When I got back into knitting 4 years ago, I was attracted to colorful yarns and patterns, same with quilting. I don’t think that was a bad thing, maybe it helped to keep me going, but now, I see gaps in my sweater wardrobe. I’m knitting more neutral yarns now.😊 One great tip is to start out knitting a child’s sweater. You finish it much quicker, learn any new skills, and have instant gratification.
You can get cable extenders to screw your interchangeable cables together, so you can just add an extra cable, put on the stoppers and then try the garment on without having to remove the working cable.
Wow, yes it is! I hope you’re enjoying Wilmington so far! I’m happy to have a fellow knitter here who understands NC heat and humidity in the summers ☺️
I absolutely love my interchangeable needles set. It felt like a huge spend when I'd only just started to knit but it's so handy and flexible, and they definitely work out cheaper in the long run.
Love this video. Well-thought out and engaging. I've been knitting since 2017 and wish I had seen this video when I was starting out. Even now I still have to remind myself of these tips, especially to fix mistakes when they happen. I just had to completely frog a sweater because my tension was so off and I should have corrected it from the start. But you live and you learn!
Wow, you do amazing things so young in knitting! Impressive. Love your items very much. No, didn't see anything wrong with the child sweater. Just found you this morning and going to watch your other videos.
Glad to hear you do quilts also, I am a quilter and kind of beginner knitter and - sometimes feel very split in between projects - just finished granddaughters “Scandi-Tree skirt ‘ and now can go back to smaller hat project trying to work on. I enjoy your blog and ideas - Thanks
Thank you! Yes I am definitely struggling a little to balance everything ☺️ the tree skirt sounds lovely - that’s definitely a project I want to tackle at some point!
Wow the child’s cable sweater, very pretty. I’ve been knitting for 18 yrs and haven’t knitted a full cable sweater. You’re doing great for a new knitter. BTW only you can see mistakes , consider them works of art in the work! Good tip about choosing patterns .I always read the comments on Raverly patterns. and UA-cam is great for knitting help. I leave my gage swatches attached to ball even when blocking afterwards I just undo it and knit with it. Funny, I live 25 minutes away from you. Looking forward to more of your podcasts
Great tips. Thanks. Your knits are impressive. The quality of your FO's is so impressive. Love the Porcelain Sweater. Beautiful. I do like your approach. Happy Knitting.
I think yarn combinations that don't work always because some people do not have the ability to purchase yarn they feel first, but order online. I do dot live near any yarn stores and have ordered yarns that I later learned I can't wear on skin easily. Sizing I believe comes down to watching and measuring yourself correctly.
Agreed! I’ve mostly played it really safe with my yarn combinations since I tend to order online often. Sizing is hard, and I totally agree that measuring correctly is a big help!
I found your channel because I am looking up people making the wave sweater as I’m thinking of trying it soon :) great tips!! I’m only a few months into my knitting journey
I’m glad you found it helpful! I started my Wave Sweater and the pattern isn’t too difficult so far. I am going to rip my yoke back a few rows and restart the colorwork since I misread a couple lines on the instructions. Now that I know what to do it seems pretty straightforward. I hope it goes well for you! I’d love to know what colors you plan to make it in - all the combinations I’ve seen on Instagram are stunning.
My friend and I are celebrating our 1 year knittiversary this week by casting on a new sweater project! Great tips shared in your video! One that I might add is...once I decided that I was going to make sweaters/garments for myself, I really enjoy(ed) researching the patterns and then buying the yarn for quite a few upcoming projects, but for some of the projects, by the time it was the right time to cast one on, maybe I knew more about patterns then and wouldn't pick that one any longer, or the same thing with the yarn or the colorway. Then you have a sweater's quantity of yarn and it doesn't suit your needs/taste/pattern/skill level any longer. So I guess my advice (to myself!) is to not get too many projects in the queue at a time.
That is such a fun idea! And that makes sense - I’ve really been struggling with that on the sewing/fabric front! Too much fabric and too little time ☺️ thanks for leaving a note - good luck with your new sweater project!
Great video! I don't consider myself all that experienced but I've learned some things and it kind of looks like I'm doing more things that I used to be able to do and more things that other people are comfortable doing, so... From the position of not that confident experienced knitter (lol), I think you gave great advice! What is especially nice about your approach is that you're explaining the reasons you find something useful, so people watching will be able to tell how each particular piece of information fits into their own experience, whether it's similar, whether it differs, if it differs how, etc. Overall, I think your video is top notch quality stuff that is not that very easy to find in one place. Kudos!
The way I gasped when you showed us the porcelain sweater, because … that’s my dream sweater. As soon as I saw it, I was like I NEED THIS IN MY LIFE. I’ve never done pattern color work sweaters. So I don’t know how difficult this would be, but I’ve made 3 adult sweaters, they’re raglan sweaters though. So never done a drop shoulder, but I really want to just jump on this pattern. I will buy the pattern and study it and maybe do swatches with cheaper yarn, before buying expensive yarn to use for the porcelain sweater
I don’t think it’s that bad since it’s broken up into sections, and then you have a break working with just the main color. I definitely think it makes sense to swatch with cheaper yarn before you buy a sweater quantity just to make sure you enjoy the colorwork (especially knitting it flat), but I hope you end up making it! I’m super happy with the final product (I’m actually wearing it today 😁). This was only my second adult sweater, so I think if you’re persistent and patient it’s super doable. Let me know if you end up making it!
I know this comment was from 6 months ago and maaaaaybe you have done it long ago, but just in case you didn't yet: There's also a yoke version of the porcelain sweater that is worked in the round top down. I myself decided I will do this one first to practice because it's easier and I'm used to knitting top down, and then when I did that I will proceed with the original one.
"Learn to read your knitting" is how a lot of people describe the anatomy of a stitch/counting rows thing. And yes, agreed, reading your knitting is a huge help.
Great video. Have you used row counters? I purchased mine from Twice Sheered Sheep. It helps when you are on the go so you don’t have to use stitch markers.
Thank you! And no I haven’t - they look so useful though. I’m looking at the website and their markers are really cute! Thank you for the recommendation ☺️
When I got back into knitting 4 years ago, I was attracted to colorful yarns and patterns, same with quilting. I don’t think that was a bad thing, maybe it helped to keep me going, but now, I see gaps in my sweater wardrobe. I’m knitting more neutral yarns now.😊 One great tip is to start out knitting a child’s sweater. You finish it much quicker, learn any new skills, and have instant gratification.
That makes lots of sense! Thanks for the note!
Hi Saskia! 👋🏻 I look forward to watching your videos.
Hi there! Thank you so much for saying hello!
I’m saving this and will watch again. So impressed that you tackled a Porcelain sweater. It’s beautiful.
Thank you so much! It’s been challenging but I’m definitely enjoying working on it 😊
You can get cable extenders to screw your interchangeable cables together, so you can just add an extra cable, put on the stoppers and then try the garment on without having to remove the working cable.
That is so smart - I had no idea! I will definitely be investigating that - thanks for letting me know 😁
Hello, I am also re-learning to knit and live in Wilmington NC, just moved here from Holly Springs!!! Small world!
Wow, yes it is! I hope you’re enjoying Wilmington so far! I’m happy to have a fellow knitter here who understands NC heat and humidity in the summers ☺️
These are very ambitious projects for a newbie --cables and colorwork -- and you've done them well. Kudos to you!
Thank you so much!
I absolutely love my interchangeable needles set. It felt like a huge spend when I'd only just started to knit but it's so handy and flexible, and they definitely work out cheaper in the long run.
Agreed! I think mine have already more than paid for themselves! Happy knitting!
woh your skills are amazing as a beginner! the porcelain jumper looks lovely
Thank you! It’s been a really fun project so far!
Love this video. Well-thought out and engaging. I've been knitting since 2017 and wish I had seen this video when I was starting out. Even now I still have to remind myself of these tips, especially to fix mistakes when they happen. I just had to completely frog a sweater because my tension was so off and I should have corrected it from the start. But you live and you learn!
Thank you for the kind note - it just made my day! Such a bummer you had to frog but I’m sure it’ll be worth it in the long run. Happy knitting!
Wow, you do amazing things so young in knitting! Impressive. Love your items very much. No, didn't see anything wrong with the child sweater. Just found you this morning and going to watch your other videos.
Thank you for the very kind words! I hope you enjoy the others - I’m hopefully going to post another knitting video in the next few days 🤞
This is one of those videos you would like to give more than just one like! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you - that is so sweet! I’m really glad you are enjoying it. Thanks for the kind words and advice/info in your other comments, really! ☺️
G’day Saskia, another joyful episode, I learnt a lot, thank you ⭐️🇦🇺
Thank you! That is lovely to hear - happy knitting!
I love this, Saskia! I'm also about a year into knitting and found your tips so helpful! Have a wonderful day! Can't wait for your next video!
Thank you - that makes me so happy to hear!
Glad to hear you do quilts also, I am a quilter and kind of beginner knitter and - sometimes feel very split in between projects - just finished granddaughters “Scandi-Tree skirt ‘ and now can go back to smaller hat project trying to work on. I enjoy your blog and ideas - Thanks
Thank you! Yes I am definitely struggling a little to balance everything ☺️ the tree skirt sounds lovely - that’s definitely a project I want to tackle at some point!
Loved this video! Very helpful and well done! You have a new subscriber 😁
Thank you! I’m so glad you liked it!
Wow the child’s cable sweater, very pretty. I’ve been knitting for 18 yrs and haven’t knitted a full cable sweater. You’re doing great for a new knitter. BTW only you can see mistakes , consider them works of art in the work!
Good tip about choosing patterns .I always read the comments on Raverly patterns. and UA-cam is great for knitting help. I leave my gage swatches attached to ball even when blocking afterwards I just undo it and knit with it. Funny, I live 25 minutes away from you. Looking forward to more of your podcasts
Thank you for the comment and advice! I’m happy to hear from a fellow NC resident ☺️
Great tips. Thanks. Your knits are impressive. The quality of your FO's is so impressive. Love the Porcelain Sweater. Beautiful. I do like your approach. Happy Knitting.
Thank you! ☺️
I think yarn combinations that don't work always because some people do not have the ability to purchase yarn they feel first, but order online. I do dot live near any yarn stores and have ordered yarns that I later learned I can't wear on skin easily. Sizing I believe comes down to watching and measuring yourself correctly.
Agreed! I’ve mostly played it really safe with my yarn combinations since I tend to order online often. Sizing is hard, and I totally agree that measuring correctly is a big help!
I found your channel because I am looking up people making the wave sweater as I’m thinking of trying it soon :) great tips!! I’m only a few months into my knitting journey
I’m glad you found it helpful! I started my Wave Sweater and the pattern isn’t too difficult so far. I am going to rip my yoke back a few rows and restart the colorwork since I misread a couple lines on the instructions. Now that I know what to do it seems pretty straightforward. I hope it goes well for you! I’d love to know what colors you plan to make it in - all the combinations I’ve seen on Instagram are stunning.
My friend and I are celebrating our 1 year knittiversary this week by casting on a new sweater project! Great tips shared in your video! One that I might add is...once I decided that I was going to make sweaters/garments for myself, I really enjoy(ed) researching the patterns and then buying the yarn for quite a few upcoming projects, but for some of the projects, by the time it was the right time to cast one on, maybe I knew more about patterns then and wouldn't pick that one any longer, or the same thing with the yarn or the colorway. Then you have a sweater's quantity of yarn and it doesn't suit your needs/taste/pattern/skill level any longer. So I guess my advice (to myself!) is to not get too many projects in the queue at a time.
That is such a fun idea! And that makes sense - I’ve really been struggling with that on the sewing/fabric front! Too much fabric and too little time ☺️ thanks for leaving a note - good luck with your new sweater project!
Great video! I don't consider myself all that experienced but I've learned some things and it kind of looks like I'm doing more things that I used to be able to do and more things that other people are comfortable doing, so... From the position of not that confident experienced knitter (lol), I think you gave great advice! What is especially nice about your approach is that you're explaining the reasons you find something useful, so people watching will be able to tell how each particular piece of information fits into their own experience, whether it's similar, whether it differs, if it differs how, etc. Overall, I think your video is top notch quality stuff that is not that very easy to find in one place. Kudos!
Thank you so much - that is so kind of you to say! 😁
The way I gasped when you showed us the porcelain sweater, because … that’s my dream sweater. As soon as I saw it, I was like I NEED THIS IN MY LIFE. I’ve never done pattern color work sweaters. So I don’t know how difficult this would be, but I’ve made 3 adult sweaters, they’re raglan sweaters though. So never done a drop shoulder, but I really want to just jump on this pattern.
I will buy the pattern and study it and maybe do swatches with cheaper yarn, before buying expensive yarn to use for the porcelain sweater
I don’t think it’s that bad since it’s broken up into sections, and then you have a break working with just the main color. I definitely think it makes sense to swatch with cheaper yarn before you buy a sweater quantity just to make sure you enjoy the colorwork (especially knitting it flat), but I hope you end up making it! I’m super happy with the final product (I’m actually wearing it today 😁). This was only my second adult sweater, so I think if you’re persistent and patient it’s super doable. Let me know if you end up making it!
@@saskia_makes yes I will update you!
I know this comment was from 6 months ago and maaaaaybe you have done it long ago, but just in case you didn't yet:
There's also a yoke version of the porcelain sweater that is worked in the round top down. I myself decided I will do this one first to practice because it's easier and I'm used to knitting top down, and then when I did that I will proceed with the original one.
@@sasakstn I have not yet done this sweater because I’m scared haha but I feel like I would be comfortable in the round versus knitted flat
Loved this. Im an accountant too!
That’s awesome! And I’m glad you enjoyed it - thanks for leaving a comment!
i’m also an accountant! in public tax :) knitting is my favorite way to relax after work haah
That’s awesome! I was in audit for about five years before I finally switched to industry. Wayy better hours but I do miss public! Happy knitting!
Just know you can also unravel the gauge swatch and use it in the actual sweater!
Great tip - thanks!!
"Learn to read your knitting" is how a lot of people describe the anatomy of a stitch/counting rows thing. And yes, agreed, reading your knitting is a huge help.
That makes sense - thanks!! Happy knitting!
Great video. Have you used row counters? I purchased mine from Twice Sheered Sheep. It helps when you are on the go so you don’t have to use stitch markers.
Thank you! And no I haven’t - they look so useful though. I’m looking at the website and their markers are really cute! Thank you for the recommendation ☺️
No sound after #7.
Sorry … my sound system. I’m glad to see the rest!
Hey there! Thanks for posting a follow up - I’m glad you were able to figure out the sound ☺️