I would suggest adding an elastic thread in the neckline and armhole of the Baigneuses top. That should help cinch things in even more. I'm glad the top is done! What a roller-coaster. Hopefully one day you'll find your perfect tank top!
I think you handled a disappointing pattern/yarn with grace! As someone who cares about size inclusivity, I appreciate you sharing your experience even when it isn't positive. That color looks great on you and it is darling under the chambray!! Love your podcast!
Thank you so much ❤️ It always feels awkward when I have to talk negatively about a pattern, I hate doing it, but I try to be polite and fair, while also being truthful about my experiences.
I can totally tell that it says The Knitter! It came out GORGEOUS! It's so tempting to be hard on ourselves while we learn a new skill, you did a great job. Love the tarot inspiration.
I can’t wait to see your finished Seaborne Tee! I reckon it will have a lovely relaxed, draped fit once you’re done. If you’re looking for another book with a fresh fun take on the classic murder mystery format like 7 Deaths, can I recommend Everyone in my Family has Killed Someone? It’s got massive reveals as well, and the writing style is absolutely genius.
The qualities of linen and viscose are extremely different. Viscose is notorious for its ability to grow and linen for its ability to shrink with washing and blocking. While both plant based, a cotton or cotton blend would have behaved more similarly to the linen. Top turned out beautiful.
So some of this could be my gauge loves to relax during wear and grow width-wise, but I'm nervous about the rayon yarn being able to be bodycon. I made a truboo 3x3 ribbed cami with somewhere around 10% negative ease at my bust and its blocked out to be a loose, flowy cami on me. So I would maybe suggest, once you get to like barely waist length, putting it on try-on cords and wearing it for several hours to see if/how it grows. Don't be afraid of bust shaping though! I'm a huge fan of bust shaping, especially increase/decrease shaping. I also feel like those shiny, slinky yarns like rayon/viscose/tencel drape and grow more than cotton/linen. It's like because the strands are so smooth, the stitches just slide open easier. I have a cotton/linen blend cami in the same pattern and size as my truboo cami, but without the ribbing, and even though ribbing cinches in more, my cotton/linen stockinette cami keeps its shape way more than my truboo ribbed cami. So even though they are both plant fibers, they don't quite replace the same in patterns, in my opinion. I always try to look for similar projects in similar fibers if I'm replacing fiber type now (i.e. you might not find that exact yarn or pattern, but you might find a bunch of similar yarn like truboo used in other tank patterns. Bonus extra points if the project pages mention how it blocks and wears).
I don't think I'll mind if the dress ends up not being super body con, I'd be happy with a bit of flow. I chose a size that's 10% negative ease based on my upper bust to help combat the drape of the viscose. I'm feeling much more prepared for the bust darts after going through the resource in Claire's pattern! 😊 I did a try on tonight of my white version now that o have all triangles done and joined in the round and the fit is perfection!
If you are looking for yarn shops in Newfoundland check out the Knitty Stew’s podcast. She’s a flight attendant with WestJet and her episodes feature yarn shops in all the places where she has layovers. She has a couple episodes in Newfoundland with yarn shop tours.
I like your pink top (and the chambray one)! I agree with you about not worrying about some of your bra showing. As a matter of fact, I would make it a feature! Have you got anything hot pink or some summery color? That would actually look really cute peeking out of the armholes!
If you check out my Ravelry you'll see that I've knit half a dozen of her patterns. I like her designs, but her sizing doesn't fit me properly -- I usually have to go down one or two sizes.
@@knittedbywhitney I have the same problem, but know I know I wear a size 2X in her patterns. I usually wear a 3X in a shirt. I like to wear my tops a little loose. I love your videos!
I am so bummed about your tank. From what I can see, it only barely resembles the pattern photo. That is just bad grading, as far as I’m concerned. That said, I offer a gentle reminder that you are an experienced knitter and are well skilled to add short rows where the designer has obviously neglected to include them and account for drape and the weight of plant-based yarn. Not blame, just encouragement. Patterns are a framework we can deviate from to get what works for us. ❤
Thanks, but I shouldn't have to do the work of a pattern designer, especially not for such basic elements as proper sizing and fit. And that mindset puts beginner or advanced beginner knitters at a disadvantage if we approach patterns as starting points but need to use our own skills to get the right fit. Fixing a pattern that's not graded properly or designed well isn't fun for me, though I can understand why other knitters enjoy customizing their knits 🙂
Hey girl! I can explain why your tank does the thing where it drifts back on you. I'm not good with written explanations, so it would be better if I explained over video conference or unpublished video so you have the info for your own reference or if you find it useful, share with your audience. If you would like that, give me your email 😊
I would suggest adding an elastic thread in the neckline and armhole of the Baigneuses top. That should help cinch things in even more. I'm glad the top is done! What a roller-coaster. Hopefully one day you'll find your perfect tank top!
Whitney, you did a gorgeous job on that wall hanging! You are so talented. Thank you for your sunny personality. I ❤️ your videos!!
Thank you for the tip on the cuff knitting awesome❤
Happy to share! 😊
omg thank you for explaining about the book titles, i was SO CONFUSED a few weeks ago trying to add this on goodreads!
I think you handled a disappointing pattern/yarn with grace! As someone who cares about size inclusivity, I appreciate you sharing your experience even when it isn't positive. That color looks great on you and it is darling under the chambray!! Love your podcast!
Thank you so much ❤️ It always feels awkward when I have to talk negatively about a pattern, I hate doing it, but I try to be polite and fair, while also being truthful about my experiences.
I can totally tell that it says The Knitter! It came out GORGEOUS! It's so tempting to be hard on ourselves while we learn a new skill, you did a great job. Love the tarot inspiration.
Oh, and thank you for the company on my morning commute :)
Always love your videos, you are a natural and so witty and fun to watch. This was one of your best, greetings from near Stratford, Ontario
I can’t wait to see your finished Seaborne Tee! I reckon it will have a lovely relaxed, draped fit once you’re done.
If you’re looking for another book with a fresh fun take on the classic murder mystery format like 7 Deaths, can I recommend Everyone in my Family has Killed Someone? It’s got massive reveals as well, and the writing style is absolutely genius.
I've heard about that book but haven't looked into yet. I'll check it out, thanks! 😊
The qualities of linen and viscose are extremely different. Viscose is notorious for its ability to grow and linen for its ability to shrink with washing and blocking. While both plant based, a cotton or cotton blend would have behaved more similarly to the linen. Top turned out beautiful.
Thanks, I didn't know that 🙂
So some of this could be my gauge loves to relax during wear and grow width-wise, but I'm nervous about the rayon yarn being able to be bodycon. I made a truboo 3x3 ribbed cami with somewhere around 10% negative ease at my bust and its blocked out to be a loose, flowy cami on me. So I would maybe suggest, once you get to like barely waist length, putting it on try-on cords and wearing it for several hours to see if/how it grows. Don't be afraid of bust shaping though! I'm a huge fan of bust shaping, especially increase/decrease shaping. I also feel like those shiny, slinky yarns like rayon/viscose/tencel drape and grow more than cotton/linen. It's like because the strands are so smooth, the stitches just slide open easier. I have a cotton/linen blend cami in the same pattern and size as my truboo cami, but without the ribbing, and even though ribbing cinches in more, my cotton/linen stockinette cami keeps its shape way more than my truboo ribbed cami. So even though they are both plant fibers, they don't quite replace the same in patterns, in my opinion. I always try to look for similar projects in similar fibers if I'm replacing fiber type now (i.e. you might not find that exact yarn or pattern, but you might find a bunch of similar yarn like truboo used in other tank patterns. Bonus extra points if the project pages mention how it blocks and wears).
I don't think I'll mind if the dress ends up not being super body con, I'd be happy with a bit of flow. I chose a size that's 10% negative ease based on my upper bust to help combat the drape of the viscose. I'm feeling much more prepared for the bust darts after going through the resource in Claire's pattern! 😊 I did a try on tonight of my white version now that o have all triangles done and joined in the round and the fit is perfection!
If you are looking for yarn shops in Newfoundland check out the Knitty Stew’s podcast. She’s a flight attendant with WestJet and her episodes feature yarn shops in all the places where she has layovers. She has a couple episodes in Newfoundland with yarn shop tours.
Thank you for the video :)
You're welcome!
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I love Traceys!!
It was my first time shopping from her and it was so fun! 😍
Have you heard of the snag nab it tool? I only learned about it yesterday but it seems fantastic and would help out with your tank!
I hadn't heard of it before, but it looks like it does the same thing I do to hide the snag 😂
I like your pink top (and the chambray one)! I agree with you about not worrying about some of your bra showing. As a matter of fact, I would make it a feature! Have you got anything hot pink or some summery color? That would actually look really cute peeking out of the armholes!
Unfortunately I'm in the bra size range where they don't make crazy colours.
@@knittedbywhitney Me either! ♥
I wrote this before but have you had a chance to check out any Knitatude patterns? Love her patterns.
If you check out my Ravelry you'll see that I've knit half a dozen of her patterns. I like her designs, but her sizing doesn't fit me properly -- I usually have to go down one or two sizes.
@@knittedbywhitney I have the same problem, but know I know I wear a size 2X in her patterns. I usually wear a 3X in a shirt. I like to wear my tops a little loose. I love your videos!
What do you mean by tufting?
It's a craft where you create rugs: ua-cam.com/video/nkPfwXRy3s4/v-deo.htmlsi=H4mfEnCK70zgTQ3a
I am so bummed about your tank. From what I can see, it only barely resembles the pattern photo. That is just bad grading, as far as I’m concerned. That said, I offer a gentle reminder that you are an experienced knitter and are well skilled to add short rows where the designer has obviously neglected to include them and account for drape and the weight of plant-based yarn. Not blame, just encouragement. Patterns are a framework we can deviate from to get what works for us. ❤
Thanks, but I shouldn't have to do the work of a pattern designer, especially not for such basic elements as proper sizing and fit. And that mindset puts beginner or advanced beginner knitters at a disadvantage if we approach patterns as starting points but need to use our own skills to get the right fit. Fixing a pattern that's not graded properly or designed well isn't fun for me, though I can understand why other knitters enjoy customizing their knits 🙂
Hey girl! I can explain why your tank does the thing where it drifts back on you. I'm not good with written explanations, so it would be better if I explained over video conference or unpublished video so you have the info for your own reference or if you find it useful, share with your audience. If you would like that, give me your email 😊