I want to let you know that I really like your videos and I am continuing to learn. I've only been knitting about a year and you explain things so clearly and go at just the right speed for me to follow and get the right techniques. Thanks so much for all the time you spend putting all of this on here for those of us trying to learn. Melissa
Your style of knitting, the way you hold the yarn and the turns u make will be the main reason I will watch your video over and over. I'm self taught and it's just very difficult to yarn my way. It's going to take me months to break out of my technique and adopt yours. Thank you
Thank you very much for your prompt reply I will try for 60" circular needle Though I have knitted many items but this is the first project a triangle one No doubt you are a very good teacher who comes forward to clear the doubts Thank you very much
Love your teaching style...it all makes sense after I watch one of your videos. I'm almost done with my first shawl...something I've wanted to make for years. Many thanks !!
Thank you! I started my first triangle shawl yesterday. But the YO is much easier. I'll try this one next time. I've been crocheting since age 5 but really want to learn socks, beanies..I already make, and several other knitted projects. Your video was clear and easy. Thanks again from NM.
I know this video is an old one but i just found it , i had been looking at your channel a few years ago and lost your name. i really love your videos and yours is the only one i can actually learn from . thank you so much
Thanks for the upload! My first shawl is just finished. I trimmed it with a crochet lace border and then put fringes on it. Today I'm gonna start knitting my 2nd shawl, because my daughter would also like one :)
i have been watching knitting videos and yours is my ultimate favorite. easy to follow. i have never knitted before. i tried making a scarf it came out not too well, but i felt i could knit a hat, i think i did ok even though it has a few holes, i'm proud of it. i'm going to try the shawl now. thank you
I like this shawl pattern(s). I now have a great ideal for a wonderful Christmas gift for my sister next year. She loves shawls and frankly having just taken up knitting I felt really intimidated by every other shawl pattern I have come across. Thank you again for inspiring me. Please keep these wonderful videos coming.
I think I am about 9yrs too late but I love the way you teach. So laid back lol…like me ahh just use any yarn and needles. I am a beginner and so far I have just winged it with my projects but they have turned out ok so far!
Thank you for a wonderful demonstration. You take it nice and slow and I appreciate that. Knitting and I have a love hate relationship. This helps a lot.
i will add my comments also,, thank you for showing me how to do a triangle knit, never did one and i like how you teach us how to do a triangle... many thanks
OMG I knit continental (I think that's the same way as you) and I have never seen a YO like that, so easy! I feel so awkward when I YO and it's so simple the way you do it thanks so much!
I LOVE ur videos,I have been watching knitting videos and yours are my favorite!!!! i did the spiral scarf which turned good except a little short, hehe i cant wait to start this project!!!! thank you soo much for posting these videos!!!! =)
Depends on what yarn you use and how big you make the shawl. In a fingering, sock or lace yarn, or even a light worsted you should be able to knit a decent sized shawl. If you use a heavier weight yarn you'll most likely want to get a longer needle.
Hi, i just wanted to say that you are absolutely amazing. I learning so much from you, pleaseeee dont ever stop! I had a question, i wanted to do a triangle shawl using old shale stich but i have no idea how... I will appreciate it if you could help me with the pattern.... Many many thanks!
+Al Melendez yes you can use any other stitch you want. Basically, increase until you have enough sts to work at least one repeat of the stitch, then you add more repeats of the pattern as you have enough sts to do so.
Rachel McCord basically you increase until you have enough stitches to work the required repeat for your chosen stitch. You may find the shawl class by Miriam Felton useful on Craftsy. She goes into detail on this topic.
I don't remember exactly. You need to knit a gauge swatch using the specific yarn and needles you want to use and go from there. Since everyone knits differently, and can have a different gauge even using the exact same needles and yarn, you might use more or less yarn than someone else. You could probably get a decent sized shawl with a skein of Red Heart Super Saver.
Thank you so much for the tutorials ..they are very interesting and great options for knitting shawls ...can this technique be applied to other knit stitch patterns when making shawls? ...
Great video thanks, can you tell me I feel really dumb right now,lol, but if I were to make a triangle shawl with the feather and fan or for that matter any other stitch how do I start and is increasing the same. I mean if the stitch requires multiples of 18 or whatever do I just add a knit stitch and a yo then knit the stitch(feather and fan ) till the end of the row every row? Gosh thanks for the patience I am so hardheaded about these things.
So pretty thank-you for sharing! I found some on ravelry. Its hard because mostly want you to buy them! Can I use this pattern for baby blanket for newborn?
For your second demonstration of knitting three then yarn over then knitting again til there is three on the other side and yarning over, how much yards would take to complete the project? Thanks
In the late 1970's I had knitted a Drop Stitch shawl for my Mother.She Loved it!The pattern was on the paper sleeve around the yarn skein ~{Coats& Clark Red Heart Worsted} and as fate would have it I have lost the pattern and have been unable to duplicate or find the shawl pattern on the internet. I have seen similar ones but prefer the vintage one. Would you or anyone have a copy of the pattern I am looking for. I would very much appreciate any help. Thank You in advance! Love your Videos I knitwithcatfur, Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge! :D :D :D :D
Hi! I'm toying with the idea of getting a set of Cubics . . . but a lot of reviewers say they break very easily. Have you had any breakage on your Cubics? Thanks.
Love this video. I keep forgetting to yo at some point and can't figure out how to fix it so I don't have to undo it and start all over. Can you tell me how I can be checking as I go along to make sure I haven't forgotten or how to fix it from where I am? Thanks
Pianist702 It depends on how big you want your shawl to be, and what needle size/gauge you get. Take a look at this shawl pattern from Berroco using that yarn, it uses four hanks. www.berroco.com/patterns/duchess
how would you use a second color of yarn with the knit 3 yarn over and knit pattern for the thicker border? I want to use yellow as the border and red as the center of the shawl and not having to add yarn every time? Any thought on how to use a second yarn for the outer border?
You can knit the border separately then attach it to the body of the shawl. Or, after finishing the shawl body, you can pick up and knit around with the border color.
I have a question? How would I knit a shawl wear you can wear it around like a poncho. I am wanting to make one for my niece but i'm not sure how exactly the best way to do it would be?
I like sidewas knit shawls :3 You cast on 4 sts. kn2,yo,kn to end. Kn(or purl) to end Repeat row 1 and 2 to as deep as you want the shawl. Decreases (right side row starting and the deepest point) Kn1, Kn2tog, yo, kn2tog Kn(or Pr) to end of row. repeat rows 1 and 2 to 4 sts and bind off :3 this is WAY less sts to bind off later.
Two things: 1. I wanted to do the shawl no.3 u showed with the 5 stitches, i started with one stitch (slipknot) and increase up to 5 and started the shawl, OBS! when i increase i yarned over the opposite way around so i would get the hole, just a nice fyi for everybody that wants a pointy end. 2. I have 80 cm circlular needles, but will that be enough? when i think bout the math i don't really think its enough - it would be nice if some1 had the answer :P Great video, thank you
Thank you so much. i was so called knitting challenged, but the firt shawl you knitted hlp m alot... but got a question.. dose it matter what colors you use in this shawl?.. I have two colors that I want in the shawl...
It really depends on how big you want it, the weight of yarn you're using and what your gauge is. One thing you can do is put a long life line in, take out the needle and try it on. If you're happy with the size, (keeping in mind it will grow a bit when blocked) put your needle back in and bind off.
If i dont own a large needle with that wire connecting it like you have is there something that i can use to hold my work? I really want t make it ... this is the only pattern i found that i dont hav to pay for and it looks great.
Straight (single pointed) needles come in a variety of lengths: 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 16 inches, so you should be able to fit a sufficient number of stitches for a decent sized shawl onto the longest straights using fine weight yarn. And have you looked at Ravelry? There are over 15,000 free shawl patterns there, you might like some of those too.
1994abbygirl Look online at Jimmy Beans Wool, Paradise Fibers, WEBS, Yarn Market, Fabulous Yarn, Knitty Noddy, even eBay for circular needles. There are oodles of places that sell circular needles in all sizes and lengths.
You have made this very, very easy to do! But I have one question-you know how you've done the first yarn-over? Well, I knit English style, so how do I do the first yarn-over in my case? All of your methods of knitting a shawl are very easy-it's just the only one about the first yarn-over for English style knitting. Update: I believe that I figured it out.
Did you get it? Just make a yarn over as you would normally make a yarn over anywhere else along the row. It can be a little tricky when it is at the beginning though, it helps to keep a finger on it so it doesn't get away from you :-)
@@iknitwithcatfur Yes Ma'am, and I am really impressed with the way you showed us how to do this! Your continental knit is very graceful and beautiful! Thank you again!
+deeannmariee It depends on whether you use lace weight, DK, worsted, etc., how long you continue to increase, how big you want the shawl. Usually you'll have several hundred stitches.
Perhaps one of these will help: ua-cam.com/video/zTd5QKrESiM/v-deo.html, ua-cam.com/video/9MXT2mrR894/v-deo.html or ua-cam.com/video/PK-Ct09IxwM/v-deo.html
When using the first style, (K1 YO knit the rest of the row) to make a square instead of triangle, how would I knit the decreasing half to keep the same pattern on the edge? Thanks!
Check out this dishcloth pattern, it starts out as a triangle by increasing like the shawl, then decreases like a top down triangle, giving you a square. You can use this method to make a square shawl www.lakebreeze.org/knitting.htm
Love your tutorial
You explain so gently, softly and clearly. Slow enough for my old age.
Thank you so much😻
Marts
I want to let you know that I really like your videos and I am continuing to learn. I've only been knitting about a year and you explain things so clearly and go at just the right speed for me to follow and get the right techniques. Thanks so much for all the time you spend putting all of this on here for those of us trying to learn. Melissa
lilmisschamb You are very welcome! Feel free to share pics of your work on my facebook page!
*****
Great instructions. I'm going to see if I can make one too!
Great demonstration of the triangle shawl, thanks for giving three different ways of doing the increase I feel inspired.
Thanks
Julie
Your style of knitting, the way you hold the yarn and the turns u make will be the main reason I will watch your video over and over. I'm self taught and it's just very difficult to yarn my way. It's going to take me months to break out of my technique and adopt yours. Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much for your prompt reply I will try for 60" circular needle
Though I have knitted many items but this is the first project a triangle one No doubt you are a very good teacher who comes forward to clear the doubts
Thank you very much
Love your teaching style...it all makes sense after I watch one of your videos. I'm almost done with my first shawl...something I've wanted to make for years. Many thanks !!
Thank you! I started my first triangle shawl yesterday. But the YO is much easier. I'll try this one next time. I've been crocheting since age 5 but really want to learn socks, beanies..I already make, and several other knitted projects. Your video was clear and easy. Thanks again from NM.
i made one for my grandma she loved it 5 months of work im so proud thank you for the pattern :)
I know this video is an old one but i just found it , i had been looking at your channel a few years ago and lost your name. i really love your videos and yours is the only one i can actually learn from . thank you so much
Each of your videos teach me something new. Thank you so much. You're such a great teacher.
Thank you! Feel free to hop over to my facebook page and share a picture of your work, I love seeing projects!
Thanks for the upload! My first shawl is just finished. I trimmed it with a crochet lace border and then put fringes on it. Today I'm gonna start knitting my 2nd shawl, because my daughter would also like one :)
i have been watching knitting videos and yours is my ultimate favorite. easy to follow. i have never knitted before. i tried making a scarf it came out not too well, but i felt i could knit a hat, i think i did ok even though it has a few holes, i'm proud of it. i'm going to try the shawl now. thank you
Thank you! I'm going to try all 3 Yarn over shawls, so exciting! Cant wait to check out more of your video's! thanks for being so thorough :)
I like this shawl pattern(s). I now have a great ideal for a wonderful Christmas gift for my sister next year. She loves shawls and frankly having just taken up knitting I felt really intimidated by every other shawl pattern I have come across. Thank you again for inspiring me. Please keep these wonderful videos coming.
I think I am about 9yrs too late but I love the way you teach. So laid back lol…like me ahh just use any yarn and needles. I am a beginner and so far I have just winged it with my projects but they have turned out ok so far!
After chasing a pattern down of a shawl I thought I had to have, found it lacking! Found your video and I've started already!! Thank you so very much!
Glad the video is helpful, thanks for watching!
Thank you! It was helpful for me to watch someone go through these continental style! :)
At last easy to knit shawls that I can use. I have lots of stash to use up an can now make a pretty shawl using the yarn I have thank you.
Hello from Hungary! Thank you very much for your help. I am a beginner in knitting and this video helped me a lot with knitting a shawl!!!!
Your tutorial is the best so far! Thank you for being so clear
Glad it was helpful!
I can do this! I know the perfect person that I am going to make this for! Thank you so much for this easy to understand instructions!
Thank you, I'm a beginner and this tutorial was so easy to follow, brilliant x
Thank you for a wonderful demonstration. You take it nice and slow and I appreciate that. Knitting and I have a love hate relationship. This helps a lot.
I'm making the first shawl you showed, and it's so much fun!
Thanks for your video. I really needed the help for beginning to knit prayer shawls.
I crochet prayer shawls but really wanted to learn knitted one's. So much fun and such a great project that brings such comfort.
Fantastic demo. Pleased to see we are using the same knitting method
i will add my comments also,, thank you for showing me how to do a triangle knit, never did one and i like how you teach us how to do a triangle... many thanks
thank you so much such a great video. i thought making a triangle shawl would be difficult but you made it look so easy!!!!!!!
Awesome video! So much more detailed than others I've watched.
Easy to follow tutorial on this shawl project ... Like all but prefer last KFB increase .. Thank you for sharing 😊
thank you so much, i was having a night mare understanding how to yarn over before the stitch to get the loops :)
This is such a great video! thank you. i thought making a triangle shawl would be difficult, but you make it look so easy! thanks again.
I love the yarn over better than knit front & back thank you 🙏😊💖
this is really great information and a very clear video. thank you. I'm a new knitter and I'm definitely going to do this.
It's so great how you show different options! Thk!
I sure want to make a shawl soon. They look so cute.
Oh my god that yarn is so beautiful!
OMG I knit continental (I think that's the same way as you) and I have never seen a YO like that, so easy! I feel so awkward when I YO and it's so simple the way you do it thanks so much!
This was so helpful. Thanks for making this video.
Easiest shawl ever. Iv made 3. Thankyou!!!
Great video - easy to follow - anxious to try it out!
I LOVE ur videos,I have been watching knitting videos and yours are my favorite!!!! i did the spiral scarf which turned good except a little short, hehe
i cant wait to start this project!!!!
thank you soo much for posting these videos!!!! =)
Thank you for your tutoriol , that was very easy 2 follow
Depends on what yarn you use and how big you make the shawl. In a fingering, sock or lace yarn, or even a light worsted you should be able to knit a decent sized shawl. If you use a heavier weight yarn you'll most likely want to get a longer needle.
Hi, i just wanted to say that you are absolutely amazing. I learning so much from you, pleaseeee dont ever stop! I had a question, i wanted to do a triangle shawl using old shale stich but i have no idea how... I will appreciate it if you could help me with the pattern.... Many many thanks!
Very nice..Because you give several options.. They are all nice. Thsnks.
+Al Melendez yes you can use any other stitch you want. Basically, increase until you have enough sts to work at least one repeat of the stitch, then you add more repeats of the pattern as you have enough sts to do so.
knitting patterns/pioneers braids scarf
So simple. So pretty. Thankyou!
What a great video. Thanks so much for sharing this!
Precioso!!! Todos tus tutoriales son excelentes!!! 👏👏👏🥀🌸🌼
Thank you for clearly explaination..it helps me much..
Excellent video tutorial, thanks🌹
A very good tutorial
Tnank you so much for sharing your talent.
Rachel McCord basically you increase until you have enough stitches to work the required repeat for your chosen stitch. You may find the shawl class by Miriam Felton useful on Craftsy. She goes into detail on this topic.
I love this shawl pattern. Can you make a core edge shawl.
Great tutorial!! Thanks so much.
I don't remember exactly. You need to knit a gauge swatch using the specific yarn and needles you want to use and go from there. Since everyone knits differently, and can have a different gauge even using the exact same needles and yarn, you might use more or less yarn than someone else. You could probably get a decent sized shawl with a skein of Red Heart Super Saver.
Love it. I think even I can do this. Thank you.
Thank you so much for the tutorials ..they are very interesting and great options for knitting shawls ...can this technique be applied to other knit stitch patterns when making shawls? ...
Great video thanks, can you tell me I feel really dumb right now,lol, but if I were to make a triangle shawl with the feather and fan or for that matter any other stitch how do I start and is increasing the same. I mean if the stitch requires multiples of 18 or whatever do I just add a knit stitch and a yo then knit the stitch(feather and fan ) till the end of the row every row? Gosh thanks for the patience I am so hardheaded about these things.
So pretty thank-you for sharing!
I found some on ravelry. Its hard because mostly want you to buy them! Can I use this pattern for baby blanket for newborn?
For your second demonstration of knitting three then yarn over then knitting again til there is three on the other side and yarning over, how much yards would take to complete the project?
Thanks
Thankyou for this video!
Excellent!!
Do you also think one ball of the red heart super saver would be enough to make that whole shawl?
Thanks a lot. Your teaching way is so comprehensive. It was really very useful and I enjoyed watching it. Do you have any video for crochet?
+YaSaman HF Thanks for watching! I do have a few crochet videos, you can find them here: ua-cam.com/play/PLiHHqcJ7kWF9KAPizRWguE7lUuSUxKw5C.html
That's really pretty :-)
Arlene Keeler Try Ravelry for patterns, or Knitting Pattern Central, or Knitting At Play.
For this can you also do other stiches than a garter I'm curious to know what it would look like and I'm working on it right now
I am knitting a shawl in red and I have been adding a stitch at each end of every second row.
Beautiful!
Where do you get your needles, and what are your favorites?!
I am new to knitting, but would like to try knitting this shawl. How would I do this if I also wanted to add drop stitches?
In the late 1970's I had knitted a Drop Stitch shawl for my Mother.She Loved it!The pattern was on the paper sleeve around the yarn skein ~{Coats& Clark Red Heart Worsted} and as fate would have it I have lost the pattern and have been unable to duplicate or find the shawl pattern on the internet. I have seen similar ones but prefer the vintage one. Would you or anyone have a copy of the pattern I am looking for. I would very much appreciate any help. Thank You in advance! Love your Videos I knitwithcatfur, Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge! :D :D :D :D
Hi! I'm toying with the idea of getting a set of Cubics . . . but a lot of reviewers say they break very easily. Have you had any breakage on your Cubics? Thanks.
Can you make a shawl with the raindrop lace or will the increases make it to hard to follow the pattern for a newbie like me?
Love this video. I keep forgetting to yo at some point and can't figure out how to fix it so I don't have to undo it and start all over. Can you tell me how I can be checking as I go along to make sure I haven't forgotten or how to fix it from where I am? Thanks
Here is some yarn over info, and how to make one if you forget: Yarn Over 101
***** Great! Thanks for your help.
I love this shawl pattern! It's easy for a beginner. If I want to use Berroco Boboli Lace yarn, how many skeins should I buy?
Pianist702 It depends on how big you want your shawl to be, and what needle size/gauge you get. Take a look at this shawl pattern from Berroco using that yarn, it uses four hanks. www.berroco.com/patterns/duchess
how would you use a second color of yarn with the knit 3 yarn over and knit pattern for the thicker border? I want to use yellow as the border and red as the center of the shawl and not having to add yarn every time? Any thought on how to use a second yarn for the outer border?
You can knit the border separately then attach it to the body of the shawl. Or, after finishing the shawl body, you can pick up and knit around with the border color.
How much ball of yarn did you use to make your shawl?
I have a question? How would I knit a shawl wear you can wear it around like a poncho. I am wanting to make one for my niece but i'm not sure how exactly the best way to do it would be?
I like sidewas knit shawls :3 You cast on 4 sts.
kn2,yo,kn to end.
Kn(or purl) to end
Repeat row 1 and 2 to as deep as you want the shawl.
Decreases
(right side row starting and the deepest point)
Kn1, Kn2tog, yo, kn2tog
Kn(or Pr) to end of row.
repeat rows 1 and 2 to 4 sts and bind off :3 this is WAY less sts to bind off later.
Easy peasy thanks
Two things:
1. I wanted to do the shawl no.3 u showed with the 5 stitches, i started with one stitch (slipknot) and increase up to 5 and started the shawl, OBS! when i increase i yarned over the opposite way around so i would get the hole, just a nice fyi for everybody that wants a pointy end.
2. I have 80 cm circlular needles, but will that be enough? when i think bout the math i don't really think its enough - it would be nice if some1 had the answer :P
Great video, thank you
Thanks🌹
Got it I will reply when I get home :0)
Thank you so much. i was so called knitting challenged, but the firt shawl you knitted hlp m alot... but got a question.. dose it matter what colors you use in this shawl?.. I have two colors that I want in the shawl...
You can use whatever colors you like.
when you knit triangle shawls, when you do the yarn over first what simple borders would you add keeping in mind if you don't know how to crochet?
I like the yo loops along the edge, so don't usually add an edging.
Thank you
I'm knitting a shawl on size 8 circular needle with kfb all rows .how many stitches do I need before binding off
It really depends on how big you want it, the weight of yarn you're using and what your gauge is. One thing you can do is put a long life line in, take out the needle and try it on. If you're happy with the size, (keeping in mind it will grow a bit when blocked) put your needle back in and bind off.
How long are your size 10 needles?
If i dont own a large needle with that wire connecting it like you have is there something that i can use to hold my work?
I really want t make it ... this is the only pattern i found that i dont hav to pay for and it looks great.
Straight (single pointed) needles come in a variety of lengths: 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 16 inches, so you should be able to fit a sufficient number of stitches for a decent sized shawl onto the longest straights using fine weight yarn. And have you looked at Ravelry? There are over 15,000 free shawl patterns there, you might like some of those too.
iknitwithcatfur thank you!!! I will definitely check it out.
I have a set of circular needles, but nothing that even comes close to 32".. can you find them somewhere..mine are the screw on type! Thanks!
1994abbygirl Look online at Jimmy Beans Wool, Paradise Fibers, WEBS, Yarn Market, Fabulous Yarn, Knitty Noddy, even eBay for circular needles. There are oodles of places that sell circular needles in all sizes and lengths.
You have made this very, very easy to do! But I have one question-you know how you've done the first yarn-over? Well, I knit English style, so how do I do the first yarn-over in my case? All of your methods of knitting a shawl are very easy-it's just the only one about the first yarn-over for English style knitting.
Update: I believe that I figured it out.
Did you get it? Just make a yarn over as you would normally make a yarn over anywhere else along the row. It can be a little tricky when it is at the beginning though, it helps to keep a finger on it so it doesn't get away from you :-)
@@iknitwithcatfur Yes Ma'am, and I am really impressed with the way you showed us how to do this! Your continental knit is very graceful and beautiful! Thank you again!
Thanks!
For your finished shawls, about how many stitches do you end up with on the last row? I'm just trying to get an idea of what I'll be dealing with.
+deeannmariee It depends on whether you use lace weight, DK, worsted, etc., how long you continue to increase, how big you want the shawl. Usually you'll have several hundred stitches.
Can you please explain how to add a new ball of yarn on this shawl. Without a knot .I'm not sure how to add the new one or where? Thank you
Perhaps one of these will help:
ua-cam.com/video/zTd5QKrESiM/v-deo.html, ua-cam.com/video/9MXT2mrR894/v-deo.html or ua-cam.com/video/PK-Ct09IxwM/v-deo.html
When using the first style, (K1 YO knit the rest of the row) to make a square instead of triangle, how would I knit the decreasing half to keep the same pattern on the edge? Thanks!
Check out this dishcloth pattern, it starts out as a triangle by increasing like the shawl, then decreases like a top down triangle, giving you a square. You can use this method to make a square shawl www.lakebreeze.org/knitting.htm
I like the first part on 3:00.