I Knit a Vintage Valentine Sweater (and I ❤️ it)

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  • Опубліковано 17 лют 2023
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    I knit like the wind to get this sweater done in time! a cute heart sweater for a Valentine's day picnic 💕
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    Engineering knits is a place for people who enjoy all kinds of vintage and antique crafts - from sewing to knitting, crochet to embroidery I like to try it all. I definitely have a preference for historical fibre crafts, and it is my dream to one day make an entire outfit from sheep to sweater. I hope you enjoy watching me and my favorite companion, Nutella, struggle through some fascinating projects!
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  • @EngineeringKnits
    @EngineeringKnits  Рік тому +19

    -- Stickers --
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    What do you think of this cute sweater?

    • @mya10121
      @mya10121 Рік тому

      Its gorgeous. I love how the yarn is lustrous too; it reflects the light and shimmers beautifully. You always make beautiful pieces.

    • @Stillouttolunch
      @Stillouttolunch Рік тому +2

      This is so cute, and now I want one for myself!
      Would you please please link where you found the pattern?

    • @SpaceMulva
      @SpaceMulva Рік тому

      I listen to death metal and hardcore and watch you knit. It's awesome. Everything you do is amazing, and your commitment to what you do is beautiful.

  • @jizzypuff
    @jizzypuff Рік тому +82

    I never understand how anyone knits so fast. I'm still working on a tank top I started during the beginning of summer last year. At least it will be done for summer this year.

    • @mya10121
      @mya10121 Рік тому +3

      @@Stettafire Wow! I never thought of pacing that way. Thanks for your insight.

    • @hansdampf640
      @hansdampf640 Рік тому +1

      it´s kung fu,the harder you practise the better you get.

    • @nanasewdear
      @nanasewdear Рік тому +4

      Don't feel bad. I just finished a spring sweater that I started as a group challenge in March 2020. Our group disbanded because of Covid and I just put it away. I finished week before last and wore the sweater on a trip this last weekend. You'll get it done!

    • @pantherzrule1
      @pantherzrule1 Рік тому +1

      I'm right there with you! I'm a slow knitter because I'm prone to overworking my wrists.

  • @MsFitz134
    @MsFitz134 Рік тому +39

    When playing yarn chicken on a sweater I always do the sleeves last, because sleeves can be made shorter, or striped, etc.

  • @lostgubbins
    @lostgubbins Рік тому +1

    nutella is my favourite part of these videos. came for the nice background noise, stayed for the sweet baby girl.

  • @stitchinghistory5109
    @stitchinghistory5109 Рік тому +25

    I think this is the pattern that my Mum wanted to find. I looked through vintage patterns for years hunting for it. Alas, Mum passed away in 2015 but I'm sure shed have loved your version of it!

  • @singerofsongs468
    @singerofsongs468 Рік тому +7

    I love how at the end of the ribbing section, the transition to the flat colorwork section makes the ends of each rib look like tiny hearts ❤️

  • @christenagervais7303
    @christenagervais7303 Рік тому +32

    I'm played yarn chicken as well and lost. I unraveled a tweed sweater, not enough yarn. I'm using some hand spun merino for contrast which is working well. Thank goodness it's a good colour match with one of the tweed colours!

  • @kelleyjogirl
    @kelleyjogirl Рік тому +2

    Oh my goodness, the tangled "bobbins" gave me major anxiety just watching. The finished sweater is so pretty! That red yarn is just scrumptious.

  • @coreygilles847
    @coreygilles847 Рік тому +25

    The sweater is a gorgeous color. I love how you made the hearts a touch fuzzy. You look adorable in it

  • @mackenziew
    @mackenziew Рік тому +24

    The mohair was such a clever addition to the hearts! I’m gonna steal that idea. I love intarsia knitting; for bobbins, I use the plastic Kumihimo bobbins and it works like a charm.

  • @artistinahammock3885
    @artistinahammock3885 Рік тому +8

    I don't know if anyone has suggested this, but maybe making your bobbins using the "butterfly" technique used for weaving! Super handy and keeps everything intact!

  • @undeadgoat
    @undeadgoat 3 місяці тому

    Those sleeve caps seem like a very "knitterly" way to do a puff sleeve. In modern patterns might we think of low or no seaming as a "knitterly" design but that designer really did take into account what's easy and hard in hand knitting and different mathematical ways to achieve a fashionable silhouette. Really fun!

  • @barbaraklaser3681
    @barbaraklaser3681 Рік тому +5

    As for unrealistic time pressures, I don't usually think about knitting something holiday related until the day of the holiday (maybe a tiny bit earlier for Christmas). LOL So I usually think, well maybe I'll do this for next year.

  • @Rubberducky1224
    @Rubberducky1224 Рік тому

    This sweater looks like my dad's favorite mug

  • @dianavoermans
    @dianavoermans Рік тому +9

    Love the sweater ❤ and the staging. Had a bit of a laugh when you were beautifully there on your blanket and with the book and then drank your drink from a very modern tumbler 😂

  • @procrasticrafting
    @procrasticrafting Рік тому +9

    Your sweater is so sweet looking, I love it so much. It was also really fun to watch you do the makeup. Congrats on being courageous enough to block your eyebrows, let alone doing it for the first time on camera!

  • @marilys3549
    @marilys3549 Рік тому +3

    I love the sweater, I think I would love to make this with snowflakes ❄ I'd probably get more wear out of it. I wish I knew how to draft up these 1940's sweaters. I love the clothing from this Era. This was my mom's late teen early college days. I miss her.

  • @jleet9758
    @jleet9758 Рік тому

    I just love how your pup is such a snuggle bug.😍

  • @northwoodfalls1403
    @northwoodfalls1403 Рік тому +3

    That shoulder detail is so simple and yet so clever! I am going to stash that idea away for a future project. Love it. The sweater looks so soft and what a gorgeous colour. Well done!!

  • @nanasewdear
    @nanasewdear Рік тому +2

    Adorable sweater, and I love the sleeve cap! I am a new knitter and an older woman, still learning more with every project. Your videos are encouraging and inspiring. I love to see what the younger fiber artists are creating and how they use color. I am ALWAYS a fan of vintage garments.

  • @na6578
    @na6578 8 місяців тому +1

    Wow 😮 this was amazing!! ❤🤍❤️🤍❤️ Love your channel, love your skills, love your doggie 🥰

  • @petersantoro5323
    @petersantoro5323 Рік тому +2

    I am fascinated by your ability to share this passion in such an entertaining way l will never knit anything but still enjoy your projects thanks

  • @mylena3086
    @mylena3086 Рік тому +7

    The design reminds me of a health bar 🥰
    You really got 10/10 😁

    • @mylena3086
      @mylena3086 Рік тому +1

      Also in terms of general lovelyness
      Really enjoyed this, Thank you

  • @symonekirsch3339
    @symonekirsch3339 Рік тому +3

    I’ve been trying to figure out how to read 40s sweater knitting patterns, I’d love a video on some beginners advice for navigating a vintage knitting pattern! You’re so great at explaining and you have such a sunny disposition!

  • @laurabuche5191
    @laurabuche5191 Рік тому +6

    loooove the results! While watching your debacle with the bobbins I was thinking that it could be useful (and totally nerdy🤣) to count how many stitches every motif has , quite easy in the case of hearts,and using a wrap-kindof-equals 1stitc method, measure the meters needed for each motif. Also, that sleeve is calling my name!😍😍😍😍

  • @holdingmyown
    @holdingmyown Рік тому

    your reveal footage is so stunning!!! you look like an ethereal vintage dream 🥰

  • @corylcreates
    @corylcreates Рік тому +4

    Very excited for that yarn thickening video! This was such a fun pattern (at least from my perspective as someone who has no idea how to knit or crochet) and I love how it turned out.

  • @joshhoman
    @joshhoman Рік тому

    Quite pretty! And it DOES look very vintage!

  • @elaineandersen7554
    @elaineandersen7554 Рік тому +1

    When you showed how the sleeves were joined, I literally gasped. So cool!! 😯

  • @ladybugdancer97
    @ladybugdancer97 Рік тому +2

    The sweater looks amazing! And that colorwork looked interesting. I couldn't imagine doing an entire sweater like that. I would just end up with a knotted mess of yarn.

  • @baileyjanes1
    @baileyjanes1 10 місяців тому

    that model is named peggy chester! she was an actress and very prolific knitwear model.

  • @loisruthstrom8143
    @loisruthstrom8143 Рік тому

    I love how this sweater turned out!!! ♥️♥️♥️

  • @maryd3396
    @maryd3396 Рік тому +1

    I'm obsessed with the shoulder puff structure, I think I am going to sneak it into one of my next knits 😇

  • @anonfornow359
    @anonfornow359 9 місяців тому

    Super cute and looks great on you. Congratulations

  • @x1435
    @x1435 Рік тому +2

    It turned out super cute! Can't wait to see your raveling adventure too. It looks like nice yarn!
    Also adorable to hear Nutella honking her Christmas pig
    🥰 I got one for my parents' dogs, but they didn't care about it... so now he is my stress ball pig!

  • @lianapalumbo8457
    @lianapalumbo8457 Рік тому +1

    It looks gorgeous on you. I'm so glad you said that you unraveled an old jumper. I've been doing this for years and I'd get the weirdest looks and remarks. Thank you for another awesome episode 😊 xx

  • @kath7466
    @kath7466 Рік тому +3

    So cute! I love the way those sleeves are constructed.

  • @emilykatemadethis
    @emilykatemadethis Рік тому +1

    I just took a mouth full of pasta at the same time you did your eyebrows and you made me laugh so much I choked on it haha but you did such a great job on the look. You look like you've been plucked straight out of a magazine 😊
    I almost thought I was ready to try intarsia for a moment but then I saw you untangling the yarn afterwards and I think I'll wait a bit longer haha the jumper is beyond amazing though.. the temptation is real! It looks absolutely stunning ☺️

    • @ClurTaylor
      @ClurTaylor Рік тому

      I’m not a super experienced knitter but I promise intarsia isn’t as hard as it seems :)

  • @heidiclarke2333
    @heidiclarke2333 Рік тому +4

    What a gorgeous pattern, you could change the motif up to be anything. The yarn was stunning.

    • @alilonghair7792
      @alilonghair7792 Рік тому

      Ooo yes! Great idea! My brain thinks a green one for St Patrick's day with shamrocks 🍀🍀🍀😀

  • @samanthahowell9872
    @samanthahowell9872 Рік тому

    The yarn you are using looks sooooo soft!

  • @lindacarey7578
    @lindacarey7578 4 місяці тому

    Sweater looks great!

  • @juliejay5436
    @juliejay5436 Рік тому +1

    That shade of red looks fantastic on you! Super cute.

  • @nlkeyser
    @nlkeyser Рік тому +3

    The whole look came out really cute!

  • @a.sobriquet6220
    @a.sobriquet6220 Рік тому

    Wow! Never heard of row gauge…thanks for the great explanation!

  • @TachiKilo
    @TachiKilo 6 місяців тому

    Beautiful complete look 💕

  • @flyingcloud9253
    @flyingcloud9253 Рік тому +1

    BRAVO!!!!! Your sweater is gorgeous and I admire your creativity and technical skills.

  • @chrissy24-7
    @chrissy24-7 Рік тому

    This was delightful

  • @momdonttouchthatsock
    @momdonttouchthatsock 9 місяців тому +1

    tysm for the video

  • @SisterShirley
    @SisterShirley 3 місяці тому

    Just so lovely ❤

  • @pauladavitt7554
    @pauladavitt7554 Рік тому +1

    That sweater is so cute. I absolutely love it.

  • @evelynburt2024
    @evelynburt2024 Рік тому +1

    Your valentine sweater turned out spectacularly.If I were to make one I would have to carve out a lot more time to finish it than you did.

  • @robintheparttimesewer6798
    @robintheparttimesewer6798 Рік тому +1

    What a lovely sunny day you had. The sweater is stunning

  • @joangallagher9754
    @joangallagher9754 Рік тому +1

    You really captured the look,and the sweater is just gorgeous👏👏

  • @Samm.A
    @Samm.A 9 місяців тому

    So cute!!!!!! ❤

  • @isabellemeunier9486
    @isabellemeunier9486 Рік тому +3

    Absolutely love this sweater! I would love to make it myself!

  • @emilycuneo42
    @emilycuneo42 Рік тому

    It's really cute!

  • @bluejay5531
    @bluejay5531 Рік тому

    so lovely!! ❤❤❤❤

  • @joshhoman
    @joshhoman Рік тому

    So do the rest of us!

  • @su.mioiyu-5008
    @su.mioiyu-5008 Рік тому

    I like the odd way of making the top of the sleeves. Could that way be used to turn a sock heel?

  • @anneostsee2764
    @anneostsee2764 Рік тому

    I love your hair!! And yes, of course the sweater too. Lol. Greetings from Belgium

  • @Bookupied
    @Bookupied Рік тому

    So beautiful!

  • @shelliethompson7260
    @shelliethompson7260 Рік тому

    This is so wonderful thank you 🌷😊

  • @bhavens9149
    @bhavens9149 Рік тому

    looks really sweet!

  • @knittingnana2939
    @knittingnana2939 Рік тому

    Super cute sweater

  • @jenmarriott943
    @jenmarriott943 Рік тому

    That is so beautiful

  • @db2155
    @db2155 Рік тому

    Love the color red that you chose looks good

  • @dallasmandy
    @dallasmandy Рік тому

    You looks so nice!

  • @baileyjanes1
    @baileyjanes1 10 місяців тому

    every time i knit my row gauge is off and its SO annoying. I hate it. Mine is usually too tight. Glad to see its not just me who has this problem

  • @wesewpro
    @wesewpro Рік тому

    Beautiful, but I wanna talk about the blue sweater you are wearing in the intro! 💙💙💙

  • @pamelamckenzie2685
    @pamelamckenzie2685 Рік тому

    You look fabulous make up too and the top is lovely great video

  • @bethholness5153
    @bethholness5153 Рік тому

    Love your jumper, would embroidery floss holders help with your colour work snarls ?

  • @ziggycrafts5316
    @ziggycrafts5316 Рік тому +1

    I love this so much! May I ask what are the sizes they have for knitting it?

  • @alexandersumarokov5901
    @alexandersumarokov5901 Рік тому

  • @DeeDeeCatMom
    @DeeDeeCatMom Рік тому

    I can't wait for your yarn upcycle video! Where do you find vintage patterns? I have photos of old knitting magazines from my MIL from the 70s, mostly toys and accessories, and would love to share them ☺ On reddit?

  • @daniel-the-raccoon4494
    @daniel-the-raccoon4494 6 місяців тому

    The jumper is so lovely! I’d like to make one for myself-where did you purchase the pattern?

  • @SarahJo
    @SarahJo Рік тому

    What a cute sweater! Where did you find the pattern? I want to knit it too!

  • @eeyore_chick6059
    @eeyore_chick6059 Рік тому

    how do you carry your other color across the back? I have had it show up when the piece stretches out (on hats)

  • @rebekkawacherhausenwichman236

    Very cute ❣️
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

  • @gleamtarrest6310
    @gleamtarrest6310 Рік тому

    U pretty!

  • @masz10676
    @masz10676 Рік тому +1

    UGO GIRL! Interesting sleeve top. How cool if u want puff sleeves. Also the shoulder packet is genius. I luv that red color. Give Nutella a kiss while I go for my 1Tb Nutella treat. 😊

  • @sosichan
    @sosichan Рік тому +2

    Cuddle breaks are part of the pattern!

  • @jolynnwhite7946
    @jolynnwhite7946 Рік тому

    👍😍🥰

  • @alicialagrana3211
    @alicialagrana3211 Рік тому

    👏👏👏😍🥰❤

  • @wildsheepc
    @wildsheepc Рік тому

    Nutella has grinchy toes! I think she is half the reason I watch your videos, and of course the other half is your awesome vintage sweater projects! The internet suggests that one must be under a certain size to make sweaters using vintage patterns, so I'll have to live vicariously through you. :)

  • @ildonoa3928
    @ildonoa3928 Рік тому

    ...And now I want to create a chart to make those hearts into frilly hearts so they can be stranded colorwork. I really do not like the yarn wrangling associated with instarsia.

  • @hansdampf640
    @hansdampf640 Рік тому

    without those plastic-nails,your hands are very beautiful 😄

  • @jolynnwhite7946
    @jolynnwhite7946 Рік тому +1

    🏳️‍🌈👍🥰😍

  • @moonbasket
    @moonbasket Рік тому +2

    I cannot believe you would not give Nutella your hot chocolate.

    • @alilonghair7792
      @alilonghair7792 Рік тому +1

      Choc is bad for doggos!

    • @nlkeyser
      @nlkeyser Рік тому

      Yeah, chocolate is poisonous to dogs...

  • @Puppy52
    @Puppy52 Рік тому +1

    I want to kiss Nutella’s forehead lol

  • @bethallen7384
    @bethallen7384 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful sweater and some good info, but I just can’t handle the dog jumping all over the project, you, in your face, on the desk…. So I must say adieu