I love your ambition to go full force into a project/hobby. While I learned to knit years ago I never did more than headbands - I picked it back up this last year as I joined a knitting group at church. I am a VERY slow learner, so I’m still doing dishcloths and “straight” knitting but have hopes to expand my makes with time. Thanks for sharing your start of the hobby- I look forward to seeing your makes!
@@lavenderandginghamthrift2 a knitting group at your church?! How fun! I want to join 😆 From what I’ve heard you can do a lot with straight knitting-even making sweaters! But it is great that knitting gives you the chance to keep growing in the skill if you desire to!
I just found your channel and I just wanted to say I love watching your videos! You are so peaceful and bright and joyful and your videos brighten my day! Good luck on your knitting journey! I'm trying to learn this year as well and it has surprised me how hard it is hahahaha, but you are inspiring me to keep going!
You are off to a great start, One way to grow as a knitter is to tackle challenging projects. Also, if you can find a local group to knit with, you have excellent resources. Keep knitting! My trick for learning techniques from UA-cam is to search the technique I want to learn. I then open as many links in as many tabs as I can. I watch them, and then only keep the ones open that I can understand. Another tip, there are many ways to get to the same destination. Keep your finished item in mind, if you are getting the result you want, don't worry if you knit it slightly differently.
@@shetlandlace I think there is a knitting group near me, but I’ve yet to check it out! I love that advice about the tabs- so practical! And the advice that if you get the outcome you hoped for, don’t worry about the method it took to get there. Thank you! ✨
I just finished my cardigan number 7 pattern and i love it so much! im a bit more of an experienced knitter than u but i so recommend the pattern, it knits up fast and the recommended yarn is a dream!
I love this video. You will figure it out. And when you do, you will go back and see the difference between the first few things you make and the newest things. I used to make sweaters all the time and a raglan sleeve was always my favourite. It was just the easiest and I always loved the look of it. I’m actually looking for a knitting class in my area because I want to learn how to do a cable stitch. I’m also left handed, and thankfully they have left handed tutorials on UA-cam. I’m looking forward to more of your content. Good luck❤
@@maryegerton6848 wow! Thank you for the encouragement! It is nice that I have a sort of “visual diary” on UA-cam so I can see my growth 😆 Cable stitches are so amazing to me! I hope you find a class that offers what you need 🙌🏼
Lions brand wool ease is my favorite yarn for chunky projects! I made like 30 winter hats w it for Christmas gifts this year, and I’m making a chunky dinosaur w it right now for someone that recently had a baby
@@JadaRaq that’s so good to know! They seem to have a lot of colors, which I like! I can’t believe you made that many hats! From my limited practice, 30 projects just sounds mind-blowing! 😵☺️
@ ope- I should have clarified, I crochet. Which I think can be a bit quicker to work up versus knitting. (I did give myself 2 full months to complete all my Christmas gifts)
@ oh yes! I used to crochet in my teens and I made tons of beanies! They are a quicker to crochet. I don’t know why it seems easier/faster to crochet rather than knit 🙈
Good for you!! It's very brave trying to learn a new skill. I want to learn how to knit, I LOVE sweaters and would love to make myself one....Oooo and socks!! speak French and play the guitar!! 😁 None of which I have done! It takes dedication and perseverance! I will live part of my dream thru you. Lol WAY to go! 🎉
@@victoriadiane6243 you’re so funny 😆 you can reach your dreams too!! I’m learning Spanish on Duolingo right now and it makes it so easy 🙌🏼 they also have a music theory class that’s really good if you want to learn to read music for guitar! ✨ thank you for you kind words and encouragement!
I left a detailed comment about the importance of swatching and then trying to find a social knitting group, but UA-cam won't load it 😅 I recommend watching Nimble Needles' video about swatching, it is so so important when making garments. You'll save yourself a lot of sanity and yarn! And finding a social knitting group, usually through a local yarn shop, is a great way to hang out with others in various levels of knitting and learn/hang out❤ You're doing great!!!
@@haleyhoudini I’m so glad you said that! My instructor is very laidback and told us that she doesn’t swatch anymore because she’s been knitting for so long, but I still want to learn! Thank you for the recommendation and I’m sorry your thoughtful comment didn’t load 🤦🏼♀️ There is a knitting shop nearby and I still need to check it out! 🙌🏼
Ah yeah! Once you establish an average tension unique to yourself and just get used to your knitting style with various needles and yarns, then you could get away with swatching. But it will take a while! Even a 0.5mm difference in needles or slightly different tension compounds over the course of a garment and can mean drastic changes in size, fit, texture, and drape of the fabric, differences that you would miss without swatching. You got this! ❤
I am also a relatively new knitter (about 2 years of knitting) and it’s so fun once u get the hang of it!! i’ve been crocheting for like 6 years and I feel like learning to knit has let me understand so much more about like yarn quality and stuff that crocheters don’t talk about as much it seems. also my best advise I can offer is to just dive in head first cuz the struggle is what makes u better!!
@@savannahr4181 thank you, Savannah! I feel the same between those who crochet and this who knit- knitters seem to talk way more about yarn quality and patterns, but maybe it’s just because I’m entering this world. Thank you for you encouragement - I felt like quitting today because it was so tricky 🙈
I thought I disliked unboxing videos but it was one of my favorite parts of the video 😂 I loved your reactions and thought process on the quality of the items in the box. What a fun gift idea one of these boxes would make!
My mom thought me how to knit when I was 6 years old. I always enjoyed doing it but you know the life.. I took a looong break from it now I am slowly getting back into knitting! It is the first time I bought a pattern for a sweater and I am so excited! Your knitting looks great as a beginner. Don’t give up. It’s only getting better 🙃
6 years old!? Incredible. I'm so glad you're getting back into it- it's such a cool skill to have. Thank you for your encouragement! I have a ways to go, but it gives me hope knowing it's only up from here!
Yay knitting! Keep it up! It's embarrassing how many times I've had to restart projects because of silly mistakes but I always learn something in the process.
I was thinking about it because I take the kids down to the sand/the river and there’s not much I can do because I need to keep an eye on them but I was thinking it could be a good thing to bring along!
I would suggest to join this years mkal (mystery knit along) hosted by Stephen west. The outcome is always very impressive and you learn a lot. It seems quite intimidating at first, however there are UA-cam videos along side showing you how to follow the pattern. With only half a year of knitting experience I successfully finished my first mkal back in 2022. :)
Ohgod not the starting of with dpns that shouldve been so frustrating?? If you have the right/good needles its just a dream tbh i got supercheap circular needles as a present the ones with plastic cables and they broke before i was even below the sleeves on my sweater then i got the knitpro needles and already just holding that was so good. But ofc only do that when you know youre gonna stick with it.
@@marismoristyle haha! The dpn’s were slippery but it also made the change to bamboo needles even more awesome because I started with such a challenge 😆 I’ll check out knitpro needles! I like bamboo so far, but I’d love to try them all to see what works best for me
I was thinking about it because I take the kids down to the sand/the river and there’s not much I can do because I need to keep an eye on them but I was thinking it could be a good thing to bring along!
Drop all of your knitting tips! 👇✨
You are so fun to watch! Thanks for being candid and showing us the wave of emotions we all have when trying something new❤
@@sabbandvinny you’re kind, thank you! ☺️ It has been awhile since I’ve learned something new - challenging and so rewarding!
I love your ambition to go full force into a project/hobby. While I learned to knit years ago I never did more than headbands - I picked it back up this last year as I joined a knitting group at church. I am a VERY slow learner, so I’m still doing dishcloths and “straight” knitting but have hopes to expand my makes with time. Thanks for sharing your start of the hobby- I look forward to seeing your makes!
@@lavenderandginghamthrift2 a knitting group at your church?! How fun! I want to join 😆
From what I’ve heard you can do a lot with straight knitting-even making sweaters! But it is great that knitting gives you the chance to keep growing in the skill if you desire to!
I just found your channel and I just wanted to say I love watching your videos! You are so peaceful and bright and joyful and your videos brighten my day! Good luck on your knitting journey! I'm trying to learn this year as well and it has surprised me how hard it is hahahaha, but you are inspiring me to keep going!
@@AlisonBarnettFischer hi! That’s so kind, thank you for sharing those sweet words with me 🥹💕
And yeah, knitting is hard…but I hear it gets better! 😆
You are off to a great start, One way to grow as a knitter is to tackle challenging projects. Also, if you can find a local group to knit with, you have excellent resources. Keep knitting! My trick for learning techniques from UA-cam is to search the technique I want to learn. I then open as many links in as many tabs as I can. I watch them, and then only keep the ones open that I can understand. Another tip, there are many ways to get to the same destination. Keep your finished item in mind, if you are getting the result you want, don't worry if you knit it slightly differently.
@@shetlandlace I think there is a knitting group near me, but I’ve yet to check it out! I love that advice about the tabs- so practical! And the advice that if you get the outcome you hoped for, don’t worry about the method it took to get there. Thank you! ✨
Knitting and crocheting are wonderful for mind exercises. Once you get some kind of semblance of getting the hang of it that is. 🤣😂
@@maryoaks3228 couldn’t agree more! 😆
I just finished my cardigan number 7 pattern and i love it so much! im a bit more of an experienced knitter than u but i so recommend the pattern, it knits up fast and the recommended yarn is a dream!
@@Jujubes666 that gets me so excited!! Thank you!
I would recommend you check the Step by Step Cardigan video by handmade by Florence. It is very good and free :)
@@mariaur739 I’ve heard of that one!! It’s on my list 🙌🏼✨ thank you!!
Was also going to suggest the same..I am going to start with it
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I love this video. You will figure it out. And when you do, you will go back and see the difference between the first few things you make and the newest things. I used to make sweaters all the time and a raglan sleeve was always my favourite. It was just the easiest and I always loved the look of it. I’m actually looking for a knitting class in my area because I want to learn how to do a cable stitch. I’m also left handed, and thankfully they have left handed tutorials on UA-cam. I’m looking forward to more of your content. Good luck❤
@@maryegerton6848 wow! Thank you for the encouragement! It is nice that I have a sort of “visual diary” on UA-cam so I can see my growth 😆
Cable stitches are so amazing to me! I hope you find a class that offers what you need 🙌🏼
Lions brand wool ease is my favorite yarn for chunky projects! I made like 30 winter hats w it for Christmas gifts this year, and I’m making a chunky dinosaur w it right now for someone that recently had a baby
@@JadaRaq that’s so good to know! They seem to have a lot of colors, which I like!
I can’t believe you made that many hats! From my limited practice, 30 projects just sounds mind-blowing! 😵☺️
@ ope- I should have clarified, I crochet. Which I think can be a bit quicker to work up versus knitting. (I did give myself 2 full months to complete all my Christmas gifts)
@ oh yes! I used to crochet in my teens and I made tons of beanies! They are a quicker to crochet. I don’t know why it seems easier/faster to crochet rather than knit 🙈
Good for you!! It's very brave trying to learn a new skill. I want to learn how to knit, I LOVE sweaters and would love to make myself one....Oooo and socks!! speak French and play the guitar!! 😁 None of which I have done! It takes dedication and perseverance! I will live part of my dream thru you. Lol WAY to go! 🎉
@@victoriadiane6243 you’re so funny 😆 you can reach your dreams too!! I’m learning Spanish on Duolingo right now and it makes it so easy 🙌🏼 they also have a music theory class that’s really good if you want to learn to read music for guitar! ✨ thank you for you kind words and encouragement!
I left a detailed comment about the importance of swatching and then trying to find a social knitting group, but UA-cam won't load it 😅 I recommend watching Nimble Needles' video about swatching, it is so so important when making garments. You'll save yourself a lot of sanity and yarn! And finding a social knitting group, usually through a local yarn shop, is a great way to hang out with others in various levels of knitting and learn/hang out❤ You're doing great!!!
@@haleyhoudini I’m so glad you said that! My instructor is very laidback and told us that she doesn’t swatch anymore because she’s been knitting for so long, but I still want to learn! Thank you for the recommendation and I’m sorry your thoughtful comment didn’t load 🤦🏼♀️
There is a knitting shop nearby and I still need to check it out! 🙌🏼
Ah yeah! Once you establish an average tension unique to yourself and just get used to your knitting style with various needles and yarns, then you could get away with swatching. But it will take a while! Even a 0.5mm difference in needles or slightly different tension compounds over the course of a garment and can mean drastic changes in size, fit, texture, and drape of the fabric, differences that you would miss without swatching. You got this! ❤
@ you’re so kind and generous with your advice 🙏🏼 thank you! I will practice swatching and watch the video you recommended! 🙌🏼
You’ve convinced me to take some in person classes at my local shop and I’m very excited!
@@frederiquelafleche2106 oh that’s so exciting!!!! I am really enjoying my class so far! It’s good to learn with others 🙌🏼✨
I am also a relatively new knitter (about 2 years of knitting) and it’s so fun once u get the hang of it!! i’ve been crocheting for like 6 years and I feel like learning to knit has let me understand so much more about like yarn quality and stuff that crocheters don’t talk about as much it seems. also my best advise I can offer is to just dive in head first cuz the struggle is what makes u better!!
@@savannahr4181 thank you, Savannah! I feel the same between those who crochet and this who knit- knitters seem to talk way more about yarn quality and patterns, but maybe it’s just because I’m entering this world. Thank you for you encouragement - I felt like quitting today because it was so tricky 🙈
I thought I disliked unboxing videos but it was one of my favorite parts of the video 😂
I loved your reactions and thought process on the quality of the items in the box. What a fun gift idea one of these boxes would make!
@@Thecasamagana ha! I had so much fun doing it!
My mom thought me how to knit when I was 6 years old. I always enjoyed doing it but you know the life.. I took a looong break from it now I am slowly getting back into knitting! It is the first time I bought a pattern for a sweater and I am so excited!
Your knitting looks great as a beginner. Don’t give up. It’s only getting better 🙃
6 years old!? Incredible. I'm so glad you're getting back into it- it's such a cool skill to have. Thank you for your encouragement! I have a ways to go, but it gives me hope knowing it's only up from here!
Yay knitting! Keep it up! It's embarrassing how many times I've had to restart projects because of silly mistakes but I always learn something in the process.
@@woolwren.studio that’s so true! I do learn from the mistake and that is so valuable 🙌🏼 (albeit annoying in the moment 😆)
I was thinking about it because I take the kids down to the sand/the river and there’s not much I can do because I need to keep an eye on them but I was thinking it could be a good thing to bring along!
I would suggest to join this years mkal (mystery knit along) hosted by Stephen west. The outcome is always very impressive and you learn a lot. It seems quite intimidating at first, however there are UA-cam videos along side showing you how to follow the pattern. With only half a year of knitting experience I successfully finished my first mkal back in 2022. :)
@@Lenerlioz that sounds fun! I’ll check it out, thank you!!
@ By the way it always takes place during September.
Ohgod not the starting of with dpns that shouldve been so frustrating?? If you have the right/good needles its just a dream tbh i got supercheap circular needles as a present the ones with plastic cables and they broke before i was even below the sleeves on my sweater then i got the knitpro needles and already just holding that was so good. But ofc only do that when you know youre gonna stick with it.
@@marismoristyle haha! The dpn’s were slippery but it also made the change to bamboo needles even more awesome because I started with such a challenge 😆 I’ll check out knitpro needles! I like bamboo so far, but I’d love to try them all to see what works best for me
I think Joann’s filed for bankruptcy recently so there might be an issue with online ordering fulfillment?
@@Thecasamagana that makes sense why their store was a disaster when I went in too 🙈🥲 I wanted to get a job there just so I could organize it 😂
I was thinking about it because I take the kids down to the sand/the river and there’s not much I can do because I need to keep an eye on them but I was thinking it could be a good thing to bring along!