I am a new male knitter and I enjoy watching your videos. I started knitting after a stroke. I found repeating the movement helpful but I also find that knitting is not easy. I would very much enjoy a beginners video. So much to learn.
Hi Jack, I had a stroke in my 30’s and found knitting help with the spasticity. My physical therapist helped me find ways to knit easier. There is a really good book by Carson Demers called Knitting Comfortable that helped me a lot. He is featured on Fruity Knitting on UA-cam. Fruity knitting is inspirational and you learn a lot. I always do Stephen’s knit alongs as I learn so much. Wishing you all the best 💗
@@susanlmackie thank you for the support and information. I plan to check on the book. I find that my left side does not always agree with my right side so I tend to make mistakes but when the knitting goes well it feels better.
We have a Pittie and a Chihuahua! The Pittie, Fiera weighs isn’t a “Tank” Pittie but has the more slender muscular at 46 pounds and Itsy, is a bigger Chihuahua at 14 lbs and is called a RatCa! We love our Dog knits and can’t wait for your Puparino Knits! Welcome to adorable Stitch❣️ Ctest pair of Frenchie’s with an amazingly fun Dad❣️
I’m so glad you are making a series and it is so nice to meet Stitch. You have such a joyful positive persona and we need that positivity. Thank you so much. 🥰
I’d like a workshop for newer knitters and intermediate knitters. Please keep doing these podcasts because I love listening to you; very entertaining. And your voice is soothing
loved listening about your projects and how you work your patterns. I have been a knitter for about 50 years and have always followed patterns to a tea. Then i discovered westknits and my internal knitter was twitching as i love love love colour, texture and the unique process of your patterns. To make items to suit yourself to change and play and experiment is truly marvelous i now incorporate this fun behavior in my other craft spinning, weaving and dying and it makes me happy. snuggles to brioche and stitch pets are a blessing and fill you with unconditional love.
Let’s see/hear it all!! Your history to present would be great to learn. A modular project with lace, cables, stranded color work, and other Westknits craziness all in one would be an awesome shawl.
Oh yes Stephen!! Doggie knits galore please! We have 2 chihuahuas and an Australian shepherd. The Australian shepherd isn’t pocket sized like the two girls but he would look so handsome in brioche. I also love that you are including your children in the videos! They are adorable 🥰
Yes, yes, yes!!!….doggie sweaters. I signed up for your Brioche Class so by the time your doggie collection starts, I’ll be ready for the one Stitch is wearing…woohoo!!!
stitch has to be the most laid back pup ever. I wish my two tiny Yorkies were so calm. They are crazy, always chasing around having two speeds, super-speedy or asleep.
This was like having coffee with a friend to catch up and it was relaxing and fun to watch. I have a retriever/border collie mix, lots of energy but more of a blanket to curl up on kind of dog, though in the winters here in Wyoming , he could use a colorful out for walks sweater. He about 40 pounds.
Stephen, I've heard about you, read about you for years from hand craft people I love and respect. I've seen photos of your beautiful and glorified work. I NEVER thought you would be so kind and friendly, approachable and dedicated to helping your followers. I'm enchanted by you as I have been enchanted by your work in the past. I subbed and can't wait to become more engaged with your outreach. ❤❤😍😍
So happy that you’ve started this UA-cam series! Love everything that you mentioned for upcoming episodes and workshops and will definitely take the brioche workshop. I’ve been so intimidated by that stitch and based on your MKAL tech videos I’m sure I’ll be able to learn it. Looking forward to the next episode!
My 6 pound chihuahua could probably wear the size you made for Ditching. She's adorable! I can't imagine life without my little guy. I love your videos. You are so amiable and seem very approachable. I love how you explain new techniques and point out how to correct mistakes. More please.
I LOVE the idea of a modular sample piece. All the different types of stitches knitted into blocks, so, stranded, brioche, cable, lace then brought together West knits style in a modular shawl or throw xxx
Omg - would love to have a pattern. I make dog sweaters for shelters so I make all sizes. Looking forward to the pattern. Love your shows and instructions.
I have four pups that all love sweaters, a Chihuahua, a Lab and two Great Danes! The Danes love clothing, especially since we live in northern New Hampshire where it sometimes gets to -30 F in the winter. So pup sweaters in multiple sizes would be AMAZING!! They deserve to look as fabulous as we do!
Love to watch your updates on Brioche and Stitch they fill me with joy, and yes my baby boy dog child Jackson is a Staffordshire medium to large size as he has gained some weight in lockdowns, we are both trying to diet LOL, but a Brioche stretchy coat for him would be perfect 😍. As a workshop suggestion I have knit your Monsieur Plastique sweater and love this unusual construction, maybe a sweater construction class would be great for a variety of body types, I find all your patterns so interesting and learn new techniques all the time, thankyou so much Stephen 💜🌈💚
Really enjoyed this video. Especially liked hearing about BFL and the benefits of this yarn. I would love to hear more of your favourite things, such as yarns, and what you would suggest using them for (pros and cons). Thanks!
The idea of an amazing dog sweater pattern from you brightens soul. My husband is the only knit worthy human in my life aside from my fur kids. I have big boys, but big boys like nice things too. Standard Poodle and Goldendoodle. 🥰
Hi Stephen! I really enjoyed this Wooly World episode! I will definitely tune in to hear about whatever topic you decide to present next 😀 I have a mini dachshund (named Siggy) and have knit him 1 sweater (which he tolerates in our cold Ohio winters). Of course his long back is the most unique feature to which I have to adapt, but also his broad chest and short legs! Thank you for all you are making available to the knitting community through your patterns, and videos. You are a treasure!
Stitch is adorable and quite the lady! I am so excited to hear of a Penquino workshop, and the Modular workshop. Thanks for the sneak peek at that workshop’s project. You mentioned incorporating different stitches in a modular project. I think that would look amazing! Really enjoyed watching this. I feel like I’ve missed you recently, so great to ‘catch-up’.
Oh my goodness Stitch is a curie patootie! Yes please to dog sweaters and a workshop. Please consider larger sizes. We have a 110 pound mastiff lab mix who loves the custom sweater I knit him. He actually takes it out of his box when he wants it on. I had no luck in finding a pattern for larger sized dogs so I made one up as I went. It would be fabulous to have a well designed pattern.
Love to hear you and Stitch sit and chat. 🥰I would like to learn more about modular knitting, different ways of picking up stiches to create different looks and joining the different parts together and how to make different sizes of Icords and to make it look nice
Hi Stephen: Love this episode, seeing Stitch, your WIP's, hearing your ideas and learning about the wool (especially when and how they are best used). I have lots of your patterns but never know what yarn is best to use for which project. I've signed up for your Brioche Workshop as I really enjoyed the "Textures Unite" which was the first time I was successful with the brioche stitch. You are an excellent teacher so keep up the workshops. I've done the Vertices Unite and looking forward to your Modular Knitting Workshop. If you could show part of your store/workplace each episode (for those of us who can't travel). Please keep up with your short tutorials as I've saved most of them on UA-cam but if you put them all in one place, that would be helpful. Would love to hear your story although you have touched on it in some videos. Love to hear your different options in your patterns (i.e. you can do this, or this, or this ...... ) as it sure helps someone like me who can't design worth beans. Your don't stress attitude puts things in such a positive light for me and I'm looking forward to more Episodes like this. It's a good way to get to know you and how you go through your designing journey for your projects. Love to hear the previews and tidbits and I'm a sucker for details. lol. Thank you for all you do.
I thought my dog was well dressed until I saw Brioche and Stitch in their custom garments. My little girl is 15 years old and a Maltese X Miniature Fox Terrier. I’ve been knitting jumpers for Miss Pippi Shortsox since she was a tiny puppy. She needs jumpers more than ever now that her coat is thinning and she’s had a Vet check to eliminate causes. I loved this video, I think you’ve persuaded me to make a Penguono for myself.
I honestly feel like I'm going to end up casting on all the Westknits sweaters this year. gone on a bit of a sweater knitting kick and I love me some Westknits patterns because of the regular changes that keep me on my toes either in colour or texture!
So many comments! 1) I love this new series! Please keep doing them! 2) dog sweaters - YES!!! My dog is a mixed breed (Saint Bernard, Lab, American Staffordshire Terrier, Rottweiler, Chow Chow, and German Shepard.) She is about 70lbs. I would be happy to send you a million measurements and test knit for you! I also have 2 cats that NEED sweaters. They're Bengal Manx Hybrid littermates. Even though they're from the same litter they couldn't be more different, so they'd probably even need different sized sweaters too! 3) workshops - SOCKS!!! The entire reason I learned to knit is because I wanted to knit socks. So far...I've failed at every one I've tried. (I'm a new knitter. I've been knitting for just over a year now. But, I have been crocheting for easily a decade. Prolly more.) Also another workshop, but probably a little weird sounding. 😕 I'd love a workshop on how to be fearless like you! I've got so many design ideas inside my head (both crochet and knit) and I'm so scared to fail that I think they may just be stuck inside my head forever! If I could be fearless like you...I might actually accomplish something with my life. And of course the animal clothing as a workshop would be fab too. 4) off topic but....I'm so excited for this year's MKAL....when do we get spoilers?
Loved the video, and hearing about what’s coming up. I’ve admired your work for many years, but always thought it was beyond my ability. After taking the plunge with Shawlography, and loving it, I’m currently knitting my third Westknits design. :-) Would love to see more on pup shawl knitting. I have a 14 pound bichon/poodle mix and have knit sweaters for my boy, but he’d look so handsome in a Westknits design. Lastly, I’m lucky enough to be coming to Amsterdam this fall, and looking so forward to shopping at S&P’s in person, so I’d love to see a video store tour! Thanks for all you do, Stephen! You bring a lot of joy and beauty into the world .❤️
Yes! More please! What about a vlog... a day in the life ... favourites places to go around Amsterdam (potential vacation spot)... favourite foods, drinks, etc., of course knitting and more knitting!
I’m always curious as to what the reverse side of the knitting looks like…in shawls/scarfs. It can be part of my decision making process. I guess I really like reversible knitting….. Keep up with the good work. The podcast just got a thumbs up from me….
My knit worthy dog is my husband's service dog Cooper. He is a husky king Shepard mix so unfortunately no sweater for our house wolf...but my best friend has a Yorkie who is knit worthy too
Thanks Stephen for your infectious smile and all the fun new projects coming up. I enjoyed meeting Stitch, she is beautiful. I would love to participate in a pup sweater class. I have a Chihuahua/mix and she can always use additional warmth. Your current format was great and I look forward to more. Happy Knitting
i am soooo happy you got the pups. nothing better than woolly goodness and puppy belly. and in your case- lots of sweet snoring. love the Keith Haring wallpaper... i was fortunate enough to chat with him down in the NYC subway way way way back in 1982. we did not know then how big his artwork would become. so glad to see it now and then. yeah
LOVE LOVE LOVE this episode! you and now your pups are such a joy. I'm so intimidated by starting a sweater and I want to knit one. What confuses me is how to measure for a particular pattern. As a woman, do I measure chest with or without a bra, padded or non padded, lol do I measure underarms or is it shoulder to underarms, arm length....how do I know which style sweater will fit best....
Yes!!! Pup knits. I have a 10 pound Yorkshire terrier and a 5 pound Yorkie. The super small one simply stopped growing and she’s always cold. THANK YOU!!!
Stitch is heavenly. She looks like a real cuddler. I’d love to see a Day in the life of Stephen West - I’d love to know more about what it is like for an American living in Amsterdam. I’m also interested in your take on colorwork and, yes, dog and cat sweaters would be awesome.
Workshops on how to swatch for sweaters with a colorwork yolk or all over colorwork would be very helpful. Workshops on how to carry yarns through different types of knitting projects would be helpful. A knitted capsule wardrobe discussion for an elementary school child would be great that allows the knit wear to change in use as the child grows (leg warmers, socks, cardigans, sweaters, tunics, hats, wraps, mitts, etc.). Your new sweater designs are delightful!
Would love a knitprovisation workshop for shawls. Like if you don’t fancy a particular section how you can vary? As for dog size I have a mini dachshund who never stopped stealing all the suri…
Oh yes please a series of pup patterns would be superb Stephen. I have a toy poodle - Riley - our little girl lives the life of Riley for sure. She weighs in a a whopping 3.3 kilos!! It would be such fun to knit her a sweater. Love this new series - Thnak you
Doggy patterns would be grand! I have a cavoodle and a cavalier King Charles spaniel. I love Stitch’s jacket 😀. In terms of content - the variety you suggested would be really entertaining so all of it please! Thank you for injecting a massive shot of originality, colour and creativity into fibrecrafting.
My daughter has a rescue dog that has grown into a mixed hound breed called Mr Beau, as he is so handsome! I am going to knit him a sweater to open on Christmas Day so that he doesn't feel left out and I like the brioche design that Stitch is wearing.
Stitch is so cute, and the brioche sweater is not only adorable, but very practical as it stretches every which way to fit. I have a small long hair chihuahua, about the size of Stitch, that is begging to have a colorful brioche sweater.
Hi Stephen Peace and Love, It's Stephanie from Chicago ... my friends dog Champ who is a rescue pit mix loves to just open his mouth and close it over the yarn I'm working with and rest his head in my lap. My daughter's cat Cairo he loves the expensive stuff too. I threw acrylic at him and laid it out and he walked right passed it as if to say c'mon Grandma (rolling his eyes). Be well and safe. wavvvvviiinng
Thank you for the lovely episode Stephen. I would absolutely LOVE❤️ a dog sweater workshop so that I can finally start knitting puppy sweaters for my darling chihuahua-can' t wait for your puppy sweater designs either🥰
A workshop on fading would be fasbulous!! I love that idea. I will take the brioche one when I can afford it. I am more of an intermediate to advanced knitter, so the beginning stuff wouldn't be of interest to me, but I bet there are a whole crop of newbies who would. Also, I really like the idea of modular knitting. I am really wanting to do more stranded knitting, but seeing it YOUR WAY would be inspiring. Because I'm not really as comfortable with that. Mixing stranded knitting WITH modular would be fabulous!!! Mash up, yes!!! Mixing texture with shaping. All terrific ideas.
My babies are bully breeds also. Barrel chested, short hair and always cold. The 50lb American Bully is a 22" neck, 26"chest, 18"length. My American Staffie is 100lbs with a 20" neck, 31" chest and 21" back. The only thing I look at when sizing their clothes is the chest. The neck is important but usually it's always stretchy so that's fine. I'm so excited for your pup sweaters. DO THEM ALL! 😆
OMG ! So happy to see you in a podcast like video! I can't wait to knit my Boston Terrier Leia a sweater just like you made for Brioche and Stitch. Leia is a rather big female Boston terror of about 24 pounds, a big potatoe just like stitch 😆 Her favorite activities a play-play-play and then sleep. She has only 2 speeds!
Love this episode, especially all the sneak peaks. As for sweaters for our fur babies- I have a 70lb pitbull that would **love** a brioche sweater. I like the idea of brioche for the sweater too, it will allow enough room for his big chest. 🐾 hugs to you, Stitch, and Brioche. 🥰
Good title has lessons learned now you can know them to love you Stephen every time I look at those puppies I smile I laugh I love love love four-legged friends they're your besties I don't get as much joy looking out of a kid I can't stand them lol
I loved this podcast and am thrilled at the prospect of West Knits dog sweaters. It would be exciting if you could size a sweater for greyhounds. Their challenge is a very deep chest that tucks sharply as it angles to their back legs. While there are lots of patterns for small dogs it's not easy finding patterns for greyhounds. I'm looking forward to more of your podcasts. Hugs to Brioche and Stitches.
Would love what's new in the shop, behind the scenes of the studio, your favorite spots in Amsterdam, pet knitting. Thanks for sharing! I am a better knitter because of your generous spirit and encouragement.
Love the pup sweater!😍 She looks like a purl Stitch! Adorable! Congratulations on the new baby. I have mini poodle I'd knit that for. Thank you for all your inspiration. Blessings
I am constantly amazed by your creativity. It is kind of you to allow us into your mind's eye and explain the evolution of your designs. Waiting for the movie version: "Being Stephen West". 😉 (Chicago/Illinois misses you)
Hi Stephen, I always admire your talent for design and technical skills but I always felt your projects were too hard for my skill level. I am thrilled that you are making your creations and expertise available to knitters like me with your new workshops. I’m signing up for your brioche workshop and I look forward to the modular knitting next month. Thank you for your eclectic contribution to the world of knitting - I just love everything you do.
LOVE LOVE LOVE your channel!! We have a lab/Rottweiler mix; so she is a big, strong girl. Hubby says "spoiled", I say "well taken care of". I love how you use so many different colors & fibers & make me feel like I can give anything a try to see if it works. Since I am a advanced beginner, your close-up videos have been invaluable. Thank you so much!
I'm not a novice knitter but I would take your begining knitting workshop to learn/relearn some techniques that I've forgotten or rusty on or afraid to try lol! I loved this vlog style video, so anything you post I'll watch. This is exciting, and congrats on becoming a Fur Dad! 🙌💞🐺🐺
Great podcast, had a great time watching and Stitch & Brioche are such cutie patooties 🥰. I’d love any behind the scenes. I also had fun watching out the window while you chatted, seeing all the bike riders, I’d have fun seeing some outdoor bike ride trips as well for an inbetween break from “work”. Hope your week is amazeballs!
Thank you for the video, I really enjoyed it 🙂 This modular workshop will be just what I need right now and the sample is super fun and beautiful. I would definitely love a puppy sweater workshop, and maybe something relating to lace would be super fun! watching Stitch lying so peacefully on your arm was very sweet, she is quite calm for her age! I hope she soons stop getting in your alpaca!
Stitch is soo cute 🥰. I would love to knit a pup sweater for my son's handsome Yorkshire Terrier, who is an absolute granny-magnet in the streets of Madrid bit his real passion is a good hike in the Sierra de Madrid. ❤️
loved this episode, I very much hope they continue as one can never get enough of you Stephen, a knitting inspiration and uplifting person that you are. I have a West Asian Village Dog from Turkey (looks similar to a Belgium Malinios) called Nala. She is around 48 lbs, a famine slender body Would love to knit her a sweater and learn brioche at the same time. Made my day to see a longer video from you that I could just relax to. You have such a calm pressence but at the same time you make be feel very uplifted. Thanks Stephen, this was just what I needed today.
You're so adorable! And very talented! I'm so glad You Tube suggested you. You're puppies are so cutest! I've got a morkie and a pekechon. Love them to death! I love the sweater in the back! Thank you for being so wonderful!
As always you are so wonderful to listen to. Great information and inspiring. Of course your pups are too cute. I have a Goldendoodle who when he was a pup loved my yarn. He tangled a favorite Hedgehog single twice! Now at 2 he leaves my yarn alone. Stitch will learn. 😊 Workshops-textures stitches, yes, a mash up, sweater fitting. Thanks for anything you put together.
Hi! I love this format - I have a little 18lb shih tzu/terrier mix pup and I would love to make her a new puppy sweater! Stitch is adorable and she should always be on camera 🥰 very fun and I can’t wait to see more!
I am a new male knitter and I enjoy watching your videos. I started knitting after a stroke. I found repeating the movement helpful but I also find that knitting is not easy. I would very much enjoy a beginners video. So much to learn.
Hi Jack. When ever I choose a pattern to knit, I learn at least one new technique. It will take you a life time to learn them all.
Hi Jack, I had a stroke in my 30’s and found knitting help with the spasticity. My physical therapist helped me find ways to knit easier. There is a really good book by Carson Demers called Knitting Comfortable that helped me a lot. He is featured on Fruity Knitting on UA-cam. Fruity knitting is inspirational and you learn a lot. I always do Stephen’s knit alongs as I learn so much. Wishing you all the best 💗
@@susanlmackie thank you for the support and information. I plan to check on the book. I find that my left side does not always agree with my right side so I tend to make mistakes but when the knitting goes well it feels better.
Try some earlier patterns they are simpler knits.
I came for you and stayed for STITCH!,,,😃😂🥰
I’d love a tour of the shop please and some chat about how you got started and where you see it going maybe.
We have a Pittie and a Chihuahua! The Pittie, Fiera weighs isn’t a “Tank” Pittie but has the more slender muscular at 46 pounds and Itsy, is a bigger Chihuahua at 14 lbs and is called a RatCa! We love our Dog knits and can’t wait for your Puparino Knits! Welcome to adorable Stitch❣️ Ctest pair of Frenchie’s with an amazingly fun Dad❣️
I’m so glad you are making a series and it is so nice to meet Stitch. You have such a joyful positive persona and we need that positivity. Thank you so much. 🥰
I’d like a workshop for newer knitters and intermediate knitters. Please keep doing these podcasts because I love listening to you; very entertaining. And your voice is soothing
Hi. Love this new podcast. Stitch is so cute. I love Yr idea of mixing stranded knitting with texture/ garter/brioche, other Westknits techniques.
loved listening about your projects and how you work your patterns. I have been a knitter for about 50 years and have always followed patterns to a tea. Then i discovered westknits and my internal knitter was twitching as i love love love colour, texture and the unique process of your patterns. To make items to suit yourself to change and play and experiment is truly marvelous i now incorporate this fun behavior in my other craft spinning, weaving and dying and it makes me happy. snuggles to brioche and stitch pets are a blessing and fill you with unconditional love.
Let’s see/hear it all!! Your history to present would be great to learn. A modular project with lace, cables, stranded color work, and other Westknits craziness all in one would be an awesome shawl.
I like it if you do a beginner episode. Thanks.
Oh yes Stephen!! Doggie knits galore please! We have 2 chihuahuas and an Australian shepherd. The Australian shepherd isn’t pocket sized like the two girls but he would look so handsome in brioche. I also love that you are including your children in the videos! They are adorable 🥰
Yes, yes, yes!!!….doggie sweaters. I signed up for your Brioche Class so by the time your doggie collection starts, I’ll be ready for the one Stitch is wearing…woohoo!!!
I love how Stitch was sleeping in your arms
stitch has to be the most laid back pup ever. I wish my two tiny Yorkies were so calm. They are crazy, always chasing around having two speeds, super-speedy or asleep.
Omg…. A new baby!!!!! West knit pupperized!!!!! Yes!!!!!👏🏾. Yes also on the “things I wish I knew”
This was like having coffee with a friend to catch up and it was relaxing and fun to watch. I have a retriever/border collie mix, lots of energy but more of a blanket to curl up on kind of dog, though in the winters here in Wyoming , he could use a colorful out for walks sweater. He about 40 pounds.
I have a Frenchie too
Stephen, I've heard about you, read about you for years from hand craft people I love and respect. I've seen photos of your beautiful and glorified work. I NEVER thought you would be so kind and friendly, approachable and dedicated to helping your followers. I'm enchanted by you as I have been enchanted by your work in the past. I subbed and can't wait to become more engaged with your outreach. ❤❤😍😍
So happy that you’ve started this UA-cam series! Love everything that you mentioned for upcoming episodes and workshops and will definitely take the brioche workshop. I’ve been so intimidated by that stitch and based on your MKAL tech videos I’m sure I’ll be able to learn it. Looking forward to the next episode!
My 6 pound chihuahua could probably wear the size you made for Ditching. She's adorable! I can't imagine life without my little guy. I love your videos. You are so amiable and seem very approachable. I love how you explain new techniques and point out how to correct mistakes. More please.
Yes, please ! More episodes 🥰 and please put a pocket in the cardigan 🤩
I LOVE the idea of a modular sample piece. All the different types of stitches knitted into blocks, so, stranded, brioche, cable, lace then brought together West knits style in a modular shawl or throw xxx
Omg - would love to have a pattern. I make dog sweaters for shelters so I make all sizes. Looking forward to the pattern. Love your shows and instructions.
I have four pups that all love sweaters, a Chihuahua, a Lab and two Great Danes! The Danes love clothing, especially since we live in northern New Hampshire where it sometimes gets to -30 F in the winter. So pup sweaters in multiple sizes would be AMAZING!! They deserve to look as fabulous as we do!
Definitely more of these videos please, I loved it :)
I might be going there next week watch this space 😉😉
Love to watch your updates on Brioche and Stitch they fill me with joy, and yes my baby boy dog child Jackson is a Staffordshire medium to large size as he has gained some weight in lockdowns, we are both trying to diet LOL, but a Brioche stretchy coat for him would be perfect 😍. As a workshop suggestion I have knit your Monsieur Plastique sweater and love this unusual construction, maybe a sweater construction class would be great for a variety of body types, I find all your patterns so interesting and learn new techniques all the time, thankyou so much Stephen 💜🌈💚
Really enjoyed this video. Especially liked hearing about BFL and the benefits of this yarn. I would love to hear more of your favourite things, such as yarns, and what you would suggest using them for (pros and cons). Thanks!
Same for me!
The idea of an amazing dog sweater pattern from you brightens soul.
My husband is the only knit worthy human in my life aside from my fur kids. I have big boys, but big boys like nice things too. Standard Poodle and Goldendoodle. 🥰
🧶 Loved the format of this video! Stitch is adorable 🥰 and yes to the Mash up and mixing textures, fading, and modular knitting 🧶
Hi Stephen! I really enjoyed this Wooly World episode! I will definitely tune in to hear about whatever topic you decide to present next 😀
I have a mini dachshund (named Siggy) and have knit him 1 sweater (which he tolerates in our cold Ohio winters). Of course his long back is the most unique feature to which I have to adapt, but also his broad chest and short legs!
Thank you for all you are making available to the knitting community through your patterns, and videos. You are a treasure!
Stitch is adorable and quite the lady! I am so excited to hear of a Penquino workshop, and the Modular workshop. Thanks for the sneak peek at that workshop’s project. You mentioned incorporating different stitches in a modular project. I think that would look amazing! Really enjoyed watching this. I feel like I’ve missed you recently, so great to ‘catch-up’.
Stitch is sosososososo sweet. What a great addition to the west family. Really enjoyed your video. Cannot wait for the next one. Thank you. Cindy
Oh my goodness Stitch is a curie patootie!
Yes please to dog sweaters and a workshop. Please consider larger sizes. We have a 110 pound mastiff lab mix who loves the custom sweater I knit him. He actually takes it out of his box when he wants it on. I had no luck in finding a pattern for larger sized dogs so I made one up as I went. It would be fabulous to have a well designed pattern.
I would love love love a pet sweater knitting workshop!!! We have a Frenchie, Chihuahua, and guinea pig😆
Love to hear you and Stitch sit and chat. 🥰I would like to learn more about modular knitting, different ways of picking up stiches to create different looks and joining the different parts together and how to make different sizes of Icords and to make it look nice
Hi Stephen: Love this episode, seeing Stitch, your WIP's, hearing your ideas and learning about the wool (especially when and how they are best used). I have lots of your patterns but never know what yarn is best to use for which project. I've signed up for your Brioche Workshop as I really enjoyed the "Textures Unite" which was the first time I was successful with the brioche stitch. You are an excellent teacher so keep up the workshops. I've done the Vertices Unite and looking forward to your Modular Knitting Workshop. If you could show part of your store/workplace each episode (for those of us who can't travel). Please keep up with your short tutorials as I've saved most of them on UA-cam but if you put them all in one place, that would be helpful. Would love to hear your story although you have touched on it in some videos. Love to hear your different options in your patterns (i.e. you can do this, or this, or this ...... ) as it sure helps someone like me who can't design worth beans. Your don't stress attitude puts things in such a positive light for me and I'm looking forward to more Episodes like this. It's a good way to get to know you and how you go through your designing journey for your projects. Love to hear the previews and tidbits and I'm a sucker for details. lol. Thank you for all you do.
I thought my dog was well dressed until I saw Brioche and Stitch in their custom garments. My little girl is 15 years old and a Maltese X Miniature Fox Terrier. I’ve been knitting jumpers for Miss Pippi Shortsox since she was a tiny puppy. She needs jumpers more than ever now that her coat is thinning and she’s had a Vet check to eliminate causes. I loved this video, I think you’ve persuaded me to make a Penguono for myself.
I honestly feel like I'm going to end up casting on all the Westknits sweaters this year. gone on a bit of a sweater knitting kick and I love me some Westknits patterns because of the regular changes that keep me on my toes either in colour or texture!
So many comments!
1) I love this new series! Please keep doing them!
2) dog sweaters - YES!!! My dog is a mixed breed (Saint Bernard, Lab, American Staffordshire Terrier, Rottweiler, Chow Chow, and German Shepard.) She is about 70lbs. I would be happy to send you a million measurements and test knit for you!
I also have 2 cats that NEED sweaters. They're Bengal Manx Hybrid littermates. Even though they're from the same litter they couldn't be more different, so they'd probably even need different sized sweaters too!
3) workshops - SOCKS!!! The entire reason I learned to knit is because I wanted to knit socks. So far...I've failed at every one I've tried. (I'm a new knitter. I've been knitting for just over a year now. But, I have been crocheting for easily a decade. Prolly more.)
Also another workshop, but probably a little weird sounding. 😕 I'd love a workshop on how to be fearless like you! I've got so many design ideas inside my head (both crochet and knit) and I'm so scared to fail that I think they may just be stuck inside my head forever! If I could be fearless like you...I might actually accomplish something with my life.
And of course the animal clothing as a workshop would be fab too.
4) off topic but....I'm so excited for this year's MKAL....when do we get spoilers?
Loved the video, and hearing about what’s coming up. I’ve admired your work for many years, but always thought it was beyond my ability. After taking the plunge with Shawlography, and loving it, I’m currently knitting my third Westknits design. :-) Would love to see more on pup shawl knitting. I have a 14 pound bichon/poodle mix and have knit sweaters for my boy, but he’d look so handsome in a Westknits design.
Lastly, I’m lucky enough to be coming to Amsterdam this fall, and looking so forward to shopping at S&P’s in person, so I’d love to see a video store tour! Thanks for all you do, Stephen! You bring a lot of joy and beauty into the world .❤️
Yes! More please! What about a vlog... a day in the life ... favourites places to go around Amsterdam (potential vacation spot)... favourite foods, drinks, etc., of course knitting and more knitting!
I’m always curious as to what the reverse side of the knitting looks like…in shawls/scarfs. It can be part of my decision making process. I guess I really like reversible knitting…..
Keep up with the good work. The podcast just got a thumbs up from me….
Yessss to a dog sweater workshop! I have a Chihuahua and a Dachshund who love sweaters! Congrat.s on Stitch she's adorable.
My knit worthy dog is my husband's service dog Cooper. He is a husky king Shepard mix so unfortunately no sweater for our house wolf...but my best friend has a Yorkie who is knit worthy too
Thanks Stephen for your infectious smile and all the fun new projects coming up. I enjoyed meeting Stitch, she is beautiful. I would love to participate in a pup sweater class. I have a Chihuahua/mix and she can always use additional warmth. Your current format was great and I look forward to more. Happy Knitting
Pattern Idea: Stitch picks the next yarn, then Brioche picks one, then Stitch, then Brioche, and so on until the piece is finished!
i am soooo happy you got the pups. nothing better than woolly goodness and puppy belly. and in your case- lots of sweet snoring. love the Keith Haring wallpaper... i was fortunate enough to chat with him down in the NYC subway way way way back in 1982. we did not know then how big his artwork would become. so glad to see it now and then. yeah
LOVE LOVE LOVE this episode! you and now your pups are such a joy. I'm so intimidated by starting a sweater and I want to knit one. What confuses me is how to measure for a particular pattern. As a woman, do I measure chest with or without a bra, padded or non padded, lol do I measure underarms or is it shoulder to underarms, arm length....how do I know which style sweater will fit best....
Yes!!! Pup knits. I have a 10 pound Yorkshire terrier and a 5 pound Yorkie. The super small one simply stopped growing and she’s always cold. THANK YOU!!!
YES... do the fringe... that's my style... NO WASTE... no mistakes.. only creative opportunities!!!
Stitch is heavenly. She looks like a real cuddler. I’d love to see a Day in the life of Stephen West - I’d love to know more about what it is like for an American living in Amsterdam. I’m also interested in your take on colorwork and, yes, dog and cat sweaters would be awesome.
Workshops on how to swatch for sweaters with a colorwork yolk or all over colorwork would be very helpful. Workshops on how to carry yarns through different types of knitting projects would be helpful. A knitted capsule wardrobe discussion for an elementary school child would be great that allows the knit wear to change in use as the child grows (leg warmers, socks, cardigans, sweaters, tunics, hats, wraps, mitts, etc.). Your new sweater designs are delightful!
I have 4 yorkies children and I love them whole heartly , 3 girls and 1boy and I look for new things to knit them all the time.
Oh Stephen this is long over do thanks so much for podcasting your a natural .
Please keep it up you have so much to share, Thank you .
Would love a knitprovisation workshop for shawls. Like if you don’t fancy a particular section how you can vary? As for dog size I have a mini dachshund who never stopped stealing all the suri…
Oh yes please a series of pup patterns would be superb Stephen. I have a toy poodle - Riley - our little girl lives the life of Riley for sure. She weighs in a a whopping 3.3 kilos!! It would be such fun to knit her a sweater. Love this new series - Thnak you
Doggy patterns would be grand! I have a cavoodle and a cavalier King Charles spaniel. I love Stitch’s jacket 😀. In terms of content - the variety you suggested would be really entertaining so all of it please! Thank you for injecting a massive shot of originality, colour and creativity into fibrecrafting.
My daughter has a rescue dog that has grown into a mixed hound breed called Mr Beau, as he is so handsome! I am going to knit him a sweater to open on Christmas Day so that he doesn't feel left out and I like the brioche design that Stitch is wearing.
Stitch is so cute, and the brioche sweater is not only adorable, but very practical as it stretches every which way to fit. I have a small long hair chihuahua, about the size of Stitch, that is begging to have a colorful brioche sweater.
All the thumbs up to pupknits!!! My mini schnauzer definitely needs a sweater in her wardrobe!
Thank you for M1R~M1L on you tube 💐 just learning to knit ~ West-knits are the best 💐looking forward the the new shawl workshop💐
Hi Stephen Peace and Love, It's Stephanie from Chicago ... my friends dog Champ who is a rescue pit mix loves to just open his mouth and close it over the yarn I'm working with and rest his head in my lap. My daughter's cat Cairo he loves the expensive stuff too. I threw acrylic at him and laid it out and he walked right passed it as if to say c'mon Grandma (rolling his eyes). Be well and safe. wavvvvviiinng
Please do do dog sweater workshop. Yessss! Max, my Jack Russel knitting companion would love it. He also loves brioche. Go Brioche and Stitch!!!😍😍😍
Love love love everything , show the shop , show the studio , show everything , brilliant thanks for sharing xxxx
Thank you for the lovely episode Stephen. I would absolutely LOVE❤️ a dog sweater workshop so that I can finally start knitting puppy sweaters for my darling chihuahua-can' t wait for your puppy sweater designs either🥰
i love the idea of a day-in-the-life style videos, or studio tours! but honestly, i'll watch anything you put out! loved getting to catch up with you!
A workshop on fading would be fasbulous!! I love that idea. I will take the brioche one when I can afford it. I am more of an intermediate to advanced knitter, so the beginning stuff wouldn't be of interest to me, but I bet there are a whole crop of newbies who would. Also, I really like the idea of modular knitting. I am really wanting to do more stranded knitting, but seeing it YOUR WAY would be inspiring. Because I'm not really as comfortable with that. Mixing stranded knitting WITH modular would be fabulous!!! Mash up, yes!!! Mixing texture with shaping. All terrific ideas.
My babies are bully breeds also. Barrel chested, short hair and always cold. The 50lb American Bully is a 22" neck, 26"chest, 18"length. My American Staffie is 100lbs with a 20" neck, 31" chest and 21" back. The only thing I look at when sizing their clothes is the chest. The neck is important but usually it's always stretchy so that's fine. I'm so excited for your pup sweaters. DO THEM ALL! 😆
Stitch is adorable. She is such a good sport with you wiggling her all around. I would love a puppy sweater for my Chihuahua/fox terrier mix.
I love to knit 1 for my jack russel,that be lovely !
OMG ! So happy to see you in a podcast like video! I can't wait to knit my Boston Terrier Leia a sweater just like you made for Brioche and Stitch. Leia is a rather big female Boston terror of about 24 pounds, a big potatoe just like stitch 😆 Her favorite activities a play-play-play and then sleep. She has only 2 speeds!
Love this episode, especially all the sneak peaks.
As for sweaters for our fur babies- I have a 70lb pitbull that would **love** a brioche sweater. I like the idea of brioche for the sweater too, it will allow enough room for his big chest. 🐾 hugs to you, Stitch, and Brioche. 🥰
Good title has lessons learned now you can know them to love you Stephen every time I look at those puppies I smile I laugh I love love love four-legged friends they're your besties I don't get as much joy looking out of a kid I can't stand them lol
I like to see and hear your videos.
„The KnittingSecrets I wish to have years ago " should be my favourite theme. 👋🖖
I loved this podcast and am thrilled at the prospect of West Knits dog sweaters. It would be exciting if you could size a sweater for greyhounds. Their challenge is a very deep chest that tucks sharply as it angles to their back legs. While there are lots of patterns for small dogs it's not easy finding patterns for greyhounds. I'm looking forward to more of your podcasts. Hugs to Brioche and Stitches.
Would love what's new in the shop, behind the scenes of the studio, your favorite spots in Amsterdam, pet knitting. Thanks for sharing! I am a better knitter because of your generous spirit and encouragement.
Omg! Stitch is super adorable!! I love the pupdates and yesss to the pup knit fashion 🤩😍
Dog sweater workshop with tips on how to better adjust for individual dogs. There are a lot of mixed breeds.
Love the pup sweater!😍 She looks like a purl Stitch! Adorable! Congratulations on the new baby. I have mini poodle I'd knit that for. Thank you for all your inspiration. Blessings
I am constantly amazed by your creativity. It is kind of you to allow us into your mind's eye and explain the evolution of your designs.
Waiting for the movie version: "Being Stephen West". 😉 (Chicago/Illinois misses you)
Hi Stephen, I always admire your talent for design and technical skills but I always felt your projects were too hard for my skill level. I am thrilled that you are making your creations and expertise available to knitters like me with your new workshops. I’m signing up for your brioche workshop and I look forward to the modular knitting next month. Thank you for your eclectic contribution to the world of knitting - I just love everything you do.
For my daughter’s pit bull. She is a sweetheart and has outgrown her sweater!
This style of video is very inspirational and fun to see how much you love what you are doing! So keep on making them. Thanks much😊
LOVE LOVE LOVE your channel!! We have a lab/Rottweiler mix; so she is a big, strong girl. Hubby says "spoiled", I say "well taken care of". I love how you use so many different colors & fibers & make me feel like I can give anything a try to see if it works. Since I am a advanced beginner, your close-up videos have been invaluable. Thank you so much!
I'm not a novice knitter but I would take your begining knitting workshop to learn/relearn some techniques that I've forgotten or rusty on or afraid to try lol! I loved this vlog style video, so anything you post I'll watch. This is exciting, and congrats on becoming a Fur Dad! 🙌💞🐺🐺
This was a fantastic video! Welcome to the family Stitch and I look forward to seeing Brioche again too!
Yes, enjoyed this episode and will enjoy many more. Doggie sweaters workshop would be great!!! YES for Q and A. Love your pups!!!
Stitch gets more relaxed as you talk about relaxing knits🧶
Great podcast, had a great time watching and Stitch & Brioche are such cutie patooties 🥰. I’d love any behind the scenes. I also had fun watching out the window while you chatted, seeing all the bike riders, I’d have fun seeing some outdoor bike ride trips as well for an inbetween break from “work”. Hope your week is amazeballs!
Thank you for the video, I really enjoyed it 🙂 This modular workshop will be just what I need right now and the sample is super fun and beautiful. I would definitely love a puppy sweater workshop, and maybe something relating to lace would be super fun!
watching Stitch lying so peacefully on your arm was very sweet, she is quite calm for her age! I hope she soons stop getting in your alpaca!
Hello my love - I knit for my mother's Havanese in Texas. Your family is beautiful! Congratulations.
Stitch is soo cute 🥰. I would love to knit a pup sweater for my son's handsome Yorkshire Terrier, who is an absolute granny-magnet in the streets of Madrid bit his real passion is a good hike in the Sierra de Madrid. ❤️
I have a chihuahua probably half the size of Stitch that I would love to knit that brioche sweater for !!! Loved this peek into your world 😊
Yes Doggie sweaters please, and marl cardigan, ohh just everything!
Love the video and love stitch.
I love to hear you create and brainstorm live, it is wonderful.
loved this episode, I very much hope they continue as one can never get enough of you Stephen, a knitting inspiration and uplifting person that you are.
I have a West Asian Village Dog from Turkey (looks similar to a Belgium Malinios) called Nala. She is around 48 lbs, a famine slender body Would love to knit her a sweater and learn brioche at the same time. Made my day to see a longer video from you that I could just relax to. You have such a calm pressence but at the same time you make be feel very uplifted. Thanks Stephen, this was just what I needed today.
Thanks for doing this. Lovely to see you and catch up Stitch is adorable.
You're so adorable! And very talented! I'm so glad You Tube suggested you. You're puppies are so cutest! I've got a morkie and a pekechon. Love them to death! I love the sweater in the back! Thank you for being so wonderful!
Brilliant. Thank you for such an entertaining view of you and the pup and of course all the yarny stuff. More of EVERYTHING please.
As always you are so wonderful to listen to. Great information and inspiring. Of course your pups are too cute. I have a Goldendoodle who when he was a pup loved my yarn. He tangled a favorite Hedgehog single twice! Now at 2 he leaves my yarn alone. Stitch will learn. 😊 Workshops-textures stitches, yes, a mash up, sweater fitting. Thanks for anything you put together.
Hi! I love this format - I have a little 18lb shih tzu/terrier mix pup and I would love to make her a new puppy sweater! Stitch is adorable and she should always be on camera 🥰 very fun and I can’t wait to see more!
Favorite tips and beginner techniques is always great to.watch!