5 Biggest Mistakes Shawl Knitters Make: Don't Do These!

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5 Biggest Mistakes Shawl Knitters Make: Don't Do These!

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Are you making any of these mistakes? There are lots of mistakes knitters make when creating shawl. I've rounded up the 5 biggest and most common mistakes that you should avoid to take your shawls homemade to handmade!
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Common mistakes shawl knitters make include: not checking the drape of the fabric, binding off or casting off too tightly, trying to knit a shawl on straight rather than circular needles, not using lifelines, and not blocking their finished shawl.
While these mistakes are common among beginner knitters. I find that many advanced beginner and intermediate knitters make some of these mistakes as well.
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@dion789 3 жыл бұрын

When it comes to needles, I'm the opposite. I knit everything with circular needles, I find regular ones hard to work with.

@ThirdStreetCreates Жыл бұрын

That’s me too. Can’t really use straight needles well.

@charliespinoza1966 2 жыл бұрын

I’m knitting my first shawl and forgot about lifelines! Thanks for the reminder

@krazedvintagemodel 3 жыл бұрын

I like that you get right to the point, 5 tips in 5 minutes! Thanks.

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Yep! No endless blathering here, Kay! 😀

@shesaknitter 3 жыл бұрын

I've been knitting since I was 9 and I'm now a grandma...still knitting all of the time. One thing I love about knitting is that there is always more to learn, no matter how long you've been at it or how much you know. I have always done the bind off with a larger needle, but have never bothered to learn the stretchy bind off that you demonstrated here even though I'd heard of it. It is easier than I had realized. I'll definitely remember it and use it. Thanks for this and your other very helpful videos!

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Shesaknitter, I agree! You can keep knitting your entire life and never run out of new things to learn! 😀

@ConnyNordlicht 3 жыл бұрын

Every.single.word.is.true. Be blessed!

@nobleknits 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Conny! 😀

@juliemcinnis3472 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. I love the stretchy bind off idea.

@Pluviophile218 9 ай бұрын

I love your videos and I always come away with some good tips. I have never used a life line for lace knitting, but I do use stitch markers. I place one at the end of every repeat then I read my work and make sure the stitch count and pattern are correct as I go along. This has worked for me for years and it might work for some of your followers.

@mayolson2 2 жыл бұрын

The bind off you showed is the best advice ever ! I was jazzed when you showed us that how to !

@robynwilliamson7066 3 жыл бұрын

I love circular needles. I use them for all my knitting

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, Robyn! 😀

@michellem9444 3 жыл бұрын

One thing I like to do when I'm making a lifeline is to use yarn/thread that is much smaller than the weight of yarn I'm using. Otherwise I feel like there's a big gap when I pull out the lifeline. It may be all in my head, but still, it's there, I'm telling you! lol Also, a great tip I've heard for airplane travel is that you can use dental floss as a lifeline. The bonus is that the "cutter" part of the dental floss container can be used to cut your yarn too. Really helpful tip if you're worried your scissors will get confiscated.

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip, Michelle! Thanks for sharing 😀

@CatFromFL 3 жыл бұрын

If you use an interchangeable circular needle you can insert the lifeline into the t-pin hole in Chiaogoo or most brands (or the split cable on Addi’s brand) . You just tie a thin contrasting yarn into the t-pin hole the length of the width and knit across, remember if you have markers they must be the type that open. Very good tips, and definitely block all shawls and most hand knits.

@nobleknits 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip, Catherine! I forgot about those lifeline holes! 😀

@FlimFlam53 3 жыл бұрын

Love the stretchy bind-of tip. Thank you.

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Happy knitting! 😀

@cc83jc85 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll be searching inside caravan for correct size wool and needles...if not, I’ll wait until our arrival tomorrow and search inside my sewing room (giving sewing a rest for a few weeks) thanks for your great videos!

@lovelovepopmusic1979 3 жыл бұрын

Great, simple tips that are really helpful! Thanks, Nancy!! Makes me want to say, 'why didn't I think of that!?"

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

LOL, so glad I could help! 😀

@laurenbeckerle7977 2 жыл бұрын

I always bind off super loose on shawls. I make sure I don't run out of yarn by weighing my yarn when I'm getting close to the end. Figuring out how many grams I'm using per row, then leave double that amount, or just under. For binding off. Another thing I try to do when binding off a shawl is to do it all in one go. I find by not putting the project down its easier to maintain consistent tension for the bind off. Your idea of using a larger needle is a good one. I never thought of that! I had NO idea ppl tried to knit shawls on straight needles. I don't think I even own a pair of those anymore. I knit everything on circular needles.

@nobleknits 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your shawl tips, Lauren! 😀

@lynnegottschalk6937 3 жыл бұрын

Love the lifeline idea. It would have saved me an awful lot of pulling out recently!

@cdpquilter50 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for those tips; learning about the lifeline is a game changer for me. I have ripped out too many projects because I haven’t perfected the technique of picking up a slipped stitch. You are a great instructor.

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words! Stay tuned - video tutorials are coming for lifelines and picking up missed stitches! 😀

@wilmaakastitchedbyjean3679 3 жыл бұрын

As a beginner knitter I am really enjoying your videos

@NerdyKnitting 3 жыл бұрын

Great practical tips (and I love the editing and fun pop ups!)

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 😀

@theastewart6721 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Circular needles were a game changer for me. I can’t imagine knitting anything except maybe a dishcloth on straights. I love the stretchy bind off too! Lifelines are a lifesaver!! My teacher told me about them about 8 years ago and I’ve used them ever since, especially with lace. I’ve been knitting and crocheting for years and never knew about lifelines. This video is sure to help many knitters! Thanks for sharing!🌸🌺

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Thea, I'm so glad to hear you already incorporate these tips into your knitting! 😀

@lindafarebrother957 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nancy I have been knitting for a long time and NEVER used that cast off method or used a lifeline. Thank you for sharing these great tips 😊🇬🇧

@FlimFlam53 3 жыл бұрын

And love the lifeline! Great idea.

@nmrowdy4605 3 жыл бұрын

Another stretchy bind off is; knit the first stitch, yo, knit the next stitch, pull the 1st stitch and yo the second stitch to the end.

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, Nikki! 😀

@kateboschorganizing 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips! I've never used a lifeline before, but I will do that with future projects. I love that simple, stretchy bindoff.

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kate, I'm glad you enjoyed the tips! I have a new video coming soon with more details on lifelines. 😀

@IDontSuckAtLifeakaJanis3975 3 жыл бұрын

@Noble Knits hi Nancy, I just wanted to say thank you for all you do as I was thinking about you while practicing basket weave stitch. Thank you again for all of your tutorials and tips.

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Janis, You're welcome, and thank you for your kind words! 😀

@those_eyes Жыл бұрын

Awesome tips!!!💕💕💕

@leasac2529 10 ай бұрын

And Mistake #6 is demonstrating techniques with dark yarn and small needles.

@saraeclipse 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!! I always enjoy your videos!

@hopeleighbecker2920 3 жыл бұрын

these are great tips especially the stretchy bind-off as an alternative to a larger needle (what I always use) and the reminder to use those life lines.

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Hi HopeLeigh, It is helpful there's more than one way to get the job done! 😀

@dorothywilliams8160 3 жыл бұрын

I put in my lifeline and 'accidentally' ran it through the markers. It was a fortuitous mistake. It forced me to drop those markers and replace them with new ones on the next round. The light went on!!! When putting in a lifeline run it through any markers on the needles. Replace them with new markers as you knit the next round dropping the originals. If you need to frog back to the lifeline your markers are already in place. No need to figure out where they should go. Hope it helps.

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dorothy, that's great advice. Thanks for sharing! 😀

@gailflitcraft6813 3 жыл бұрын

These are all great tips. Thank you! I must add that the lifeline should be of a much thinner yarn, or unwaxed dental floss. (The dental floss is my favorite.)

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right, Gail! I'll be adding your tip to my upcoming tutorial on lifelines! 😀

@ejsimms 3 жыл бұрын

I really needed your bind off tips. When I've tried to knit looser it looks wonky and uneven.

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to help, Emma! 😀

@M.S.M.111 3 жыл бұрын

Definately needed that tip for binding off 😍👍👏🌹

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help! 😀

@stickwithitknitandcrochet 3 жыл бұрын

These tips are really good to know before making a shawl. New subscriber here. :)

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome! I'm so glad you discovered the video and found it helpful! 😀

@susanp8568 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these great tips.🧶🧶

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Susan! 😀

@kimsargeant8126 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I made number 4 about a year ago and haven’t picked the project up again.

@lindapollaerts5168 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these great tips🌹

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Linda! 😀

@DragonflyMystikal 3 жыл бұрын

These are great tips; thank you!

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Diane, I'm so glad you found them helpful! 😀

@leeannstearns9923 3 жыл бұрын

Super advice...thank you. 👍🧶

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Lee Ann! 😀

@joanmachado9063 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Joan! 😀

@alisoncaronflyingfree 3 жыл бұрын

I actually just added a lifeline to a shawl I'm knitting that has slipped double wrapped purls that I've never done before.There was no way I was starting that without a lifeline.

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Smart move, Alison! 😀

@helencaudill1583 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all information!! May I ask what shawl pattern you are knitting in this video? It is lovely. I will be saving this video for future use .. it is great!!

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Helen, the shawl I'm working on will be a new shawl for KZfaq. Keep an eye 👀out for it! 😀

@helencaudill1583 3 жыл бұрын

@@nobleknits I sure will. :)

@sharmanklinefelter508 Жыл бұрын

i live the color of the yarn you are working with what is it

@annfield7356 3 жыл бұрын

Was always scared and intimidated by circular needles but after taking my time I now am using two circular needles in the same project and if there is a slight “gap” between the stitches it disappears when you finish the row Try picking up a few stitches each side if the ‘gap” on every row to ‘spread” the load My project is almost 7 hundred stitches and these are too many for one needle Also place a new circular needle into hot water and it “ unwinds” Long message but I hope it helps

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips, Ann! Thanks so much for sharing! 😀

@rabishamadlasa9085 3 жыл бұрын

First . Could you please to a video on how to make your tight stitch loose.

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

I'll add it to my video list!

@debbieperea95 3 жыл бұрын

Some great tips!👍🏻🧶🥰. Wonderful information 🥰🥰🥰. Nancy what state are you in? I thought I saw a ring you were wearing that was Nambe. I have one from NM. A lot of my family is from NM.

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Debbie, I'm so glad you found the video helpful! I usually wear two rings..neither of them are Nambe (although they have beautiful jewelry). The ring on my left hand is my wedding ring and the ring on my right hand is from Tiffany & Co. 💍🤩

@carshagify Жыл бұрын

I hate circular needles, I don't care what anyone says. I've had a set since the early 70's and about 5 years ago I realized, I hate them. I was knitting a sweater from cotton & alpaca yarn, and my stitches were coming out with gaps and unevenness, very frustrating, and a problem I never have. I switched to straight bamboo needles and the work evened out immediately. I also dislike wrestling with the cables. It's just extra work that you don't need.