Knitting my Dream Top-Down Cardigan - A long journey!

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  • @teresafriedman6252
    @teresafriedman6252 Місяць тому +60

    Kate - I live in the U.S and with the upcoming election life is stressful every hour of every day. I have to thank you as your show is like a wonderful meditation, comforting and caring. I couldn't get through this without you. THANK YOU! Love both of your channels.

    • @SHERRYDAILY-bs1ht
      @SHERRYDAILY-bs1ht Місяць тому +6

      Exact Same Here

    • @bluekitty3731
      @bluekitty3731 Місяць тому +6

      I started knitting again to lower my blood pressure, and stop yelling at the television! Lol! As my mom said, "they can't hear you!"

    • @barbaravickroy7563
      @barbaravickroy7563 Місяць тому +4

      Oh indeed!!! What a lovely ''trip'' through an entire project!! l'm watching from the Ozarks in the US....how nice to be in touch.....thank you for your videos....love your cat....your garden is lovely.....Best regards....Barb

    • @cokelush
      @cokelush 21 день тому +2

      Same

    • @violet2048
      @violet2048 20 днів тому +2

      Oh, Teresa, I know what you mean, I've been hiding out in my sewing room. I do have a TV but, un-cabled and un-dished, lol, it's music or Kate, or one of many subscription quilters. Nearly done with the Christmas gifts, so it's been progressing nicely. The elections will be over real soon, then we'll have to listen to the back seat news Politian's yammering on and on. We'll be able to come out in time for Thanksgiving, Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

  • @elainecoull7237
    @elainecoull7237 Місяць тому +80

    Your cardi is lovely Kate. I laughed at your pearls of wisdom. If I want a cardigan that buttons up I'll wear a jumper. Can everyone sitting on the lime green sofa please stand up and search under their cushion for Kates buttons.

  • @susiewietelman9321
    @susiewietelman9321 Місяць тому

    Lovely. 😊

  • @judygiesbrecht8297
    @judygiesbrecht8297 Місяць тому +112

    Beautiful cardigan. Over the years I have put so many things “in a safe place”, never to be seen again. Just think of how exciting it will be to find all our treasures when we remember where the safe place is.

    • @marykay55
      @marykay55 Місяць тому +4

      Judy, your comment brought a smile to my face....I also am trying to remember my safe place... LOL

    • @susanelford4640
      @susanelford4640 Місяць тому +2

      You did a beautiful job and it looks beautiful on you from Manitoulin island ontario

    • @alisonsanderson1770
      @alisonsanderson1770 Місяць тому +1

      ​@@susanelford4640Same here! ❤ From Nova Scotia xoxoxo

    • @ConnieAcree
      @ConnieAcree Місяць тому +1

      @@marykay55 I call it hiding things from myself. lol

  • @judythomas985
    @judythomas985 Місяць тому +85

    Kate.....you are just amazing to me. I am not a knitter, but loved seeing you accomplish this sweater. The sweater fits you beautifully. Can't suggest a clue about finding those buttons. I think, if you don't find them the sweater will still be a "masterpiece". I have watched you for years and have loved every minute. Sending love and a hug to my friend in England.....YOU! Talk about you all the time. I'm an 85 year old quilter and live in Pueblo, Colorado, USA. You provide much joy in my life and I thank you. Judy

    • @kathyvan9112
      @kathyvan9112 Місяць тому +13

      Judy….I’m reading your note to Kate and marvel at the fact that you have written the exact thoughts that I was thinking. I’m 73 years, a sewist and love quilting and…I live in Pueblo West, Colorado. It’s a small world and yet we have connected via our mutual friend, Kate, who is thousands of miles away. Kate’s LIME GREEN SOFA is to thank! Blessings! Katherine

    • @NannaLiz
      @NannaLiz Місяць тому +2

      Hi Judy and Kathy! I'm a quilter now in my retirement and live just north of you in Colorado Springs. Can't wait for the SNOW.

    • @ShelbyAllgood
      @ShelbyAllgood Місяць тому

      It’s beautiful!

    • @maryposuniak5281
      @maryposuniak5281 Місяць тому +2

      What is the difference between between a sweater and a jumper!

    • @maryposuniak5281
      @maryposuniak5281 Місяць тому +1

      I adore watching you! I am 70 soon. An advisor quilter. Thank you for sharing your life with us!

  • @MichellesKnitted
    @MichellesKnitted Місяць тому +19

    They say slow and steady wins the race. It’s a beautiful cardigan!

  • @barbarawebster8818
    @barbarawebster8818 Місяць тому

    Great job

  • @StacyBernard-xd4uv
    @StacyBernard-xd4uv Місяць тому +30

    What???? You wound that ball just using your arms/hands??? That is some talent!!! AW! Hi Rita!!! Hi Kate!!!

  • @tobelovedtreasuresbycorrine
    @tobelovedtreasuresbycorrine Місяць тому +1

    Love it.. job well done!

  • @bettythomas6542
    @bettythomas6542 Місяць тому +38

    This video has inspired me to dig out a cardigan that my Mom has made 40 years ago for herself. She has been gone for 30 years now. She was so proud of it, but at the time I didn't give her the credit she deserved.

    • @soshesews9117
      @soshesews9117 Місяць тому +8

      It is not to late to give her credit! It is wonderful that you still have the cardigan. I have a shawl that my mother crocheted for me almost 30 years ago. I cherish it and when it is cold outside, I love to wrap the shawl around my shoulders and think of my mother. I will think of you and your mothers cardigan now too!

  • @Rainyday-n4e
    @Rainyday-n4e Місяць тому

    Very pretty❤❤

  • @rosesbaker
    @rosesbaker 29 днів тому +5

    Bravo!! I don't knit, but my mom and grandmothers were all knitters. I do crochet and enjoy the craft. Thank you for taking us on the journey of you knitting this lovely piece... I hope you'll continue sharing these adventures.

  • @jennyfield7105
    @jennyfield7105 Місяць тому +17

    I was very pleased to see you knitting. I have just started to knit again. The last knitting I did was to finish a sweater that my twin sister ( Kate) had started. She died very suddenly and I knew she hated having unfinished projects so I had to finish it. Her daughter now cherishes it. Some how it's taken me 18 months to pick up my needles again. I'm doing a top down cardy too. Love your videos. X

  • @lynette.
    @lynette. Місяць тому

    Nice tip on the cast off.

  • @annkathy257
    @annkathy257 Місяць тому +12

    Yaaay! It made me smile to see knitting in one of your videos! ❤ Your yarn choice is beautiful! You asked about blocking: I do exactly what you are doing. And, I insert pins as necessary. Your finished object "FO" worked out fabulously! Thanks for taking us along to share in the journey! 🐑

  • @The1952trouble
    @The1952trouble 29 днів тому

    Darn i really wanted the pattern. Youbdid a beautiful job.

  • @inannashu689
    @inannashu689 Місяць тому +7

    It's a lovely Cardigan and thanks for sharing it with us.

  • @dragonknitter
    @dragonknitter Місяць тому

    Love BFL. it's so fluffy

  • @uterick-seleck2541
    @uterick-seleck2541 Місяць тому +16

    There must be a safe place on the world where everyone finds safely stored things, love your cardigan.

    • @pacaluvr7963
      @pacaluvr7963 Місяць тому

      Agree…just wish I knew where that place is…lol

  • @barbarawebster8818
    @barbarawebster8818 Місяць тому

    Kate it’s beautiful

  • @wendyandrew1210
    @wendyandrew1210 Місяць тому +14

    Thank you so much Kate. Your videos are like a warm hug! 😊

  • @lotte5173
    @lotte5173 Місяць тому

    Love the cardigan....
    I always block my projects the Arne and Carlos way.....with an iron and wet towel.
    It works.....😀

  • @KarenFitzpatrick-o1m
    @KarenFitzpatrick-o1m Місяць тому +21

    The lovely delicate colours are much easier to see now that your knitting has grown. It's beautiful

  • @normacaffey5998
    @normacaffey5998 Місяць тому +10

    Oh Kate, thank you so much for breaking this down into time fragments! So many crafter's videos don't tell you how long it takes to make the items. You don't know if the project will take four weekends or four months of weekends. :) It is so nice to know that a sweater took you almost five months to make. Many of my projects have taken months to years longer to finish. I have ADHD so I go between projects to keep me working on them. Like you, I knit, crochet, sew or quilt, cross stitch, and even have started the diamond painting bug. HA HA. Blessing to you and keep making these beautiful videos. (I'm from California, USA)

    • @StitchyJam_Knitting_Podcast
      @StitchyJam_Knitting_Podcast Місяць тому

      I have ADHD as well and I also find going between projects helpful. I love Kate has given a realistic knitting time-frame as well, it can get overwhelming "keeping up" with others

  • @lynette.
    @lynette. Місяць тому

    Can see you have wound skeins before. So impressed with your technique.

  • @MichelleLewis-nc8zv
    @MichelleLewis-nc8zv Місяць тому +3

    Love all creatures great and small! Also love the color of your cardigan!

  • @jessieb30
    @jessieb30 9 днів тому

    All Creatures Great and Small is a great show

  • @brendamc3535
    @brendamc3535 Місяць тому +6

    What a great job you did on your sweater!!! You are an unlimited amount of knowledge! I am in awe!!!

  • @bonniebunting6415
    @bonniebunting6415 Місяць тому +1

    It turned out beautiful. Well done.

  • @nortom12
    @nortom12 Місяць тому +4

    Very enjoyable video. And Rita is beautiful. You did a fantastic job with the sweater, fits great. Thank you for sharing the process with us. ❤️🧶

  • @chantald9661
    @chantald9661 Місяць тому +1

    Beautiful cardigan Kate!

  • @lizadams7662
    @lizadams7662 Місяць тому +10

    I really like this concept of seeing at intervals how a project went. I hope this happens more, too.

    • @dianesigren8220
      @dianesigren8220 Місяць тому +3

      I completely agree. I'm a quilter wanna-be-knitter. Seeing the process broken done was helpful. Kate you are wonderful!

  • @danielleboots7032
    @danielleboots7032 Місяць тому +1

    Lovely cardigan Kate.

  • @JeanMcDoniel
    @JeanMcDoniel Місяць тому +5

    LOVE the color!

  • @akhquilts
    @akhquilts Місяць тому

    Turn out beautifully my

  • @knackfulknitter
    @knackfulknitter Місяць тому +23

    Thank you for taking me on your journey of your dream top-down cardigan. It turned out perfect. 💕

    • @thelasthomelyhouse
      @thelasthomelyhouse  Місяць тому +1

      minus the buttons. xxx

    • @knackfulknitter
      @knackfulknitter Місяць тому

      @@thelasthomelyhouse even without the buttons. ☺ It looks balanced. 💕

  • @karleenpage5979
    @karleenpage5979 6 днів тому

    Dearest Kate! You might think you are slow, but I would make you look like the hare. 🐇I'm definitely the tortoise! 🐢Your cardigan is lovely! YT was not forwarding your notifications to me hardly at all, so I turned off YT history. Now I just go to my subscription page, and there you are! I don't like YT picking for me. I can make up my own mind, thank you very much! It's SO good to SEE you again! Hugs from across the Pond!

  • @damarismartinez3917
    @damarismartinez3917 Місяць тому +5

    Teje teje la arañita, teje teje sin cesar….que lindo verte hacer un ovillo sentada al sol en tu jardín. Me hiciste recordar momentos de infancia. Eres única, haces de todo y se nota que lo disfrutas. Mi mundo es de cuadritos de colores por eso quiero hacer cortinas como las suyas. Un abrazo desde mi corazón, desde mi pueblo y desde mi admiración para ti

  • @loispatrick2594
    @loispatrick2594 Місяць тому

    Your cardigan looks lovely Kate. Such a practical colour, it'll go with so many things! I love yarn like this where it has a great depth of colour because of all the different shades that go into making it a whole 💜 I'm very guilty of finding 'safe places' for things too 😂 my favourite dating is 'it'll turn up, don't worry about it! ' I figure there's no point in getting all het up about not being able to find things, they always seem to turn up eventually when you're leadt expecting it.

  • @alisonhollins3896
    @alisonhollins3896 Місяць тому +4

    How lovely it's turned out. When you're wearing it and it's chilly, it will remind you of the summer in your garden. 😊

  • @donnawelch3548
    @donnawelch3548 Місяць тому +1

    Beautiful sweater. Great Job!!! Love the yarn. It matches your dress perfectly. Thank you for sharing your sweater knitting journey. Take Care.

  • @AnneWiley-vp5rj
    @AnneWiley-vp5rj Місяць тому +6

    Yes, I noticed the beautiful and striking coloring on Rita’s head :)

    • @beth12svist
      @beth12svist Місяць тому +2

      Yes! I've long thought Cat Rita was very pretty.

    • @thelasthomelyhouse
      @thelasthomelyhouse  Місяць тому +2

      She is a very beautiful cat! xxx

  • @sherryhamill2438
    @sherryhamill2438 Місяць тому

    I needed something to put on while I was knitting, and this was perfect! My biggest blocking tip is to not use "stainless" quilting T-pins for blocking--I had a very lovely shawlette with not-so-lovely rust spots.

  • @8Gammie
    @8Gammie Місяць тому +4

    I have a cardigan that my Great Aunt knitted over 60 years ago. still beautiful. I treasure it. She is the one that taught me to knit and the only knitter in the family. Glad I love to knit, because of her. Love your podcast and beautiful garments - and your darling, beautiful cat.

  • @ConnieShoemaker
    @ConnieShoemaker Місяць тому +1

    Great job. It’s beautiful 🥰🥰

  • @kayefudge9469
    @kayefudge9469 Місяць тому +3

    Hi Kate I'm loving your cardigan it looks so good on you and such pretty wool happy crafting Kaye x ps my calendar came, opening at Xmas

  • @marianwooten6110
    @marianwooten6110 Місяць тому

    It looks so nice Kate!

  • @traderkj
    @traderkj Місяць тому +6

    Beautiful sweater Kate! You are always an inspiration to me!

  • @JennyEvans-ff1ic
    @JennyEvans-ff1ic 28 днів тому +1

    Beautiful! and it looks brilliant on you. Well done Kate. Nice to have Cat Rita's help too. :)

  • @DeniseSmith-h7s
    @DeniseSmith-h7s Місяць тому +7

    Perfect start to my day. Tea with Kate❤️

    • @thelasthomelyhouse
      @thelasthomelyhouse  Місяць тому

      You must be in the Antipodes, because it's night here! xxx

  • @Phyllis1956
    @Phyllis1956 29 днів тому +1

    Lovely cardigan Kate, is there no end to your talent ❤

  • @joywest1740
    @joywest1740 Місяць тому +4

    I love the soft colors that are barely noticible until you get close. Beautiful pattern and work. Congrats!

  • @mariewegner6927
    @mariewegner6927 Місяць тому +1

    Stunning cardigan! Very elegant. Well done! 😊🧶

  • @krisstark8127
    @krisstark8127 Місяць тому +6

    Beautiful cardigan, Kate!! Everything from the pattern to the yarn choice and the fittings is perfect for you! As a long-time knitter of sweaters, I SO enjoyed how your put this film together. We all dream of knitting a sweater in real time that fits into a 35 minute video. HaHa! 🙂I've been with you since before Covid and I think this may be my first comment. I have to say, this must be my very favorite video!!! Thanks for each and every segment of you life that you share with us! Warm hugs from the Midwest USA

  • @patvalenzuela5105
    @patvalenzuela5105 Місяць тому +1

    I love your cardigan. It is a beautiful color and a lovely pattern and it looks great on you! Thank you for sharing. 😊

  • @phyllisogis129
    @phyllisogis129 Місяць тому +21

    Oh my goodness, absolutely LOVE your Appledore yarn! Wonderful choice. I must get the pattern. Learned so much from this video. Thank you 💐

    • @maryb1342
      @maryb1342 Місяць тому +1

      Just simply gorgeous, Kate. I'd love to make that to🎉

    • @thelasthomelyhouse
      @thelasthomelyhouse  Місяць тому +2

      You are so welcome! xxx

  • @nanniecharm3990
    @nanniecharm3990 28 днів тому +1

    I love your sweater ! Jenny's stretchy bind off, I too, use it, when binding off my knitted toe up socks. Must say, kitties love boxes, especially in a warm window. You have made yourself a lovely, heart warming home.

  • @suzannetaylor6382
    @suzannetaylor6382 Місяць тому +7

    Thank you for sharing Cat Rita and your beautiful flowers ❤️

  • @heathergamble4111
    @heathergamble4111 Місяць тому +1

    Yes I do like your choose I wish I could knit .Your sweater is beautiful! Thanks for the tourial. Heather

  • @lindadavis8082
    @lindadavis8082 Місяць тому +5

    A beautiful cardigan! My grandma used to knit when I was small and taught all of her grandchildren when they were so inclined. She always had a basket of leftover yarn for us to practice our skills and of course made sweaters for us. She was from Scotland & I’ve learned ,while researching her past, that her father owned a knitting mill in Edinburgh and in Philadelphia,US. They immigrated in 1892. Love your videos 😊

  • @kathyscurlock6447
    @kathyscurlock6447 Місяць тому +1

    Kate you made a very beautiful cardigan. This will last for years.

  • @Denise11Schultz
    @Denise11Schultz Місяць тому +9

    I have a way of finding those things, it works more than half the time. I sketch the rooms as a little map from above, as much or as little detail as you like. Then I sit with the drawing and slowly move my hand over it, asking my hand to get warm when I’m getting close. I am the same person who tucked the buttons away, so that memory is in there somewhere. I just ask my hand to help the memory come out. Sometimes it can take a few tries, maybe more than one drawing. But it works very often. Good luck 😉🐾💙🕊️ Thank you for sharing your journey through the seasons and the knitting, with lovely cat Rita.

    • @nancyfox64
      @nancyfox64 Місяць тому +1

      Interesting. I may try that for the misplaced pair of earrings gone amiss some weeks ago. My plain "everyday" earrings.

  • @doloresbrady3698
    @doloresbrady3698 Місяць тому +2

    Beautiful ❤

  • @lindastrous5243
    @lindastrous5243 Місяць тому +5

    Very pretty.

  • @nz-nz
    @nz-nz Місяць тому

    Congratulations….
    You finished your cardigan and it’s turned out just fab!!!
    I’m sure you’ll get lots of use from it, and when we see you wearing it we can say Oh… we saw you knit that!!!

  • @Deechrisman
    @Deechrisman Місяць тому +6

    What a sweet card of yarn samples with names.

  • @craftedbymaggie
    @craftedbymaggie Місяць тому

    I'm in love with your cardigan ❤️ Don't worry, I'm sure you will find the buttons 😅

  • @kathrynbarker7967
    @kathrynbarker7967 Місяць тому +10

    That sweater is gorgeous Kate, fabulous work

  • @soarinpanda8walker563
    @soarinpanda8walker563 Місяць тому +1

    Love the cardigan ,I have never blocked any of the sweaters I have made down through the years.TFS

  • @RebeccaStokes-g6t
    @RebeccaStokes-g6t Місяць тому +3

    Absolutely beautiful and such a pleasure watching the process💕

  • @judymarkel8029
    @judymarkel8029 Місяць тому

    So beautiful, I want to learn to knit. Thank you

  • @lissahenderson3408
    @lissahenderson3408 Місяць тому +12

    The sweater is so beautiful and it looks so good on you! Rita is so pretty.

  • @fenderskirt8
    @fenderskirt8 Місяць тому +1

    Lovely cardigan, beautiful yarn. Thank you for documenting the process.

  • @Deechrisman
    @Deechrisman Місяць тому +3

    Gorgeous Kate. Love it!

  • @PiNkSpRinkLe1
    @PiNkSpRinkLe1 29 днів тому +1

    Sweetie, it looks fabulous, and so do you!

  • @meatdog
    @meatdog Місяць тому +7

    So funny, that's how Arne makes his yarn balls from a skein. I never saw that method until a few days ago on their channel. Im knitting a dog sweater for my new puppy for winter. ❤

  • @francisgerry3883
    @francisgerry3883 Місяць тому +2

    Beautiful !

  • @jackywhitehead8987
    @jackywhitehead8987 Місяць тому +7

    So good to see your beautiful cat again

  • @RomaniKiwi
    @RomaniKiwi 27 днів тому +2

    That's true Olympic knitting! 🎉❤😊

  • @martibrown2993
    @martibrown2993 Місяць тому +7

    How very talented you are, I envy you. I look forward to All your videos so much. Thank for each.

  • @kellybryson7754
    @kellybryson7754 Місяць тому +1

    Very lovely. I like how the yellow bits of the yarn come through.

  • @gilliantangen3717
    @gilliantangen3717 Місяць тому +4

    What beautiful wool and the colors are lovely!! You are amazing Kate👏👏👏. Thanks for sharing. The cardigan is perfect 👍

  • @Sunbirdfl
    @Sunbirdfl Місяць тому

    I have missed you Kate I hope you’re doing well and the gardens ready for the next phase Please Kate make more UTube videos It seams as if I haven’t seen many new videos as of late. I’ve watched all of your videos…. Your voice is my calmness in my many storms. The yarn is beautiful…….. my Granddaughter wants to learn to knit, problem is I have no idea how. ☮️🎶

  • @bettypitts-e8c
    @bettypitts-e8c Місяць тому +3

    The sweater is so pretty and looks very warm. I truly enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing.

  • @kathrynmaguire8210
    @kathrynmaguire8210 Місяць тому +1

    Kate its lovely thanks for sharing.

  • @carolcollinson8245
    @carolcollinson8245 Місяць тому +5

    Cardigan looks fabulous

  • @hannekenauta7
    @hannekenauta7 Місяць тому +1

    Lovely cardigan! Thank you for this lovely video. This cardigan looks beautiful on you. Greetings from the Netherlands.

  • @greencheek5056
    @greencheek5056 Місяць тому +8

    Beautiful! I really like the shoulder detailing. Having recently moved after 20+ years I discovered I had more "safe places" than I realized. Its a good time to get reorganized.

    • @leannemori9688
      @leannemori9688 Місяць тому

      I found some safe places things when I moved too. 😅

  • @peeshyholland433
    @peeshyholland433 Місяць тому

    Beautiful creation Kate. I love the color.

  • @Boonemd
    @Boonemd Місяць тому +1

    Super cute. Knitting takes forever. I hope those cute buttons turn-up!

  • @BettyKoehler-zg5sv
    @BettyKoehler-zg5sv Місяць тому +6

    Your cardigan turned out beautifully, Kate! Very attractive! I had to chuckle when you said you couldn’t find your buttons…so relatable!! This was a fun informative video! Thank you! Enjoy your Fall! Love from Pennsylvania 💕🌷🐻

  • @dianeshaw8395
    @dianeshaw8395 Місяць тому +1

    Nice job! I love the yarn. Inspiring me to finish a couple of projects. Thanks for sharing. Happy creating!

  • @andradr100
    @andradr100 Місяць тому +4

    Beautiful yarn! It'll make a wonderful sweater.

  • @janeevans4758
    @janeevans4758 Місяць тому +1

    Beautiful cardigan Kate, it reminds me of candy floss 😊

  • @peggyc5078
    @peggyc5078 Місяць тому +4

    So inspiring..thank you,

  • @danarae6758
    @danarae6758 Місяць тому +1

    I love it!

  • @sharonspencer6486
    @sharonspencer6486 Місяць тому +5

    What a beautiful job you did on your sweater. 😊❤

  • @lynnewillette2654
    @lynnewillette2654 Місяць тому

    I’m laughing at Rita who keeps getting in the camera view. I like the wool and colour for your cardigan.

  • @KathrynRose-schultz-qs6qw
    @KathrynRose-schultz-qs6qw Місяць тому +6

    Love this adventure in yarn! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @tracykrinke9109
    @tracykrinke9109 Місяць тому

    Very nice!