE DAY: Which West Knits Sha...

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  • @priscillaalejo1885
    @priscillaalejo1885 Місяць тому

    I need more vids like this 😭😭😭😭 pls

  • @lesleysmith9062
    @lesleysmith9062 Місяць тому

    You are very clever

  • @babayaga1973
    @babayaga1973 2 місяці тому

    thanks! personally I like knitting with 2 strands , and I actually mix the 2 technics, alternating stranding AND marling especially if the 2 colors are contrasting but between the 2 I prefer marling, it makes a smoother transition. And when working in the round, I also like to use colorwork to "fade" the colors. it looks great too!

  • @Dollectable_Dreams
    @Dollectable_Dreams 2 місяці тому

    This is absolutely great!! Thank you so much!!!!

  • @stargatis
    @stargatis 2 місяці тому

    Yes!

  • @awhitteron
    @awhitteron 4 місяці тому

    Thank you let us ☺️. So helpful. I would like to see the video o reading Jp knitting charts too please.

  • @alicechin2144
    @alicechin2144 5 місяців тому

    Thank u so much for the explananation. ❤

  • @theshawlknitter-unplugged1863
    @theshawlknitter-unplugged1863 5 місяців тому

    That was most helpful, thanks so much. I do however have a slightly complicated Japanese pattern that I cant seem to work out (I am a very experienced knitter of 40 years, so its not that I cant knit!) the front section of the pattern that has short rows throughout. Im not sure how to proceed. Any chance you can help with this, thanks.

  • @JJW77
    @JJW77 5 місяців тому

    Cletus, I came across your channel by accident. I enjoy your honest pros and cons detailed account of your Flamingo knit sweater review. I only crochet. Do you crochet? If you do, I would love to watch your crochet videos. Have a wonderful day!

  • @emilymanhart368
    @emilymanhart368 6 місяців тому

    I have arthritis in several joints and knitting can aggravate my thumb pain. I have a TENS (trans-epidural nerve stimulation) device that is a great drug-free way to relive the pain.

  • @sallymalnar4625
    @sallymalnar4625 6 місяців тому

    Really great video answering my self made confusion.

  • @Derya679
    @Derya679 7 місяців тому

    👍

  • @beverleyhereford3004
    @beverleyhereford3004 7 місяців тому

    It would be great if you would create a glossary of the symbols used in the Japanese patterns. I have three books of fabulous patterns but they are incomplete as far as some of the symbols. For instance what action is indicated by / and or \ in a chart? Thanks!

  • @IronEarthDesigns
    @IronEarthDesigns 7 місяців тому

    Excellent!

  • @bsfb3ar
    @bsfb3ar 8 місяців тому

    Hi Cletus I bought a gorgeous suppose to be a Japanese pattern book ,to me surprise when I received the book it was mostly in Chinese. It like Greek to me, will you be willing to help? Thanks cheers.

  • @bsfb3ar
    @bsfb3ar 8 місяців тому

    You are a supered teacher. I got a few Japanese Knitting as well as crochet pattern book, It was like reading Greek to me. Boyyyy am I glad I found you not only I can understand your English so clearly. Now that is my next adventures. I guess since you read Chinese that helps understanding some of the Japanese character., Please keep your tutorial coming lot of Thanks

  • @pamelabarus2742
    @pamelabarus2742 9 місяців тому

    Why do I just found this now? This is so informative! Thank you!

  • @wendyellis6402
    @wendyellis6402 10 місяців тому

    This is so helpful. I own two Japanese knitting books: one that is full of intricate stitch patterns, and charts. The other is much smaller, and explains symbols and terminology. I feel confident that I could use these references to incorporate the stitch patterns into my projects. ❤

  • @EmL-kg5gn
    @EmL-kg5gn 10 місяців тому

    These concepts are so helpful for crochet too!! Thank you for this explanation 😊

  • @pugger420
    @pugger420 10 місяців тому

    extremely informative resource, thank you so much.

  • @99rockaholic
    @99rockaholic 10 місяців тому

    i racked my brain just to understand "1-1-4" and still confused😭😭

  • @Susan-yb3hh
    @Susan-yb3hh 11 місяців тому

    May I suggest that you slow down you very worthwhile information. There is so much packeted into very little time and it is hard to process it all. Thank toy for your content. I WILL LISTEN SEVERAL MORE TINES.

  • @vienntran2251
    @vienntran2251 11 місяців тому

    I love your color choices of this fantastic shawl , could you please how I can get those colors.Thanks in advance

  • @sarap6862
    @sarap6862 Рік тому

    Very helpful!!

  • @cinna_mono_roll
    @cinna_mono_roll Рік тому

    i’m crocheting a button up for my long term boyfriend of almost 5 years for xmas this year ! have been told that this also applies to the “sweater curse” but i’m confident that he would wear it and appreciate it

  • @danielanascimento8504
    @danielanascimento8504 Рік тому

    Thank you, thank you! This is great, I've learned a lot.

  • @christinebrooks8583
    @christinebrooks8583 Рік тому

    Excellent and fun…how can that be? Cletus! I did the spit method for the first time and really liked it. I didn’t realize you can reduce the bulk. So it’s my new favorite! Better than all the rest and so are you. Happy Knitting.

  • @RosieKuhnPhD
    @RosieKuhnPhD Рік тому

    Thank you for this Cletus! ❤

  • @TheStitchWitchPodcast
    @TheStitchWitchPodcast Рік тому

    That’s an amazing haul! What’s your plan?

  • @larabartlett3483
    @larabartlett3483 Рік тому

    Thank you! I am healing from rotator cuff tendinitis through my amazing biokineticist. The pain is severe and I miss my knitting!

  • @Bububabubibube
    @Bububabubibube Рік тому

    Ciao from Italy the pattern you found in magazine is on Ravelry the desiner is Vera Valimaki I Made it also!!! I think you know that

  • @patchesandrefit
    @patchesandrefit Рік тому

    Definitely interested in Japanese chart reading, for knitting and crochet! ❤

  • @HeatherMyfanwyTylerGreey
    @HeatherMyfanwyTylerGreey Рік тому

    I really enjoyed your video. I have been knitting since I was 4 years old; I am turning 60 in May '24 so I guess I have been crafting quite some time! I also suffer from fibromialgia so the pain when I knit is elevated slightly. The exercises given here were so useful except the final stretch which was beyond me but the thought gave me a chuckle anyway. Thank you.😄

  • @LadySilmarien
    @LadySilmarien Рік тому

    I like the magic knot as I knit mostly children’s hats. But a couple of the other methods look intriguing. Will definitely be revisiting this video. Multiple times😊

  • @suzannemortimer9752
    @suzannemortimer9752 Рік тому

    Thank you. I’ve had to totally stop kmitting after I developed painful Bouchards nodes on two of my fingers on either hand. I would love to return to knitting but I just dont know how it would be possible. My OT said to knit for maximum 30 minutes but stop if it hurts, but it hurts straight away!!

  • @sophiastevens6222
    @sophiastevens6222 Рік тому

    Really useful info! Thank you!! Will you be doing a vid on how to read the charts?

  • @fluffylittlekaitlyn7998
    @fluffylittlekaitlyn7998 Рік тому

    Question… what if it’s a crochet sweater? Follow up question, what happens if you’ve already made your significant other a ginormous blanket that took hours everyday for 3 months? Does that like negate the curse?

  • @janegelberg2003
    @janegelberg2003 Рік тому

    Thank you!

  • @aggierowe9574
    @aggierowe9574 Рік тому

    Thank u so much for this!

  • @madelynthompson8969
    @madelynthompson8969 Рік тому

    I made one based on what you had to say. Your video gave me confidence to try. My finished project is stunning. Love your videos.

  • @madelynthompson8969
    @madelynthompson8969 Рік тому

    I always place like 8” off the new yarn under the old and start knitting. I weave in the new or old by placing the strand on top of the yarn I am knitting with. That way I don’t have to weave in any ends.

  • @sharmanklinefelter508
    @sharmanklinefelter508 Рік тому

    hairstylists stand all day using wrists shoulders back etc we always ends up at the drs office

  • @lenasweethorses6079
    @lenasweethorses6079 Рік тому

    Hi, I just discovered your very informative channel... I was hoping to find here a video about Japanese Knitting but sadly noticed you're not posting anymore...😢 I love knitting and bought my Japanese Knitting Bible. There are a few videos out there but they are very difficult to follow... Maybe you'll find the time to do some videos again. I would really appreciate it... Lots of greetings from Germany 👋

    • @amaryllis731
      @amaryllis731 Рік тому

      This channel would be helpful for you. m.youtube.com/@amuusejp

  • @madelynthompson8969
    @madelynthompson8969 Рік тому

    I loved this video - and love Stephen & Penelope. I started knitting again after a 20+ year break. Before that, I had been knitting for 20+ years. So much for the background story; I ordered the Botanic Shawl kit - and even though they say it is easy, I had to start that darned thing at least 15 times or more. It was going along fine but I made a mistake that I was unable to fix so I kept knitting. Now it looks pretty good - still working on it. Some of Stephen's techniques are things I've never heard of before so this is like learning to knit all over again. I applaud your work on that shawl - it is stunning. I'd like to make the Curvette or Cozy Corner - but now I'm tempted to make the one you feature here. Thanks.

  • @rosemariezanfardino3769
    @rosemariezanfardino3769 Рік тому

    This was cool!

  • @renatamendenhall513
    @renatamendenhall513 Рік тому

    You are fantastic! Thank you so much! You have no idea how much you have helped me with a Japanese pattern that I want to make for my pregnant daughter! Again… thank you! ❤

  • @knittingghost
    @knittingghost Рік тому

    This video is so helpful! Thank you for putting this out for all of us.

  • @britsluver
    @britsluver Рік тому

    Are you coming back

  • @steenannie12
    @steenannie12 Рік тому

    Cletus! I loved this video and can’t wait to knit my first Japanese designed pattern. I’d love for you to create a tutorial on how to read the charts- that’s so intimidating for me!

  • @partyfiesta1557
    @partyfiesta1557 2 роки тому

    Damn Cletus you’re so handsome and smart and a knitter! Wow a true gem! Hugs from Provence, Adrien