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@TRuth120 Жыл бұрын
I weave in my ends after 40 minutes of knitting, then put the knitting down for 20 minutes to rest my hands. Is that weird?
@jfklolike2 жыл бұрын
Operating a tapestry needle is not like operating a chainsaw 😂 I will remember this for the rest of my life! Thank you Norman!
@Bunny-ch2ul2 жыл бұрын
If you're making something for yourself, know what you're actually going to wear. I hate going into yarn shops and having the clerk tell me that I need to experiment with color more. I love black, gray, and navy. I do buy things in other colors, but the majority of what I wear is black, gray, or navy. I know too many people who've bought the most exquisite yarn in the most interesting color, and worn the sweater they made twice because it doesn't go with anything they own, or the color just doesn't suit them. It's great to get out of your comfort zone and try something new now and then, but a time consuming sweater in expensive yarn isn't a great opportunity to do so. If you want to branch out into new colors, go try on some clothes at a shop and see how you really feel in those colors. If you're making something for someone else, know what they actually like. Pick something specifically for them. If your friend has expensive taste, and only wears top of the line clothing, they probably don't want an acrylic scarf. If your friend doesn't like to put a lot of effort into how they dress, a fussy pattern, or yarns that have to be hand washed are probably a poor choice. Someone very sporty probably doesn't want a delicate cashmere and silk sweater. They'd probably appreciate something in super wash instead. Also, consider what colors they wear most. I don't want a yellow sweater, no matter how sumptuous the yarn is. If your friend has young kids, they probably aren't going to want something in white. If you've never seen your grandson in a cardigan, don't make him a cardigan. Make him a crew neck. If you've never seen your niece in a chunky sweater, choose something lighter weight. People like to say that with handmade gifts "it's the thought that counts" but what they should really say is, *"It's the amount of thought that counts."* There's nothing more discouraging than making something for someone that they don't wear often. Put in as much thought as possible when you pick projects for gifts. Moreover, if you've given someone more than one or two pieces, and they don't wear them, don't make them anything else. Move on, and make something for someone who will appreciate it.
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
appreciate your additions, bunny. thank you for sharing your experience with us here
@danbev85422 ай бұрын
Excellent points! My wonderful MIL, who was an excellent Knitter, made 2 beautiful Aran sweaters for my 3 year old. She didn’t realize that he was unusually tall for his age (no other children around during our frequent visits) & they barely fit him the day she gave them to us. I was so sad that he was never able to wear them.
@aniwillandcan37482 жыл бұрын
I would add another non-knitting tip: get a manicure! I was working with a looser yarn and my dry cuticles kept snagging the yarn. If a manicure isn't in the budget, going to sleep with some heavy duty moisturizer on your hands will help immensely. Love your videos Norman!
@jeongbalsancat2 жыл бұрын
Cuticle oil and stone pushers. I leave cuticle remover / oil on mine for a bit (5 mins or so) and roll the stone pusher all around the cuticle area like I'm body scrubbing and it gently and cleanly rubs away all that dry dead skin like an eraser
@lynnbean7200 Жыл бұрын
I don't do manicures but I do keep some nail clippers in my knitting bag as I often get rough edges that catch on my yarn.
@purlsndrops Жыл бұрын
As a IBCLC I have an abundance of lanolin samples and I have found that it’s really great to use on the hands right before working with wools. I haven’t tried it with other fibers yet.
@Moon_Thief_4207 ай бұрын
I highly recommend O'Keeffe's Working Hands lotion! It's completely unscented so it won't transfer any scents to your yarn, and it's unbelievably soothing for dry skin. I keep a tube in my knitting bag, just in case.
@christineburrows48922 жыл бұрын
I have been knitting since i was 6 yrs old and I am now 70 yrs old. My memory is getting worse and I have cataracts so reading patterns and keeping my place is a challenge. Your suggestion of using cards with cut out windows to place over the pattern so I can find my place. Brilliant.
@bgummeson2 жыл бұрын
When I’m really involved in a project I need to remind myself that nothing good happens after midnight. 😉 Thanks for another great video. I’m guilty of leaving yarn out where it can fade, so appreciate the nudge to get it put away.
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
that is so true. as I said, I have been there more than one but...well...too often it's not a good idea ^^
@DeeManson2 жыл бұрын
I like the blue/yellow setup in this video 🕊😌
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
For me, knitting is escapisms. Those 2 hours a day, those are precious time for me to recharge. Still, I felt it's only just and right to hide some little easter eggs given the current situation.
@danbev85422 ай бұрын
I love it! Will look for more in your other videos! 🇺🇦 🌼🪻🌼 🇺🇦
@sophieonthemtn12392 жыл бұрын
I love you, Norman!! How many other knitting instructors will tell you that weaving in ends is as important to knitting as taking out the garbage is to cooking!?! Great suggestions. Last night, "just one more row" on a short-row sock led to ripping out five.
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
oww..well...pity I published this video today. But I guess it sounds like you learned that lesson yourself - albeit the hard way. But those usually stick, eh? :)
@purlsndrops Жыл бұрын
As it often does. 😂 🐸
@baeumchen6384 Жыл бұрын
Came to the comment section to point out that I in fact finished a project (not knitting but crochet is close enough 😆) after having it float around for 4 years. Then I remembered about those tails that still need to be weaved in 🙃 Thank you for this video, I've picked up knitting again a few days ago and am already guilty of "just one more row" and bad-light-knitting.
@The_double_ewe2 жыл бұрын
I recently got one of the neck lights I absolutely love it. My eyes don’t feel as tired, also I noticed some of my migraine problems went away. I completely agree the neck light is the best $20 tool I’ve added to my kit. I still have the bad habit of not taking breaks when I should, I started setting a timer on my phone just to ensure that I put the needles down and get some fresh air.
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
yes, setting a time is a good method. I usually drink tea when knitting..and while I love my tea dearly, my bladder cycles through a cup of tea quicker than you can count to ten...so I sort of have to take breaks every so often anyway *grin*
@YvonneWilson3122 жыл бұрын
I am one of those weird souls who enjoys weaving in ends! I find it very meditative and relaxing. You make some very good and important points in this video, Norman. You are such a good teacher, very straightforward in your approach and I really like that. Your comments about choosing the yarn and not being seduced by every hand dyed colourway are so important. I myself have purchased some yarns that looked amazing on the skein but whatever you do with them, those amazing colours just don't look the same at all. I don't mean pooling because that can be controlled - just working whatever stitches or pattern you try can detract from the colourway you thought would emerge. Art isn't always practical in that way! Great video.
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
that's actually the reasonw hy I don't really buy colorways. I like to incorporate a pattern through my stitches/needles..and not through colormadness randomness ;-) But it sure can look amazing with the right plain pattern - it's just not my thing.
@diamondringirl2 жыл бұрын
you have a great point Yvonne, just last yr i was able to purchase hand dyed yarn for my first time. although i still haven't used it, seeing other people's items i see exactally what you mean. i will find the right item for it but i surely don't want a costly hank of yarn go to something i could make from five and dime yarn if you know what i mean.
@herbertlongfellow77022 жыл бұрын
Me too, I like weaving on the ends.
@catherinekhalili44122 жыл бұрын
I don’t mind weaving in ends
@phoener2 жыл бұрын
I bought the neck light you recommended, and it is wonderful! I have even purchased them as presents for both knitting and non-knitting friends. Everyone loves them for crafting and reading. Thank you, Norman!
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
welcome to the dark...er..light side! :)
@gaylynyoung6387 Жыл бұрын
I have one and absolutely hate it. It does not stay focused on my work. I have no idea why. Maybe I move around too much. It was really frustrating because I thought it was trouble be great.
@ooohlaa13 Жыл бұрын
Since it is the wonderful Norman recommending, I checked the reviews on this before purchase, living on social security funds I am very discriminating spender and always read the negatives to see when I make a purchase, is this something I can live with if it happens to me. Well the negatives are many that it only worked briefly and one caught fire and showed photos. Can't imagine but be mindful of this. Many people are disappointed in the product for good reasons of longevity but they loved it while it lasted. Wondered if maybe Norman bought elsewhere and this is a chinese knock off situation, happens a lot??? Sorry to be a debbie downer here, I love Norman and his teaching style, presentations and final outcomes are meticulously wonderful. .
@krazedvintagemodel2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your straight to the point content. My favorite parts of this video were "Don't sit on your knitting needles" (or step on them, as I have), and throughout I noticed a recurring color scheme, which I appreciated as well. Prayers for peace to all. 🧶
@ConnieeCoo2 жыл бұрын
Great useful video as usual. Lovely subtle use of colour to show your solidarity too 💛💙✊🏻
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
how could I not? i mean, this is a knitting channel and I leave dabbling in politics to the pros. Yet, i can show my own allegieance, right? :)
@CrowdedMinds2 жыл бұрын
Glad I wasn’t the only one to notice this! 🇺🇦🕊
@miriamcromwell72602 жыл бұрын
How right you are about one more row. Finally, after years of knitting, I've learned that lesson.
@CrowdedMinds2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I can definitely relate to “just one more row”! Loved your colour theme! 🇺🇦💙💛🕊
@magelinekelley7536 Жыл бұрын
Hi Norman! I just wanted to say thank you again for your videos. I now watch at least one everyday to help set my knitting mind. It’s like therapy to me. Every one of your videos is such a great pep talk. I take so much comfort in your voice, in how to be a better crafter. I take solace in the hours that I knit. But I needed to be reminded that taking a break and enjoying the journey by checking my work every so often, taking care of my other needs throughout the day (and much more) is a part of the ways in how to enjoy my knitting life. Thank you for being here.
@NimbleNeedles Жыл бұрын
happy to be of help!
@nmrowdy46052 жыл бұрын
Norman I love your channel! You are a ray of sunshine that lifts me up. Your advice about taking proper care of your hands is paramount for pain-free knitting. I have been knitting for many years, I will be 60 soon, and my hands are so painful that I can no longer knit for 8 hours.
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome. In fact, I think I should do a full episode on "Pain free knitting"
@TobyMax8532 жыл бұрын
Great video once again and love the scarf and hat 🇺🇦
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
at first, i wanted to keep things subtle with just the decoration in the background, but then I thought - what the heck ;-)
@YukonRoseinLV Жыл бұрын
I haven't been knitting for long - only a few months now - but I learned quickly not to leave my knitting unattended on the couch. I set it down on the couch one evening and stepped outside with one of my corgis. The other stayed inside (I thought he would follow, they have a dog door!) When we went back in, my knitting was in the middle of the room and he had this "It wasn't me!" look on his face. Luckily no damage was done, but it taught me a lesson. He also likes to boop my yarn with his nose while I'm knitting. The other one wants absolutely nothing to do with yarn or knitting needles.
@sleepydrJ2 жыл бұрын
Mistake #11- when using contrasting yarn colors, always swatch with both colors, give a good long soak and check there will be no color transfer! Hand dyed/ indie dyed yarn AND fiber can still bleed. It shouldn’t, but you don’t know till you check with your soap/wool wash and your water (acidity can vary).
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
that's a lovely addition. Thank you Juliette!
@annofgreencables Жыл бұрын
One of my granddaughters has recently taken up knitting. I shared this video with her. I’m sure she will be a huge fan. Thank you for helping us realize our best knitting.😊😝
@hopetoknit1 Жыл бұрын
12:45 p.m. What an informative and stress relieving video! I have never listened to a video that presented such basic points to follow in knitting! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
@NimbleNeedles Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@terricleary74972 жыл бұрын
I liked how the blue tulip "slouched" at 7:30 as we're told not to slouch ourselves. 🙂
@jjbjjbh2 ай бұрын
Thank you Norman for these for neglected but wise suggestions. Can’t tell you how much your videos have helped me understand knitting better.
@lucveu Жыл бұрын
You know what? You are a real knitting professor…..I like your KZfaq’s so much. 💐❤️🌷❗️ thank you so much.🙂
@NimbleNeedles Жыл бұрын
knitting professor - i like the sound of that, lol :P
@annesfeltedfriends2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for wearing the colours of the Ukrainian flag to show your quiet support of Ukraine
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
thanks for noticing it. usually people don't really notice the many little easter-eggs I hide in my videos :(
@danbev85422 ай бұрын
Wonderful!
@tracyvision2 жыл бұрын
Great tips as usual Norman. Picking the right yarn! I don’t see this discussed enough but it’s crucial - yarn weight, fiber type, variegated or solid, how the yarn is spun even, it all makes such a difference.
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
you are absolutely right and I totally wish it was more of a topic. Yarn really can make or break a project.
@estefanamanrique3317 Жыл бұрын
So true!!! The "one more row" is my kind of problem... this habit is a strong one for me. As you said, it may turn bad sometimes. Thank you Norman, you are such a fine observer!
@snowpixxie6673 Жыл бұрын
Oh my God, you just put science in knitting! Love, love, love it! Greetings from Romania!
@user-lz8ln6ez9i11 ай бұрын
I really appreciate and enjoy the positivity in these tutorials! 😊
@martyhaniuk90422 жыл бұрын
Here's a mistake I've made more than once: finished a gauge swatch, and lost track of the needle size I used! Was that knit on the #5 or the #6 size needles? I've cast off, set things down alongside other needles without thinking, got distracted or whatever. Now I can't remember, and now I'm starting over. I started a habit of tying the same number of knots in the cast on tail as the needle size I'm using (only really useful if using US needles, not mm) so if a #4 was used, tie 4 knots.
@maizoon43272 жыл бұрын
Still works if using millimetres, though using large needles mean many knots.
@sarahjane80632 жыл бұрын
I watched your podcast and listened to all your tips. Then picked up my knitting about 10pm. I started to make mistakes with my tension, ripped it back several times, then at quarter to 1 in the morning actually noticed myself thinking "just one more row" 🤔😳. Then I thought again and decided to go to bed! Thank you for your videos Norman 🙂
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
my pleasure, Sarah. And yeah..1am sounds like a good time to give your knitting a rest ;-)
@cradock382 жыл бұрын
Love you Norman. You are such a valuable distraction in these troubled times. Your voice is so soothing and advice so sound. Thank you so much.
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you, Linda!
@sarahputman1898 Жыл бұрын
This statement about weaving in ends, both made me laugh and called me out: "You really need to get your act together" 😅😆
@kaptainskarlett99272 жыл бұрын
And don’t forget to use a stretchy bind off on the 1x1 rib swatch or else you’ll have a trapezoid and not a square.
@shiri66010 ай бұрын
Thank you norman for sharing your wisdom with us! Im a knitter and a crocheter of 2.5 years, and I think these are super important both to knitters and crocheters.
@boblowney2 жыл бұрын
so helpful! and you crack me up! this will have to be be watched every once in a while. It's like taking an online driving school course. always wise to review your habits.
@lovemesomeslippers2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad to hear you talk about choosing yarn. I’m a newish knitter and I thought I was spending too much time dithering over yarn selection. I feel better about my process now. Finding out what experienced knitters do is helpful for me.
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
just want to add one more thing here: this is a hobby and you and only you decide what brings you joy and what doesn't. So, never feel bad for where you lay the focus on! :)
@tessa52 жыл бұрын
I really don't enjoy weaving in ends, but I do try to do weave in the ends as soon as I can, sometimes as I go. Otherwise you can't start enjoying your finished project... However, if it's possible for the project I'm working on, I try to choose a method of joining a new ball of yarn (from your video on that subject) which eliminates the need for weaving in those ends! I was so happy when I discovered there were ways to do that! I dislike seaming much more than weaving in ends and had the pieces for a tea cosy that had been lying around for months, making me feel guilty. Your video was the incentive I needed to finally sew the pieces together!
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
yes, you can do it! would be a pity if all your hard work would be for nothing and that tea cosy never is able to do its work!
@joa73022 жыл бұрын
Oooh Norman… everything in this video is so true and also relates to crochet.. I can relate to most of the mistakes you mentioned… some learned the hard way: like not blocking a swatch to end up with a top twice the size it was supposed to be.. the one more row business… And thank you for the pep talk regarding weaving the ends … you’re 100% right, and you gave me another approach to the task. Thanks again for a fantastic, informative video xx
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
my pleasure, Joa!
@taramtaratida7 ай бұрын
I'm Ukrainian, and I recently found your channel. I admired content already, but then I wondered if blue hat and yellow scarf meant something... and it did! I admire you even more now❤
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
it's sad to think that this video is already so old and nothing has changed (for the better) :(
@phillipharrelson9721 Жыл бұрын
Thank. You for these suggestions. I need to watch this several times.
@knitcrochettiger3612 жыл бұрын
Another tip, if you have to use reading glasses to read, then you should get yourself a very good pair of reading glasses to wear while knitting....anything that will help prevent eye straiin....once your eyes get too tired, your eyesight is gone forever.....don't let a lack of reading glasses or bad lighting ruin your eyes further....it is worth it to preserve your eyesight as long as possible....my grandfather told me a few months before he passed away at the age of 86 that one of the biggest regrets he had was not getting a good pair of reading glasses when he noticed his eyesight was fading....he loved to read the newspaper every day, but he tried so hard beftween the ages of 40 and 60 to read it without the glasses.....by time he was 72, my cousins had to take turns reading the paper to him at breakfast
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
that's a great addition. As I don't need glasses (thankfully) i haven't even thought about it.
@gwendyrose89052 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent point. I technically don't "need" glasses, but I have MS and my eyes have ALWAYS been SUPER sensitive to light. I have a blue-blocker coating on my glasses to help with eye strain. Most of the time, when I start working with yarn, I forget to put them on. However, if I notice that I've been working for awhile, I will usually eventually remember to put them on. Every time I do it makes SO MUCH of a difference! Then, the few times that I forget to put them on, I notice that I usually end up dealing with fatigue (mostly from my MS) quite a bit the next day. I typically don't remember until a day or two later that it was because I didn't wear my glasses that I was dealing with the fatigue. Something so easy to prevent, but so easy to forgot. :) Every once-in-a-while I'll even have my son come into the room, notice I'm working with yarn and say, "Ma, you need to put your glasses on." :D
@heatherbounds74605 ай бұрын
Hello and 'thank you', Norman. I am literally laughing out loud at your list common mistakes, as I seem to do all of them, most especially the staying up late to knit one more row! Just getting back into knitting after thirty years and your wealth of videos is just what I was looking for. Happy Knitting from Canada, Heather
@jennifertaylor70212 жыл бұрын
I am so glad you mentioned the need to stop knitting when it’s too late and we are tired. I finally figured that out after I noticed myself making mistakes and having trouble concentrating to fix them. I get so mad when I start to get tired because I know I have to stop lol
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
yeah, i mean..we may not be 10 any more but it sucks to realize you need to get some sleep ;-) Then again, listening to your body was never a bad thing.
@jennifertaylor70212 жыл бұрын
@@NimbleNeedles Ha so true
@daphnemays19692 жыл бұрын
Just turned on the light! Knitting while watching your video. Thanks!
@dorym80452 жыл бұрын
Hi Norman. I love your mistakes videos the best. I always have multiple “ah-ha” moments while watching them. This video is gold for me as I am guilty of so many of these actions and really never realized their impact on my work. Thanks so much. I’ve just ordered the neck light.
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
awesome. feel free to tell me how you like it. I postponed buying one for the longest time myself cuz I thought..what can a cheap light like this be really work? Well...i stand corrected!
@phoener2 жыл бұрын
The neck light is affordable and so much better than the lights available at the “big box” craft stores!
@annofgreencables Жыл бұрын
Haha! Weaving in the ends! When I do them, I sing”Weaving in the ends, weaving in the ends, I will be rejoicing, weaving in my ends” , to the tune of Bringing in the Sheaves. Makes me 😊
@NimbleNeedles Жыл бұрын
Ha, love that!
@brigitatomasovic366310 ай бұрын
Thank you for soooo many great lessons and tips on your channel. I just find you few days ago and I feel like I find a rare gem. What ever questions i had or have, you give me ananswer. ❤
@lainieepstein77532 жыл бұрын
After I write this, I'm going to weave in some tails on a sweater I finished 2-3 weeks ago! I just found you and already love your practical, down to earth approach!
@eliza3001 Жыл бұрын
You have such a soothing voice to learn from. ❤
@TheSuzberry2 жыл бұрын
Like the statement your hat and scarf make.
@debracisneroshhp28272 жыл бұрын
PS, "...professional yarn hoarder.", love that! 😹💖🙌🙌🙌😺
@jeanashlocm27112 жыл бұрын
I love your channel. Such a good teacher. Thank you for your time.
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
It's my pleasure, jean. Always happy to help my fellow knitters along :)
@lucillehernandez74972 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this information! I've been knitting for the past 8 years, and I wish I would have heard this first.. you would have saved me from the dozens and dozens of the mistakes I have made in those years. Thank you, again, now I'm off to weave in ends and stretch!
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
Ha! Please do 🤭
@swedishjazz95462 жыл бұрын
For trackign my progress, I use google spreadsheets - I've been sloggin through a beautiful but complex dress pattern for a long while, and I just couldn't keep up with the chart until I copied it, line by line, into a spreadsheet. It also let me customize it for my needs (I use the stitch count in a repeat to make sure I didn't drop any yarn overs, for example, and rather than counting the empty boxes on my pattern with my finger on the screen, I just wrote down the needed number in every place there is more than 3 simple knit stitches). I gave different colors to sections that blend together to make it easier to keep track. And when I'm done with a row, I simply hide it, so the one at the bottom of the spreadsheet is always the one I need to proceed with. I think that without it, I would have frogged that dress months ago, but that way I can easily come back to it after weeks of hibernating.
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
I personally feel that working on a pattern like that makes you understand the repeat much better. So, I think this is an awesome tip 😊
@carlytasmith57542 жыл бұрын
I read all my patterns entirely. I write out my patterns by hand so I can read them better as I go along. I read them again after I’ve written them to make sure I haven’t skipped anything. I make 2 copies of my patterns (one to write notes on and the other if I need to knit that item again.) I know knitters who don’t block their items and don’t like weaving in. I block all my items and actually enjoy weaving in my ends. I keep all my yarn in plastic bins too.
@debracisneroshhp28272 жыл бұрын
Norman, You're such a joy to listen to and watch. I thought of a question when you mentioned sock forms. How do you block socks without a form? Thank you for your time and great instructions, all things knitting. BTW, loved the knitted crocus action! 😹😹😹 💖🙌🙌🙌😺
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
well, blocking socks is probably the only exception. Your feet are warm, always a little bit damp. So, in a way your feet are your blocking board when you wear things the first time. Blocking socks is typically only needed if they are to be a gift.A gently wash is enough to balance out stitches, typically.
@rebeccahyland2875 Жыл бұрын
I love my knitting neck light and am glad to see you recommending it! I enjoy listening to the practicality and usefulness of your posts. Thanks for sharing!
@germainelux Жыл бұрын
You are so right :). Great video, thank you. Anyone who knits should absolutely take all your tips to heart :).
@deborahlochhead40872 жыл бұрын
a TOO funny not to mention. it was 11:30 PM when I was watching this....knitting in hand...LOL. Yes I put it away:). Thanks again, your videos are very enlightening!!
@johnmarvuglio86042 жыл бұрын
The best best advice for me is the neck lights!! I now fly through the dark yarns! Thank you so much!
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
yes. It's such a biiig difference. Makes me wonder how I was able to knit before. In my youth, I almost exclusively knitted with black fuzzy alpaca yarn, and mostly brioche patterns (don't ask :P). I still marvel how I did that ^^
@pamelagable99372 жыл бұрын
Thank you for subtly honoring your Ukrainian neighbors with your flowers and yarn choices! Really enjoyed this video!
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
my pleasure - on both parts! :)
@countesscable Жыл бұрын
I’m retired now, but I spent a large chunk of my working day using a keyboard and staring at a screen. We were instructed to take short breaks every 20 minutes or so, and focus our eyes onto different distances, and also loosen up our hands, shoulders and arms. It’s just as important to do the same with knitting. You are as insightful as always Norman!
@patpope29512 күн бұрын
Hi Norman Adding stitch markers and knitting either before or after for top down sweaters
@patpope29512 күн бұрын
Hi Norman how do you make a neck on top down jumper stretchy enough to go over head using long tail cast on ?
@bluewren65 Жыл бұрын
Norman, I really appreciate how you coordinate your outfits with the backgrounds in your videos. I also thought it was super cute the way you had your knitted purple tulips sitting on the desk next to that massive vase of yellow tulips. Lovely use of a complimentary palette. 👏👏👏👏
@lynnbean7200 Жыл бұрын
Just one more row ... that's me. I can't possibly remember the number of mistakes I've made late at night. So I'm going to be more vigilant about taking this advice. Thank you.
@NimbleNeedles Жыл бұрын
yah..i am the same so I really enforce this rule!
@sonjanordahl31582 жыл бұрын
OMG!! :) I've made most of those mistakes and learned the lesson the hard way. Anyone reading this please listen to him.
@yarnpower2 жыл бұрын
Great advice! I have to bribe myself to tuck in ends. I have to weave in 5 ends before I can pick up my knitting! Just 5 doesn't take long but if done daily I can finally finish projects.
@keedledee Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I ordered the knitting light right after I watched your informative video.
@sharontabor77182 жыл бұрын
I've had projects I've unraveled projects at least 5 times before finding the right pattern and yarn combination, or reworking closed cables. Yarn will "talk" to you. If it doesn't like the pattern, it will be stubborn to work with.
@robynwilliamson70662 жыл бұрын
Thank you Norman for all the great advice. I’ve been knitting for years and didn’t know a lot of that.
@rebmedina2835 Жыл бұрын
That's true with choosing the right yarn. I spend ages in the yarn shop
@lindakarten7643 Жыл бұрын
Hello Norman. Found you today when I was feeling frustrated by my knitting😢😊 mistakes. Learned a LOT. FEELING better. I WILL KEEP WATCHING AND KNITTING. THANK YOU. ❤
@NimbleNeedles Жыл бұрын
awesome. happy my little channel helped you cheer up a bit!
@sallyjono Жыл бұрын
18:12 I’ve recently found your videos and can’t get enough! Love your comments on weaving in ends - so funny! Such wisdom in your knitting tips; I am already implementing some. I bought see-through plastic bins today. Btw, I love the scarf/shawl you’re wearing and might have to look for a similar pattern. Thank you for all the good advise and good humor!
@NimbleNeedles Жыл бұрын
well...or you get my pattern :P nimble-needles.com/patterns/lace-shawl-1/
@chronicstitcher79332 жыл бұрын
You are my new Knit Hero. I have one of those neck lights too, it is a truly amazing little gadget. Only downside, at least for the one I have, the charge only last about an hour or so, and it takes at least 3 hours to charge it back up. I am an English "picker" which is strange even to me because I'm right handed which means I hold the working yarn in my left hand in crochet. When I started knitting, I thought for sure when I learned that I would be a continental knitter, but I'm just more comfortable the other way. Confession time, I've never swatched. I'm too impatient, I'm ready to dive into the project. But that also means that I may have to pull it out and start over numerous times before I get it right.
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
yeah, I agree, the battery life could be a bit better. But for me it typically is long enough. Then again, I typically rarely knit more than one hour after dark.
@MaeInBelgium2 жыл бұрын
Great video, Norman! I love your holistic perspective of knitting, and I couldn't agree more. Picking patterns and yarn is part of knitting, even though needles don't click when I do it! So is weaving in ends. Those are all knitting. Also, I love your tip on picking the right yarn. There are so many projects where I just fell out of love with them as I was knitting, and it was because I chose the wrong yarn, or the wrong combination of yarns. So, I unravel (or don't unravel and instead just cut the yarn and abandon it to the scrap pile), and then I begin again with a better yarn choice, finding the love all over again. Regarding tracking progress, for people who like to use a smartphone or tablet, I recommend knitCompanion. It is a great tracker. Again--excellent video, as always.
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
thank you for those kind words, mae
@toscatattertail98138 ай бұрын
I recently got a kit from a reputable company and found what i thought was a discrepancy in the written instructions from the pattern designer, turns out there was an error, in the chart. I contacted the pattern maker and they agreed there was a mistake, corrected it and sent the correction to the company using it for their kit. People need to learn how to read both the old school patterns and new school charts.
@camellia86254 ай бұрын
Great they were so receptive to your feedback
@kaptainskarlett99272 жыл бұрын
Q: Who are we?? A: Knitters!! Q: What do we want?? A: All of the yarn!! Q: What are we going to knit?? A: We don’t know!!
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
i've seen that on a t-shirt once ^_^ So a fun "conversation"
@rkng1 Жыл бұрын
Norman, all of these mistakes can be applied to Crochet. 💃🙏
@NimbleNeedles Жыл бұрын
Yah, if you look past the initial differences, the crafts have so much in common!
@deeg33462 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness, the crocus slouching on cue gave me a much needed laugh. Another great video Norman.
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
when I first screened the video I was like "gosh...of all the spots for that to happen..." and then I realized, hey go with the flow ^_^
@marleenneil754210 ай бұрын
Absolutely a super video; thank you so much! Keep up the good work💜🙏
@maryannejordan6227 Жыл бұрын
Norman! It’s me again. I just found and purchased the scarf pattern on Etsy. I’m over-the-moon ecstatic about attempting this project. Thank you soooooo much!
@NimbleNeedles Жыл бұрын
glad to hear that. now have fun knitting it :)
@karenspockl5632 жыл бұрын
This is good advice, Norman ♡ As knitting is a fairly new hobby of mine, I kind of look forward to weaving in the ends as it means I have finished a project successfully (only a handful so far). I make a little celebration out of it by treating myself to a nice cup of tea and a yummy snack, maybe even watch a favourite movie while taking up the tapestry needle to weave in the ends... Also, I took your advice and got one of those neck lights - I'm a fan!!!
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
oh karen, I am pretty much alike. Only yesterday I had to weave in some tails (well a lot of tails :P) and I made myself some hot chocolate, got some cookies and sat down and celebrated finishing! (and happy to hear you like these necklights as much as I do)
@carollizc Жыл бұрын
HS anybody else experienced this? I hang out in the yarn aisle in Walmart all to frequently. One day, while in there, I saw lovely cakes of yarn and a sweater for my great niece jumped into my head. I knew exactly what I wanted it look like, and the stitches I would use. A week later, the cardigan was finished, and she's been wearing it for more than a year. It turned out exactly the way I had envisaged. But it was the yarn that inspired me. Has anyone else had this sort of experience?
@NimbleNeedles Жыл бұрын
well...sometimes yarn speaks to us knitters. it definitely happens sometimes and glad it worked out so well for you!
@soniaboyko27032 жыл бұрын
Thank you Norman, for your “to the point” video and for your kind and gentle way and your support! ❤️🧶🙏
@verenawiniwarter31922 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this really useful video, Norman!
@caro15912 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with all your points, particularly the one about not knitting ”one more row” when you’re tired. That has caused me grief.
@cruisepaige Жыл бұрын
Crocheting is for tired, knitting is for wakey wake
@mamabear34282 жыл бұрын
I usually crochet. Taught myself through youtube. I found a lot of tutorials that explained every step and why. With most knitting tutorials I miss that. I gave knitting a try but got very frustrated because steps were not explained and i always ended up with mistakes. Like knitting a stitch. I always went through the loop to the back to pull the yarn. On the next row it changed and you were to go in from the left side of the loop to the back but no heads up was given. I find that a lot of youtube knitters don't take into account that beginners might stumble over their videos. They miss out on new subscribers because from personal expirience, I usually don't subscribe to a channel if at the beginning of their videos they are already 10 rows into the project or don't give verbal explanations. The most annoying ones are where they only play music and stitches are written on the screen in abbreviation. For a beginner that's not helpful at all. I subscribed to your channel because I like that you went into detail and explained as to why this or that way. Big thumbs up for that. 👍
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
thank you for your very elaborate feedback and glad my way of teaching works for you!
@mamabear34282 жыл бұрын
@@NimbleNeedles yeah, I realized after I posted that it was a bit lengthy 🤣 sorry about that.
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
@@mamabear3428 oh..no you misunderstood then. I enjoy reading long comments :)
@mamabear34282 жыл бұрын
@@NimbleNeedles oh good 👍 growing up in Berlin, I only knew of continental knitting. Tried to learn it as a kid but never got the hang of it. Watching tutorials now where they wrap the yarn with the right hand over the needle looks very outlandish to me. I'd love to see a video where that kind of knitting is translated into continental knitting. I'm in love with some knitting pattern tutorials but because they are not shown in continental knitting I stay away from them. They look too labor intensive if you know what I mean.
@catherinewojtaszewski58522 жыл бұрын
Weaving in the ends is a happy moment for me. It means I'm almost finished!!!
@mfgning2760 Жыл бұрын
Grand merci pour cette vidéo. C'est bon pour les débutants comme moi
@wendyellis64022 жыл бұрын
I never attempt to fix a mistake (other than a simple dropped stitch) at night. I mark it, sometimes write myself a note, and put my work aside for the next day. Sometimes a clever idea to correct the mistake will occur to me. Plus, the mistakes are never as catastrophic as they seemed.
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
yeah, i love that suggestions. A good night's rest has solved a lot of problems - not just knitting, if you ask me.
@RosieKuhnPhD2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Norman. I love your attention to so many important details!!
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
happy to hear that! :)
@blindknitter2 жыл бұрын
Just ordered the neck lights on your recommendation - woohoo!
@SN-sw2dn2 жыл бұрын
I am new to this channel and already a fan. You are amazing! I can watch your videos all day and never stop learning. I have started experiencing wrist pain already, I will take frequent breaks going forward. Thank you for the amazing tips! You are doing so much for us knitters!
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
be careful with this wrist pain. Usually if there's even an inkling then that'S a good indication you should take a longer rest.
@SN-sw2dn2 жыл бұрын
@@NimbleNeedles I will do that, thanks 😊
@cruisepaige Жыл бұрын
Dear Norman, I was so inspired by your beautiful scarf with tassels that you wear in this video, I decided to use my precious 100% cashmere teal/blue fingering yarn to make a crocheted triangular scarf with tassels like yours.
@NimbleNeedles Жыл бұрын
oh wow...have fun knitting with your fancy fiber and enjoy every stitch along the way
@cruisepaige Жыл бұрын
@@NimbleNeedlesI did! It is beautiful and I give you credit for inspiration every time someone compliments me on it. I was hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and a deer ate one of the tassels, but I saved my scraps so I was able to make another!
@trishag75592 жыл бұрын
I am enjoying watching your video's so very much. You have such helpful advice for those of us whom are just learning! Even the comments section on video's are very helpful! I have learned so much here on your channel! I have just finished knitting my first ever pair of socks using a circular needle / cable needle. I am so pleased with myself that now I am now determined to learn to knit socks on the dpn set of needles. But I am going to have to watch your video on that many more times to be able to hold and operate all those needles with out using bad language! :0)
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
yeah, I try to keep the commen section as lively as possible because I too think there's many a tip you can find there. Oh and wishing you a lot of sucess with your first sock!
@onlyyuknow1 Жыл бұрын
I've received many stares while knitting on 4-5 needles as it looks more complicated than it truly is. Remember- you're only using two at a time! I've found it's much easier to divide stitches among the needles than using (fumbling with) & losing markers. While the pattern may state to distribute them equally this is one instance where I feel comfortable not following directions. When decreasing you may need to shift a stitch or two to another needle due to pattern repeat &/or decrease points. Happy knitting🧶
@ombrettad57492 жыл бұрын
As a beginner, I buy cheap acrylic yarn as I want to practice kitting different things before buying more expensive yarn for more durable knits.
@johnmarvuglio86042 жыл бұрын
I too was working with acrylic yarns and I'm going to donate the hoard. I realized that it's worth investing in a hank to swatch before committing to the full project. Makes such a difference when you love the yarn. I use cotton for crochet projects and knitting with animal fibers for garments. Thanks to Norman's instructions, I've advanced in my skills and graduated to DK and fingering weights along with chiagoo, hiyahiya, knitters pride interchangeable needles (wood and metal)
@gbear35502 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the lighting one was learned the hard way for me. I was making a wrist cuff-type-thing and I could barley see the stitches on my needles. I’ve also knitted in the dark and my mom said I’d hurt my eyes doing that lol.