I learned knitting from my mother, 40 years ago, without cable needles. I discovered their existence 30 years ago, as I moved to Germany. I tried them and it was .... awfull. It slows me, they are falling down each 5 minutes... Brrrrrrr. I´m using them only if I kint smth with huge cables (5-6-7 stiches crossing over). But this is a big exception, normally there are 2-3-4 stiches. I hope you will enjoy cables much much more now, have fun and happy Adventszeit (how do you say this in english?) NB: your tree skirt is gorgeous! ❤
I find it quite interesting that the people who I watch on UA-cam, often like similar things to me. Even if it’s not related to the content they make themselves.
Many moons ago, my sister make a very tasteful tree skirt for our Mom. But my Mom, Dad and I thought it was a cape. Bright red felt with gold trim. Boy, did we ever howl with laughter over that one!!!!😂 Yours actually WOULD be cute as a capelet.
It looks so cute ! I'm also big simmer and I got so excited when I saw he James Turner video in another of your videos ;) I was like the Leonardo Dicaprio meme where he points at the TV
I was struggling with cable needles, but then I found SPIRAL CABLE NEEDLES! They are very comfortable to use and they look very decorative. Now I love knitting cables 🥰
Fibercraft + Full Bigwallet Series = love 💜 I can still remember the sweater I started (which is now a ufo) and the smocked dress I made while joining Lady Bigwallet on her journey the build her emporium 😂
It's so fun to find a simmer in another hobby! I'm loving going through your video library. I don't typically watch simming videos though, but I'll have to give the one you mentioned a try.
How I manage cables is I don't use a cable needle. I use a dpn. Usually a size smaller than what I'm knitting with. I started it because I didn't have a cable needle and didn't want to buy one. It's gone pretty well for me, though I learned through trial by fire, as I knit a sweater that had every cable under the sun, and by the end I would either depise them or be fine with them. For me, it was the latter. XD
I color code my cable charts. So I know what stitch I am on with a quick glance. I don't know why I did not think to cross off each row. Also learn to cable without an extra is a nice shortcut. Thank you for your video, I am always excited to see each new project.
I recommend just colouring in the row rather than crossing it off in black, so that if you make a mistake and need to go back you can still see it! I often use a highlighter.
@@infamoussphere7228 or check them off next to the pattern (if you do that in pencil you can technically reuse the pattern print-out a couple of times)
That turned out so beautifully. I love the look of cable knitting though I’ve never tried it. Didn’t know that it was possible to do it without cable knitting needles. It’s on the list of things to try someday. That list has been growing a long time! That said I’ve been saying i would replace the tree skirt for almost 30 years!
I also watch James Turner and I love Dr Gluon (his streams have helped me through some really rough times!). Are you watching their Burger Boys LP?? It's so much fun!! It made me really happy to see James on your computer some videos ago. It's always fun when you find you have even more things in common with people you like! :D
Nutella was so good sitting on your lap while you knitted! If I tried that with an of our animals (3 cats and an oversized puppy) it would be playtime.
This is so cute and squishy! It's funny, yesterday, I sort of did the reverse thing: I was thinking about sewing a skirt for my tree, but then I thought of the carolling capes I made a fews years ago. So I just arranged one under the tree instead and it looks great! And I'll definitely try needles-less cables! Thanks for showing us how to do it!
This came out beautiful!! I never even considered knitting a tree skirt! I have one now but when that needs to be replaced I’ll def know what to do. Also! Dog skirt! ❤❤
I enjoy your videos so much. You're so conversational, you talk about the highs and lows and likes and dislikes of different aspects of your work, and I just really enjoy being along for the ride. Every time you post, I'm happy to get to spend a little time just existing with a fellow knitter. Thanks for sharing with us❤️
I’ve never cabled without a needle that way. Usually I knit the stitches in the cabled order. It makes the fabric a little tight before you pull everything off, but it’s super fast. Eta: I also watch sims videos while knitting. 😂
I've always been mystified and intrigued by cable knit, thanks for showing some of how it can be done. Even though I'll probably never do it cause I gave up knitting decades ago because of a persistent inability to train my hands to purl...
Adorable! It fits in so well with the style of the other decorations. Also, I’m so glad you mentioned embracing the little mistakes in homemade knits. There’s so much that’s beautiful about the little foibles in each project. 🧶❤
I figured out the flat- worked color work! When you’re done knitting right to left, begin working from left to right! For me, I go from Continental to English, but I’m working English style from my left hand. Unless I’m working ribbing, I may never purl again. I love that cabled tree skirt, cape, pretty thing you knit. Thank you for sharing it!
This project came out so cool. The versatility of tree skirt or shawl is a fun bonus! Hope your arm is feeling better! I got my covid booster is my thigh and couldn't walk for 2 days. It was a good excuse to work on crochet projects though.
Fellow simmer and knitter here :D Well more simmer than knitter ( I have actually done some speedbuilds here on youtube) - I got inspired by your channel and Arne and Carlos to finally try knitting again. I learned it as a kid from my grandma, and have been doing crochet for years, but knitting always intimidated me. Now I am working on my first sweater! :D Very simply raglan though. I do hope I finish it this time. The tree skirt turned out lovely! Happy craftmas - I am really enjoying it :)
The tree skirt is as cute as Nutella! For reading charts - I recently found some translucent post-its on Amazon that have really made it easy for me to keep my place on knitting charts. You can clearly see the previous row of the chart, and as someone who usually relies on "reading my knitting" they've made charts so much more convenient!
I found using one of those non locking stitch holders (sort of an open spiral) instead of a cable needle works great. I can do cables pretty quick with it.
I kept imagining the absolute nightmare of trying to pick pine needles out of that wonderful fluffy wool because I forget that artificial trees exist 😂 it turned out lovely!
Hey there! I really enjoy your content and I think your voice is super calming. :) When you gave the shout-out to all the knitters and simmers out there I said to my boyfriend " she's talking about meeee!" Haha btw Grüße aus Deutschland :)
I bought a few cable "pendant" things (spirals of metal) a few months ago that work nicely. Everyone has ways they deal with cables. It's fun to see the hack though!
I learned how to cable knit without cable needles since I didn't have them! Especially easy with just a single stitch off the needle, and though I have now inherited some cable needles I still haven't used them
The tree skirt came out so classic and cozy! Thanks for sharing your cabling journey too. I want to make a cabled sweater in the new year and it's been a few years since I have touched cables. I will keep your tips in mind. Loving the holiday content!
Do you have a link to the tree skirt pattern? I'd love to try and make it-I haven't knitted in so long and this looks like a great project to start up again. Also, I need a tree skirt :)
Knitting always takes me so much longer than I thought - even with bulky wool! If you'd like the pattern and links to my knits & things: Etsy for Mugs & Stickers: www.etsy.com/shop/TwillThreads My Main Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/EKnitsShop -- 1940s Sweater -- Yarn (affiliate link): bit.ly/KPpaletteyarn Pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/two-colour-jumper-with-a-fair-isle-leaf-yoke -- Cardigan -- Yarn (affiliate link): bit.ly/KPWonderfluff Pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/watkins-2 -- Tree Skirt -- Yarn (affiliate link): bit.ly/KPWonderfluff Pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tannenbaum-tree-skirt
So cute! This pattern would be adorable with the cables in contrasting color. Also, how do you like pulling from the outside of the ball rather than the inside? I've always used center pull but then at the end it inevitably tangles up!
Looking at the stitch markers I just had the sudden realization that I could repurpose some of my singular earrings (where the second one was lost T.T) by removing the wire part of the piercing hole with a bit of thread and using them as a stitch marker. Feeling stupid just realizing this now.
I love watching your videos! I just found your channel a few weeks ago and I've really been enjoying your Craftmas series 😊 The tree skirt turned out so well!! Love it! Also, those pumpkin pajamas are so stinkin' cute! Mind if I ask where you got them?
I laughed...I like cables far more than colorwork. I can do the needless cable.I own cable needles. I generally use A half invent paper clip as a cable needle. Love how knitting is such a personal craft
Can you make a video on how to read charts? I'm super new to knitting and so far I can knit straight stuff but nothing with color work or designs like this and I have no idea how to read a chart.
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I love when UA-camrs I watch watch other UA-camrs I watch. Makes me happy 😊
I learned knitting from my mother, 40 years ago, without cable needles. I discovered their existence 30 years ago, as I moved to Germany. I tried them and it was .... awfull. It slows me, they are falling down each 5 minutes... Brrrrrrr. I´m using them only if I kint smth with huge cables (5-6-7 stiches crossing over). But this is a big exception, normally there are 2-3-4 stiches. I hope you will enjoy cables much much more now, have fun and happy Adventszeit (how do you say this in english?) NB: your tree skirt is gorgeous! ❤
Is the English word you're looking for 'Advent'?
I find it quite interesting that the people who I watch on UA-cam, often like similar things to me. Even if it’s not related to the content they make themselves.
I literally watch James, Deli, Simsie, Mollie, and Plumbella while knitting all the time!!! I am a huge simmer.
Keep meaning to (but forgetting to) comment that I really love the music you put in your videos. Just, chef's kiss! 😘👌
Once I learnt how to knit cables without cable needles, I’ve never looked back. It’s so much easier once you get the knack for it!
Many moons ago, my sister make a very tasteful tree skirt for our Mom.
But my Mom, Dad and I thought it was a cape. Bright red felt with gold trim.
Boy, did we ever howl with laughter over that one!!!!😂
Yours actually WOULD be cute as a capelet.
It looks so cute ! I'm also big simmer and I got so excited when I saw he James Turner video in another of your videos ;) I was like the Leonardo Dicaprio meme where he points at the TV
I was struggling with cable needles, but then I found SPIRAL CABLE NEEDLES! They are very comfortable to use and they look very decorative. Now I love knitting cables 🥰
I'm knitting a bulky alpaca shawl with cables right now. I drafted my own pattern, but it's still pretty simple.
Fibercraft + Full Bigwallet Series = love 💜
I can still remember the sweater I started (which is now a ufo) and the smocked dress I made while joining Lady Bigwallet on her journey the build her emporium 😂
It's so fun to find a simmer in another hobby! I'm loving going through your video library. I don't typically watch simming videos though, but I'll have to give the one you mentioned a try.
How I manage cables is I don't use a cable needle. I use a dpn. Usually a size smaller than what I'm knitting with. I started it because I didn't have a cable needle and didn't want to buy one. It's gone pretty well for me, though I learned through trial by fire, as I knit a sweater that had every cable under the sun, and by the end I would either depise them or be fine with them. For me, it was the latter. XD
your joy when learning and creating is so contagious!
I color code my cable charts. So I know what stitch I am on with a quick glance. I don't know why I did not think to cross off each row. Also learn to cable without an extra is a nice shortcut. Thank you for your video, I am always excited to see each new project.
I recommend just colouring in the row rather than crossing it off in black, so that if you make a mistake and need to go back you can still see it! I often use a highlighter.
@@infamoussphere7228 or check them off next to the pattern (if you do that in pencil you can technically reuse the pattern print-out a couple of times)
That turned out so beautifully. I love the look of cable knitting though I’ve never tried it. Didn’t know that it was possible to do it without cable knitting needles. It’s on the list of things to try someday. That list has been growing a long time!
That said I’ve been saying i would replace the tree skirt for almost 30 years!
I also watch James Turner and I love Dr Gluon (his streams have helped me through some really rough times!). Are you watching their Burger Boys LP?? It's so much fun!!
It made me really happy to see James on your computer some videos ago. It's always fun when you find you have even more things in common with people you like! :D
Nutella was so good sitting on your lap while you knitted! If I tried that with an of our animals (3 cats and an oversized puppy) it would be playtime.
This is so cute and squishy!
It's funny, yesterday, I sort of did the reverse thing: I was thinking about sewing a skirt for my tree, but then I thought of the carolling capes I made a fews years ago. So I just arranged one under the tree instead and it looks great!
And I'll definitely try needles-less cables! Thanks for showing us how to do it!
I wasn't aware that cabling without cable-needles was a thing. I'm so excited to learn of this! This changes everything, and I can't wait to try it. 🤩
This came out beautiful!! I never even considered knitting a tree skirt! I have one now but when that needs to be replaced I’ll def know what to do. Also! Dog skirt! ❤❤
I enjoy your videos so much. You're so conversational, you talk about the highs and lows and likes and dislikes of different aspects of your work, and I just really enjoy being along for the ride. Every time you post, I'm happy to get to spend a little time just existing with a fellow knitter. Thanks for sharing with us❤️
omg when Nutella was wearing it so cute
I’ve never cabled without a needle that way. Usually I knit the stitches in the cabled order. It makes the fabric a little tight before you pull everything off, but it’s super fast.
Eta: I also watch sims videos while knitting. 😂
I've always been mystified and intrigued by cable knit, thanks for showing some of how it can be done. Even though I'll probably never do it cause I gave up knitting decades ago because of a persistent inability to train my hands to purl...
Thank you for hour videos! I enjoy all of your content. Nutella is a sweet little girl!
Loving all the Nutella content. She looks so soft. ♥️
Adorable! It fits in so well with the style of the other decorations. Also, I’m so glad you mentioned embracing the little mistakes in homemade knits. There’s so much that’s beautiful about the little foibles in each project. 🧶❤
That’s a great tip for cables. Thank you! I may have to make a tree skirt now.
I figured out the flat- worked color work! When you’re done knitting right to left, begin working from left to right! For me, I go from Continental to English, but I’m working English style from my left hand. Unless I’m working ribbing, I may never purl again.
I love that cabled tree skirt, cape, pretty thing you knit. Thank you for sharing it!
This project came out so cool. The versatility of tree skirt or shawl is a fun bonus! Hope your arm is feeling better! I got my covid booster is my thigh and couldn't walk for 2 days. It was a good excuse to work on crochet projects though.
Fellow simmer and knitter here :D Well more simmer than knitter ( I have actually done some speedbuilds here on youtube) - I got inspired by your channel and Arne and Carlos to finally try knitting again. I learned it as a kid from my grandma, and have been doing crochet for years, but knitting always intimidated me. Now I am working on my first sweater! :D Very simply raglan though. I do hope I finish it this time. The tree skirt turned out lovely! Happy craftmas - I am really enjoying it :)
The tree skirt is as cute as Nutella! For reading charts - I recently found some translucent post-its on Amazon that have really made it easy for me to keep my place on knitting charts. You can clearly see the previous row of the chart, and as someone who usually relies on "reading my knitting" they've made charts so much more convenient!
This would be a very nice capelet as a gift, lovely piece
This is such a cool pattern! This would be perfect for the last of my old acrylic yarn stash.
beautiful can't wait for the next show
I found using one of those non locking stitch holders (sort of an open spiral) instead of a cable needle works great. I can do cables pretty quick with it.
watching your video cracks me up, love it.
I kept imagining the absolute nightmare of trying to pick pine needles out of that wonderful fluffy wool because I forget that artificial trees exist 😂 it turned out lovely!
Hey there! I really enjoy your content and I think your voice is super calming. :)
When you gave the shout-out to all the knitters and simmers out there I said to my boyfriend " she's talking about meeee!" Haha btw Grüße aus Deutschland :)
Lovely video thank you. I love the pattern of your sweater.
Great job, so versatile!
Yay sim knitters!! And sim crocheters!
I bought a few cable "pendant" things (spirals of metal) a few months ago that work nicely. Everyone has ways they deal with cables. It's fun to see the hack though!
I learned how to knit cables without the cable needle. I later tried to use the cable needle and it made it so much harder.
I learned how to cable knit without cable needles since I didn't have them! Especially easy with just a single stitch off the needle, and though I have now inherited some cable needles I still haven't used them
Hey, Christmas alter is highly appropriate, I'm down
The tree skirt came out so classic and cozy! Thanks for sharing your cabling journey too. I want to make a cabled sweater in the new year and it's been a few years since I have touched cables. I will keep your tips in mind. Loving the holiday content!
Do you have a link to the tree skirt pattern? I'd love to try and make it-I haven't knitted in so long and this looks like a great project to start up again. Also, I need a tree skirt :)
The pattern link is in the description! :)
Nutella is so cute❤ and nice job on the make!
Your green Cracking the Coding Interview is mocking me 😂
That's so cute!! 😍
I don't know how you can be a simmer, but whilst still producing so many needlework. 😭 Playing the sims takes up all of my free time.
Honestly I had never even heard of cable needles! I thought you just used a dpn or this hack!
Hi really live the tree skirt. Have you got the pattern link. X
So pretty
Knitting always takes me so much longer than I thought - even with bulky wool!
If you'd like the pattern and links to my knits & things:
Etsy for Mugs & Stickers: www.etsy.com/shop/TwillThreads
My Main Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/EKnitsShop
-- 1940s Sweater --
Yarn (affiliate link): bit.ly/KPpaletteyarn
Pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/two-colour-jumper-with-a-fair-isle-leaf-yoke
-- Cardigan --
Yarn (affiliate link): bit.ly/KPWonderfluff
Pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/watkins-2
-- Tree Skirt --
Yarn (affiliate link): bit.ly/KPWonderfluff
Pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tannenbaum-tree-skirt
@Engineeringknits You might want to pin this to the top of tour comments section as it answers at least 5 of the comments from other people.
So cute! This pattern would be adorable with the cables in contrasting color. Also, how do you like pulling from the outside of the ball rather than the inside? I've always used center pull but then at the end it inevitably tangles up!
Once I learned to cable without a cable needle, I never went back. Have fun!
I love that you're a Simmer 💚😂
Looking at the stitch markers I just had the sudden realization that I could repurpose some of my singular earrings (where the second one was lost T.T) by removing the wire part of the piercing hole with a bit of thread and using them as a stitch marker. Feeling stupid just realizing this now.
I've never used cable needles while cable knitting, I was only half aware that they existed😂
I love watching your videos! I just found your channel a few weeks ago and I've really been enjoying your Craftmas series 😊 The tree skirt turned out so well!! Love it! Also, those pumpkin pajamas are so stinkin' cute! Mind if I ask where you got them?
I laughed...I like cables far more than colorwork. I can do the needless cable.I own cable needles. I generally use
A half invent paper clip as a cable needle.
Love how knitting is such a personal craft
Correction: not craft...Skill
Can you make a video on how to read charts? I'm super new to knitting and so far I can knit straight stuff but nothing with color work or designs like this and I have no idea how to read a chart.
I love knitting cables & for some reason I actually really can't stand knitting without cable needles🤣😅
why do you knit through the back loops. do you do a twisted purl?
I knit too tightly to knit cables without a cable needle, I always drop stitches using alternative methods.
Yaaay! Sims
I tried to find the pattern for your sweater and I didn't know how to access it. How did you find it?
When I was 17 I was having my first baby and I knit her a cable sweater using pencils because I didn't have cable needles haha