I would also like to suggest the Tolsta tee. It has MANY modifications and has two yarn weights. It also has short rows. I have made two, each taking just a week and I only knit at night. She also mentions in her podcasts how she snugs up the collar, by casting on fewer stitches and then the row after the ribbing is done, adding back the number of stitches equally in that row. You’re doing great. My first sweater took a year!
Hello there! 🧶 This was the first time watching your video and I want to say a huge thank you for this particular video. I am a very new knitter so with every stitch I knit, I am learning something new. What discourages me as a new knitter is when watching a video and the video ends with a beautiful perfect project at the end. Especially videos that claim it is for beginner knitters. Then I try to knit and it is never as easy( or as perfect) as the person in the video can do. Then frustration and disappointment on my part cames in. You show that mistakes are okay to make( & at times accepted) and even to frog a project that is almost complete is fine to frog!!! Ty so much!!!
Hi Dawn! I’m so glad you found value in my fumbling! 😊 I agree…I want to see the real moments when I’m watching others too! Thanks for being here, and good luck as you progress through your knitting journey! ❤️
I had the same thing happen to me with the barber cords!! I was so mad and now will not use them to try on my sweater because I'm so paranoid they will pop off. Recently I watched something that used the barber cords instead of waste yarn to do a provisional cast-on for a hat and that worked perfectly. So, I am happy to have found a use for them other than their original intent!
Thanks for the video Nicole. And while I'm sorry the sweater didn't work out for you, the things you learned from it (mainly the short row necessity) was really helpful to me. I'm on my 3rd sweater myself so there is so much I don't know yet. I know now, when selecting a pattern, paid or free, to look for short row shaping at the neck. That yarn does look lovely and your stitches are so pretty! You are a very good knitter!
I think you are great and I enjoy your company while I am knitting. I don't have knitting friends or a knitting community. Very sad. That is why I am on UA-cam. I also learned some things from your experience. Looking forward to your next podcast!
@@ThePineCottage Right, I have heard you say that. One of the reasons I vibe with you. To bad we don't live next door to each other, that would be so fun!
Great video! There are so many ups and downs during the making…. My first sweater I mixed up the sizing, knit half of it and then ended up frogging… it sat for months before I could actually start pulling it apart! 29:53 My second sweater was the Autumn League Pullover by Two of Wands - great basic raglan with a sweatshirt fit, absolutely love it!! I have compared all my other sweaters to it! There is so much to learn in knitting sweaters but I love the challenge!
Thank you for sharing. I’ve never knitted a garment (always afraid) but after watching your video, I’m going to give it try. Your tee was beautiful. Thanks again. Looking forward to more of these types of videos.
Brilliant episode! Please do carry on with this kind of thing. Re the short row problem: I am exactly the same. It has taken me more than one knitting experience to admit finally that I really hate sweaters that are identical front and back. So uncomfortable and frustrating - and makes no sense at all when you think about it.
Hi Nikol, very sweet podcast, I used a UA-cam video on how to knit a sweater and it turned out to small, I haven't tried again, I think I just might be a sock knitter, I have heard on petit knits website is a lot of free sweater patterns, haven't had the courage to try again, have fun camping my friend, hugs
It is good to see some ‘misses’. The world of UA-cam shows a lot of perfect knitters that knit patterns that work perfectly. 😅 IRL we all have sweaters that are complete fails or minor misses that we need to try to learn from so we can incorporate the learnings into the next attempt. It is good to see someone honestly address and work through challenges.
I’m sorry the sweater didn’t turn out the way you wanted. I’ve been knitting for a few years and I’m still learning. Each pattern teaches us something new.
Can I suggest the Creabea Tolsta T. It’s is a paid for pattern but offers so many options including finding ring & DK weight. I have made 5 of them now altering them with different fibres and also adding stripes, pattern stitch, longer sleeve etc. The pattern offers different pattern stitch alternatives.
I have been knitting for over 50 years and i still make mistakes and frog. Sometimes i throw the project on the floor and stomp on it 😅 and later i go back and can't find the mistake. We are using our hands, not machines.
Are you making your tee all in 1 day? I knit way slower than you. I would love you to video your fingers holding yarn and knitting. I need to learn to speed this up.
Ok I have never knit a garment and it is time for me to do it. But I have a very BIG QUESTION???? I HAVE HAD A DOUBLE MASECTOMY. LION BRAND COOBOO IS CLOSE TO 300 YDS I THINK. I HEARD YOU AT JUST THE MOMENT MY QUESTION WAS COMING OUT...I HAVE HAD A DOUBLE MASECTOMY AND IM FLAT AS A FLITTER! BUT I HAVE A 3XL BODY WHAT DO I DO? KNIT LIKE I HAVE 3XL BOOBS? NEEDLESS TO SAY MY BOOBS DO NOT LOOK LIKE GIRL ON PATTERN.
Hi Charlene! I think if you measure the circumference of the largest part of your upper body, that should give you an accurate starting point. I always measure the largest part of my stomach in addition to my busy size because I don’t like garments to hug my middle. 😬
Coboo is a very different yarn than virgin wool in every way. Drape, elasticity, gauge, and weight. If the designer was using plant fibers, knitting it in wool is going to create a very different sweater.
I would also like to suggest the Tolsta tee. It has MANY modifications and has two yarn weights. It also has short rows. I have made two, each taking just a week and I only knit at night. She also mentions in her podcasts how she snugs up the collar, by casting on fewer stitches and then the row after the ribbing is done, adding back the number of stitches equally in that row. You’re doing great. My first sweater took a year!
Agree with the Tolsta tee! Working on my second one now. ❤ Great directions, it has short row shaping, and sizes up to 67.5 inch bust.
I love that you are a real knitter! Thanks for not being perfect! Can't wait for the next project video.
Oh thank you!❤️
Hello there! 🧶
This was the first time watching your video and I want to say a huge thank you for this particular video.
I am a very new knitter so with every stitch I knit, I am learning something new. What discourages me as a new knitter is when watching a video and the video ends with a beautiful perfect project at the end. Especially videos that claim it is for beginner knitters. Then I try to knit and it is never as easy( or as perfect) as the person in the video can do. Then frustration and disappointment on my part cames in.
You show that mistakes are okay to make( & at times accepted) and even to frog a project that is almost complete is fine to frog!!!
Ty so much!!!
Hi Dawn! I’m so glad you found value in my fumbling! 😊 I agree…I want to see the real moments when I’m watching others too! Thanks for being here, and good luck as you progress through your knitting journey! ❤️
I'm diggin' your TRUTH and your courage for sharing it... thank you!
I appreciate that, thanks for being here!❤️
Tincan knits has free sweater with short rows. I’ve only made one adult sweater and I used that pattern and my teen loves it.
Thank you! I’ll check them out!❤️
Full of wonderful info for me. I’ve knit for so long but have just started sweaters and this was helpful in knowing what to look for in a pattern. ❤ty
Glad it was helpful! ❤️ I love learning, even if it’s time-consuming and sometimes a little painful. 😂
I had the same thing happen to me with the barber cords!! I was so mad and now will not use them to try on my sweater because I'm so paranoid they will pop off. Recently I watched something that used the barber cords instead of waste yarn to do a provisional cast-on for a hat and that worked perfectly. So, I am happy to have found a use for them other than their original intent!
Thanks for the video Nicole. And while I'm sorry the sweater didn't work out for you, the things you learned from it (mainly the short row necessity) was really helpful to me. I'm on my 3rd sweater myself so there is so much I don't know yet. I know now, when selecting a pattern, paid or free, to look for short row shaping at the neck. That yarn does look lovely and your stitches are so pretty! You are a very good knitter!
The best way to learn is from our mistakes. Even though your tee will be frogged, it still looks lovely. Thanks for the tips!
I’m probably a genius by now.
Great video!! I recently completed my second raglan sweater I hate the fit, but I felt guilty to frog it. You have really inspired me!!
I think you are great and I enjoy your company while I am knitting. I don't have knitting friends or a knitting community. Very sad. That is why I am on UA-cam. I also learned some things from your experience. Looking forward to your next podcast!
Thank you so much!❤️ I don’t have knitting friends IRL either, so yay for UA-cam knitting friends! 😊
@@ThePineCottage Right, I have heard you say that. One of the reasons I vibe with you. To bad we don't live next door to each other, that would be so fun!
Love your podcast , l hate short rows also, but have learned the hard way too. ❤
Thanks for sharing your process! I checked the Lion Brand Coboo yarn and the skeins have 232 yards per 100 grams. 😌
Great video! There are so many ups and downs during the making…. My first sweater I mixed up the sizing, knit half of it and then ended up frogging… it sat for months before I could actually start pulling it apart! 29:53 My second sweater was the Autumn League Pullover by Two of Wands - great basic raglan with a sweatshirt fit, absolutely love it!! I have compared all my other sweaters to it! There is so much to learn in knitting sweaters but I love the challenge!
Thank you for sharing. I’ve never knitted a garment (always afraid) but after watching your video, I’m going to give it try. Your tee was beautiful. Thanks again. Looking forward to more of these types of videos.
Thank you, Maria!❤️
This was so informative. Thank you! I'm glad I found your channel. Liked and subscribed. 💚🧶💚
Thank you, Meredith!❤️
Brilliant episode! Please do carry on with this kind of thing. Re the short row problem: I am exactly the same. It has taken me more than one knitting experience to admit finally that I really hate sweaters that are identical front and back. So uncomfortable and frustrating - and makes no sense at all when you think about it.
Hi Nikol, very sweet podcast, I used a UA-cam video on how to knit a sweater and it turned out to small, I haven't tried again, I think I just might be a sock knitter, I have heard on petit knits website is a lot of free sweater patterns, haven't had the courage to try again, have fun camping my friend, hugs
It is good to see some ‘misses’. The world of UA-cam shows a lot of perfect knitters that knit patterns that work perfectly. 😅 IRL we all have sweaters that are complete fails or minor misses that we need to try to learn from so we can incorporate the learnings into the next attempt. It is good to see someone honestly address and work through challenges.
Thank you so much! ❤️
I’m sorry the sweater didn’t turn out the way you wanted. I’ve been knitting for a few years and I’m still learning. Each pattern teaches us something new.
That’s ok! I agree, I love the learning process!😊❤️
Can I suggest the Creabea Tolsta T. It’s is a paid for pattern but offers so many options including finding ring & DK weight. I have made 5 of them now altering them with different fibres and also adding stripes, pattern stitch, longer sleeve etc. The pattern offers different pattern stitch alternatives.
Thank you! After I take a little break to recover, I will look into it!😊
I have been knitting for over 50 years and i still make mistakes and frog. Sometimes i throw the project on the floor and stomp on it 😅 and later i go back and can't find the mistake. We are using our hands, not machines.
😂Yes! You are so right, Sally. 🥰
Oh, I’m so sorry. That is painful…hugs. The yarn is beautiful though.
I agree with @labaker2821.
I was going to suggest the same. I love your stitch consistency, you're a beautiful knitter.
Thank you!❤️
Are you making your tee all in 1 day? I knit way slower than you. I would love you to video your fingers holding yarn and knitting. I need to learn to speed this up.
No! This was a compilation of videos from the entire month. 😊
Ok I have never knit a garment and it is time for me to do it. But I have a very BIG QUESTION????
I HAVE HAD A DOUBLE MASECTOMY. LION BRAND COOBOO IS CLOSE TO 300 YDS I THINK. I HEARD YOU AT JUST THE MOMENT MY QUESTION WAS COMING OUT...I HAVE HAD A DOUBLE MASECTOMY AND IM FLAT AS A FLITTER! BUT I HAVE A 3XL BODY WHAT DO I DO? KNIT LIKE I HAVE 3XL BOOBS? NEEDLESS TO SAY MY BOOBS DO NOT LOOK LIKE GIRL ON PATTERN.
Hi Charlene! I think if you measure the circumference of the largest part of your upper body, that should give you an accurate starting point. I always measure the largest part of my stomach in addition to my busy size because I don’t like garments to hug my middle. 😬
I think the cotton/bamboo has a different weight. I think it’s much heavier🤷♀️🤷♀️
Cocoon is cotton and bamboo that is.
Coboo is a very different yarn than virgin wool in every way. Drape, elasticity, gauge, and weight. If the designer was using plant fibers, knitting it in wool is going to create a very different sweater.
I tried this pattern and didn’t like the results. I think I ended up giving it away.
Thanks for the critique. Going to skip it. I’m an advanced beginner.