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You can always thrift a sweater with natural fibers and take it apart for yarn☺️ you'll know that it's enough for a sweater and it's usually waaayyyy cheaper
That's actually a great idea, thanks!
Thats genius
:0 thank you so much for this lovely dollop of knowledge
Please stop doing this Jesus.... people like you make it hard to actually find clothes that fit in a thrift store, especially for plus sized people. So sick of it being treated like a craft store :/
@@Ninjozata cope. You can’t gatekeep the fucking thrift store🤣🤣🤣
just a p.s. if your using acrylic it will melt when used around heat. So do not make for example a potholder using acrylic since you can get seriously injured
Thanks so much for this
Omg I never thought about that
You can usually get cotton yarn for pretty cheap (Michaels has a smallish skein of it for CA$4) and I find that a potholder is a great use for that!
Yes. Acrylic can be used for decorations and bags. Clothes not so great.
Thank you just started knitting and I’m about to finish a potholder now I’m going to turn it into a scarf instead
Personaly my first project was a tote bag, without any specific measurments and it's perfect, so just trust yourself and don't be afraid to undo everything to do it better
Natural fibers won't decompose if you throw them out. Landfills are basically storage for waste because there's no oxygen. You can compost them or unravel and donate the yarn:)
ohh i was wondering about this!!! thank you 🤍🤗
They should break down in compost..
@@teshn1229 I think OP was trying to say that they will break down in compost but not in a landfill. :)
Loving these more tutorial/beginner friendly videos!!! I’m just starting to learn about sewing/knitting etc so these are perfect
hows it going?!! im wanting to start and this seems so cool.
I loved this!! Just a quick side note about the sustainability aspect: I usually love to buy the more sustainable wool/cotton/hemp yarns, but sometimes a blended yarn is what is needed. For example if you are knitting socks or any other items that get a lot of hard use, using a wool blend yarn (eg 50 acrylic/ 50 wool) can ensure that the finished work is going to last you much longer! And that’s another point to sustainability, knitting things that are going to last you a long time.
Totally agree! Longevity is super important when it comes to sustainability which I totally forgot mention. I just didn't want to get too in-depth as it would be a 40 hour video but rather just touch the surface on the topic. I also love thrifting my yarn and a lot of the yarn I have thrifted is a mix blend.
safety pins and paper clips are also a good replacement for stitch markers! I often use them if I can't find any ;) which is pretty often cos I'm a mess
Yeaaa!! I'm using those too! Mine are colorful too so my wip looks kind of cute. ^^
And Bobby pins
Could paper clips be used somehow 🤔??
@@Tallahass33
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@@Tallahass33 Bobby pins are great! They take up so little space and I can slide a bunch onto a piece of paper to keep them all together. Sometimes I'll even slip some onto printed/written patterns for when I walk around the house. I have some really cheap colorful ones from the dollar store that I use if I really want them to denote different counts. Hair color ones work great too but I actually use those for my hair lol.
Personal story, when I was first starting to learn how to knit in, like, fifth grade. I was taught by three retired grandma's who were all dutch. And they taught me with very long straight needles, to actually tuck one of the needles under your armpit and then knit.
Haha dat is ook hoe ik het altijd deed.
My grandmother used to knit like this, too! I think my mother still has the needles. I can’t imagine knitting with those long needles, but tucking them under the armpits seems like a clever idea.
That's how old ladies do it in Spain as well!
@@sonjah.6209 In Scotland too.
I knit always with the needle under my right arm.
Just a little FYI: at 10:03, that "skein" you shouldn't knit from, is actually called a hank. The more oval/cylindrical ones are skeins, the twisty ones are hanks, and the ones that are flat on top and bottom are called cakes. Hope that was helpful to anyone!
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@@heroxzero5550 ?
Thanks, What is the difference and why does it matter?
@@Blablabla44475 it matters cause if you go searching for a skein when you want a hank you’re not going to find it and it’s just better to know the terminologies
@@Blablabla44475a Hank of yarn is that loose twisted one which when un twisted makes a big loop. A skein of yarn is the oval- pill looking one which has been wound and the yarn threads are kind of interlocked with each other. There is also a distinct outer yarn tail and inner yarn tail.
“Why was I gonna spend a lot of money and invest in something I didn’t know if I would like?” Bahahah I’m laughing at MYSELF because I’m the type of person to go spend hundreds on a new craft interest and then realize a day later I’m not good at it or don’t like it. Thank you for the slap in the face I needed. You’re awesome! And so inspiring
Regarding the sustainability aspect, you could also unravel a knitted piece you already own and use that yarn!
I actually learned how to knit through UA-cam as well! Now I am trying to learn how to crochet. You are awesome and I am going to binge your videos now!
my first knitting needles were a pair of mismatched size elevens from a thrift store :) my grandma taught me how to knit before she passed and I recently picked it up again in honor of her. I love it. It makes me feel closer to her AND I get a cool new knit creation at the end! Win-win for me :) I still have those needles and I use them all the time.
Just felt the urge to start knitting, using the yarn I use for crochet and *dramatic pause* chopsticks, not really good but definitely do the work
I use the actual hooks used for knitting but while I was knitting I thought “hm, chopsticks seem like a cool alternative!” 😂😂
I started learning to knit on chopsticks! Fond memories!
I first learned to knit on a pair of pencils and cut up plastic bags. (I was looking for ways to use "plarn")
I knit my first sweater on chopsticks. I didn't swatch for gauge, and it didn't end up fitting 😅.
That's actually such a good substitute! I used to knit with colored pencils when i was in elementary, it used to be a struggle to find pencils that were the appropriate lenght and grip 😅
My first project was probably a scarf with my grandmother and then a random ball at school because we had to learn how to knit haha. I didn't knit for years but started knitting again in quarantine and simple socks and beanies were absolutely the best move for beginner projects.👌🏻 Would highly recommend!
The way I got into knitting was when I was 5 I used pencils with the erasers you put on the end of the pencil to stop the stitches. My grandmother taught me. She was no longer able to knit because of her stroke but she still crocheted. I've been knitting on and off for 24 years and I just finished a knit bag this evening. I have 3 more projects on needles ATM. My favorite fiber to work with is mohair, I am usually a gift knitter but lately I've been inspired to try and fill out my closet so I started my first cardigan a couple weeks ago (18% mohair, 82% acrylic super bulky in brown) and I'm pleasantly surprised by how fast it is going. I might actually have the tenacity to try a much thinner garmet next.
Oh! With you're favorite being mohair, could I ask your advice? What material do you prefer for your needles when knitting mohair? I also love mohair but haven't done a project with it yet. I love silk, linen, and silk or linen blends so I have no experience with fluffy stuff like mohair. I always use metal needles because I like the slip and how sharp they are.
I would love any advice you can give me on knitting with mohair! Trying to get the inside scoop from someone who has the experience!
Thanks to you, my husband is gently but persistently encouraging me to knit a sweater. Husband: Jenna has knitted lots of sweaters. It’s time you knitted a sweater. Me: Say whaaaat???? I’ve been knitting for only a few decades! I’m not ready! 😬 Husband: You’re ready. It’s time. (Seriously, you’re inspiring me to bust a move, and he’s right.)
You don’t know how happy that makes me feel!!!! I know you can do it ❤️❤️❤️
did you end up doing it?
@@gilli4899 Not yet. 😬 But I’ve been looking at patterns that might work with what I have in my stash.
I love this and his gentle coaxing. And completely understand why it's a paralyzing feeling to try something so outside of our comfort zones! But, it does sound like you're ready! Your husband has been observing your skill and talent and probably all the compliments on your work. He knows how capable you are!
Have you found a pattern yet? You can do it!!!
I already know most of the tips shown on the video, but it's so nice hearing you talk about your experiences 😊 Thanks for sharing. Regards from Brazil ❤
Thank you for sharing. I’m still a beginning in knitting and crocheting (so far I only made a few beanies for myself and my loved ones) but am thinking of sewing and making my own clothes in general to quit contributing to fast fashion.
yaaay i am the 90'th person to watch it!!! i luvv ur videos soo much jenna :)
90th 🎖🤠🖐
my mom taught me how to knit in like 2nd grade and i‘ve always put it down and picked it up again. my first project was the never finished scarf that had about 10 stiches more than were originally cast on, it had the thing that happens when you use the knit stich only. i learned how to knit on round needles, we didn’t have the long ones and they always intimidated me because i was scared of my stiches falling off. for years, all i made were scarfs. the classic knit purl alternating thing and infinity scarfs. last years i made a whole sweater which i still have to finish one sleeve of. yesterday i finished my first pair of socks. what i am taking away from this journey is that knitting is a learning by doing skill. i had a phase of knitting lace samples. that was where i learned the most different techniques. with the sweater i made, i learned the braid pattern. with socks i learned how to misread, reread and misread knitting instructions for about 20 times and then undid and redid the heel. the good thing about that is that i can now do a heel in my sleep. don’t give up. if knitting is something you enjoy don’t give up. you will undo and redo a lot of things but that eventually teaches you how to do it and do it right. the best thing about knitting is that you get useful items out of it. i love the scarves i made over the years, i am in desperate need for the socks that i made and i will definitely wear my sweater once i finish that sleeve, which is my next project.
I learned how to crochet in 2020 and in 2021 I really wanted to give knitting a try. My mom tried teaching me, and I watched a couple videos, but I just couldn't do it. I got so frustrated eventually that I just gave up. But a couple months ago I was watching a youtube video (one of yours, if I'm not mistaken) and someone in the comments wrote about ✨continental knitting✨ and how they found it easier since they had learned how to crochet before knitting. So I went and tried to learn continental and OH MY GOD what a game changer. A few months (and many circular needles) later and I'm halfway through knitting my first sweater!!😊
also, something that helped me with straight needles before I bought circular ones: I placed my left-hand needle on my thigh so I could have some support and would only need to move my right arm (I'm right-handed btw)
yoooooo, i am so glad I saw this comment, because I've _heard_ of continental knitting, but hadn't bothered to look into it because i first learned to knit as a little kid and, in spite of then becoming primarily a crocheter, remembered _that_ way of knitting- never occurred to me continental knitting might be easier for someone who is most accustomed to crochet, which is apparently the kick in the pants i needed to check it out, so thanks!
@@mackenziedesire7515 aww I'm glad it helped! I wish you luck in your continental knitting journey 🫡💙
My first project was a cardigan
And there were moments i cried
I prayed for patience and it worked out
Thanks for making knitting so approachable. I've always wanted to try it, but never had the guts to mess up, unfurl, and try again. This will hopefully help get me over the hump. Thanks Jenna!
There are so many little quick projects that can be done with plain knit (garter stitch) squares or rectangles.
I usually start kiddies off with mug cosies (done and finished within an hour of workshop) or fingerless gloves - 2 rectangles sewn up with a gap for the thumb.
Then phone cases, laptop cases, or a cushion cover in crazy stripes of favourite colours (long rectangle folded and sewn at the sides) tote bag if you add handles . . .
This is hilarious. I started knitting in December and I made a scarf. My grandma taught me how to knit and I made a long scarf in like 2 weeks and everyone I told was like you are crazy but it’s cool lol. Am I the only one who held out until the end? Also, I want to knit the sweater with like the blobs on the arms which got me back into knitting because crochet has been taking over. Tysm.
One comment about knitting styles: The result is always the same, but there are several different ways to produce knit stitches. The two most popular ones seem to be "picking" ("continental style knitting") and "throwing" ("English style knitting"). As the name suggests, the English style is most widespread in the English speaking world, and if that's where you live and you want to be able to ask a friend or an older relative for help during your knitting journey, maybe that's the style you should begin with. But personally I consider continental knitting much easier and faster (although experienced "throwers" will get really fast, too, in the end). If you are a total beginner and you don't plan to rely on a person helping you IRL, I suggest that you try learning to knit continental style.
Where I live, most yarn in stores is wool (or wool mixed with something). You can get acrylic too, though (and e.g. cotton). Acrylic is good for people who are allergic to wool. And the wool yarn comes in the same kind of shapes as the acrylic ones here usually. Not in the spiral thing you showed.
If you’re starting on socks, most people seem to recommend starting with DPNs and working on a vanilla sock (the most traditional type). It gets you used to the idea and used to the DPNs which you’ll need for a lot of heels. Then you can move on to experimenting with different types of socks and needles once you get the basics down!
Perfect tutorial for the beginner. I've made a few things over the years, but never really got good at it. I always get discouraged. You are making me feel like trying again.
I recently bought yarn thats very expensive but its so worth it and I've been eyeing it for YEARS
They're yarn cakes and one is currently wip for the cobweb skirt
I'm 11 and I started crochet last month and I made a bag and you're my inspo
that’s amazing!!
Btw for anyone wondering you can use the magic loop method in stead of double pointed needles for ribbing and stuff like that. I personally use my double pointed needles religiously but Ive used the magic loop method as well and it works great, its just up to preference on which method people use.
Just a little difference of opinion as to how I would advise a beginner on picking needles. Straight needles are much easier to learn on because learning the movements of either English or continential knitting is muuuuuch easier to learn when your needles aren't attached. I actually learned to knit with one straight needle wedged into the back of my knee while I was sitting criss-cross applesauce 😄 straight needles are just much easier than circular needles for a beginner learning the foundational hand movements
oh dude i thought i was the only one to stick my needles in my knees 😂
I just started knitting again I made my little sister a bow for my hair that’s the first project I’ve ever actually finished. I’ve now also made my dog a bow. I want to make that hole type sweater Jenna made a tutorial on but I don’t have big needles like her so I’m just gonna wait until I can get the money for those needle.
thank you for this! I am just learning to knit because i mostly crochet. This was super helpful and you are so fun to watch
I did the same thing, i came to UA-cam to learn how to knit, crochet and Tunisia. My first project was a beanie but it wasn't that good and then i learn how to do a scarf.
tip for buying natural yarn: if you can buy from a farm/maker do that over buying from a speciality store or distributer. I bought yarn directly from the people who made it and it was 30$ for two hanks. This might sound like a lot, but if i were to buy it from a specialty yarn store it’s typically 30$ per hank. By buying directly from maker you cut out any middleman so it’s cheaper. i know that this is probably common knowledge, but it’s just something to keep in mind. Also buy local if possible, not only cause it’s cheaper (no shipping fees) but also cause it helps out other makers :D
i agree with this, however if you don’t have a local yarn maker, go to your small local yarn business! they might not be as cheap as getting yarn online or from a chain craft store, however not only do you get the yarn, they make sure that you get the correct yarn with the correct needles for the correct pattern and on top of that you get free advice from knitters who have been knitting for decades.
@@wa11ie for sure! so what you gotta do! i love going to yarn stores as well :)
Yes, buy local.
I learned how to knit when I was 7 in like 2006, and I had to either ask my mom to show me how to do stitches (over and over and over and over again, she was so patient) If somehow she didn't know, we would have to go to our local yarn store and ask them since youtube was a baby back then and didn't have the vast amount of tutorials it does now. Thankfully I had it when I learned to crochet though!
Knitting on my second balaclava rn. I started one in dec but i hate the yarn and i made some mistakes.... Soooo i bought new yarn and i am halfway through now😅 learned how to knit in early December
I saw your video just like a hour ago and I really love you becouse of this video
I really wanted to start knitting, cause I know a person who is awesome at knitting and this inspired me to try, I tried it once, but few years ago and I don't remember anything :')
THANK YOU REALLY ❤️
Cute tutorial for beginners. My first project (1975) was a knit every row gray
Sweater. Back same as front, two sleeves knitted separately and attached
By picking up stitches( with help from friend) Made from the cheapest charcohol gray yarn Walmart sold then.
I was so proud of that sweater I wore it forever until I could afford better yarn.
A great memory!
I just made my first project ( a beanie), with small yarn, I did great, but I wish I watched this before 😅. Took me weeks
Well i didnt know that about acrylic yarn. Doesnt change my mind as i want what i crochet to last a long time. Mainly doll clothes. However i like the knitting much better n my goal is to learn how to knit. Been collecting knitting needles as i thrift shop. Im about ready to tackle learning, 🤗. So yes im subbing, lol.
If you're like me and can't get knitting needles to work how you want, try a loom! They come in all shapes and sizes and once you understand how the stitches translate from needle to peg you can follow just about any pattern. I think they might also work for folks with certain hand-related mobility issues, because the loom can sit on a flat surface while you just need to work the yarn and the hook of each individual stitch. :)
My first proper project took me like 6 + months to do cause I got frustrated at not making progress, but I made the JW Anderson Harry styles cardigan, loved it so much that I made a cropped cardigan for my sisters Christmas it was so much fun
but the 'production' for wool is like the most awful thing. you should look at what you‘re supporting when you‘re buying this kind of yarn😅
My first project was a scarf but I was using small needles with a thicker yarn so it took probably 20 hours to complete. My second complete project was a tote with two 10x10 sqares joined by a 3"x4' strap. I also started squares for a checkered cardigan like it seems everyone else did but I'm still working on that after 40+ hours. When you need 80 squares and each takes you 40-60 minutes it's a time commitment.
I like crocheting...I did knitting as a teen...now senior...Anyway I live in a warm climate and I can't wear too many knit sweaters or even crochet...much too warm. I end up sticking with wash cloths and donate...
All of the uncle bobs in the world: but who will be MY uncle 👁 💧 👄 💧 👁
If you are not composting or you do not have access to a compost system/pickup, the cotton and wool items will definitely turn into methane (a greenhouse gas) in the landfill. HOWEVER! These items will often last longer/be handed down or can be given away if they are made properly and in a more classic style and taken care of! I personally have a compost and prefer the properties of cotton and wool and will get more wear out of them, but the idea of cotton or wool being inherently more sustainable is only true in certain circumstances.
You can also use safety pins or Bobby pins for stitch markers
1:00 why ain’t nobody talking about how cute Jenna was at 12??? 😭
PLEASE DO A VIDEO LIKE THIS FOR CROCHET 💓💓
yes!!!!!!!
I just started knitting 9weeks ago and I didn't want to make things I knew I wouldn't end up using or was just boring 😅 my first project was a tank top, then a pair of socks for my daughter. I didn't own any circular needles or dpns so I ended up making my own dpns out of craft sticks just so I could try it. Turns out, I actually really enjoyed knitting with more than two needles lol. Now I'm working on a lacy knit sweater with my brand new lykke needles my husband bought me for mothers day🩷. Like you said, I've learned sooooo much just by following patterns and turning to good ol' youtube when I come across something new idk. It's been a lot fun!
Watching this video while knitting with 4mm needles...an improvised jumper. And this is still super exciting to watch haha
Umm just a friendly question, why don't you wrap the jarn on to your right finger when you knit? Then you don't have to fetch it so far😁😘
Knitting start from end of the vedio 😊
If you feel guilty about all the scrape left over after making something with acrylic yarn you can save those scrapes(same with fabric) and chop it up then use it for stuffing!
Or make pompoms with it! Cats love to destroy them :)
In addition to it taking forever to breakdown plastics never biodegrade, they just turn into micro particles of plastic.
A small tip for beginners on a budget is to get a wool/acrylic blend (20/80). It’s softer than full acrylic and not as much plastic but only like a buck or two more expensive if even, so I really recommend
I love that you went into detail on the sustainability of yarn!!! Something not many people mention and not everyone knows that acrylic = plastic
Good, really small and quick first projects: scrunchie or hairbow.
Thank you for this omfg 😩🤧✨
I just started knitting this week! I subscribed yesterday and this was perfect timing! This was so helpful and I feel like an expert (even though I’m not) :D
I’m 13 and starting knitting when I was 11, and people always comment about how they would have no patience for it.
Me toooooo
That irritates me when they give that two cents... i feel like knitting helps you be patient! 🙂
I definitely didn’t have the patience for it when I was your age, and now
I’m double that and am finally able to
finish a project 😆 But, I’m glad you have the patience for knitting now! Your skills will be like a pro and you’ll be knitting circles around the rest of us in no time lol.
i've been knitting for a year now and i still learned a lot from this video! thank you jenna :)
Jenna, you inspired me to just dive in and make a sweater. I have knitted more scarves than I am ever going to wear. In fact, I have given most of them away. I got so good at scarves I was getting requests. That’s when I realized, I did not want to be the scarf source for everyone I know. But sweaters felt intimidating. I am crap at following instructions. I just can’t. I don’t follow recipes very well either. I need to understand the WHY of everything I am doing. So there was no way I was going to sit there and read all those notations and count endlessly and …. Nope. But I saw a sweater that was love at first sight. It is THE sweater for me. It’s also hundreds of dollars. Along with not following instructions, I am cheap. It was the kick in the pants I needed to finally tackle this challenge. When searching UA-cam, yours was the first result I saw for knitting without a pattern. So, I did it. I picked the largest amount of yarn I had on hand and I just went for it. It definitely has a certain … Uhm …. Unique flair about it 😂 but it fits my daughter and she loves it. I learned a ton. I even got some circular needles for the sleeves and learned how to knit in the round. Agreed, much nicer way to knit. Once you get the hang of keeping track of your rounds. Anyhow …. I have just unravelled a massive scarf I had knit for myself but have never worn and I am about to start my first attempt at a top down raglan sweater and I feel confident that I will make many mistakes and will learn a lot and will end up with something I can wear at least around the house and I will keep going until I can make myself that dream sweater. So, thank you. You awakened the knitter within ❤
I'd honestly recommend a beginner start with a yarn that is comfortable to them. If they don't like the feel they'll not like their finished object and will possibly become discouraged and stop knitting/crochet.
Wool breathes. Acrylic doesn't. Wool is fire retardant, acrylic melts.
I am currenlty relearning how to knit and i used paperclips for knitting glovesI
is it just me that Jenna kinda looks like Hunter Schafer😏 , btw thx for the guide~❤❤
so you guys didnt start with a scarf? simple way to get some practice lol. plus i just put on a show/audiobook and space out
You can also use chopsticks as needles just sharpen in and boom now you have free needles (as long as you're asian it's free)
jenna thank u so much for these videos 😭😭 i hope u know how helpful and inspiring they are, i was thinking of starting some knitting projects with no experience at all, and u posting this seems like a signal and it really encourages me
any locals wanna create a group thang in our area would be great🤓
Muchas gracias por el video y por tomarte el tiempo de enseñarnos lo que sabes💕
Very charming and informative video
Thank you!!
I had wool summer top...almost fried my boobies...would not recommend
I only knit in natural fibers because my skin reacts badly to synthetics. I'd rather save up and buy better yearns.
my preferred yarn is cotton or bamboo. my friend got me some skeins of lion brans truboo and its so soft i love it. i have like a million little cakes of the lily cotton yarn, its my favorite. i tend to run hot so having a fully plastic sweater is very uncomfortable lol
My sister taught me how to knit, 36yrs ago, & the first thing I knitted was a short sleeve sweater. The reason I can remember is, my Mom took a picture of me & a friend, I was 6mo pregnant 🤰 🙃 and I haven't knitted a thing since. ugh, I'll have to learn all over again. I wish I still had that Sweater I honestly really loved it. 🤣 Thinking back..
watching this while I knit my partner a hat :)
can u make a crochet version? :)
Yep it’s coming this month ❤️
@@JennaPhipps yesss another Teacher Jenna video🤓
07:29 i think the word your looking for is ✨consider✨
just wanted to come down here to say that acrylic isn't more or less sustainable than natural fibers. Acrylic is plastic that last a long time, but gowing cotton releases a ton of chemicals into the environment. don't worry about being natural, just choose the yarn that works best for your project
Hi there,
I've been watching several of your videos and am really inspired to make a 'Jenna jumper' on circular needles, but can't work out what size length to get??
I thought 80cm ones might be ok but because I like things really oversized, especially with cardigans, I might need 100cm ones, just not sure?? 🤷🏻♀️
Any guidance with this would be'super dandy'! Thanks 😊
I started knitting on chopsticks, and let me tell you, they worked really well. You just have to sharpen the tips and then sand them down a bit, so that they don't catch on the yarn 🥢
Cheap rough acrylic budget yarns can be made to feel soft and luxurious with heavy overdoses of liquid fabric softener in warm to very warm to very extremely warm (hot) water and barely rinsed out with cold water. Warm water helps it soak into the acrylic better or adhere or whatever scientific thing is actully factually happening.
It is very important to note if you have extremely hot water it will drastically effect the drape and springy loftiness of the yarn. Acrylic is very heat sensitive you can check online to see what temperature that which it changes the most.
Acrylic is synthetic fiber extruded through spinnerets and then sprayed with a cold mist of water or given a burst of cold air which makes it crinkle, which makes it resemble natural animal fibers such as wool, you see. And that is why, if the water or the dryer is too hot, such as the cotton cycle, it will ruin your acrylic garment or Afghan/throw. It is actually possible to permanently wrinkle a then wait acrylic bit of fabric, and it is done in much the same way as permanent press close get permanently wrinkled from going to the laundromat and sticking in one quarter and turning it up to the highest heat thinking you're gonna actually dry your clothes very fast and well, but then you'll be ironing them for life because they're permanently wrinkled now because that was too hot. Permanent press clothes have a blend of polyester with the cotton so, that partly synthetic fabric is also heat sensitive, too.
Knitting is cheap cries in fancy yarn
If you dive in to the sustainability aspect, maybe good to take animal friendliness also into account when buying wool. Especially because you talk about Marino wool being really good. I once saw a video about ‘mulesing’ Marino sheep in Australia, such a disgusting practice. Maybe look it up to see for yourself. They sell mulesing free wool now, but also in other parts of the wool industries it’s really not pretty to see how they treat the animals.
I'm glad to see someone mention this, I totally agree with you!
I avoid "wool" completely, it's not like the animals just line up for a gentle brushing & somehow that's enough wool for the world!😔
Oh dear! I will do that n see.
I was looking for this comment. It surprises me when knitters say that they use wool because it is sustantaintable, and acrylic is really bad because it is plastic. Most of the time, wool is taken from sheep that don't receive the best treatment, which is horrible. Today we can find really soft and outstanding acrylics, they don't decompose, but we can undo and do again garments if we take good care of the material and re-use it. I'm glad that I found your comment
@@charliemac7557 not shearing sheep would be neglectful and abusive 💀 yes mass produced will isn't going to treat animals well but there are plenty of farmers that shear their sheep with care
*Jenna calling the 10 mm needle chunky*
*Me, knowing full well under my bed is a knitting needle that is probably 25 mm that I found in my grandmas closet*
Omg, you are so cute!💖 I was watching this video while I was crocheting my cardigan 🧶
I personally don’t buy polyester yarn. One because it’s not sustainable but second it doesn’t feel good on me. I have a polyester fluffy jacket and I love the look but I sweat in there like crazy! The sweat just runs down on me and the fiber doesn’t soak it up.. Polyester has an insulating effect so watch out on that. And it’s kind of annoying not being able to use it because it’s so cheap and I’m a poor student 😭
I only know the knit stitch not the pearl stitch so I am gonna have to know that
if u do a scarf for your first project and tend to get bored easily i gently recommend a self striping yarn, the colors will keep u interested in the project, thats how i work anyway
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it's so hard to find chunky yarn where i live in South Australia :( but thanks for the great vid! very helpful x
my mom taught me how to knit in like 2nd grade and i‘ve always put it down and picked it up again. my first project was the never finished scarf that had about 10 stiches more than were originally cast on, it had the thing that happens when you use the knit stich only. i learned how to knit on round needles, we didn’t have the long ones and they always intimidated me because i was scared of my stiches falling off. for years, all i made were scarfs. the classic knit purl alternating thing and infinity scarfs. last years i made a whole sweater which i still have to finish one sleeve of. yesterday i finished my first pair of socks. what i am taking away from this journey is that knitting is a learning by doing skill. i had a phase of knitting lace samples. that was where i learned the most different techniques. with the sweater i made, i learned the braid pattern. with socks i learned how to misread, reread and misread knitting instructions for about 20 times and then undid and redid the heel. the good thing about that is that i can now do a heel in my sleep. don’t give up. if knitting is something you enjoy don’t give up. you will undo and redo a lot of things but that eventually teaches you how to do it and do it right. the best thing about knitting is that you get useful items out of it. i love the scarves i made over the years, i am in desperate need for the socks that i made and i will definitely wear my sweater once i finish that sleeve, which is my next project.
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