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this one almost made me QUIT! | Westknits MKAL 2022 | Knitty Natty
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- Опубліковано 13 сер 2024
- Welcome to part one of this crazy journey! I'm knitting the Twists and Turns shawl and attempting to keep up with each the clues each week. I recorded little snippets nearly every day to share my real and raw thoughts as knit on this shawl. This one is a long one, so please use the chapters down below to skip around if you'd like!
*SPOILER ALERT: This video shows Clues 1 and 2 of the Twists and Turns shawl.*
Stay tuned for Part Two coming on Tuesday, November 8th!
| CHAPTERS - use these to find key parts! |
00:00-00:43 Intro
00:44-9:00 What’s in the Kit?
9:01-10:00 Swapping my Accent Color
10:01-13:30 Winding and Prepping
13:31-18:36 Clue 1, Day 1 - Excited to start!
18:37-20:25 Tips for I-Cord Cast On
20:26- 23:57 Clue 1, Day 3 - Attitude Adjustment
23:58-31:21 Clue 1, Day 5 - Good News and Bad News
31:21-39:04 Clue 1, Day 7 - Race Against the Clock
39:05-45:18 Wrapping Up Clue 1
45:19-55:48 Clue 2, Day 1 - A Fresh Start
55:49-58:25 Clue 2, Day 5 - The Rhinebeck Downfall
58:26-1:012:33 The Purl Debacle
1:02:34 Clue 2, Day 7 - Things Take a Turn
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I could’ve watched this for like 8 hours straight I’m so sad it ended! It’s really refreshing to hear about struggles and mistakes, TL yarncrafts just did a video about making a top down sweater and it was the same. I love seeing that the people I look up to and admire in this craft still struggle just like me. It makes you guys more relatable.
I've had many of the same frustrations with this shawl. This is my first mkal year and what a ride it has been! If I could have seen the design before starting, I probably would have not knit this but now that I have, I am obsessed. Stephen's unique ability to use the most basic techniques to create something so outrageous, its genius! I truly think the colors you choose make all the difference and that is what has kept me going through all the moments where I felt like quitting. The challenge and constant changing of each section has been such a treat whereas most my knitting is garments with easy construction and stockinette. It makes me want to choose more indepth projects that require more concentration now.
I completely agree with you! I wouldn't have picked this shawl if I saw the picture either, which is why it's still fun even if I don't love it at the end. I love how Stephen pushes us to try new things!
Seriously, a cliffhanger? 😂 Fun video. I also waited until the end of Clue 1 to do the braiding, I felt like it was a fun reward after all that knitting! However, this year, I decided ahead of time that I was going to "embrace my own pace" as Stephen likes to say, because I also wanted to continue to work on other projects, which I have happily done. I am going to continue working at a slow pace while I also hopefully get some designing done.
Early in and I'm impressed by the framing, the editing and the extras. You & Kent have come so far as video editors.
Thank you so, so much!
@@KnittyNatty I second this. The quality is thro the roof. 🎉
Great cliff Hanger. Can’t wait for the next update even though I am not knitting this shawl. It has been fun hearing your stories.
AHHHHHH! A CLIFFHANGER!! I can"t say enough how much I love love your podcasts!!! I am almost at the finish line on the Westknits MKAL 2022. I totally can relate to this podcast for sure. I am looking forward to Part 2 of your journey.
Aww thanks! Keep going! You got this!!
I WAS LIKE WHAT HAPPEN????
Love love love!!!
you are too cute and funny! The sass you gave Kent, love.
Can't wait to see how this ends! Thanks for taking us on this fun journey!
I've watched this video twice now, this shawl was just a triumph. You both did a phenomenal job putting this video together! Thanks for sharing your journey with us all!
Wow I felt like I was watching a knitting reality show and I’m so here for the vibe!!
Ah…the end?!?! leaving us hanging. I personally just have to embrace my pace with the MKAL. I love them but it is a slow project for me. ❤
That face when Kent asked about clue #2 (roftl!!!!) and the side eye from Toaster made this so entertaining 💜
I totally get his “embrace your pace” comments. I was eager to stay on track but after week 1 of a few days being disappointed by my progress I decided to just focus on enjoying each section and keeping going, even if I wouldn’t finish in a month like I had hoped. Yours is looking good! Press on, and what a tease at the end!
Love this video!! I can so appreciate each challenge you met because you waited to show this after the MKAL! I know we all relate and this is so much fun!! Perseverance is everything!! Can’t wait for Part 2!!!
I can't wait to see your reaction to clue 3... 😂 I know it definitely threw me for a loop! Love the editing on this video! I could have watched it for another hour!
Knitting at bars content, please! 🤣
Coming up in Vlogmas! We have some Christmassy pubs on our list!
I attempted the Mkal this year but called it quits on like row 4, lol. I started late and kept starting over because my count was off. Lesson learned for next year. I have to start on time. I’m thinking I’ll take the 1st day of the Mkal off of work and not start over a hundred times. Yours is lovely.
I love this video, as someone that doesn't like mystery knitting or colorways, it was so fun to see your process and get to enjoy the mystery along with you.
You guys are stepping it up! Cool production 🎉
Thank you so much!
Omgoodness, thank you so much for sharing your Journey, this is my first SW MKAL and I was like😖😱 Especially after looking on raverly etc. and seeing others Chevron's looking good I was having such troubles with the stitch count that I emailed customer support of Stephen West and Penelope and they email me a wonderful detailed explanation of clue one row count. I'm going to knit this I think it's beautiful and I'm determined.😊
I've never participated in the MKAL but you're really making me want to join!! Maybe next year! I feel like I could learn so many new things!
Firstly, I want to say this was one of your best videos yet! I loved it so much! I also loved going through the whole journey with you - I had like ALL of the same struggles, from forgetting increases in section 1 to carrying the yarn up the edge…! It was A LOT! 😂 Cannot wait for the second part!
If you say "quit it all together" I'm absolutely gonna lose it! 😂 Your energy and perseverance has kept me going!
Lol ahhhhh cliffhanger!!! I love your colors for this shawl. Normally Stephen wests stuff is way too colorful for me but I’m starting to get more adventurous. Thanks for being so honest in your review 😊 can’t wait for part 2
I started the Twists and Turns but was not happy with the way it was turning out. I ended up putting it away in hopes that I will learn to like the final product. Great video!
I think that's smart! It's not worth working on something you're not enjoying. I know several knitters who have starting a different project with their same colors!
As a crocheter who just started knitting and currently only knows the stockinette stitch, this is so interesting. I'd love to one day be at the skill level to do a Steven West Knits shawl but Hoo Boy these shawls look like a doozy 😂 Godspeed Natalie, the shawl looks beautiful so far
The great thing about Westknits, particularly his MKAL, is that he will walk you through everything you need to do. I would say if you want to learn new stitches and don’t mind a challenge it would be a good project for you.
I’m also a crocheter and this is how I feel 😂 same with those gorgeous Andrea Mowry sweaters they all make. Some day I’ll pick it up hopefully.
@@emilyb7791 I crochet too, but have not yet ventured into bought patterns, just basic ones
@@ciannacoleman5125 I’m working on a bought pattern right now! It’s the Luna sweater by ILoveTinderBox and it’s REALLY easy. Next time you see one you love, buy it and try it!
The editing of this video was fantastic! The perfect video to watch as I did some computer work today 💗
Oh the suspense! I should’ve waited and binged both episodes at once it’s killing me😮
Oh the suspense, so fun. Can’t wait to see your next vlog 👏
Don’t you love the video tutorials, he really is a genius!!! Love seeing Toaster in your videos
I believe you have been the best I’ve watch on our T & s. Jan 9 and I’m finishing clue 3. Like you I give Stephen the benefit of the doubt and do as he asks. He has his reasons thanks
Haha! The look you gave Kent when he asked why clue 2 wasn't done yet 😆
Girl!! Thanks for showing the reality of it. I just don’t think I could have kept up. I would have made myself miserable over it. I love how your shawl is turning out. Great job on it. Thanks for taking one for the team.
I LOVE the production on this video! Sooooo much fun! 😊
Thank you!
I am still on clue 1 (had family interruptions) and ambivalent if I should continue or frog. Clue 1 is a lot of time and this is such a large project that pacing may be the way to finish it ... something like 2 wks per clue. What a cliffhanger and looking forward to what you are going to do. It might help me too.
Loved this video! Put my shawl down week 1 after getting overwhelmed but after seeing the full thing ive started to feel a bit better with the idea of just going at my own pace and enjoying it so looking forward to knitting mine up and looking forward to part two of these videos! Love hearing your thoughts as you're going along!
Anxious for Part 2 Natalie! I’m not doing the MKAL and now I know why! You are so patient! I would never have finished it. Kudos to you!
Hahaaaa the second wing! I had the same feelings and instead I changed it and knit it, because I was definitely not going to purl that much 😂
This is like some kind of WILD KNITTING ADVENTURE! Bwahahaha! 🤎
Well this made me hit the notification button!
I'm doing Clue 2 right now, 2nd wing and I think I've also missed that tiny final short row. I'm really worried about the next section now, with the cables lining up with the rays....
Congrats on such a well done video. Cannot wait to follow along as you work on the shawl.
Natalie you are exhausting me with all your knitting. I love how you are keeping it real and showing your mistakes and how you’re fixing them. I was just wondering if anyone finished a project without any mistakes. I finally got to where I can knit socks with only 1 or 2.
I loved this so much! It was really fun and really motivating me to pick it up and work on it again! Nice work Natalie!
YALL. This is SO GOOD. I love the formatting, the real time vlogging, the time knitting estimates… best video yet you guys. Can’t wait for more!!
A cliffhanger! This was a really fun video...and I say that as someone that has no interest in participating in the Steven West MKAL. Loved it!
Very fun video Nathalie! I loved how original the editing was! It's so funny because all of your thoughts on the shawl were the EXACT same thoughts I had every steps of the way! Really enjoy watching! 🙂✨️
Congratulations. Very nice to see. What is the stunning project behind your sleeping dog in 38:29? The Alpenglow? It looks so cool. I am still looking all your older videos. Great fan. And your husband is supporting you a lot. Also very nice to see. And the MKAL brought you to wear your glasses. Very interesting other but also fine look. Keep on, I like it it so much to see your videos there in New York from the middle of Europe in Germany near Cologne.
Hello I just subscribed a few days ago and saw your vlog mas . I hope you do vlog mas again. I love your view. I used to live in the Big Apple as well . I have been crocheting for more than 8 years and I want to learn to knit. I’m hoping you do more knitting lessons. Toaster is so cute! I have a Shih Tzu and a Chihuahua.
Hey Tata! I am definitely doing Vlogmas this year! Learning to knit is so fun and it's great to be able to knit and crochet. Say "hi" to your pups from me!
I really enjoyed this video on this year’s Stephen West mkal. I am still only on Clue 2. It took me over 2 weeks to make Clue 1 and this was working on it daily when I could. Exhausted I have only completed the first section of Clue 2. I feel your pain in these parts and you have given me inspiration to continue. I’m looking forward to the next instalment 😊❤
I felt the same about the purling. And it is slightly looser than knitting... 😐
So true! I can see that being an issue for many knitters, especially continental purling!
What an amazing video, not knitting the pattern just now but saving it for later. But seeing this almost feels like knitting it!
I had intended to knit the shawl, but ended up not doing it because I realized there wasn't enough contrast in my yarns. I really enjoyed the first video to hear your thoughts, mine were very similar on the first clue.
Such a cool recap! And it ends on a cliffhanger too. Can't wait for the next part.
I feel your pain! I started on the start date, was half way through clue 1 and thought I would just do a stitch count to confirm.... well OMG was I off!! I just ripped it all out and started over. lol I had to put it in time out because I was so mad at myself. I am now finishing clue 1 today.
So enjoyed hearing your methodology on this!
This was absolutely fantastic!...I knit happily ☺ along while watching...I was glued to the screen!...but leaving like this!...ugh
I feel like I’m on that rollercoaster of emotions with this shawl clue one was brutal but the rest I’m liking look forward to part 2
Catchphrase of this video = "I am not happy." Hah! Your colors look great together!
I love pinks and grey together!
Great video! Love the cliffhanger. I’m enjoying watching you knit it, I’ve never participated and I’m not sure I would seeing the time that’s involved. You have a positive attitude, I’m sure I would have probably swore and pitched it in the garbage! 😂
Love love love the pink!!!
Cliff hanger!!!! Omg 😂. That was such a fun video ❤
Thanks for the breakdown of the time it took you to knit clue one. I am still doing clue two. But then again, I do have a full-time job that isn't knitting.
I, too, wouldn't have chosen the finished object as a project. But I kind of like the bat-look.
It fits with this one being the 13th MKAL.
Not sure if I'll join in next year, though.
this was a really fun video to watch while i continue my mkal slog. so glad i’m liking clue 2 waaaay more than i did clue 1. going to bed now because i’ve also found myself in an early AM mkal sitch!
Watching from Australia, love your videos...and toaster 😍
I’ve timed myself knitting and purling. Purling tends to take me 1.5x how long it takes me to knit. It’s not so bad if it’s a small amount of stitches but when I’m working with a bunch of stitches it feels like I’m purling forever
I love love love this video!! So much fun! And, I need to know what you learned!! I can’t wait until the next one to find out!!
Poor Toaster...he's a good knitting partner.
really enjoying watching as im nearing the end of clue 1
“I’m looking at it as an experiment “ That was me the entire time, particularly the purl garter & the type of shortrows (I much prefer wrap and turns or German) lol. I decided that is the point of doing a Westknits MKAL and I can adjust if I decide to knit another, although seriously if next year’s has shortrows I am doing ones I like.
I am amazed you managed to stay “on track” even if not completely. It took me till Saturday to finish Clue 1 and Sunday for Clue 2, I did manage to finish Clue 3 on Thursday just in time to get a few rows of Clue 4 done lol. I can’t knit at work pretty much at all though so there is a large chunk of time counted out, embracing my pace lol. Although I did have to frog half of section 4 since I was doing “twisted” cables instead of “wavy” for the 8st. After a fair bit of internal debate I resigned myself to rekinitting them since I wanted to do the pattern “right”
Yep, this MKAL is excruciatingly emotional (is thaat accurate? LOL!). I cast on on Day 1 and today, I'm still stagnated at the halfway point of Clue 1. Now that Ive seen so many FO's, Im continuing on because, in keeping with SW, it is a magnificent end product that I would be more than proud to accomplish! Love yours!!!
I have a idea for the stickers if you have like a journal where you put your info in you can place your sticker there . love the colors.
This is an amazing video! I’m not taking part in this mal but I enjoyed watching so much
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Ooh I can't wait for next week's installment....
You’re doing much better than i am with the MKAL! I started way way way late cos i was trying to finish the Amirisu magazine MKAL as well (ended up giving up as it was the final clue and it was the edging)…I’m still on my 4th repeat of the chevrons 🙈 I’ve seen too many spoilers of clue one and two now that i know what it looks like…so far avoided the other clues 😅
What a cliffhanger!
Oh this makes me feel so better. I was like 9 stitches out by the end of section 1 😂 I’m just going to wing it.
Nice to see more of your process!
I love the blush, frankly. If you look at your example, it also has blush. Just my thought!
I do hope Stephen gets to see this somehow. I think he’d be utterly amazed, when I think of the way he merrily adds and decreases stitches all over the place if he has this problem! Question…do you actually enjoy your knitting?
Haha oh that would be very cool!
Good question, I'm not sure I enjoyed this shawl as much as I wanted to enjoy it. Something to think about before next years for sure!
Really enjoyed this episode!
I don't really know *why* I'm watching this. I don't knit, I don't really like the the Westknits look... But I do like the your style of video, so this is enjoyable to watch :)
Love the cliffhanger, Natalie! Lol -lajoyagirl
I did the same thing with the increases. But the worst mistake I made was decreasing on rows where no decrease was required so basically my shawl never increased correctly. Have I frogged it? NO. . . no. No instead, because I'm brilliant and creative and stupid all at once, I decided to add a little interest by switching out the contrast color for the pop. However, I failed to notice that I was actually at the end of my repeat journey and so the section is ending on a pop which, at this point I think we all would know that that's HORRIBLE. So. Have I frogged it? No. Am I going to add another row of my MC? Probably.
Hello from St. Louis Missouri!
Re: stickers - I've begun storing my yarn in clear plastic shoeboxes, and those have become my things to use stickers on! It's a fun bit of decoration that doesn't overly impede my ability to see what's inside each box ( so far, at least, as I haven't owned many stickers before recently lol )
"Why isn't clue 2 done yet?!" 😂🤣
Gonna watch this to decide if I'm finishing mine or not 🤣
I put the stickers on my water bottle!
I hope this doesn’t come across as snotty, but have you considered switching to continental knitting? I made the switch about eight years ago - nearly ten years into my knitting - and I’m 2X faster and 4x faster with ribbing!! It literally changed my knitting life forever!
I do both myself. I especially like continental for ribbing. And oddly enough, I pick up stitches doing continental. For straight knitting, I'm a picker. Having the ability to do continental helps with color work.
I love your knitting bag. Do you have a pattern for it?
Brilliant, but completely exasperating. How could you? Did you take a Stephen pill? Loved this episode. Can’t wait for the next one.
I just have to say how jealous I am of anyone who has a partner who regularly cooks dinner.
Savage ending lol
I did not enjoy carrying the yarns in clue 2. Halfway through the second one I decided to just weave them in.
Hey! I went to try and look at your ball winder and swift on your Amazon front! I can't find it in any of the folders!
FYI. I purchased my winder and the swift from Amazon. First do a search on the web for yarn swift; the different sites will show a winder in your search. Don’t buy a plastic swift, buy wooden! Happy hunting.
Don’t look up me! I bought it 10 years ago and I’m probably not in their records. Look up YARN SWIFT not ball winder.
The company is Fiber Artists Supply. The winders are a work of art.
Hi! Where do you find that update button in revelry? I'm having trouble finding updated pdfs on knit companion.
The update is in your Ravelry library! I sometimes have an issue getting the new PDF onto KnitCompanion too. A workaround I've found is to open the new pattern PDF from my email (Ravelry sends an email for updates) and then click the arrow at the top to "open in another app". That's when I click KnitCompanion and it prompts a new project. I hope this helps!
Ugh Kardashian, so disappointed. ButI listening to you anyway.. Your narratives on your knitting experiences are down to earth and informative.
so many ads 😕
Accent color is NOT working with the other two colors. Neon yellow works better.
You lost me at Kardashian!