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I am brand new to mosaic knitting. I have only made a dish rag that turned out way smaller than it was supposed to. I guess I'm a TIGHT knitter😂

If you're not familiar with Ann Budd's books "Knitting Socks" "The Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters" "The Knitter's Handbook of Sweater Patterns" and "The Knitter's Handbook of Patterns" you should really check them out. They are written very differently from most pattern books. First you pick your yarn and needles, decide what you want to make, and then use the charts for the basic designs she has outlines to figure out how many stitches to use at what point of the pattern based on YOUR gauge, not the other way around. After using a few of these patterns, I've been able to make quite a number of tops, etc. without a standard pattern, or even how to do a copycat version of a top I already have and love, but it's either no longer the right size, or about worn out. They have been quite the learning experience. At any rate, everything is based on your swatch.

I'm enjoying you enjoying yourself. Please continue. Thanks for a good video!

I am a spinner - you can twist the two yarns together - however, pay attention to the direction of the twist of the yarns. There is an S twist and a Z twist. Both yarns you are marling should have the same direction of twist. And when you go to twist them, go in the opposite direction! Otherwise you will have a curling, knotted mess! If you don't understand S and Z twist or cant' tell which is which, google it and there are many illustrations that will show you better than I can explain it.

Actually, I'm weird - I DO like swatching.

Very interesting.

What a lovely red sweater! Good idea about the collar. Thank you for another good video.

Swatching is essential for me. I don't usually use a pattern. I generally do my work based on measurements. And even if I do use a pattern, it's more often than not, just a general guideline. So, without knowing my gauge (both before and after blocking - and determine the difference ratio), I wouldn't be able to do anything that requires specific measurements. I'd be limited to scarfs (that I don't wear that often,) dishcloths, towels, blankets, etc. No tops, socks, hats, gloves, etc. My swatches are generally on at least 50 stitches and over 4-5 inches in length.

This is wonderful info. I had been using the beaded chain w/detachable charms to count up to 99 rows, and locking markers in the rows to keep track of my increases/decreases. But, I'm thinking this might be a wonderful use for the barber cord that I purchased and had not really found a good use for. I'm thinking it might just replace both of my previous methods. Or at least be a backup method. Especially for when I got distracted at the place my chain marker was placed, and it fell off the needle, leaving me wondering if I could remember where I was. Thank you for teaching this old dog some new tricks!

What do you do with all those sweaters? I have over 50 finished sweaters. But that's overkill. I've stopped knitting for that reason. Thanks for a good video.

Ever use your swatches for a quilt? Just wondering, I hate waste.

As you were talking about the modular mitered square tie you did for your husband, I used that same basic technique for shaping the sleeves on a stash busting sweater I made a while back - worked on it while on a cruise that also had a group that met called the Knitters and Knatters.

Hadn't thought about adding slip stitches to garter. What a wonderful idea. THANKS

Sally Melvil also did a wonderful video class on stash busting tops. I've done 2 of them.

Did a modular miter square garter stitch bedspread from KnitPicks kits that was beautiful - I don't know how to send you a pick, or I would include it.

My first knitted item was a pair of super simple slippers - Garter stitch foot with 1X1 ribbed toes, drawn up at the toe and stitched up the top and at the heel.

Believe it or not, I had been knitting for about 50 years before I realized / or anyone told me / about twisted stitches or the leading leg issue of a stitch. I've been knitting for 58 years now, and this is the absolute clearest explanation I've ever seen. I knew before that that occasionally I'd have stitches that looked funny, but I didn't understand why until I learned this detail. Hopefully, this will help other knitters avoid years of not knowing, like I did. Thanks.

Would I just get the same amount of yarn in the shawl pattern or would I have to modify how much yarn I get?

OMG, this is such a great tip. I am definitely going to use this idea. Right now I just tally my rows on paper. When I cast on I use circle markers to keep track of my count. This seems easier. I also am a big fan of lifelines. I’d love to buy a set of needles that have the hole so you can drag the line through while you knit.

Thank you Nicole for yet another fabulous video 💖🧶

Love you to pieces! Thank you! 🎉🎉🎉

Dropped stitches used to cause panic. Now I just fix 'em and go.

Love this, so logical and mathematical ❤️ I just ordered the little guide book, endless pattern possibilities. Thank you

Now I’m working on learning continental knitting. But… I’ve learned that you can use a smaller size needle when purling to even out the tension. Now I’m combination knitting (which was quite easy to learn), but while knitting stockinette, the stitches tend to lean the opposite way from the previous row. I figure it has something to do with the twist of the yarn - like you’re twisting the yarn in one direction for the knit stitch then untwisting it for the purl stitch. Blocking helps a bit. Something to explore further using various yarns. Thanks for the advice. 🧶

Absolutely saving this video in my "knitting tricks" playlist! Giving the speed swatch a go as we speak and it is actually fun. never thought I'd ever say that about swatching. Thank you Nicole!!!

I would rather knit complicated lace, than garter, because I just cannot read the garter.

I've done marling in the past without knowing it was called that - actually back in the 1980's knitting sweaters for Christmas for my ex-in-laws. And I knew that it definitely changed the gauge of your knitting. But, the idea of having a chart that tells you how to combine them to get the weight you want that is really accurate is worth the price of the Making Marls book to me. Thank you so very much!

OK, you convinced me to order "Making Marls". Found it on Amazon. Thanks

My first question was answered in the last half of your video. Thanks for that. I'm a pretty experienced knitter, and make up a lot of my own patterns for tops, etc. You've given me some good ideas. THANKS

Wonderful video. Now I finally know what a leading leg is and why. I have twisted many stitches many times, now I know what to look for. I need to how to add or subtract a yarn over. I’m doing a sweater now that is all yo very hard to keep count. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve ripped it apart. It’s me against this sweater and I’m going to win😂. I like your videos a lot you are great!

LOVE your dog thoughts... Precious!

What are the dimensions that you typically use for your rectangles before you sew them together? BTW I'm new to your videos, but am really enjoying this one. I'll be checking out more soon.

Thank you for sharing your tips.😊

Watch out for cheap tape measures because sometimes the fabric ones are not accurate! I had ones from sewing kits and their measurements were way off!

Every video of yours I watch there is another book I need to get!❤

Hi Nicole, I noticed that when cabling you knit the first 2 cable stitches, you knit into the back of them. Is this right please, and can you tell us (me) why you do this? Many thanks, Linda 🧶😊

My husband is patient and rewinds often so i can take pictures of the beautiful knits i see. Yes, i have knitted some, but not all. They give me great ideas, but i never search for a pattern like you do. I knit from my ideas then make a plan and knit it. I love the knitted sweater turned into cardi. Its beautiful. The only way i can think of to fix it is to dye the whole sweater a soft color. It will no longer be white but choose a color that will go well with green, but not change the green colors. Ive done this before and it turned out well for me. LOVE your ideas.

Oh my gosh, I am always modifying my knits. The arm lengths, the sweater lengths, armhole shortened, and lately, I turned a long sleeve cardigan to a 3/4 sleeve and a more snug fit just by washing. So, yes, I've done many things to fix the problem. Including completely ripping it all back to yarn balls. LOVE your ideas.

Awww I wanted to see a before and after photo. 😢

Can't find the video where this is shown

Great instructions & loved meeting your grandson. ❤ As a visual learner using the overhead hand-cam would have definitely helped me this time.

Love this.