Thank you for encouraging folks to be the masters of their own creations. With the wonderful schematics you provide, it's possible to shed insecurities that the piece will only be successful using the exact yarns. Even if one goes "way outside the box" choosing of a much greater or smaller WPI, EPI. There is the potential of ending up with a uniquely lovely garment having a totally different weight and feel. Having worked in yarn shops and taught knitting as well as weaving, I can tell you that the most common question is, "Do you carry this yarn brand, so that I can make this new (or old) pattern?" The customer most often ends up feeling defeated, especially when a certain mill or brand is no longer available and they lack sufficient trust in sampling/ swatching alternative yarns. My fondest of joys has been when a piece comes back to be shown off with great pride. Even when, despite and after many calculations, the piece will best fit another wearer. Take heart weavers and knitters. If it doesn't fit your body shape, it could be a greatly appreciated treasure to someone. You inspire and give people permission to be "co-creators" of their garments by showing what is possible. Thank you, Sarah Howard.
The wealth of information that you share in the photographs that accompany all of your Etsy pattern listings is phenomenally, informative, and inspirational. It feels like a private cheerleading section pushing me to realize I can do this too. You’re not trying to hide proprietary secrets or anything you’re free and open with the information you have and It’s a telling difference between you and several other vendors. It’s why I’m your customer or rather I will be more of your customer as soon as a couple. I’m waiting for sizes added, but I keep referring everyone in my guild to you. Because you help us realize that with whatever we have at hand, we can do it too. Thank you for your work and for sharing so freely.
Inspiring.... just use whatever pleases you to make any fabric. And like I was told by a weaving friend years ago: Don't be afraid to cut into hand woven fabric. Once it is off the loom consider it 'just fabric' no different than what you buy in the store. Now all I need to do is to get back to my looms......
Thank you for encouraging folks to be the masters of their own creations. With the wonderful schematics you provide, it's possible to shed insecurities that the piece will only be successful using the exact yarns. Even if one goes "way outside the box" choosing of a much greater or smaller WPI, EPI. There is the potential of ending up with a uniquely lovely garment having a totally different weight and feel. Having worked in yarn shops and taught knitting as well as weaving, I can tell you that the most common question is, "Do you carry this yarn brand, so that I can make this new (or old) pattern?" The customer most often ends up feeling defeated, especially when a certain mill or brand is no longer available and they lack sufficient trust in sampling/ swatching alternative yarns. My fondest of joys has been when a piece comes back to be shown off with great pride. Even when, despite and after many calculations, the piece will best fit another wearer. Take heart weavers and knitters. If it doesn't fit your body shape, it could be a greatly appreciated treasure to someone. You inspire and give people permission to be "co-creators" of their garments by showing what is possible. Thank you, Sarah Howard.
@franklinhyry1984 what a lovely read, thank you so much ❤️
The wealth of information that you share in the photographs that accompany all of your Etsy pattern listings is phenomenally, informative, and inspirational. It feels like a private cheerleading section pushing me to realize I can do this too. You’re not trying to hide proprietary secrets or anything you’re free and open with the information you have and It’s a telling difference between you and several other vendors. It’s why I’m your customer or rather I will be more of your customer as soon as a couple. I’m waiting for sizes added, but I keep referring everyone in my guild to you. Because you help us realize that with whatever we have at hand, we can do it too. Thank you for your work and for sharing so freely.
@naomikatepp thank you, what lovely comments. I'm so happy it's building confidence, best way to learn 😊✔️👍
Inspiring.... just use whatever pleases you to make any fabric. And like I was told by a weaving friend years ago: Don't be afraid to cut into hand woven fabric. Once it is off the loom consider it 'just fabric' no different than what you buy in the store. Now all I need to do is to get back to my looms......
@@dollcreator great advice! And....check twice, cut once.
Inspiring as always. Thank you.
@@feltlikeitbydebs you're welcome 😊
I'm still frogging handknitted, woollen jumpers for weaving yarn. My current batch of come from the 1980s, handspun and hand knitted from pet sheep.
@@jirup Frogging....I love that. My friend explained it to me the other day 🐸.