Hugs. Just all the hugs. My wednesday was filled with tears and hugs, and im so glad for your pre-election chipper self because I definitely needed it today. 🤗🥰🤗
Thank you for being an ally, Ali. It's been a devastating week here in the US for many of us, and knitting has provided a much needed comfort. Your stockings are so cute and cozy! Keep sending us your cheerful, conscientious knitting content when you're able. 💖 (Ps if you know anyone in Canada looking to adopt a 42 year old knitter from the US, I may be in the market for a new country... 😅😢)
So, I've only just got past your cut in, and I wanted to say thank you. It has been a rough week or a lot of us here in the US. There has been an amazing outpouring of support from the international knitting community, and women all over the world to be fair, and I don't think you can have too much of a good thing in that regard. To save my sanity, I didn't watch election news on Tuesday. I watched knitting content while knitting and tried to stay away. I voted. After that, there was nothing I could do, and my watching in mental torment served no one and changed nothing. So I settled into the best calm I could find. Knitting has been saving my sanity for two years now, so it should be no surprise that it (and the community) effectively held me together through this horrific week. So thanks to you and all the other content makers who give us that outlet. It's more than knitting, friend. So. Much. More.
Thank you for your cut - in. Your usual super chipper podcaster self was definitely a nice break, but it felt real to acknowledge that the cheery vibes might seem off-key. Love those gorgeous chunky stockings! I would knit home decor stuff with that. A pillowcase to toss on a wintry window seat… or knit another stocking and donate it. We’re all going to need to be especially generous and kind now. Our stitches will help keep us sane, I hope.
I feel as though the Fix It Fall KAL for me is about noticing how things are not fitting me how I want them to...and instead of trying to just fix that with blocking I'm frogging back and listening to that voice. Although it's very frustrating, but I'd much rather have something that I get more wear out of in the longterm .
I learned to knit continental because it just made more sense to me and that’s how I figured it out when someone tried to teach me the throwing way. My gauge is always too loose so I definitely think it could help!
My husband accidentally threw my son’s socks into the wash and to be honest, it’s an extra level of knit worthiness when he kept wearing them all the time. So while it makes me sad that they weren’t what I had made, but that they were still being loved kind of helped to soothe over the emotions I felt when they got felted in the was. I’m glad your dad loves his socks so much!
Thank you for sharing your joy with us all! The stockings are great. I suggest you knit one more stocking - or two smaller ones - and donate to a children’s gift collection program.
Okay so I have officially watched all your videos and I LOVE them!!! Your podcast is so lovely and you are so lovely and we have literally the same taste in books and tea and I am SO SO happy that I stumbled upon your channel! Also, Fangirl is one of my all-time fav books too!! I read it so many times that my copy fell apart and I had to get a new one haha
😍 I'm adding your latest video to my watch queue for this weekend because it sounds like we are exactly the same person and I clearly need to watch 😂 Thanks so much for watching! 😄
this comment may never reach you (especially since it's been 2 mos since this video was released lol) but as a 2nd generation filipino-american I want to say how awesome it was to hear someone learn and ingest such a huge filipino topic such as "utang na loob" so gracefully! it is a difficult cultural ideal to explain - I know part of that is in thanks to the writer (whose books are next on my reading list for sure!) but I dunno, just hearing you talk about how much you enjoyed the book was just a delight! (I am also in the middle of a horrible cold so my words are not wording, sorry) I've been binge watching your videos since the start of my cold and I'm almost sad that I'm nearing the most recent video, but you've been such a pleasure to watch! it's literally been 2 days since the inauguration and I want to thank you again for your support and concern in these dark times. I look forward to more and can't wait to see you progress! omg almost forgot to add, from a plus size girlie myself, I love that you include size inclusivity on your channel 💕 there are other popular knitting podcasts that I watch and enjoy but I often grow tired of the content because I feel like an "outsider" in that regard (if that makes sense? blaming my cold if not lol) so thank you thank you thank you for being so inclusive and wonderful!
Thank you so much for such a sweet comment, and a very coherent one despite your illness 😂 I’ve loved binge watching a new knitting podcast on down days myself, so it makes me so happy to know that I could be that for someone too 😊 I hope you’re feeling better soon!
Ali. Thank you for your edit at the beginning. I am devastated by the election here in the US and so appreciated hearing that from you. Also, thank you for your podcast as well. You have many talents!! ❤
Bistitchual here. I'm a crocheter who cannot figure out continental knitting. Which baffles my continential-knitting SIL. My point being, crochet may still be in your future if you want ❤ Pssst. Bella Coco on YT is a great beginner crochet resource. Love your podcast, as always :)
Funny you say that… I just took ergonomic class today with Carson Demers … consider his book knitting comfortably… and fyi I work in medicine and continental knitters have way more injuries and English or throwing has way less…. Any style can be made more ergonomic though….
I accidentally learned continental by making a colorwork sweater, because it's so natural to do one color continental and one color throwing. By the time I finished the yoke I just knitted the rest of the sweater continental no problem. I highly recommend that method for picking up continental!
I’m deep in the despairs and also so. much. freelance. I’m in my “I won’t say no” era for outside work but WHEW. So knitting has just stopped for me, though I’m starting to plan one Christmas project. I have others planned but I think a basic cowl is where I need to be to get my shit together. We love seeing copper!!!
I strayed out as a crocheter, and as a result I find it much easier to knit continental. I learned to knit with my other hand for colourwork, and I enjoy that now too. But at first it was super difficult . I agree that the crochet and continental style knitting do support each other in terms of yarn tensioning and muscle memory.
I crochet “english style!” I also struggle with continental and tension so I hold my hood and yarn in the same hand and use the other hand to hold my work. Works wonders for me!
I fixed a pocket knife m some suit pants. No, it’s not knitting but they had been sitting and waiting to be fixed for months and months. Hooray for Fix It Fall!
When I knit my Cozy Classic Light I have no idea what I did, but the sleeves were way to poofy and two different lengths. So … I have now ripped back both sleeves and am reworking them . Hopefully they turn out better because I really want to wear the sweater.
Ah, it feels so good to pass formerly-beloved things on to a better home. Digging into the stocking situation, it looks like the designer was asked to make some Christmas designs for a store to give away for free. That store's hosting for all of their pdf patterns seems to be down. Will it return in the future? Unclear. (But the designer didn't intentionally take the design down or anything.) People constantly say to learn to cable without a needle. I think this is nonsense if you're a tight knitter. You don't have the extra slack to move things around without dropping stitches. (Depending on the yarn and how many stitches are crossing, of course.) The thing that helped me with speed was trying different cable needles in different materials and with different levels of pointiness.
I’ve been crocheting for almost 20 years and still hate making a single crochet chain, it’s not you. I’ve been knitting for 3 months and already feel more advanced with my needles than with my hook. If knitting makes more sense to you, it makes more sense to you! I am glad that I learned to crochet first because it did make picking up continental knitting easier. Although I’m trying to switch to Norwegian style knitting to protect my hands - that’s not been as easy.
I have a lot of beef with the idea that Continental knitting is “better” or “more ergonomic”; I believe if you have decent posture and take stretching breaks and don’t knit when your body is telling you to take a break, you’ll be fine. Yarn carried with the right hand has been used by professional hand knitters for a really long time (Irish cottage knitting and Shetland knitting being prime examples), so I think we’re fine! It’s supposed to be a hobby, enjoy yourself ❤
I don't think either throwing or continental is inherently better ergonomically. I learned to knit English and later taught my self continental. They both mess with my hands equally. But switching from one technique to the other does change things up and help. Also, I have gone through episodes of serious over knitting and have been knitting for a very long time and I don't have any serious hand issues. But I am not fast and I cannot and do not complete a sweater a month!
Love your podcast, I’m a Trump supporter but hope everyone gets over this just like we had to 4 years ago. Life goes on and please continue to fight your fight what ever side your on. Thanks
I’ve been living in a state of disbelief and devastation since the election was called. I appreciate everyone with a platform allowing the rest of us to feel that we are not alone in this feeling. Thank you Ali! ❤
To tell you the truth, at first I was wondering "what happened in Canada?!". Then I realized, "Oh". Then I just smiled as I thanked God again. I like the Christmas stockings though.
Have you ever considered hiring an editor? Someone who could help you get to the heart of your novel. Sometimes, we’re too close to our own work to see what's clear to others. Nina George and Abbi Waxman also write very interesting books focused on the every day, and they do so amazingly (maybe look at their publishers?). Good luck! Happy creating 💚🧶💚
Hugs. Just all the hugs. My wednesday was filled with tears and hugs, and im so glad for your pre-election chipper self because I definitely needed it today.
🤗🥰🤗
Glad to find you here today. I have been upset since Wednesday morning. This video is a nice escape.
Thank you for being an ally, Ali. It's been a devastating week here in the US for many of us, and knitting has provided a much needed comfort. Your stockings are so cute and cozy! Keep sending us your cheerful, conscientious knitting content when you're able. 💖 (Ps if you know anyone in Canada looking to adopt a 42 year old knitter from the US, I may be in the market for a new country... 😅😢)
So, I've only just got past your cut in, and I wanted to say thank you. It has been a rough week or a lot of us here in the US. There has been an amazing outpouring of support from the international knitting community, and women all over the world to be fair, and I don't think you can have too much of a good thing in that regard.
To save my sanity, I didn't watch election news on Tuesday. I watched knitting content while knitting and tried to stay away. I voted. After that, there was nothing I could do, and my watching in mental torment served no one and changed nothing. So I settled into the best calm I could find. Knitting has been saving my sanity for two years now, so it should be no surprise that it (and the community) effectively held me together through this horrific week.
So thanks to you and all the other content makers who give us that outlet. It's more than knitting, friend. So. Much. More.
Your lipstick with your blue sweater looks fabulous ❤
Thank u for your add in comment-yes, I need a reprieve but appreciate that I’m not alone in this moment
Thank you for your cut - in. Your usual super chipper podcaster self was definitely a nice break, but it felt real to acknowledge that the cheery vibes might seem off-key. Love those gorgeous chunky stockings! I would knit home decor stuff with that. A pillowcase to toss on a wintry window seat… or knit another stocking and donate it. We’re all going to need to be especially generous and kind now. Our stitches will help keep us sane, I hope.
Thank you Ali....I have needed so many reprieves this week. Sending love
I feel as though the Fix It Fall KAL for me is about noticing how things are not fitting me how I want them to...and instead of trying to just fix that with blocking I'm frogging back and listening to that voice. Although it's very frustrating, but I'd much rather have something that I get more wear out of in the longterm .
I learned to knit continental because it just made more sense to me and that’s how I figured it out when someone tried to teach me the throwing way. My gauge is always too loose so I definitely think it could help!
My husband accidentally threw my son’s socks into the wash and to be honest, it’s an extra level of knit worthiness when he kept wearing them all the time. So while it makes me sad that they weren’t what I had made, but that they were still being loved kind of helped to soothe over the emotions I felt when they got felted in the was. I’m glad your dad loves his socks so much!
Thank you for sharing your joy with us all! The stockings are great. I suggest you knit one more stocking - or two smaller ones - and donate to a children’s gift collection program.
Okay so I have officially watched all your videos and I LOVE them!!! Your podcast is so lovely and you are so lovely and we have literally the same taste in books and tea and I am SO SO happy that I stumbled upon your channel! Also, Fangirl is one of my all-time fav books too!! I read it so many times that my copy fell apart and I had to get a new one haha
😍 I'm adding your latest video to my watch queue for this weekend because it sounds like we are exactly the same person and I clearly need to watch 😂 Thanks so much for watching! 😄
this comment may never reach you (especially since it's been 2 mos since this video was released lol) but as a 2nd generation filipino-american I want to say how awesome it was to hear someone learn and ingest such a huge filipino topic such as "utang na loob" so gracefully! it is a difficult cultural ideal to explain - I know part of that is in thanks to the writer (whose books are next on my reading list for sure!) but I dunno, just hearing you talk about how much you enjoyed the book was just a delight! (I am also in the middle of a horrible cold so my words are not wording, sorry)
I've been binge watching your videos since the start of my cold and I'm almost sad that I'm nearing the most recent video, but you've been such a pleasure to watch! it's literally been 2 days since the inauguration and I want to thank you again for your support and concern in these dark times. I look forward to more and can't wait to see you progress!
omg almost forgot to add, from a plus size girlie myself, I love that you include size inclusivity on your channel 💕 there are other popular knitting podcasts that I watch and enjoy but I often grow tired of the content because I feel like an "outsider" in that regard (if that makes sense? blaming my cold if not lol) so thank you thank you thank you for being so inclusive and wonderful!
Thank you so much for such a sweet comment, and a very coherent one despite your illness 😂 I’ve loved binge watching a new knitting podcast on down days myself, so it makes me so happy to know that I could be that for someone too 😊 I hope you’re feeling better soon!
Ali. Thank you for your edit at the beginning. I am devastated by the election here in the US and so appreciated hearing that from you. Also, thank you for your podcast as well. You have many talents!! ❤
Bistitchual here. I'm a crocheter who cannot figure out continental knitting. Which baffles my continential-knitting SIL.
My point being, crochet may still be in your future if you want ❤
Pssst. Bella Coco on YT is a great beginner crochet resource.
Love your podcast, as always :)
Funny you say that… I just took ergonomic class today with Carson Demers … consider his book knitting comfortably… and fyi I work in medicine and continental knitters have way more injuries and English or throwing has way less…. Any style can be made more ergonomic though….
I accidentally learned continental by making a colorwork sweater, because it's so natural to do one color continental and one color throwing. By the time I finished the yoke I just knitted the rest of the sweater continental no problem. I highly recommend that method for picking up continental!
also tho, I have never found it comfortable to do continental with ribbing xD I've always fallen back to throwing for that
I’m deep in the despairs and also so. much. freelance. I’m in my “I won’t say no” era for outside work but WHEW. So knitting has just stopped for me, though I’m starting to plan one Christmas project. I have others planned but I think a basic cowl is where I need to be to get my shit together.
We love seeing copper!!!
I strayed out as a crocheter, and as a result I find it much easier to knit continental. I learned to knit with my other hand for colourwork, and I enjoy that now too. But at first it was super difficult . I agree that the crochet and continental style knitting do support each other in terms of yarn tensioning and muscle memory.
I’m so glad you’re here today ❤
I crochet “english style!” I also struggle with continental and tension so I hold my hood and yarn in the same hand and use the other hand to hold my work. Works wonders for me!
I fixed a pocket knife m some suit pants. No, it’s not knitting but they had been sitting and waiting to be fixed for months and months. Hooray for Fix It Fall!
So happy to have found the free Aran weight sock pattern! Thank you! Guess what my dad is getting for Christmas?
When I knit my Cozy Classic Light I have no idea what I did, but the sleeves were way to poofy and two different lengths. So … I have now ripped back both sleeves and am reworking them . Hopefully they turn out better because I really want to wear the sweater.
For ergonomic knitting, try Portuguese knitting! It changed my life as a 20-something that already had joint pain 😂
You could make something for Copper with the leftover yarn?!
Ah, it feels so good to pass formerly-beloved things on to a better home.
Digging into the stocking situation, it looks like the designer was asked to make some Christmas designs for a store to give away for free. That store's hosting for all of their pdf patterns seems to be down. Will it return in the future? Unclear. (But the designer didn't intentionally take the design down or anything.)
People constantly say to learn to cable without a needle. I think this is nonsense if you're a tight knitter. You don't have the extra slack to move things around without dropping stitches. (Depending on the yarn and how many stitches are crossing, of course.) The thing that helped me with speed was trying different cable needles in different materials and with different levels of pointiness.
Hugs, put some bourbon in that tea.
❤❤❤
Hey Ali, what's the sweater you're wearing? I'd love to have the pattern.
I’ve been crocheting for almost 20 years and still hate making a single crochet chain, it’s not you. I’ve been knitting for 3 months and already feel more advanced with my needles than with my hook. If knitting makes more sense to you, it makes more sense to you! I am glad that I learned to crochet first because it did make picking up continental knitting easier. Although I’m trying to switch to Norwegian style knitting to protect my hands - that’s not been as easy.
me too I've ben trying to learn Norwegian knitting. English style is slaughtering my hands and I cant do it anymore, I don't know how people do it
I have a lot of beef with the idea that Continental knitting is “better” or “more ergonomic”; I believe if you have decent posture and take stretching breaks and don’t knit when your body is telling you to take a break, you’ll be fine. Yarn carried with the right hand has been used by professional hand knitters for a really long time (Irish cottage knitting and Shetland knitting being prime examples), so I think we’re fine! It’s supposed to be a hobby, enjoy yourself ❤
Feel the same 😢
I don't think either throwing or continental is inherently better ergonomically. I learned to knit English and later taught my self continental. They both mess with my hands equally. But switching from one technique to the other does change things up and help. Also, I have gone through episodes of serious over knitting and have been knitting for a very long time and I don't have any serious hand issues. But I am not fast and I cannot and do not complete a sweater a month!
To me, the most UN-ergonomic thing in the world is a continental purl!
Ohhh, maybe I'm off the hook for learning continental after all 😂
Love your podcast, I’m a Trump supporter but hope everyone gets over this just like we had to 4 years ago. Life goes on and please continue to fight your fight what ever side your on. Thanks
Could have gone without the emo reaction to the US election.
I’ve been living in a state of disbelief and devastation since the election was called. I appreciate everyone with a platform allowing the rest of us to feel that we are not alone in this feeling. Thank you Ali! ❤
To tell you the truth, at first I was wondering "what happened in Canada?!". Then I realized, "Oh". Then I just smiled as I thanked God again. I like the Christmas stockings though.
Ridiculous
Have you ever considered hiring an editor? Someone who could help you get to the heart of your novel. Sometimes, we’re too close to our own work to see what's clear to others. Nina George and Abbi Waxman also write very interesting books focused on the every day, and they do so amazingly (maybe look at their publishers?). Good luck! Happy creating 💚🧶💚