when she said she was going to use roving my heart broke lol. for anyone who wants to recreate this, use a super bulky yarn and if that isn't thick enough for your tastes, double up the strands. roving will not take long to fall apart even under normal use, it (obviously) sheds a TON, and washing it will practically ruin it.
@@Superficial-Intellectual Of course! Personally, I would probably use Bernat Blanket Big yarn because it is still soft and large but has much more structure. The downsides would be that it won't look exactly the same due to its chenille style, it can still get expensive depending on how much you are using, and craft stores are often out of stock because it is a high demand yarn. Another option would be using two strands of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick yarn which would be soft, stable, and cheaper but maybe not as chunky and oversized. Hope this helps
Chenille, blanket, velvet, and double stranded super chunky yarns are a much more durable alternative, and usually more cuddly! These yarns in the US are called Jumbo, and usually require 20-25mm needles to use if you want the same thickness as the one in the vid.
**PLEASE READ** Hey there! Since this video is getting a lot more attention than anticipated, I’ve gotten a lot of constructive feedback that I’d like to address and compile below: 1) Credit the original/support small businesses. Yes! This is incredibly important. If you have the means, please support Hope Macaulay by purchasing her pieces. Her sweaters are truly iconic and are made with incredibly high quality material and craftsmanship and are probably worth every penny! I did not do my due diligence when filming/making the video to provide proper credit so please check out her shop/instagram: hopemacaulay.com instagram.com/hope.macaulay/ 2) Problems with roving This is a subject I had no idea was so controversial, which clearly shows I did not do enough research before making this video. Thank you to those who brought awareness to these topics! As mentioned at the end of this video, roving is unspun material that lacks structure and has the tendency to pill/shed/fall apart if used to create a chunky sweater or a blanket. It’s far too expensive of a material for people to end up with a hand knit piece that will only last a season. This is something I should’ve included at the beginning of the video as a disclaimer rather than tossed on at the end. Some folks in the comments provided some better alternatives which I’ve linked here: Chunky Chenille Yarn: becozi.net/collections/chunky-chenille-yarn www.michaels.com/bernat-blanket-big-yarn/M10519837.html?dwvar_M10519837_color=Gray Chunky Velvet Yarn: becozi.net/products/plush-and-lush-velvet-tube-yarn www.joann.com/bernat-velvet-plus-yarn/zprd_17349325a.html If these aren’t chunky enough for you, or if they’re not as accessible, you can also double up on the strands with a thinner thread to achieve a similar thickness and added coziness! (commenter Lauren Rose) 3) Proper care If you choose to use roving (wool or synthetic) despite these disclaimers, you must hand wash/hang dry your cardi/sweater. Do not throw it in the washer/dryer if you do not want to end up with a pile of indiscernible fluff. 4) I am hand knitting in this video - not crocheting I am a dum dum and did not know the difference. Knit stitches are “V” shaped and often used with two needles, while crochet stitches are more similar to knots and often used with a hook! 5) Support my friend Sarah Pan, who also made a DIY video for this sweater: ua-cam.com/video/9vDryOA9VeU/v-deo.html&ab_channel=sarahpan Thank you for watching/supporting/giving feedback! Most of the comments are incredibly nice and I appreciate the constructive criticism. Thank you for helping me make this channel better :)
"often used with a hook" BABY YARNIE!!! BABY!!!!!!!!! pls keep knitting your finished piece was SO GOOD for a first project and I am in love with you. pls, continue to learn!!!
SORRY for nitpicking😅 But NEVER hang dry it, lay it flat on a towel after carefully squeezing water out of it. Same goes for anything knitted in wool... It deforms horribly if you hang it...
I appreciate you trying to remake hope's work. Please don't forget to credit her. I know her chunky sweaters are iconic. And the price is crazy, but considering the quality of the yarn she's using and the time she and her team is making, it's really worth the price! We're just used to buying cheaper products from big companies. But she's running a small business.
This is important! And you’re right! Simply listing her shop in the description isn’t enough - I should’ve physically credited her in the video! As a channel that usually only gets 100-200 views per video, I certainly didn’t expect this one to blow up. If I could go back in time, I definitely would’ve promoted her shop more and tell people to go support the small business. Her work IS amazing and truly one of a kind!! As mentioned in the video, my sweater will probably fall apart by the end of the season whereas the true Hope sweater will last a lifetime. This tutorial was made with the intention to give people a cheaper (and fun!) alternative :))
@@dandibambi going by the care instructions on Hope's sweater, it is as durable as one would expect from anything made of roving, which IS NOT YARN ie, not very...
I am a knitter and so glad I read the notes before I said anything. Calling it crochet was driving me crazy. But you figured it out. You also did a beautiful job. The sweater is so pretty. Great job.
i've been waiting for someone to make this video because i fell through the very same rabbit hole and didn't have the guts to figure it out my self! thank you for making it and making this! cant wait to have my very on self made chunky knit! :D
DO IT!! I’m about to make my mom and sister one for each too!! I’m obsessed because it’s just so easy to make and I don’t feel like I’m spending a whole weekend for it :)
I have been knitting for twenty years or more. It’s so interesting to see this process through your perspective. I had forgotten what it was like to be a beginner and how much I take for granted in just knowing. I hope you keep up the crafting!
An alternative to just huge merino wool roving is super bulky thick and thin. You can’t get it at any of our craft stores currently but it’s all over Etsy. It’s a tad pricey because it’s hand spun and hand dyed but omg is it gorgeous. I wish I could link photos here. I’m a newborn photographer and I use roving and thick and thin to make little layer blankets to go under babies. Honestly mine have held up very well. I don’t every put them in water though I just steam them to sanitize. The colorful one you used should actually hold up pretty well I have a mini blankie done in that and it’s lasted a few years already. The regular roving from Michaels is better (more stable) than the roving from Hobby Lobby. Though I’ve managed to maintain both for a long time. Except one pink one that a baby peed on and I tried to spot wash it and it changed colors. The Gingko Leaf on Etsy does variegated thick and thin and it’s so nice. I have her pastel and bold rainbow and they are top notch quality and BEAUTIFUL. 1AZ Colorworks is where I get most of my solids and they have excellent quality too. They also do some thick and thin with random wool curls still attached and that has to be my favorite. They also have great sales.
I've been knitting and crocheting for a while, and it makes me so happy to see other people trying out this hobby and being more ambitious than I was when I started out! This makes me sound old. I'm in my mid20s. I think her first project ended up great! I think my first project was to crochet a scarf, and I messed up the stitch! I was supposed to be doing a half double crochet and did something along the lines of a half double triple crochet hybrid. Don't ask me how I did it. I still can't figure it out.
I tried it with the bernat big blanket yarn like you suggested at the end (I used the sky blue, vintage and mossy green) and it came out so so nice. if you ever want to recreate it i 100% recommend you using this yarn! it's a bit more expensive but it's totally worth it. if you ever recreate it update us on how it looks hehe thank you so much for this!!!
YESS I LOVE TO HEAR IT!! I still need to try it out with the bernat yarn because I'm trying to make one for both my mom and sister. So glad it turned out :))) If you have an IG i'd love to see it! @dandi.bambi !!
Omg I'm so excited, you totally remind me in the way you talk of Ashley best dressed You're of course your own person but you could so be her younger sister🙉🙉🤩
You so CRAZY!!! Great inspiration. I have that yarn and stopped using it because the fibers were flying in my eyes while crocheting. I'm going to pull it out again, wear work goggles, and make this sweater! Thanks for the inspiration.
YAY! DO IT!! It's honestly not the most practical cardigan but I still think it makes a cute outfit haha. PLUS it's super cozy. Probably best for a day of lounging indoors with a book and a cup of tea :)
Welcome to the yarn community! I am so impressed with the results! I’ve always crafted (I crochet) with a pattern until this year. Freehanding is full of trial and error. Great job 👍🏼
loops & threads is the michaels store brand! it's usually 100% acrylic and does. not. last. if you want other budget yarns that are much higher quality and still very!! soft pls check out knitpicks.com as well as crochet.com they're both great!
oH MY GOSH the pastel colour is so nice! Girll the feels when you find something that you like and you just want it NOW ahahah! They look so good! You should make it a side hustle and sell them online - wow! Everytime I watch your videos I'm always pleasantly surprised at the quality of it.
Cute! Love the color! As a knitter, it would not hurt to try knitting/ crocheting! A perfect yarn for this sweater would be a “super bulky” 1 plied yarn, paired with at least a 15mm knitting needle 🤓.
Really impressed with how well this came out! I was wow'ed when you made the DIY Kermit a while ago, but this sweater looks like it'd be at an Urban Outfitters or something because it looks so legit. DIY'ing can save a lot of money and it looks like you're onto something with how efficiently you can make these sweaters. I imagine this is going to be added to your set of "hobby cubbies" but it looks great, especially for the Fall and Winter coming up 👏👏 "we'll figure out this shit show together" *same* lol great video Mira!
Thanks Ryan!! Haha I like to think I’m a crafty gal lol. But honestly this sweater was a lot easier than i expected! Annnnd yaaaaa my cubbies are getting real tight lol
Wow I really love how well explained you made this video! I love that you actually put a example of the layout in this video that really helps a whole lot!!!
Thank you so much for the explaining! I've been looking for something like this. And so awesome how fast you learn, even when it looks easy, for me was an entire researching just trying to figure out what I need to do. So smart!
That's was a very cool vid, I love your WING IT approach to knitting!! And I even learned few things, you certainly make it look easy, so being a guy that actually likes wearing mohair and thick chunky sweaters ( I also live in Canada, LMAO) I dare to be different 😊 So I might try your technique, I have no patients or manual dexterity to knit with needles ( probably stab myself or an innocent bystander 😇) Thank you for your time and insight!! Wishing you all the best from Toronto 😎
LOL GIRL I'VE BEEN EYE-ING THAT SWEATER SINCE SEPTEMBER (I EVEN BOUGHT THICK NEEDLES TO MAKE THIS 😂) definitely gonna try your hand method though b/c it looks so much easier than I thought it would be!! (ALSO THIS TURNED OUT SO FRICKIN GOOD 😍😍😍)
@@dandibambi if chicken scratch was a sweater, it would be the atrocity that is my attempt at your chonky sweater. Idk how you did it!! But I did NOT lol. It was fun to try tho :))
@@dandibambi i finished mine the other day w the barnat yarn and i LOVE her! I tried the bell sleeves also. and, do i look like a football player w padded shoulders? yes. but do i still wear it and absolutely love it? YES
OMG I’ve been wanting to try crocheting exactly for the purpose of duping those cardigans I keep getting ad targeted with on insta 😩 you make it look so easy!! 🤩
I love crochet and encourage you to try it but you should know this is knitting. Knitting is done with 2 needles while crochet utilizes 1 hook. You can make a super comfy chunky sweater with either but they will give you slightly different products.
I agree that Bernal blanket yarn is the best for this project. The original yarn you used will shed quite a lot. So have a vacuum machine to vacuum the shedded yarn on the floor.
lol that's how started knitting earlier this year. Laying in bed one night (like now) and decided to watch some random girl knit a sweater. I've made 2 sweaters, a hat, and am now trying to finish a sweater for my dog before Christmas. ^_^
I can’t believe that nobody is talkin about how beautiful she is??! Like omgosh, she has more prettiness in her lil finger then i in my completely body!! I especially like your nose, its so beautiful.
Your ENTIRE intro has been my life the past couple weeks. I got a wild hair up my ass and decided arm/hand/finger knitting was going to be my new hobby and I dived right in. I bought a bunch of chunky yarn and instead of trying something like a baby blanket, i started on slippers. Very fun! So needless to say I connected with you and your personality immediately. Thank you for this fun video! I subscribed just bc lol
omg I LOVE HOW THIS TURNED OUT!!! AND IT'S SO MUCH MORE AFFORDABLE THAN IN STORES! hAHAHA i absolutely haaaate lint and for some material it tends to get everywhere around the house and it's super annoying. I wonder how long your sweater will last!! FINGERS CROSSED LONG
also, if you want the cardigan to last a little longer, try buying a needle felting needle, it crosses the fibres of the roving - making it feel a little more dense and more structurally sound!!
Theres a velvet yarn called xxl velvet plus bulk or something that I think you could of used and it would of been so much better. But just dont wash this ever and stay away from bushes lol
@@missesmukta3415 yes you can! Its basicly a cloth that sewn into a tube so it's very durable! It's also very plushie. It is also easier to work up than the yarn she used because it doesnt try to separate.
@@LM-lr9kx also I have another question, how do I know if it is yarn or roving? Because the one she bought the package said yarn but a lot of people are saying she is using roving. So how can I tell?
@@missesmukta3415 well in general if you can take the piece and pull on it and pull it apart its roving. What this is used for is to make yarn. It is what you see spin in those wheels and stuff to make the balls of yarn. Yarn its self will be more strong. The fiber itself will actually seem woven to the eye. And if you pull on it it should hold tight like rope. (Not that you couldnt rip some yarns but still). Roven also can be spread or flatten out like the stuff you see people felt those 3d sculptures with. Also if you look up certain brands then you can find very pretty types of yarn you like to work with and start sticking with those. I find everyone has a favorite and it's fun to try them out.
i rate 200/100 for the end result!! if u dont tell me it s DIY i really would thought this is from a clothing store 😝😝 also the colours theme s so cuteeeeee
You handwash, and lay flat on a towel to dry. Please avoid roving, it can turn out disgusting after just 2-3 uses :( I crochet garments so I know a bit about this.
Hey, I really like what you made ! I wish I could make the same cardigan. :) Can you tell me how much (meter) yarn did you use ? And 5 pair of whool is enough to make this cardigan ?
yeah, all that information went in one ear and out the other.... but DUDE! that turned out so well. beauty-full. i would pay some good money for that masterpiece.
Nice job. This pattern is more like hand knitting than crochet. It is cute on a young girl like you but I like to think I’m still young because I like it so I might try it. But before watching this video I already had watch the ladies talking about the yarn so if ever get to it I will make it with another type of yarn. I’ve seen other chunky sweaters made with different yarn and they look beautiful too. Crochet, knitting and others crafts are about self expression and whatever works for you as an individual. There are always tips and tricks and you should go with what your taste is since we are not all alike. That’s the beauty of being different otherwise we would be robots 🤖
Hi ! now that you have probably wore this sweater a lot during winter how do you feel about the quality of the yarn and your knitting after a few washes ?
when she said she was going to use roving my heart broke lol. for anyone who wants to recreate this, use a super bulky yarn and if that isn't thick enough for your tastes, double up the strands. roving will not take long to fall apart even under normal use, it (obviously) sheds a TON, and washing it will practically ruin it.
i was about to comment just this! it's way too much money for something that will just fall apart 😢
i cringed so hard when she said roving. such an expensive material that you won't get much wear out of :((
yes and it will get SO dirty SO fast and you can't really wash it.. it's so fragile and SUPER EXPENSIVE!!
Can you please please please suggest an alternative yarn? Thank youuu!
@@Superficial-Intellectual Of course! Personally, I would probably use Bernat Blanket Big yarn because it is still soft and large but has much more structure. The downsides would be that it won't look exactly the same due to its chenille style, it can still get expensive depending on how much you are using, and craft stores are often out of stock because it is a high demand yarn. Another option would be using two strands of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick yarn which would be soft, stable, and cheaper but maybe not as chunky and oversized. Hope this helps
Chenille, blanket, velvet, and double stranded super chunky yarns are a much more durable alternative, and usually more cuddly! These yarns in the US are called Jumbo, and usually require 20-25mm needles to use if you want the same thickness as the one in the vid.
as soon as you brought up roving, i immediately thought of the anti-roving video clip you included lol
**PLEASE READ**
Hey there! Since this video is getting a lot more attention than anticipated, I’ve gotten a lot of constructive feedback that I’d like to address and compile below:
1) Credit the original/support small businesses.
Yes! This is incredibly important. If you have the means, please support Hope Macaulay by purchasing her pieces. Her sweaters are truly iconic and are made with incredibly high quality material and craftsmanship and are probably worth every penny!
I did not do my due diligence when filming/making the video to provide proper credit so please check out her shop/instagram:
hopemacaulay.com
instagram.com/hope.macaulay/
2) Problems with roving
This is a subject I had no idea was so controversial, which clearly shows I did not do enough research before making this video. Thank you to those who brought awareness to these topics!
As mentioned at the end of this video, roving is unspun material that lacks structure and has the tendency to pill/shed/fall apart if used to create a chunky sweater or a blanket. It’s far too expensive of a material for people to end up with a hand knit piece that will only last a season.
This is something I should’ve included at the beginning of the video as a disclaimer rather than tossed on at the end.
Some folks in the comments provided some better alternatives which I’ve linked here:
Chunky Chenille Yarn:
becozi.net/collections/chunky-chenille-yarn
www.michaels.com/bernat-blanket-big-yarn/M10519837.html?dwvar_M10519837_color=Gray
Chunky Velvet Yarn:
becozi.net/products/plush-and-lush-velvet-tube-yarn
www.joann.com/bernat-velvet-plus-yarn/zprd_17349325a.html
If these aren’t chunky enough for you, or if they’re not as accessible, you can also double up on the strands with a thinner thread to achieve a similar thickness and added coziness! (commenter Lauren Rose)
3) Proper care
If you choose to use roving (wool or synthetic) despite these disclaimers, you must hand wash/hang dry your cardi/sweater. Do not throw it in the washer/dryer if you do not want to end up with a pile of indiscernible fluff.
4) I am hand knitting in this video - not crocheting
I am a dum dum and did not know the difference. Knit stitches are “V” shaped and often used with two needles, while crochet stitches are more similar to knots and often used with a hook!
5) Support my friend Sarah Pan, who also made a DIY video for this sweater:
ua-cam.com/video/9vDryOA9VeU/v-deo.html&ab_channel=sarahpan
Thank you for watching/supporting/giving feedback! Most of the comments are incredibly nice and I appreciate the constructive criticism. Thank you for helping me make this channel better :)
"often used with a hook" BABY YARNIE!!! BABY!!!!!!!!! pls keep knitting your finished piece was SO GOOD for a first project and I am in love with you. pls, continue to learn!!!
SORRY for nitpicking😅 But NEVER hang dry it, lay it flat on a towel after carefully squeezing water out of it. Same goes for anything knitted in wool... It deforms horribly if you hang it...
I appreciate you trying to remake hope's work. Please don't forget to credit her. I know her chunky sweaters are iconic. And the price is crazy, but considering the quality of the yarn she's using and the time she and her team is making, it's really worth the price! We're just used to buying cheaper products from big companies. But she's running a small business.
This is important! And you’re right! Simply listing her shop in the description isn’t enough - I should’ve physically credited her in the video! As a channel that usually only gets 100-200 views per video, I certainly didn’t expect this one to blow up. If I could go back in time, I definitely would’ve promoted her shop more and tell people to go support the small business. Her work IS amazing and truly one of a kind!! As mentioned in the video, my sweater will probably fall apart by the end of the season whereas the true Hope sweater will last a lifetime. This tutorial was made with the intention to give people a cheaper (and fun!) alternative :))
@@dandibambi going by the care instructions on Hope's sweater, it is as durable as one would expect from anything made of roving, which IS NOT YARN ie, not very...
I really love how you made something so beautiful while casually not doing everything how you're "supposed" to with countung, measuring, etc.
I am a knitter and so glad I read the notes before I said anything. Calling it crochet was driving me crazy. But you figured it out. You also did a beautiful job. The sweater is so pretty. Great job.
i've been waiting for someone to make this video because i fell through the very same rabbit hole and didn't have the guts to figure it out my self! thank you for making it and making this! cant wait to have my very on self made chunky knit! :D
DO IT!! I’m about to make my mom and sister one for each too!! I’m obsessed because it’s just so easy to make and I don’t feel like I’m spending a whole weekend for it :)
I so feel you!
ahhhh I now feel the need to make this but am too scared
You should, and you should definitely make a video on it if you do!
if you do, don't use roving! the sweater might fall apart since roving is rlly thin, use a thick yarn instead
I have been knitting for twenty years or more. It’s so interesting to see this process through your perspective. I had forgotten what it was like to be a beginner and how much I take for granted in just knowing. I hope you keep up the crafting!
that was so cuteeee!! it's obvious how much effort you put into your content i'm obsessed with your work
AHH THANK YOU!! I’m such a try hard so this means a lot ahaha
An alternative to just huge merino wool roving is super bulky thick and thin. You can’t get it at any of our craft stores currently but it’s all over Etsy. It’s a tad pricey because it’s hand spun and hand dyed but omg is it gorgeous. I wish I could link photos here. I’m a newborn photographer and I use roving and thick and thin to make little layer blankets to go under babies. Honestly mine have held up very well. I don’t every put them in water though I just steam them to sanitize. The colorful one you used should actually hold up pretty well I have a mini blankie done in that and it’s lasted a few years already. The regular roving from Michaels is better (more stable) than the roving from Hobby Lobby. Though I’ve managed to maintain both for a long time. Except one pink one that a baby peed on and I tried to spot wash it and it changed colors. The Gingko Leaf on Etsy does variegated thick and thin and it’s so nice. I have her pastel and bold rainbow and they are top notch quality and BEAUTIFUL. 1AZ Colorworks is where I get most of my solids and they have excellent quality too. They also do some thick and thin with random wool curls still attached and that has to be my favorite. They also have great sales.
I got chunky yarn last year for christmas but I didn't use the blanket I made out of it, so now I want to make this cardigan!!
I love that you have decided to do it yourself, you could buy it done but doing it with your hands makes it special, you have earned a subscriber 😘
I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO RECREATE THIS SWEATER ALL YEAR I SWEAR I EVEN MADE IT BUT COMPLETELY FAILLEDDF THANK YOUUUU
okay this sweater is iconic!! i am so happy for you 🥺
hehe so cozy
Amazing! I knit casually and my flatmate asked for a chonky sweater and I had no idea how to start so this is a godsend! Definitely subscribed 💜❤️
Yayyy!! Perfect for the holiday season :)) I’m going to gift my mom and sister their own for Christmas!
Honestly me too!!!! I casually crochet for fun/relaxation but I’m sooooo glad I found this vid for the cute chonky sweater!!!
I've been knitting and crocheting for a while, and it makes me so happy to see other people trying out this hobby and being more ambitious than I was when I started out! This makes me sound old. I'm in my mid20s. I think her first project ended up great! I think my first project was to crochet a scarf, and I messed up the stitch! I was supposed to be doing a half double crochet and did something along the lines of a half double triple crochet hybrid. Don't ask me how I did it. I still can't figure it out.
I tried it with the bernat big blanket yarn like you suggested at the end (I used the sky blue, vintage and mossy green) and it came out so so nice. if you ever want to recreate it i 100% recommend you using this yarn! it's a bit more expensive but it's totally worth it. if you ever recreate it update us on how it looks hehe thank you so much for this!!!
I want to try this! How many skeins of the big blanket did you need to make the sweater?
@@hechoporgabi depends on how big you want to make it! but i made it with dandi's measurements and used 4 skeins :))
carol awesome thank you!!
YESS I LOVE TO HEAR IT!! I still need to try it out with the bernat yarn because I'm trying to make one for both my mom and sister. So glad it turned out :))) If you have an IG i'd love to see it! @dandi.bambi !!
@@dandibambi i’ll send a pic as soon as i can! :))
Omg I'm so excited, you totally remind me in the way you talk of Ashley best dressed
You're of course your own person but you could so be her younger sister🙉🙉🤩
I recently found your channel and I legitimately love your personality so so much! I binge-watched like all of your videos yesterday lmao
OMG WOW YOU JUST MADE MY DAY 😭
You so CRAZY!!! Great inspiration. I have that yarn and stopped using it because the fibers were flying in my eyes while crocheting. I'm going to pull it out again, wear work goggles, and make this sweater! Thanks for the inspiration.
YAY! DO IT!! It's honestly not the most practical cardigan but I still think it makes a cute outfit haha. PLUS it's super cozy. Probably best for a day of lounging indoors with a book and a cup of tea :)
Welcome to the yarn community! I am so impressed with the results! I’ve always crafted (I crochet) with a pattern until this year. Freehanding is full of trial and error. Great job 👍🏼
That sweater was BOMB sis! You looked FABULOUS; you're so beautiful!!
Thank you for the demo videos!! I'm so excited to try this!!!
I've been crocheting for a few years now and loops and threads is one of my favorite yarn brands because its cheap and still feels really nice
loops & threads is the michaels store brand! it's usually 100% acrylic and does. not. last. if you want other budget yarns that are much higher quality and still very!! soft pls check out knitpicks.com as well as crochet.com they're both great!
oH MY GOSH the pastel colour is so nice! Girll the feels when you find something that you like and you just want it NOW ahahah! They look so good! You should make it a side hustle and sell them online - wow!
Everytime I watch your videos I'm always pleasantly surprised at the quality of it.
Lollll even in the age of Amazon and instant delivery, it still doesn’t scratch the same itch as having it this very moment!!
Really cool and comfy! Learning new hobbies like this is one of my favorite things about having access to the internet!
FORREAL! It’s dangerous for a serial hobbies like me 😅
@@dandibambi Lol. I feel you!
Cute! Love the color! As a knitter, it would not hurt to try knitting/ crocheting! A perfect yarn for this sweater would be a “super bulky” 1 plied yarn, paired with at least a 15mm knitting needle 🤓.
Really impressed with how well this came out! I was wow'ed when you made the DIY Kermit a while ago, but this sweater looks like it'd be at an Urban Outfitters or something because it looks so legit. DIY'ing can save a lot of money and it looks like you're onto something with how efficiently you can make these sweaters. I imagine this is going to be added to your set of "hobby cubbies" but it looks great, especially for the Fall and Winter coming up 👏👏 "we'll figure out this shit show together" *same* lol great video Mira!
Thanks Ryan!! Haha I like to think I’m a crafty gal lol. But honestly this sweater was a lot easier than i expected! Annnnd yaaaaa my cubbies are getting real tight lol
Ooo the fluffy yarn looks amazing!! 🤩 I’m the same way- when I have an idea I must carry it out immediately!! 🙃
What!!?? Omg!! This is blowing my mind watching it come together!!
THANKS JESS!! i was surprised at how easy it was haha
Wow I really love how well explained you made this video! I love that you actually put a example of the layout in this video that really helps a whole lot!!!
Thank you so much for the explaining! I've been looking for something like this. And so awesome how fast you learn, even when it looks easy, for me was an entire researching just trying to figure out what I need to do. So smart!
That's was a very cool vid, I love your WING IT approach to knitting!! And I even learned few things, you certainly make it look easy, so being a guy that actually likes wearing mohair and thick chunky sweaters ( I also live in Canada, LMAO) I dare to be different 😊 So I might try your technique, I have no patients or manual dexterity to knit with needles ( probably stab myself or an innocent bystander 😇) Thank you for your time and insight!! Wishing you all the best from Toronto 😎
LOL GIRL I'VE BEEN EYE-ING THAT SWEATER SINCE SEPTEMBER (I EVEN BOUGHT THICK NEEDLES TO MAKE THIS 😂) definitely gonna try your hand method though b/c it looks so much easier than I thought it would be!! (ALSO THIS TURNED OUT SO FRICKIN GOOD 😍😍😍)
hehe can't wait to see what you do :))
Your video's are edited so smoothly and that is really satisfying to watch 😍
AHH THANK YOU!! I admittedly spend more time than acceptable per video editing 😅😅
@@dandibambi I totally get that! for me sometimes even so much that I forget that I have actual other work to do, hahaha
This was exactly the video I’ve been searching for 😭 thank u bless u. Also, it turned out AMAZE
THANK YOU!! I hope yours turns out :)
@@dandibambi if chicken scratch was a sweater, it would be the atrocity that is my attempt at your chonky sweater. Idk how you did it!! But I did NOT lol. It was fun to try tho :))
I'm surprised it turned out so good and you did it so fast!!!
I was looking for a tutorial like this haha thanks!! I’m obsessed with this chunky sweater
YAY IM GLAD!!
it’s 10pm but now i NEED to make a cardigan!!!! i’m like itching to make one! yours came out sooo cute!
LOL you dove right into the same rabbit hole that I did
@@dandibambi i finished mine the other day w the barnat yarn and i LOVE her! I tried the bell sleeves also. and, do i look like a football player w padded shoulders? yes. but do i still wear it and absolutely love it? YES
"its my money and I want it now" omg you couldn't say it better
OMG I’ve been wanting to try crocheting exactly for the purpose of duping those cardigans I keep getting ad targeted with on insta 😩 you make it look so easy!! 🤩
YOU SHOULD!! And it IS easy!! Totally recommend I’m obsessed with it and wear it every day even if I’m leaving a long trail lolll
@@dandibambi bookmarking it for a snowy day ☃ feel like it's a perfect cozy craft activity!
I love crochet and encourage you to try it but you should know this is knitting. Knitting is done with 2 needles while crochet utilizes 1 hook. You can make a super comfy chunky sweater with either but they will give you slightly different products.
@@celestialbehrmann4508 ohhh thank you for the clarification! Wondered what the difference was to be honest 😂
I agree that Bernal blanket yarn is the best for this project. The original yarn you used will shed quite a lot. So have a vacuum machine to vacuum the shedded yarn on the floor.
lol that's how started knitting earlier this year. Laying in bed one night (like now) and decided to watch some random girl knit a sweater. I've made 2 sweaters, a hat, and am now trying to finish a sweater for my dog before Christmas. ^_^
Bernat is an amazing alternative and I love it myself, good job!
I can’t believe that nobody is talkin about how beautiful she is??! Like omgosh, she has more prettiness in her lil finger then i in my completely body!! I especially like your nose, its so beautiful.
Your ENTIRE intro has been my life the past couple weeks. I got a wild hair up my ass and decided arm/hand/finger knitting was going to be my new hobby and I dived right in. I bought a bunch of chunky yarn and instead of trying something like a baby blanket, i started on slippers. Very fun! So needless to say I connected with you and your personality immediately. Thank you for this fun video! I subscribed just bc lol
I am actually trying this with chunky velvet yarn. Thank you for posting this!!❤🙏❤
My phone is really listening to me about how badly I wanted to make a chunky sweater
omg I LOVE HOW THIS TURNED OUT!!! AND IT'S SO MUCH MORE AFFORDABLE THAN IN STORES! hAHAHA i absolutely haaaate lint and for some material it tends to get everywhere around the house and it's super annoying. I wonder how long your sweater will last!! FINGERS CROSSED LONG
FORREAL the shedding was unreal (and still is lol)... but ya hopefully this thing lasts - otherwise i guess i'll just be remaking it every year haha
This is super cute! I started crocheting again after years of putting it off and this is definitely on my list of projects to do!
Lol yes! Can you do a tutorial on a matching top? You know these twin sets are so fashionable at the moment and I’m on a shopping ban :D
OMG that is actually such a good idea 🤩
also, if you want the cardigan to last a little longer, try buying a needle felting needle, it crosses the fibres of the roving - making it feel a little more dense and more structurally sound!!
“I’m gonna take you to Michael’s”
I’m already there. Lol
It looks beautiful!!! You did amazing!
THANKS ✨🤩✨
So cute! colors are awesome!
this vid is so high quality I was expecting you to have 1+ million subscribers!! :)
Your editing is amazing!
Theres a velvet yarn called xxl velvet plus bulk or something that I think you could of used and it would of been so much better. But just dont wash this ever and stay away from bushes lol
Could you wash bulky yarn? Like the one you mentioned?
@@missesmukta3415 yes you can! Its basicly a cloth that sewn into a tube so it's very durable! It's also very plushie. It is also easier to work up than the yarn she used because it doesnt try to separate.
@@LM-lr9kx also I have another question, how do I know if it is yarn or roving? Because the one she bought the package said yarn but a lot of people are saying she is using roving. So how can I tell?
@@missesmukta3415 well in general if you can take the piece and pull on it and pull it apart its roving. What this is used for is to make yarn. It is what you see spin in those wheels and stuff to make the balls of yarn. Yarn its self will be more strong. The fiber itself will actually seem woven to the eye. And if you pull on it it should hold tight like rope. (Not that you couldnt rip some yarns but still). Roven also can be spread or flatten out like the stuff you see people felt those 3d sculptures with. Also if you look up certain brands then you can find very pretty types of yarn you like to work with and start sticking with those. I find everyone has a favorite and it's fun to try them out.
@@LM-lr9kx thank you! I really appreciate it!
i rate 200/100 for the end result!! if u dont tell me it s DIY i really would thought this is from a clothing store 😝😝 also the colours theme s so cuteeeeee
I was the most worried about the color but I’m happy the way it turned out!!
Love your personality, new to your channel!! Loved it, super cute!! I'm honestly sooo afraid to attempt this.😬 God bless and stay safe! ❤️
super cute! how has the sweater held up? still looks good?
This was so great! Thank you for filming this!
I learned so much about yarn today! Literally had no idea. Haha!
Also, can you wash/dry a sweater like this?!
Hand wash only unfortunately :)) Who knew there was so much to learn about yarn of all thing ahaha
You handwash, and lay flat on a towel to dry. Please avoid roving, it can turn out disgusting after just 2-3 uses :(
I crochet garments so I know a bit about this.
yeah....roving yarns are messy to work with since they just loose fibers haha
I love that you leaned how to knit overnight !! GRAT JOB!
Hey, I really like what you made ! I wish I could make the same cardigan. :) Can you tell me how much (meter) yarn did you use ? And 5 pair of whool is enough to make this cardigan ?
IT'S SO STINKIN CUTE AHHHHHH
AHHHHH THANKS!!! 🤩✨
please help. i want to make one for a few people for christmas! should i use loops and threads chunky grande yarn? or something else?
yeah, all that information went in one ear and out the other.... but DUDE! that turned out so well. beauty-full. i would pay some good money for that masterpiece.
Hahahaha I’m so happy with it!! I wear it every day even tho it leaves lint trails everywhere lol I DON CARE ✨✨
Man I could really use that same Michael store there, where I live it barely got any selections.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU I’ve been wanting to make this for a long time!!
Omg wait this is so so cute!!
Hehe THANKS!! 🤩
If possible, could you please list how many yards of yarn it took? I have four jumbo, 45 yard spools, and I hope it’s enough.
I did enjoy it and love the chocie of colors you made 😁
I loved this video cuz I’ve been wanting to do this but I’ve heard that yarn was horrid! Thanks for this
Nice job. This pattern is more like hand knitting than crochet. It is cute on a young girl like you but I like to think I’m still young because I like it so I might try it. But before watching this video I already had watch the ladies talking about the yarn so if ever get to it I will make it with another type of yarn. I’ve seen other chunky sweaters made with different yarn and they look beautiful too. Crochet, knitting and others crafts are about self expression and whatever works for you as an individual. There are always tips and tricks and you should go with what your taste is since we are not all alike. That’s the beauty of being different otherwise we would be robots 🤖
Hi where did u learn how to make the sleeves?
you're absolutely adorable! so excited to try this out
So excited for you 🤩
How much yarn do you need? To make a simple cardigan?
THAT SWEATER IS PHENOMENAL WHAT!! wait you should sell them 👀
Ahaha hmm mayyyybeeee 👀👀
Hi Mira! So impressed to find you in my suggestions~ keep up the good work and stay hale and hearty :)
NATASHA!! What a weird place to find one another ahaha. Regardless, welcome to my brain space and hope all is well with you too!!
Loves the video- it’s a 100 percent me- I would have to buy the wool immediately !
Is that the michaels in studio city??? If so I work there!!
What’s the weights/lengths needed per colour of yarn? I’m looking at doing this but have no idea how much I need to work with 😬
Hi ! now that you have probably wore this sweater a lot during winter how do you feel about the quality of the yarn and your knitting after a few washes ?
It was cool learning briefly about the types of yarn . Your sweater turned out great 👍 how long did it take you to make it from start to finish ?
About 3 hrs!! But considering half the time was spent rewatching other tutorials, I think I could make another one in half the time!!
Can I ask how you wash it? 🥺
loooveeee your mustard yellow jacket 😍
Omg thank you it’s my fave jacket atm
pls elaborate on the running stitch when attaching the pieces
Do you have a video on how to finger crochet 🧶?
does anyone hake any recommendations for this kind of the wool that is available in the uk? all the sites she listed are American.
How much chunky yarn in grams or meters should I get?
What is the length of bernat blanket big?
I just found your channel and I love your vids! I have the feeling you’ll blow up soon ❤️
Beautiful hand knitted sweater dear 😊
hi! is 72 meters of yarn in total enough for this project?
Hello i have a question. Can you make one with a hoodie please. I want to learn how to make one ASAP.
@dandi Bambi can you do a begging to end with the Bernart yarn
Dandi, you're fun and honest so I subscribed. :) As a fellow creator, I totally get you and am joining you on this journey!
Hi! How do you start the second row? I’ve watched tons of videos now but am still confused about how to connect the first to the second row :(
Did the multicolored yarn shed as much as the roving?
it shouldn't since it's twisted which is what give yarn structure aka strength. roving is basically loose fibre bunched up together with no twist.