Knitting my first sweater. You are right its easy! I spent days online trying to 'decode' my pattern and then I found your brilliant tutorial! Your instructions are perfect, I understood imediately! Thanks!!
This is the best knitting tutorial I've ever watched!! I've been knitting for about 7 years and I've always been to scared to do things like this. Blankets are my specialty because they are simple. I really want to knit a sweater now because you explained it and taught it so well!! And don't worry about making a mistake, we all do. You've inspired me so thank you for that!
Thanks so much for not only the tutorial but no jarring back ground music, no over talking, just a pleasant and exciting to get started simple sweater to try, appreciate this RJ, blessings from Nashville, TN!
You explained the math well ,dear. I am a knitter of over 50 years. Knitting is simple it’s always the math that twists me in knots. I enjoy a good pattern and UA-cam has been a wonderful tool huh? Thank you ✌🏻❤️
I love learning something new everyday. Today I learned how knitting a sweater in the round is joined with the sleeves. I’ve knitted many sweaters, all in flat pieces. I now feel confident that I can make one in the round. Thanks! I’ll add a project like this to my list of Projects While Under Quarantine. 😷👏🏽
This is exactly the type of tutorial i love! I have trouble with vry exact instructions and much prefer this kind of general overview so i can work it out for myself as i learn bettr that way - thank you for making my quarantine more productive!
Okay. Good to know you caught the mistake AFTER completing the sweater. I was almost about to shout at my phone like WTH. But in all honesty, this has been the most simplest and easy to follow sweater making video. Everything is so straight forward, as someone who is still fairly new to knitting (bout 3 years, I think), I was able to understand without questioning myself. Good job. And I do miss watching your videos tbh.
I’ve been crocheting for years with only rudimentary knitting skills. I’ve been looking to step up my game and this video has made it seem so much easier and much less scary! Thanks 💖
I've never knit a sweater this way before thank you for teaching me this technique and also I love how you left your mistake in the video. It no only shows us a mistake that we should avoid. It makes us see that everyone makes knitting mistakes here and there and it isn't the end of the world.
My daughter is just starting to knit so we got her a beginners kit and im watching it with her so I can tell her what you mean because she doesnt understand what you mean she only knows words that we teaches her so I tell her what you mean and she’s doing pretty good
I wanted to knit a child sweater, but have been withholding for years until I stumbled your tutorial. It is easy to follow with your clear explanation to a new knitter like me. Thank you for sharing. 🇭🇲
absolutley love you and ure channel , ive just decided to start knitting as a means of destressing , and ure channel has assured me that ive made the right choice , u explain everything so well and are just beyond helpful, even just watching u knit and hearing ure voice is theraputic , sending you love , thank you for ure videos .
Love this color, and love that you're so genuine and honest. Now I'm not so sensitive about my mistakes. I consider myself a beginner, and haven't made anything yet without mistakes. One thing it's doing for me is helping my learn how to fix them. Another thing is that I'm learning to live with some of my mistakes. I've made some hats, some wash cloths and scarves, so nothing crucial. lol. Now I'd like to make a sweater, and some socks, so I'm looking for some help. I'll take a look for something simpler. I'm probably not ready for this one. Helps that you show us that we all can make mistakes. Thanks for all you do.
Thank you for your sweater video. I’m actually glad you made the decrease mistake because for the first time I understand the workings of the decreases! The leaning of the decreases, and why they are necessary! Enjoyed your video! 😊
It's my 3rd day of knitting and I'm half way through the back of a cardigan! I plan to do a sweater next, I'm already hooked and so excited to knit more.
THANK YOU! I‘m desperate to learn how to knit a sweater but hesitated because the patterns always look so complicated. Most patterns for beginners connect the sleeves to a squareshaped body which I don’t like because of the optics of the seam at the side of the arms. The way you connect the sleeves to the body looks way more elegant! 😊👍
In future, I recommend sizing down a full 1-1.5mm needle for the ribbing sections. Itll make it fit much better and not stretch out overmuch. PS all knitters of sweaters have made that very same mistake, myself included. :'D I once messed up a raglan sweater's shaping multiple times before getting it right! I literally had to think back 4 times before getting it perfect..haha. my poor yarn looked fuzzy by the time I got it right. Thank you for this video. It's perfect for super new knitters.
Me too. And he explains things so well. Thank you for this fascinating new to me way to make a sweater. It's a distinct pleasure to see a man so versed and interested in the fibre arts.
This video is the first video that I've watched that's helped me so much in order to figure out how to do the final piece of my sweaters I've made it so difficult when it comes to knitting that I'm so upset that I did not see this video prior to me starting my knitting projects because I'm a natural crochet but a knitter, I am not a natural knitter however I've been doing really good and I've been doing even better now that I watched this video thank you so much. Blessings to you
This is a great video!!! Im no where close to knitting a sweater, I've only been knitting since January of this year, but I enjoyed watching this and I've saved it for when I am ready.
Love the honesty ... I’m still gonna try this! Thanks for the video... I’m a pattern rebel and love to learn through experience so thank for you showing me how to try my own sweater!
Thanks for this super easy guide. A reason I don't do a whole lot of knitting is that I hate strict rules and counting, I prefer to just free-hand anything I do, and this has literally been the sort of tutorial and workflow I have been looking for. The mistake you made is also useful as it helps us to avoid doing the same thing. :P Thx!
Lol I died when you said " A kid should be lucky to have a sweater at all". "Here kid. One arm might be a liiittle tight but hey, be happy that you have a sweater at all. Some kids only get hats! Also, it took me foreeever so TELL ME YOU LOVE IT!" AhhhLOL I'm so tired I'm being too silly. But seriously this really helped me because I never knew how bottom up sweaters were done. Not so scary now!
i love this. u can't believe from how much time i was waiting for this because i really want to knit a sweater from bottom to top but was help less .thanks once again for sharing this helpful video especially for mine
I appreciate seeing your mistake with reducing stitches. I did have that problem with 1 sock. Also, intrigued with how you knit, using left hand to hold & move yarn instead of moving whole right arm to move yarn around needle.
You're lucky to even get a sweater kid - there are children in Africa without any sweaters at all. 🤣 But seriously, you have such a soothing way of teaching. I finally see how a sweater can be made! It seems possible someday and I can use this video to learn the skills I need. Thanks!💜
Now I think I fell in love with you.😜 So wonderful that you post such a miss on UA-cam. I myself am such a coward that I would redo the work where I made a mistake and redo the video.🤣
Hi RJ is there a rule or a graph as to how many stitches for each age.? Will you please share If I follow your tutorial How many stitches to cast on. thanks
Love your videos! Me: I hate sweaters, thry are operated; they are bulky and itchy, too hot or nor warm enough etc. Also me: I am watching this because I want to knit a sweater!!
Can you use circular knitting needles for the sleeves too? Or must you use double pointed needles. Im making a sweater for my stuffed frog so i want it to be teeny! :) thanks for your videos
What you do is so amazing, I've just discovered your channel and I loved your work😍!! I still didn't watch the whole videos, so I don't know if you have done something for pets, but it will be great if you teach us how to make a sweater for pets.🐱💜
Hi, I am new to your channel and I just love it. Could you please tell me what brand of yarn and needles you used? I love the yellow color. Thank You so much for making this video.
That was great ... taught like a human not a machine : )) You have inspired me to give it a try. Can you recommend a similar pattern to the one you used for this video ? Thanks for taking the time to share, I loved it.
Hi RJ i like the way u explain things and thank u for sharing yr videos with us keep it up can u do 1 video for gants reglan sweater with bulky yarn please coz I have no idea how many sts to cast on pl help me
Hi, Thank you for all the videos that are detailed. I know basic knitting except for knitting in round. My question- Is it possible to knit sweaters by making panels like we do in crochet. Thanks so much.
Can you do a video on choosing the best yarn for different projects? I've only used acrylic so far for some basic projects but would like to make a good quality sweater using a different type of yarn. I've been looking at wool and cotton blends and have no idea which one would be best.
Another question for anyone about stitching arms to torso-are they only ATTACHED at the 6 stitch spots on sleeve and torso? That’s what it looks like. So there are still HOLES in the armpits! How does one close up the holes in the armpits? I looked for videos on this channel for that but couldn’t find any assistance. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! Newbie knitter here!
This video is great, thank you so much. At one point while talking about counting stitches, you sighed loudly and I have never related to a how-to video more.
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Amazing job thank you
好看
I love how the audio so clear without any annoying music
Thanks! I learned that lesson long ago. I’ll be the first to admit that some of my early videos are a bit of an audio nightmare!
Lol ikr sometimes the music drowns out the audio! I think Ryan’s videos are really good for that not happening
The decrease instrucción, evento after the corrección, end IP decreasing the sleeves but not the body.
agreed
I keep failing with knitting
Is he really simultaneously presenting this as "the easiest sweater ever to knit" and admitting to 'f' it up at end...i'm already loving this guy.
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What does this mean
lol
Oh my goodness! My New Years resolution was to learn to knit a sweater, and I just started today. This video is a GOD SEND
good luck!
RJ Knits thank you!
How did it go?
@@emmaharling4925 me haha!!
did u knit one
“A kid would be lucky to have a sweater at all.” 😂 That’s a quotable quote, especially when I mess up a kid’s sweater!
Knitting my first sweater. You are right its easy! I spent days online trying to 'decode' my pattern and then I found your brilliant tutorial! Your instructions are perfect, I understood imediately! Thanks!!
Was the 63 stitches for both front and back?!
This is the best knitting tutorial I've ever watched!! I've been knitting for about 7 years and I've always been to scared to do things like this. Blankets are my specialty because they are simple. I really want to knit a sweater now because you explained it and taught it so well!! And don't worry about making a mistake, we all do. You've inspired me so thank you for that!
Thanks so much for not only the tutorial but no jarring back ground music, no over talking, just a pleasant and exciting to get started simple sweater to try, appreciate this RJ, blessings from Nashville, TN!
You explained the math well ,dear. I am a knitter of over 50 years. Knitting is simple it’s always the math that twists me in knots. I enjoy a good pattern and UA-cam has been a wonderful tool huh? Thank you ✌🏻❤️
I love learning something new everyday. Today I learned how knitting a sweater in the round is joined with the sleeves. I’ve knitted many sweaters, all in flat pieces. I now feel confident that I can make one in the round. Thanks! I’ll add a project like this to my list of Projects While Under Quarantine. 😷👏🏽
This is exactly the type of tutorial i love! I have trouble with vry exact instructions and much prefer this kind of general overview so i can work it out for myself as i learn bettr that way - thank you for making my quarantine more productive!
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Hewo!! Lol
Okay. Good to know you caught the mistake AFTER completing the sweater. I was almost about to shout at my phone like WTH. But in all honesty, this has been the most simplest and easy to follow sweater making video. Everything is so straight forward, as someone who is still fairly new to knitting (bout 3 years, I think), I was able to understand without questioning myself. Good job. And I do miss watching your videos tbh.
Thanks! Yeah I figured it wasn’t too huge of a mistake to trash the whole video but too big not to explain what I did wrong. 😅
I’ve been crocheting for years with only rudimentary knitting skills. I’ve been looking to step up my game and this video has made it seem so much easier and much less scary! Thanks 💖
I've never knit a sweater this way before thank you for teaching me this technique and also I love how you left your mistake in the video. It no only shows us a mistake that we should avoid. It makes us see that everyone makes knitting mistakes here and there and it isn't the end of the world.
You are the Julia child of knitting in all the most wonderful ways. Thank you for making such genuine and clearly explained videos!
Such a lovely colour for a sweater! Regardless of the “mistake” it looks wonderful! I’m happy to see a video from you!!! 😊
My daughter is just starting to knit so we got her a beginners kit and im watching it with her so I can tell her what you mean because she doesnt understand what you mean she only knows words that we teaches her so I tell her what you mean and she’s doing pretty good
I wanted to knit a child sweater, but have been withholding for years until I stumbled your tutorial. It is easy to follow with your clear explanation to a new knitter like me. Thank you for sharing. 🇭🇲
love your videos! you taught me how to knit after 8 years of forgetting. you explain so well, and you don’t go too fast. PLUS your voice is calming 😂
a little to calm😂
so glad you left the mistake in! It really helps visualise it, and makes me realise that even excellent knitters can make mistakes...
absolutley love you and ure channel , ive just decided to start knitting as a means of destressing , and ure channel has assured me that ive made the right choice , u explain everything so well and are just beyond helpful, even just watching u knit and hearing ure voice is theraputic , sending you love , thank you for ure videos .
I've been trying to learn how to knit a sweater/jersey for years. This is the most clear explanation I have ever seen xD thank you so much!
Love this color, and love that you're so genuine and honest. Now I'm not so sensitive about my mistakes. I consider myself a beginner, and haven't made anything yet without mistakes. One thing it's doing for me is helping my learn how to fix them. Another thing is that I'm learning to live with some of my mistakes. I've made some hats, some wash cloths and scarves, so nothing crucial. lol. Now I'd like to make a sweater, and some socks, so I'm looking for some help. I'll take a look for something simpler. I'm probably not ready for this one. Helps that you show us that we all can make mistakes. Thanks for all you do.
Thank you for your sweater video. I’m actually glad you made the decrease mistake because for the first time I understand the workings of the decreases! The leaning of the decreases, and why they are necessary! Enjoyed your video! 😊
You seem like such a chill and nice person:)
I'm just starting to knit and this video made me feel very confident about doing it
It's my 3rd day of knitting and I'm half way through the back of a cardigan! I plan to do a sweater next, I'm already hooked and so excited to knit more.
THANK YOU! I‘m desperate to learn how to knit a sweater but hesitated because the patterns always look so complicated. Most patterns for beginners connect the sleeves to a squareshaped body which I don’t like because of the optics of the seam at the side of the arms. The way you connect the sleeves to the body looks way more elegant! 😊👍
I find you so relaxing and informative. I am a new fair isle sweater knitter, but I am learning from you. London xx
my biggest goal in knitting is to be able to make a sweater. i just started today - thank u for this tutorial! i am going to learn everything i need
In future, I recommend sizing down a full 1-1.5mm needle for the ribbing sections. Itll make it fit much better and not stretch out overmuch. PS all knitters of sweaters have made that very same mistake, myself included. :'D I once messed up a raglan sweater's shaping multiple times before getting it right! I literally had to think back 4 times before getting it perfect..haha. my poor yarn looked fuzzy by the time I got it right. Thank you for this video. It's perfect for super new knitters.
Me too. And he explains things so well. Thank you for this fascinating new to me way to make a sweater. It's a distinct pleasure to see a man so versed and interested in the fibre arts.
Didn't even get a full minute into this video and I liked the vibes so much I subscribed
This video is the first video that I've watched that's helped me so much in order to figure out how to do the final piece of my sweaters I've made it so difficult when it comes to knitting that I'm so upset that I did not see this video prior to me starting my knitting projects because I'm a natural crochet but a knitter, I am not a natural knitter however I've been doing really good and I've been doing even better now that I watched this video thank you so much. Blessings to you
Thanks for making a sweater not look so daunting! I will now give it a try!
This is a great video!!! Im no where close to knitting a sweater, I've only been knitting since January of this year, but I enjoyed watching this and I've saved it for when I am ready.
I just finished my first ever sweater! It came out exactly how i envisioned it. Thanks!
So delighted to have found this...I am off to make my first sweater!!! ❤️❤️😊
good luck!
Love the way you show your mistake in a cute way. Make another project with this type of knitting
Love the honesty ... I’m still gonna try this! Thanks for the video... I’m a pattern rebel and love to learn through experience so thank for you showing me how to try my own sweater!
It's so good to have a guide 😫😫😫 I'm still stuck on making the body, haven't even attempted the sleeves!
Thank you for your wonderful way to present how to work on a sweater.
Thanks for this super easy guide. A reason I don't do a whole lot of knitting is that I hate strict rules and counting, I prefer to just free-hand anything I do, and this has literally been the sort of tutorial and workflow I have been looking for. The mistake you made is also useful as it helps us to avoid doing the same thing. :P Thx!
Tired of staring longingly at unique one of a kind etsy sweaters that are like $50-80.
Right?? It’s OUR time 😂😂
Lol I died when you said " A kid should be lucky to have a sweater at all".
"Here kid. One arm might be a liiittle tight but hey, be happy that you have a sweater at all. Some kids only get hats! Also, it took me foreeever so TELL ME YOU LOVE IT!" AhhhLOL I'm so tired I'm being too silly. But seriously this really helped me because I never knew how bottom up sweaters were done. Not so scary now!
I love the look of your sleeve decreases.
Hi RJ. You make this really easy cause you tell everything! Its really helpfull!!!
i love this. u can't believe from how much time i was waiting for this because i really want to knit a sweater from bottom to top but was help less .thanks once again for sharing this helpful video especially for mine
I’m relatively new to knitting. Completed a few dishcloths & 3 socks. Noticed sock could be sleeve & am excited to try that!
I appreciate seeing your mistake with reducing stitches. I did have that problem with 1 sock. Also, intrigued with how you knit, using left hand to hold & move yarn instead of moving whole right arm to move yarn around needle.
the reason sheep exist: THE SWEATER😂 Thumbs up just for that.
Wow!!!! Great video! You make this look so easy! Love it!!
Definitely one of the best knitting videos I have ever seen. Thank you
thank you for your videos!! im binging all of them now while i wait for my knitting kit to arrive!
thank you for the pleasant feeling in the videos that kinda help A LOT!
Thanks for sharing. Watching the mistake really helps anchor the process in my mind and was very helpful.
You're lucky to even get a sweater kid - there are children in Africa without any sweaters at all. 🤣 But seriously, you have such a soothing way of teaching. I finally see how a sweater can be made! It seems possible someday and I can use this video to learn the skills I need. Thanks!💜
Thank you so much.. I've learned to knit coz of you.. ❤❤❤❤
I love your videos! Simplicity combined with fun.
You made this so much less intimidating thank you so much
OMG!! You help so much!!! Thanks to you I'm not scared to knit a sweater you are must helpful!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!
Now I think I fell in love with you.😜
So wonderful that you post such a miss on UA-cam. I myself am such a coward that I would redo the work where I made a mistake and redo the video.🤣
You are such a good instructor, thank you
You have been fantastic...I've learned hats, and mittens from you!...thank u so much
I think you're an excellent teacher
Hi RJ is there a rule or a graph as to how many stitches for each age.? Will you please share If I follow your tutorial How many stitches to cast on. thanks
Wow! I started teaching me to knit a year ago in quarantine ....if I can master this one then I can knit...lol-great instructions-ty!
BUT sure wish you would have done it over and made it correct...the fix instructions make it confusing to me!
Thank you very much for your time to make this video. Your amazing!!
what size needle and yarn weight? Also what finished size is this sweater?
This was so helpful! I think I'll finally be able to knit a sweater. Thanks 😁
Loved the mistake and seeing how it looked. Clear voice no music yeah!
Thank god!! I never find vids like this! Thank you so much!
Finally going to learn knitting it is winter so the perfect time I think for it. Tried two years ago but just didn’t had the correct material
such a cute sweater
I really want my own weasley sweater that's why i'm here!
Same
What pattern did you use for the sweater and can it be made for an adult?
deff understand so much clearer now!
This video helped me sooo much!! thank you!
Love your videos!
Me: I hate sweaters, thry are operated; they are bulky and itchy, too hot or nor warm enough etc.
Also me: I am watching this because I want to knit a sweater!!
Hi! Love the video! I have a question, how do you combine the armpits?
so glad I found you ... you are a continental knitter... you are very difficult to find. I am going to follow you. I am a beginner
Can you use circular knitting needles for the sleeves too? Or must you use double pointed needles. Im making a sweater for my stuffed frog so i want it to be teeny! :) thanks for your videos
I saw another similar tutorial and yes you can use small circular needles for the sleeves.
You can use a long circular needle and use the Magic Loop method. This method of knitting in the round enables you to knit tubes of any size.
I love the video, so helpful. Even with the mistake in it :) thank you.
Do you do a video on a basket weave. I want to use 120 stitches, even basket weave ?
How'd you knit the armpits?? You put them on hold but never showed how they were connected, do the safety pins stay in the final product???
I'm doing a mixed media sweater! Main body knitted, while ribbing and the sleeves are crosheted! I hope this can help me with the main body.
What you do is so amazing, I've just discovered your channel and I loved your work😍!! I still didn't watch the whole videos, so I don't know if you have done something for pets, but it will be great if you teach us how to make a sweater for pets.🐱💜
Hi, I am new to your channel and I just love it. Could you please tell me what brand of yarn and needles you used? I love the yellow color. Thank You so much for making this video.
That was great ... taught like a human not a machine : )) You have inspired me to give it a try. Can you recommend a similar pattern to the one you used for this video ? Thanks for taking the time to share, I loved it.
Excuse me, How to calculate the number of stitches or length between the sleeve and the body?
Count tallies on paper.
Hi RJ i like the way u explain things and thank u for sharing yr videos with us keep it up can u do 1 video for gants reglan sweater with bulky yarn please coz I have no idea how many sts to cast on pl help me
I dunno how big you are but look up 'The Eden Sweater' on here. Same design, the instructions are for a size 2 US size. With super chunky yarn.
Am going to try with this method doing my own sweater will it okay to do 80 stitches for both back n front on circular needles using chunky wool
Brother i'm happy to watch your video keep going
Hi, Thank you for all the videos that are detailed. I know basic knitting except for knitting in round. My question- Is it possible to knit sweaters by making panels like we do in crochet. Thanks so much.
Can you do a video on choosing the best yarn for different projects? I've only used acrylic so far for some basic projects but would like to make a good quality sweater using a different type of yarn. I've been looking at wool and cotton blends and have no idea which one would be best.
What size is this sweater? So beautiful 😍
Another question for anyone about stitching arms to torso-are they only ATTACHED at the 6 stitch spots on sleeve and torso? That’s what it looks like. So there are still HOLES in the armpits! How does one close up the holes in the armpits? I looked for videos on this channel for that but couldn’t find any assistance. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! Newbie knitter here!
I love your videos!!
This video is great, thank you so much. At one point while talking about counting stitches, you sighed loudly and I have never related to a how-to video more.
This is really helpful but do you have a basic written pattern including sleeve increases?
Very well done, as a dyslexic person I can understand. LOved it
Isn't dyslexic reading? Why wouldn't you be able to understand the video because you have "dyslexia"?