Completely agree with designers listing the amount needed in grams. Did they use the entire 200 grams or only 175? Also when designers don't put any information on the Ravelry page (I want to know if the yarn I have is going to work for the project before buying the pattern), when they list a letter size (xs-xxl) and not the finished dimensions, and when the pattern comes in English but the Ravelry page is another language.
I found your podcast today and really enjoyed it! You helped me decide what to knit an expected great-grand baby❤. I am subscribing now so I won’t miss your next episode.
Holy shirt! Thanks for the magic loop trick! I hate DPNs so much, but seem to not get laddering with them … magic loop has been a struggle bus for that! Looking forward to trying this!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I have to totally agree with the frustration for patterns that only list number of skeins of yarn used. Like, you said, I get it... but for me I don't want to have to research a yarn, find the yardage and try to compare to the yarn I plan to use... I could go on, but you seem to understand 😅 Also I loved the show Unreal, awesome cast, the drama is so juicy and I will say it definitely sparked my interest in reality tv for a while. I never hear people mention, but I would definitely recommend it.
In case this helps: suppose the pattern says you need 300 g sandnes Sunday. A search on the website tells you a ball has 235 m per 50 g. 6 balls (300g) x 235 = 1410 metres. See meterage on the yarn you want to use (let's say 210 metres per 50 g). You divide 1410 (metres from the pattern for your size) by 210 (meterage per ball on your yarn). You need 6.71 balls (50g balls) so 7 to be on the safe side. It's still an approximation, but should give you an idea.
This is the maths, but it's nice when patterns say something like 'or if using another yarn you require x metres in x weight of yarn'. Lots of smaller designers manage to do it, including in some free patterns. I can work it out myself if needed but when I'm paying for a pattern it rubs me up the wrong way when they could have done that one step for you. Most people aren't going to use thenexact yarn the designer used.
The amount of handholding knitters these days need is mind boggling. I'm so glad my formative knitting years happened before the advent of the internet. I learned by doing and trying different things and figuring it out and now nothing knitting related can scare me. Not a thing. I honestly feel sorry for these folks who are in over their heads just trying to do the math for yarn requirements smh
@@MelusineWinter While I agree with you about the amount of handholding people need these days, I also agree with the person above you. The pattern designer needs to take into account that people will not always use the recommended yarn, and so as a matter of course (especially with paying patterns) equivalent yardage should be included.
It is fascinating that yarn amount given in grams instead of meters since you have to calculate number of skeins when using a different yarn than the pattern anyway.
I recently emailed a German designer with a question about yardage for one of her patterns, which only listed the number of skeins of the yarn it was designed in. She replied within a few hours, and the next day I noticed that she had edited the pattern details on Ravelry to add the estimated yards/meters for each size. I almost didn’t purchase that pattern because I didn’t think I would have enough yarn. I wonder if Petite Knit also has this information readily available and would provide it upon request.
I totally agree about the PK frustration. Especially for example when it says 200g. Does that mean you used all of 4 balls or only a small amount of the 4th, pretty annoying. I do love all of her adult sweaters I just wish the smallest size in her patterns were smaller, I personally don’t waring something with that amount of positive ease and most of those are textured and don’t have it in me to re-math it
Maureen that is frustrating! I might have some good news for you as I purchased both the Lyon junior sweater and the Lyon sweater and I think you could use the junior pattern for a smaller bust circumference and check the length of arms and body if you need to lengthen those that should be an easy modification
@@westmaven Wow 🤯 🤯 I literally never thought of that!Thank you so much! I’ve been wanting to make the Ingrid Sweater and didn’t even think of checking the junior! Just looked and it’s got a 37” so excited! Thank you again 🙏🏻
As a norwegian knitter I think math is the sacrifice you gave to make when using a different yarn than the pattern. All Scandinavian patterns the amount is given in grams or balls. It also expected that everybody working in a yarnshop is completely comfortable with doing the math to change yarn
Frog it. By the time you would finish it After you finish the kids sweaters....you are going to want full length sleeves. You have a habit of holding your cuffs in your palms so if you mske it go with long sleeves. I do like that orangey color for you. I dont watch fsshiin shows but I think the idea of a video that shows how designers are using knitwear always sounds good. I am SLOWly working on my "No Limits" but I've been under the weather a few weeks and it looks like it will be another few weeks til I can get some real work done on it. I'm just too tired to pick anything up so the videos have been a comfort. Thanks.
Heather happy to hear from you and I’m so sorry you haven’t been feeling well, I do hope it passes soon in the meantime thank you for hanging out with me 🖤
Intersting as every Petiteknits pattern I have purchased indicated the yarn weight in grams yes, but always gives the yardage per 50 gram ball. Not sure what this issue is for you
I don’t think not listing the yards needed has anything to to with the Sandnes Garn affiliation, it’s a cultural thing. It’s simply not common in Skandinavia to list yards needed, patterns always list expected yarn use in grams. I’ve knitted for 30 years (mainly Norwegian and Danish patterns), and I’ve never in my life calculated yarn use by meters/yards for a single project 😂
KAT thank you for this it was my suspicion that it might be the case. I love her patterns many I have knit multiple times, I think I’m good at approximating yardage but sometimes wish I knew more exact amounts so I can use left over yarn, I love hearing that you’ve never calculated meters it made me smile , I love seeing all the different ways we approach patterns and knits thanks for being here 🖤
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I would definitely watch a runway/pattern comparison !!!!!! Great episode, I love the color choices your kids made.
Completely agree with designers listing the amount needed in grams. Did they use the entire 200 grams or only 175? Also when designers don't put any information on the Ravelry page (I want to know if the yarn I have is going to work for the project before buying the pattern), when they list a letter size (xs-xxl) and not the finished dimensions, and when the pattern comes in English but the Ravelry page is another language.
Hi Lauryl! Watching and car knitting - appreciate your company! 💕
I found your podcast today and really enjoyed it! You helped me decide what to knit an expected great-grand baby❤. I am subscribing now so I won’t miss your next episode.
Yes to a runway video!
Love the colours your kids chose. 😍
Holy shirt! Thanks for the magic loop trick! I hate DPNs so much, but seem to not get laddering with them … magic loop has been a struggle bus for that! Looking forward to trying this!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Try flexible dpns. Much easier
I have to totally agree with the frustration for patterns that only list number of skeins of yarn used. Like, you said, I get it... but for me I don't want to have to research a yarn, find the yardage and try to compare to the yarn I plan to use... I could go on, but you seem to understand 😅
Also I loved the show Unreal, awesome cast, the drama is so juicy and I will say it definitely sparked my interest in reality tv for a while. I never hear people mention, but I would definitely recommend it.
I was pleased to see that you liked my suggestion re the flax sweater!
Love the idea of the runaway inspired roundup ❤
I've wanted to knit an IreneLin design. I love her designs. Your sweater is great. I may give it a try.
Thank you for the kind words, you’ll be sure to make a beautiful sweater!
Yes, would love to see a runway comparison 🤓
Looking forward to when that book comes out
I would watch the runway comparison too!
YESS 100 Years of Solitude!!!! ❤
That is a valid peeve
In case this helps: suppose the pattern says you need 300 g sandnes Sunday. A search on the website tells you a ball has 235 m per 50 g. 6 balls (300g) x 235 = 1410 metres. See meterage on the yarn you want to use (let's say 210 metres per 50 g). You divide 1410 (metres from the pattern for your size) by 210 (meterage per ball on your yarn). You need 6.71 balls (50g balls) so 7 to be on the safe side. It's still an approximation, but should give you an idea.
This is the maths, but it's nice when patterns say something like 'or if using another yarn you require x metres in x weight of yarn'. Lots of smaller designers manage to do it, including in some free patterns. I can work it out myself if needed but when I'm paying for a pattern it rubs me up the wrong way when they could have done that one step for you. Most people aren't going to use thenexact yarn the designer used.
The amount of handholding knitters these days need is mind boggling. I'm so glad my formative knitting years happened before the advent of the internet. I learned by doing and trying different things and figuring it out and now nothing knitting related can scare me. Not a thing.
I honestly feel sorry for these folks who are in over their heads just trying to do the math for yarn requirements smh
@@MelusineWinter While I agree with you about the amount of handholding people need these days, I also agree with the person above you. The pattern designer needs to take into account that people will not always use the recommended yarn, and so as a matter of course (especially with paying patterns) equivalent yardage should be included.
It is fascinating that yarn amount given in grams instead of meters since you have to calculate number of skeins when using a different yarn than the pattern anyway.
I enjoyed long island compromise
FYI: “KATM” labels are “Kylie And The Machine”. They have a variety of labels for handmade items. 🖤
I recently emailed a German designer with a question about yardage for one of her patterns, which only listed the number of skeins of the yarn it was designed in. She replied within a few hours, and the next day I noticed that she had edited the pattern details on Ravelry to add the estimated yards/meters for each size. I almost didn’t purchase that pattern because I didn’t think I would have enough yarn.
I wonder if Petite Knit also has this information readily available and would provide it upon request.
I totally agree about the PK frustration. Especially for example when it says 200g. Does that mean you used all of 4 balls or only a small amount of the 4th, pretty annoying. I do love all of her adult sweaters I just wish the smallest size in her patterns were smaller, I personally don’t waring something with that amount of positive ease and most of those are textured and don’t have it in me to re-math it
Maureen that is frustrating! I might have some good news for you as I purchased both the Lyon junior sweater and the Lyon sweater and I think you could use the junior pattern for a smaller bust circumference and check the length of arms and body if you need to lengthen those that should be an easy modification
@@westmaven Wow 🤯 🤯 I literally never thought of that!Thank you so much! I’ve been wanting to make the Ingrid Sweater and didn’t even think of checking the junior! Just looked and it’s got a 37” so excited! Thank you again 🙏🏻
Gabriel Garcia Marquez is a great author. I have read a lot of his books. I highly recommend! Currently reading Tomas Mann " Magic Mountain "
I 100% agree that it is annoying when designers just list grams! I am doing enough math already when I am standing in the yarn store.
Yes Kathleen , I’m often doing math at the yarn store, what’s the minimum amount of yarn I can leave with 😉🖤
As a norwegian knitter I think math is the sacrifice you gave to make when using a different yarn than the pattern. All Scandinavian patterns the amount is given in grams or balls. It also expected that everybody working in a yarnshop is completely comfortable with doing the math to change yarn
Frog it. By the time you would finish it After you finish the kids sweaters....you are going to want full length sleeves. You have a habit of holding your cuffs in your palms so if you mske it go with long sleeves. I do like that orangey color for you. I dont watch fsshiin shows but I think the idea of a video that shows how designers are using knitwear always sounds good. I am SLOWly working on my "No Limits" but I've been under the weather a few weeks and it looks like it will be another few weeks til I can get some real work done on it. I'm just too tired to pick anything up so the videos have been a comfort. Thanks.
Heather happy to hear from you and I’m so sorry you haven’t been feeling well, I do hope it passes soon in the meantime thank you for hanging out with me 🖤
Intersting as every Petiteknits pattern I have purchased indicated the yarn weight in grams yes, but always gives the yardage per 50 gram ball. Not sure what this issue is for you
How is your spinning coming along ?!
Miz Mary it’s non existent at the moment but I’m hoping with kids in school (at least a few days) I will have some time to spin 🖤
Can you do one less purple stripe?
Lynn definitely a great idea as long as I find I will have extra mc
@@westmaven as far as your episodes. I like them all!
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I don’t think not listing the yards needed has anything to to with the Sandnes Garn affiliation, it’s a cultural thing. It’s simply not common in Skandinavia to list yards needed, patterns always list expected yarn use in grams. I’ve knitted for 30 years (mainly Norwegian and Danish patterns), and I’ve never in my life calculated yarn use by meters/yards for a single project 😂
KAT thank you for this it was my suspicion that it might be the case. I love her patterns many I have knit multiple times, I think I’m good at approximating yardage but sometimes wish I knew more exact amounts so I can use left over yarn, I love hearing that you’ve never calculated meters it made me smile , I love seeing all the different ways we approach patterns and knits thanks for being here 🖤
Check on Ravelry how many yards are in the yarn PK uses. Then you will not have so much math.