Master Knitter, Blown Yarn, and an Old Aran Sweater // Casual Friday #2
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
- Casual Friday #2. This week I answer questions; show a project I'm working on that uses a "blow yarn" (and define what that is!); explain what it means to be a certified master hand knitter and certified knitting teacher; and discuss the possible rescue or destruction of a beloved old Aran sweater.
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Links to each section of the video here:
Introduction: 0:00
Answers to questions: 0:24
What degree did I finally decide on; Did/does my math and comp sci background help me with knitting and design.
My current project, using a "blow yarn": 4:40
Explanation of certified master hand knitter and certified knitting teacher, and the organizations that do the certification: 11:41
The history and future of an old Aran sweater: 28:52
The Knitting Guild Association (TKGA) website: tkga.org/
The Craft Yarn Council (CYC) website: www.craftyarncouncil.com/
My old Ask a Knitter columns, from This Week in Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/twir/columns/...
The Sasha Wrap by Sarah Smuland: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
TECHNO yarn by Blue Sky Fibers: www.ravelry.com/yarns/library...
If you have questions about this video, or suggestions for future videos, please let me know down in the comments or on social media.
Facebook: / roxknits
Twitter: / roxmpls
Rox Rocks Ravelry group: www.ravelry.com/groups/rox-rocks
I honestly can’t get enough of these podcasts! I am now going back historically to enjoy all of them!
I'm going back and watching all your videos from the beginning. I'm really enjoying them and learning a lot! Thank you for all your hard work and generosity!
More, more, more! Really enjoying this new series, Roxanne and looking forward to what happens to the new seams.
Thank you so much for this! I'd been looking for a new "continuing education" program for myself, and the TKGA course sounds just right. You're a great resource, Roxanne, both here and on Ravelry. Your voice is greatly appreciated.
I just finished your button hole video, and I am VERY impressed. I finally got it! THE best tutorial! Thank you!
So happy to hear you paused 4 years in the middle of Level Two.....LOL That is where I am in the program and I keep getting distracted by so many fun knitting projects! By watching your podcast I am reminded once again that I really do need to finish this out. FYI, I remember when you passed Level Three which should give you a clue to how long I've been plodding on.
I think there was something that spurred me on, like the Knit and Crochet Show was going to be here in Mpls, and there was a workshop for people going through MHK, and we could have committee members look at a select swatch or two. So that got me to pull everything out, and look at it all again, and to realize how far I had come, and that I actually could complete the level in fairly short order.
This was a very informative video. It also gave me the inspiration to continue the MHK program. Thank you.
I live in Karachi Pakistan and I like your comment thanks
I came across your UA-cam videos about a couple months ago. I am a new knitter (self taught) and have been searching constantly about things, such as different techniques, understanding different written patterns; and being more of a visual person I learning from trying to produce a small project to frogging it and starting all over again. I am also a self taught crocheter (about 5 years). This video has helped to understand that there are good resources out there but also knowing the reference books that I can invest in a little at a time. I'm trying to establish enough to know how to go from being in the fast lane of the corporate world to making a huge leap of doing something for myself. Thank you for you inspiration. Respectfully, Donna
Once you know *how* to learn more about knitting, and you stay curious, you'll continue to learn. It's the continuous opportunity to learn more that keeps me interested, after all these years. :-)
Roxanne Richardson: Thank you so much. I took my first steps by signing up for the newsletter from "The Knitting Guild Association for non members until I can my ducks in a row to become a member. I am also seeking copies of the reference books you spoke of. Again, many many thanks!
Thanks Roxanne! A great lecture
Roxanne I loved the video! I have been called the stain master remover before. I have found one product that really helps with many different problems but especially grease, ink and soap scum. I have tried it on different fabrics and I cannot imagine it harming wool. It is called "Quick N Brite". I purchased it from a demo at the Oregon State Fair a couple years ago and have used it for everything since then. I would say to use it full strength for the sweater before dying it. Let it sit with the product on it for about 15 - 20 minutes and then add some soap and suds up and rinse well with cool water. I think you can get this product online too.
I enjoyed this SO much!! Cannot wait for the seaming episode. :)
Oh, you're Ask a Knitter. I remember that!
Hi Roxanne, you probably could put seems in your sleeves and make them some centimeters smaller, reinforce the sides and cut the fabric which is too much, like one would do it with steeks.
Very interesting explanation of the blow yarn!
I loved this thank you! Really appreciate hearing you talk about these programs, it really gave me the courage to go for it. Your videos are always so helpful and informative!
Thank you! The MHK is a journey, and you get to decide whether and how long to continue on it (or whether to stop for a good long while, like I did). The best thing about it is learning how to learn more about knitting, so that you can continue learning and becoming a better knitter, regardless of whether it goes into a binder to be evaluated.
Totally enjoyed this video. Thank you. I know when I watch your instruction videos the information is presented well. I look forward to anything you put out there!
Thanks! I'm having a lot of fun with these Casual Friday videos. I'm glad people enjoy watching them, too. :-)
Enjoyed your story and the information on certification.
this was fascinating I knit samples and am not certified I just enjoy it
Great video. When you mentioned you were a master knitter in the last episode I investigated it. And of course jumped right in and signed up for level 1. I had to laugh when you said there were 300+ master knitters. This could be a real shot in the dark. Another great pattern on your older sweater. Is it a design of yours?
Oh, no, that was long before I could design anything myself (I couldn't even seam properly!). I think it was an old Plymouth Galway pattern, but I'm really not certain. As for the MHK program, many people start Level I, and then realize it is not for them. On the other hand, I never intended to do the entire program. I thought I would just do the first two levels. I wanted to be a better knitter, I didn't really think I could/would want to design, but at the end of Level I, I knew that I wanted to complete the entire program. It was the longest, most difficult project I have ever actually completed.
I live in Karachi Pakistan and I like your comment if you don't mind
Will you be fixing the miscrossed cable too, Rox? I would love to see a video of that. Thanks, this was very educational. I'm considering starting the Master Knitter program, but I may start with the instructor training instead.
I will not be fixing the cable. It doesn't really bother me, and absolutely no one has ever noticed it unless I pointed it out, and even then, they sometimes can't see what it is I'm pointing to. TYI, TKGA has other correspondence courses besides the MHK program. You might want to look into some of those, to get your feet wet. You send your work to the teacher and get feedback, but there's no pass/fail type of evaluation.
Roxanne Richardson I understand, but would you consider making a video on how to fix a miscrossed cable, on something smaller? I mean, if you need another idea for a new video.
Fixing a miscrossed cable when the work is still on the needles and you can ladder down is certainly something I could do in a video in the near future. It's a bit different to fix a cable when the work has been completed. It *can* be done, it's just different!
I really enjoy your videos also I like the fact you don't use music I'm tone deaf and the music drowns out the speaking etc
Is there a stain on the blue sweater. Maybe you will have to treat it before you dye the sweater again. And last week your sweater had holes under the arms. I wondered why and if it is fixable. I have to fix the button band on a sweater I made as the two sides are uneven. Right now it looks like a disaster.
The holes in the sweater last week were YOs, and they were intentional. :-)They were the increases used to form the diagonal ribs near the seams. The compensating decreases were near the center of the front. There are several stains in the blue sweater. As mentioned, they reappeared at some point (i.e., the sweater didn't get re-stained). One of the reasons I'll be re-dyeing it with a very dark blue is in the hope that the stains will be covered.
Do you have any vids on doing the aran sweater
I'm afraid not. I made that sweater in 1990! :-)
I knit a aran sweater for my habby...and want knit high neck with button....plz guide me,
This is a great question to ask on Ravelry. You can post your question in the Rox Rocks group (there is a link at the bottom of every video description box). It's helpful if you post some links to the type of neck and button configuration that you are talking about, but if you can't find anything that looks like what you are talking about, we can help you search. But the first step is to post on Ravelry, so that I can help you, as well as others, and so that others can also see the question and learn from it.
so... moral of the story is... use Borax and detergent occasionally on your knitted garment to really clean it? or not?
In 1980 I had a car that color!
It’s been a while since you made this video. How has the Techno “blow/blown” yarn held up with use? Has it pilled? (PS - I LOOVE StevenBe and his shop!)
I've checked several times over the years, when we've gone to visit, and it's in pristine condition.
Gulping for air and heavily swallowing.
But, quite informative. Thank you.
I really enjoyed hearing about the process of becoming a Master Hand Knitter. I had just read about it on the TKGA website. I was looking for something to help me grow as a knitter and gain a broader skill set. Do you think that any level can start this certification?
Hello !! I'm Francisca, from Portugal. I really enjoy your videos.
On this one, I'm really curious as you mentioned one of the main acrilyc manufacturer on the world was fro Portugal; can you identify the company name for me please ?
It's on the Craft Yarn Council's website. www.craftyarncouncil.com/ on the About page. I think it's called FISIPE. Something like that.
I really like that sweater. How can I get the pattern. ?
Which sweater?
@@RoxanneRichardson the one you were re doing the seams and then dying. The old light blue cable one. My daughter would love it and I like to knit her things for Christmas.
@@jillcaponi8995 That pattern is from around 1990, so you'd have to find a copy from an online seller. My Ravelry project page for the sweater is here: ravel.me/Rox/dfcnsoc. From there, you can click on the pattern link, which gives you the name of the source booklet. That's what you'd have to search for online from a vintage pattern seller or seller on ebay or etsy.
Give the sweater away to someone who will love it. Life is too short to wear something u don't love.
Minnesota is too cold not to have a lot of sweaters! If the sweater survives, I'll be wearing it!
How much would you charge to make me that cardigan you're wearing? Slash where do I purchase one?
I don't knit for money, only for love; I rarely knit the same thing twice (and only for love). If you want one, you're going to have to knit one! After you translate the pattern from German. ;-)
Darn, well it was worth a shot :)
I have found that most desiners who ask for testers want people with certification.
Really? They want certified master hand knitters? There are so few master hand knitters compared to the number of designers out there! One of the goals of test knitting is to make sure a regular knitter can understand the instructions. Having someone tech edit a pattern would be a different matter, though. There is a certification process for that, as well.
Your background is very interesting!!
I had started seeking testers ads and then stopped after being told they required certification. I had only responded to 8 to 10 ads and decided tl stop look I ng. Im excited that not all require it. i will start looking again. Im very new to knitting, but i have loved fiber arts my entire life....or at least most ohf it. I have crocheted since before i really can remember the age. I was blessed with a grandmother who saw my interest and she taught me to do crochet with thread....my first project was a doily for my dresser. She didnt read patterns, just free form. Up until about5 years ago i would look at a piece and then just recreate it. If i had aan idea, i just made it. I have only known how to knit for just about 5 years as. Well. Im am, because of this video, encouraged to continue my education. I will also keep learning everything i can until i can get the courses. Thank you so very much. I just turned 53 and the thoughts of continued education excites me.
There is a difference between testing and tech editing, and sample knitting. If they were offering to pay, that might enter into it. If you want to get experience test knitting there are several Ravelry groups where designers look for testers. Some groups have very strict rules, and others are a bit more flexible.
Dee I love your background too! It's very similar to mine. I've wondered through out my life what my life would have been like if my grandmother hadn't retaught her self to crochet left handed to teach my Aunt then myself. I'm a thread crocheter too I learned how to knit by myself around the same time you did. I had a flimsy little book to start off with then I bought an Aran pattern way over my head but the internet helped me figure it out. I still come to sites and videos like this one to keep learning. I am sorry if I am intruding on your comment, but I wanted you to know you had a (potential), fiber art friend out there with a similar background and style. Most importantly, I wanted to mention the antique pattern library org site. They have amazing patterns for free of from the late 1800's on. If you would ever like to chat online. I'm under Ravelry or facebook as either Valerie Dunham or ValerieLynne04 from Pennsylvania. Good luck in your crafting. I have never offered to talk to another commentor before. Sorry if I am being to forward. Good luck in your craft pursuits!
Do not destroy it