5 KNITTING RULES TO FOLLOW AND ONE TO FUDGE

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In today's video, Tayler shares with viewers five hard and fast rules every knitter should follow, followed by one rule that can be modified to work in their favor.
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@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS Жыл бұрын

Hi everyone! Today's Midweek Ramble is a good one and one meant to be two parts fun, one part educational. Take it with a grain of salt if you find that your opinions vary from mine. And in the comments below, share your own 'rules to follow and one to fudge'. I'd love to read your take! Also, please know: if you are allergic to wool, don’t use wool. My recommendation here in terms of sticking to the fiber content suggested in a pattern is assuming you can use the fiber suggested. If you can’t, don’t. 👍 Show notes and links to all of the videos I mention here: www.woolneedleshands.com/show-links/mar15 #knitting #knittingpodcast #woolneedleshands

@deniseyoung3738 Жыл бұрын

I knitted a cardigan recently that had me use the swatch as a pocket. It made it feel more purposeful that way.

@sylviamaxwell504 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, even if you put the pocket on the inside...😂

@chadscreationstation9364 Жыл бұрын

Omg you just got me to gauge swatch. I love making cardigans, love lots of pockets and hate gauge swatching 😭

@deniseyoung3738 Жыл бұрын

@@sylviamaxwell504 What a great idea!

@StudsAndCrossbones Жыл бұрын

When Tayler was talking about fudging gauge it really connected with me. I recently read Knitting Bag of Tricks by Patty Lyons and the book made it so gauge finally clicked with me. It helped me realize how easy it is to do the math to figure out what size you'll get using your swatch and how if you like the fabric of your swatch it's so much easier to do a bit of math to figure out what size you should knit compared to knitting multiple gauge swatches until you hit gauge then realize the fabric is not right. Thanks Tayler for validating the way I've been feeling about this!

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Kate! And Patty Lyons is an absolute legend. ❤️

@lindaw505 Жыл бұрын

I have also just purchased Patty Lyon’s Knitting Bag of Tricks - brilliant ❤

@AJTimberlake Жыл бұрын

I think paying attention to your gauge in general is a knitting skill more people need to focus on. I’m busy making a sweater, when I read the gauge and the needle size I KNEW I wouldn’t achieve it. I went down one needle size, but I also switched from an Worsted weight yarn to a DK. I achieved gauge and I have a lovely fabric. However, I only knew to try this based on observing my knitting in general. It’s a good skill to develop.

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS Жыл бұрын

100% agree. Very good point. ❤️

@knittingghost Жыл бұрын

As an artist, I always encourage people to buy small amounts of the highest quality supplies they can in a monochromatic palette (black, white, and grey). This lets you see how the supplies should work while giving you a workable palette and not spending a fortune on it all. I love that you brought this rule up for knitting, because that's exactly what I did when first starting to knit more "seriously". It helped me a ton, because we didn't have much money to spend on hobbies at the time. At first I just bought two sets of DPNs in the sizes I needed to make the socks I wanted + a couple skeins of yarn. Then I added from there.

@LovedLisa Жыл бұрын

A wholehearted AMEN to blocking! I would even go as far as suggesting to block when you lost vision for a project. I just experienced the magic of falling back in love with a half finished sweater that I blocked when I didn’t feel like conintuing. Now I can’t wait to get back to it 😍

@pjschmid2251 6 ай бұрын

But socks no, I don’t block socks. I mean let’s face it they are knit with negative ease; as soon as you put them on your foot, they are blocked. As close as I’ve ever come to blocking socks, is hanging them on a drying rack after I wash them. I will use sock blockers to hold the socks for photographs, but I don’t need to wet them before I do that.

@sadieadie1587 Жыл бұрын

"at the same time's evil cousin is the sneaky little "meanwhile" . THAT has bitten me a few times. Always great watching your videos. Your knitting two socks at a time on a 40 inch needle has given me my sock knitting mojo back, thank you so much for that .

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS Жыл бұрын

Ahhhh! “Meanwhile” Is the worst! And I’m so happy that knitting TAAT has brought back the sock mojo for you Sadie. Such a good feeling. It’s the only way for me now. ❤❤

@Jeffersonmorant. Жыл бұрын

That’s so thoughtful of you Sadie, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

@EsmereldaPea Жыл бұрын

"Once you go beyond a needle size, now you're starting to compromise the fabric of the swatch." I strongly take issue with this statement, especially if you are using the recommended yarn. The point of swatching to obtain the recommended gauge is essentially to match your tension to the designer's. If you are a tight knitter and the designer is a loose knitter, you can go up two needle sizes and get EXACTLY the fabric the designer intended. OTOH, I agree in the case of yarn substitutions, which can get very tricky, and this is where experience comes in. As you recommended, you need to examine the photos and check the drape or hand of the fabric. Zoom in and look at stitch definition. When I'm subbing, I might start with 1 needle size down, then switch to the recommended size, then one size up. An experienced eye can judge the fabric fairly easily and make a decision as to the best needle size, even if it doesn't quite match gauge. An inexperienced eye might benefit from help at their LYS or local knitting group. IMO, with non-fitted items like shawls or scarves, a full swatch isn't always necessary - just one big enough to see what the fabric will look like. But I do like to swatch at least a bit. And in my experience, when it comes to wool vs acrylic, as long as the weight and the twist are pretty much the same, it's usually safe to sub. When you start getting into silks, mohairs, linens, cottons, alpacas, then you can run into issues. But of course, much of what I'm saying can be way outside a beginner's wheelhouse.

@alisonsmith376 Жыл бұрын

Always useful info. Tayler, thanks! Also, earthtonesgirl mentioned how kind and supportive you were to her during her recent difficult patch. Obv it meant a lot to her. 😊

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS Жыл бұрын

Alison, thank you for sharing this with me. I haven’t watched her latest, but that means a lot to know that. I’ll go check it out. ❤️

@Jeffersonmorant. Жыл бұрын

That’s so thoughtful of you Alison, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

@karengervais6473 2 ай бұрын

I love your channel because I can knit and listen to you at the same time. For me your not all about visuals just no nonsense, effective and interesting advice. Thanks Taylor..😊KarenAnne from Garstang UK…

@CounselorSue Жыл бұрын

Taylor, Love your channel. On this Wednesday chat I put on my Apple earbuds to listen and then remembered that I had laundry in the dryer to fold. I don’t like folding laundry, but… listening to you podcast while I folded the laundry made it an enjoyable experience. I also took time to clean bathroom mirrors (one very large one) and that too was more enjoyable. I think I’m going to set a new habit (pattern) and listen to the Wednesday podcasts while I work, especially at a chore that I don’t really like. Also, your podcasts are so professional. I have a KZfaq channel I started that (hopefully) combines knitting (or whatever creative project I’m working on) with counselling techniques. My channel is not as streamlined, focused and as professional as yours but I decided I needed to start somewhere and learn as I go. Once again, thanks for your channel. I really enjoy it. (This is from Sue Johnston in Orangeville, Ontario, Canada… retired counsellor age 68- life is fun).

@lindarogers3608 Жыл бұрын

Another great service video! Thank you. Additional thot: changing needle material (metal to wood, for example) can sometimes help get gauge so other changes may not be needed. Looking forward to your next episode.

@lindaboggess7634 Жыл бұрын

I have been caught by "while at the same time" more than I want to admit! I am getting better at reading the pattern first and marking that part so it is easy to see. I have only been knitting for 7 years! Now that I say that out loud I realize I am a stubborn learner. My poor school teachers! Thanks for your Vlog! I learn so much!

@Jeffersonmorant. Жыл бұрын

That’s so thoughtful of you Linda, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

@amoiuniversetv Жыл бұрын

I must say I’m now pretty good at following the ‘rules’ but when I started knitted I had no idea about fibre and just swapped the suggested yarn for whatever cheaper alternative I could get my hands on…it 9/10 didn’t work out as I just didn’t understand how didn’t fibres behave and drape. I’m glad I’ve overcome this and have found what I enjoy knitting with and have fun exploring different fibres- all part of the journey!

@almyndgal Жыл бұрын

Great video. You always make me think more when I’m interested in starting a pattern. Also now I want some fudge 😅

@karlacrawley7793 5 ай бұрын

I like having a set to help me find the right size needle that gives me gauge rather than buying a one needle size at a time. When starting out, you may only have the size the pattern calls for and then you realize you need one size down or up. When I’m ready to start a project I want to start right then and not wait until I can get to a store. I really like how you store your needles but I can’t apply it to me because I vary the cable length used throughout a project. I will start with a short cord and then go longer as I increase stitches during the project. I am a relatively new knitter, but I am totally addicted! I really love keeping up with what you are up to on your projects and love your sweet personality! Btw, I can’t seem to find your SPECIAL THANKS link….maybe I’m looking too hard.😂

@denbeesewswhat9841 Жыл бұрын

'at the same time' - yeah I've been caught out by that one 🤣🤣

@carol-annmatthew5296 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great tips. With the astronomical prices of yarn these days we can't afford to mess around.😢

@desireeshafer1524 Жыл бұрын

I’d love to hear your thoughts on reinforcing heels in socks. I was browsing one of my knitting group pages and some people had mentioned using thread to reinforce the heel of a sock and I’m curious how that works or if it’s even practical

@lisawierzbicki4994 Жыл бұрын

Another fantastic episode, Taylor! Some really great points to make about knitting! If I may, I’d like to add a few ideas to the possible “fudging” rules: - there are a few more instances where gauge isn’t super important, ie a washcloth, baby blanket, maybe a cowl or even a shawl (keeping in mind, do you like the drape, feel, or will any lace areas have too much or too little drape to open up nicely.). Usually the designer will mention it if the gauge is or isn’t super important. - you may cover this topic in your other video “Yarn Substitutions” that literally JUST began to play as I am typing, lol! But…in case this isn’t touched upon…a great idea to get gauge is by marling. Holding two or even three yarns together is such a creative way to get gauge, is an excellent stash buster, and also lets the knitter become somewhat of a painter. You can achieve a new and unexpected color while trying to get gauge! (Disregard if you cover this in another video!😂😂😂) xoxo @lisa_blessingsinthejourney

@Jeffersonmorant. Жыл бұрын

That’s so thoughtful of you Lisa, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

@MissHoyden Жыл бұрын

I- fairly often- choose to change the gauge. For exactly the reason you specify- I like the drape of my gauge and I’m happy to recalculate the stitch count.

@joycepastore3860 Жыл бұрын

I would also recommend blocking the swatch before AND after you knit the swatch, particularly if you are using a blend that contains cashmere, like MCN. Cashmere tends to grow as I learned from doing a recent test knit. My sweater and sleeves grew 3 inches and now I have a lovely tunic!

@lieslnew8247 Жыл бұрын

I have been knitting for nearly 50 years and have said that 2023 is the first year I have knitted “seriously”. What I mean by that is I now swatch before, block after and substitute yarn based on fibre content (not just price). Thx Tayler. ❤

@kathiep.7734 Жыл бұрын

I so agree with reading the whole pattern before you start!! Then I go back and highlight what is very important to me! I may not remember the point when I get there and also great to help me next time I knit the project

@Ameeta.theinkystitcher Жыл бұрын

One thing I'm trying with my newest project, because I couldn't figure out what pattern I wanted to knit:. I knit a couple gauge swatches in the needle sizes recommended by the yarn manufacturer, and decided which was my favorite(after blocking). I then sorted my favorite patterns ravelry by that particular gauge (and a bunch of other filters, to really narrow my choices down), and came up with my summer tee pick that(hopefully) will work best for the yarn I'm using. I normally have no issues with math and gauge swatches and picking a pattern first, but it has caused me some grief with a recent colorwork pick that only had a couple sizes and no way that my gauge swatch could work out to fit. I ended up redrawing the whole pattern and it just doesn't look as good as the original so I decided to try a different route this time.

@WildeBookGarden Жыл бұрын

the dreaded "at the same time"!! 😂 yes I've been burned by that a few times For the quality supplies one, I do think it's good to use things that aren't terrible - but getting quality doesn't have to mean spending a ton, as you said! I feel picking out some good yarn and supplies (like, nice quality but not pricey) that you're excited to work with from Michaels or somewhere similar is a good way to go when starting out, or even when you've been knitting for a while! I feel like there's an unfortunate amount of snobbery in the crafting community (as with any other community) and it's disheartening because I think a lot of people are made to feel that they can't make good crafts if they don't spend a ton of money - which just isn't true! I understand the general idea of where people are coming from with the idea "you get what you pay for" - going for the cheapest options CAN mean skimping on quality - but I don't agree with the implication that you can't get good quality at a reasonable price. (One of my nicest knitting needle sets is from my original 'teach yourself to knit' kit!) -So I appreciate your discussion that quality doesn't have to equal exorbitantly expensive! Sorry for the monologue! 😂 I have strong feelings about any kind of snobbery. Like, I'm also very into makeup, and there are SO many drugstore brands that do it better than high-end / luxury makeup!! 🤷🏻‍♀

@jillpohren4801 Жыл бұрын

Love those specs Taylor! The tip about using Favorites and the bundles is spot on - I refer back to these constantly when I’m looking for a specific pattern to cast-on; I also have started a habit of culling or clearing out selections I’m no longer interested in. Thanks for another great ramble!

@ViperBurlesque Жыл бұрын

Swatching is to knitting what a mock up is to sewing, SO beneficial!!

@carolclaibornemumey8919 Ай бұрын

Hi Taylor, right on with the gauge swatching advice. I think a lot of garments from magazines, say, are actually mostly/all knitted on knitting machines. In these cases, the stitches/inch are so many and the resulting hand-knit fabric, if the gauge is followed, sooo rigid. Just no!

@carolinedubose5136 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for these tips!! When entertaining the idea of using an alternative yarn I check for yarn substitutions online. They discuss a lot of the sameness and differences in the alternative yarns. Another tip I use is to check for errata! I started a sweater and when it came to the sleeves the pattern wasn't matching up. I started to look at the pattern with the eyes of a sewing and attempted to fix the problem. Never found a fix. Eventually found the errata but by that time I had frogged the whole sweater in disgust!

@NatalieM.23 Жыл бұрын

You’ve inspired me to clean up my Ravelry queue. I’ve been using it as a dumping ground for patterns that interest me, but bundles are a much better way to organize things.

@lorieast5347 Жыл бұрын

This. Same. EXACTLY. I ducked when you said, "STOP using your queue as a dumping ground."

@PamKnitsToo Жыл бұрын

Wow! Another video just chuck full of information that is incredibly useful!! I always learn so much from you in these rambles. I know you put a great deal of time and energy into gathering this information and it is appreciated ❤. A side note: I love your glasses - can you tell me where you got them??

@mlea79 Жыл бұрын

I learn so much from your videos. Thank you xxx

@lindaw505 Жыл бұрын

Such helpful tips Tayler! Many thanks 😊

@mariaorticelli8031 Жыл бұрын

As always, great information!! Thank you so much for sharing!

@valerieconrad1005 Жыл бұрын

I just finished a gauge swatch for a sweater. I'm trying to figure out how to get it to meet the gauge asked for. Definitely a skill I need to learn!

@Jeffersonmorant. Жыл бұрын

That’s so thoughtful of you Valerie, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

@LottaSocks Жыл бұрын

As a former “… but I don’t wanna swatch…!!!” (Insert whine-y voice), I swatch now! BUT you also need to wash (block) the swatch as well. Yarns may or may not “bloom”, and I’ve had several swatches change gauge pre- and post-blocking. Even tho I reallllly want to dive in, cast on & merrily knit away, I now embrace the swatch after a bath 😊 !!! Agree w quality needles (tools). Took me a lonnnnng time to afford a good interchangeable needle set. Buy one or two, try out, then purchase more (or a set). I used the most awful, cheap needles, but if that’s all you have, you can still knit. With curses perhaps, but I taught myself a LOT of techniques & stitch patterns. Also, 9” circs didn’t exist (used DPs), let alone interchangeable sets. AND no internet or KZfaq. The dark ages (?) of knitting…lol

@sylviamaxwell504 Жыл бұрын

Happy happy joy joy, thanks ❤❤❤

@anitasancr Жыл бұрын

I have another advice on a gauge swatch: if what your going is small, start it! You can use the piece as a swatch, it would take you the same amount of time to make a 4x4 inch swatch than to start lets say a scarf... just putting it out there. ;)

@carolfolk4602 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you for discussing swatching and needle sizes. I have had to go up more than two needle sizes to match gauge which drastically affected the drape of the fabric. I went with my own needle size in the sweater I'm working on and it's coming out okay but I wish I watched your video about doing the math which is the hardest thing about knitting for me. (And the pattern did not note the ease of the sweater which concerned me and has been making me crazy! Without those notes in future patterns I will not use them.) This is my first pullover sweater that I'm making.

@SuzanneGerard Жыл бұрын

I always suggest buying a beanies worth of yarn or a scarfs quanity of yarn in a color and fiber you adore and high quality knitting needles and or crochet hook in only the size you need for that project as a beginner.

@GATeacherfriend Жыл бұрын

I agree that good tools are best. I acquired quite a few of mine 2nd-hand from Ravelry destash thread. Good tools don't have to be expensive! You can offload tools that don't work for you on that thread.

@valerieehrman3720 Жыл бұрын

Taylor... I learn something new every time I watch you. Thank you!😊

@judybostick3934 Жыл бұрын

I definitely block my sweaters and shawls. I have to admit that I dont block my socks. Sometimes I block my hats especially if it has color work. I'm also one of those fortunate people that changes fiber content out and has had success. I have made several sweater using cotton when it's called for wool and have had no issues.

@katfinn9352 Жыл бұрын

Hi! You surely can always tell when a knit item hasn't been blocked. It looks unfinished, which it is. The same is true with woven fabric. This step is not optional. However, I do wonder about acrylic. I made an acrylic sweater for a child and I gave it a very light steam...surely this yarn melts, even slightly. But its looks improved hugely.

@hannahc933 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tips. Thanks for sharing.❤

@rachelmitchell2144 Жыл бұрын

High five. Thank you for bringing attention to the fabric! It’s so easy to get caught up in ‘rules’, 20:15 follow them blindly and not think them through. And with regards to blocking, those before and after images said it all. 😂

@Jeffersonmorant. Жыл бұрын

That’s so thoughtful of you Rachel, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

@christinebrady723 Жыл бұрын

You are the best!! I love how you explain things.

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS Жыл бұрын

Thank you Christine. ❤️

@mishkalarsoncreations Жыл бұрын

Culinary and fiber arts are so similar - using the right materials, read the “recipe” all the way first (my grandma referred to knitting and sewing patterns as recipes just like she did for cooking), quality doesn’t mean $ - you can find great stuff at thrift shops (I found a full set of bamboo circulars once!), and this way you can decide what works for you - plastic vs aluminum vs bamboo needles for example (I have a sister who really doesn’t like bamboo needles), if I keep going back to a pattern that means I’ll likely use it so I buy it and catalog it electronically so I can find it later - designers need to make money too so I’m not going just “heart” it and forget about it - besides I can send a purchased pattern to a friend with some yarn as a gift, and as far as blocking, I actually block sweater pieces before stitching them together but if a finished item isn’t for someone else I probably won’t block it - that’s just because I have little space in my tiny room/shared apartment that isn’t used for something, so it’s a practical issue. Gauge swatching is for inexperienced knitters - no knock there, just let me finish - once you’ve knit with particular types of yarn for years and years, you know if you’re a tight/loose knitter, so that will tell you if you need to go up or down in needle size. And if you do swatches, save them and make lap quilts for charity. This all from someone who’s knit/sewn for 57 years (thank you grandma).

@Jeffersonmorant. Жыл бұрын

That’s so thoughtful of you Shelly, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

@kathy2951 Жыл бұрын

Hi Taylor, in regards to blocking, it is akon to ironing/pressing durinf sewing. It really makes the project drape and fit so much better.

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS Жыл бұрын

Yes! Absolutely!

@Jeffersonmorant. Жыл бұрын

That’s so thoughtful of you Kathleen, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

@kittykat13027 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree about blocking and with regards to swatches, block them too! Only then can you really get an accurate idea of your true gauge and the final hand of the fabric you’re creating.

@kat22885 Жыл бұрын

I like to think of knitting patterns the same way as a cooking or baking recipe. So important to read it all the way through!

@Jeffersonmorant. Жыл бұрын

That’s so thoughtful of you Kelly, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

@holoinfinity4691 Жыл бұрын

I have recently gotten into blocking my knit/crochet items & also gauge swatching things I want/need my FOs to fit properly. Still learning about these two things since I never did this before last year (oops).

@KnitsByNayla Жыл бұрын

Lol at my Ravelry queue being 70+ items long 😅😂

@deb2529 Жыл бұрын

Really well done video as usual Great tips!

@ccpperrett7522 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Taylor. Great talk. I feel like you are my counselor/friend. I loved sharing coffee time with you. A friend taught me how to knit 48 yrs ago on dpns. I knit wool mittens for my siblings for Christmas and added strings to keep them together. I didn't think about the fact that knitting in the round made this process so much easier for me until now, no purl stitches. After my initial success I jumped right jnto knitting a sweater with a shawl collar. I didn't have the faintest clue about gauge at that time. I finished the sweater but was less than satisfied with the finished work. My sister loved it, so I gifted it to her. I have already learned so much from you and other youtube knitters. Thank you my friend. You are a great teacher. From one teacher to another. ❤️ 😍 Alaska Grandma

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS Жыл бұрын

This makes my day. Thank you so much for watching and for sharing this bit of your knitting story. I love it. ❤️

@vadec5909 Жыл бұрын

Great rules!! And patterns should mention to go up or down a needle size, not everyone knits the same

@mariashoemaker6698 Жыл бұрын

So happy you covered gauge in this and your linked video! I am new to knitting sweaters and struggle with getting gauge. The night before this video was released I finished a second gauge swatch and still wasn't getting the gauge my pattern called for. I didn't want to knit a THIRD gauge swatch so I did the math and figured I could get the size and ease I wanted using my gauge but wasn't sure I figured it the correct way. You confirmed my thinking/figures are right! Now I can get started confident I will end up with a sweater in the size I want. Thank you! I enjoy your videos and get so much useful information from them.

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS Жыл бұрын

This is great news Maria! I’m so glad that my videos were timely for you and provided some additional confidence to go forth with your project. Happy knitting!

@Honigbiene1 Жыл бұрын

I think it’s easier to follow the swatch rule when you have access to a full collection of needle sizes. It’s frustrating to new knitters to do a swatch and realize they need to get a new set of needles.

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS Жыл бұрын

Yeah. I understand that. It’s the more frustrating (and pricey) aspect of taking on a new hobby. ❤️

@dededraper7016 Жыл бұрын

i've learned that gauging my project as knit is necessary. I don't like swatching . . . . unless it's a sleeve or pocket, or ??? So many times when I've swatched my project is way different still. So gauging as you go is very helpful.

@alaskalu6826 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful & wise!

@knittedbywhitney Жыл бұрын

I love the elaboration you made on how to do a gauge swatch and determine if you have the yarn and needle size you want/need to use for a pattern. There's a lot more that you can take away from a gauge swatch. Very good info!

@comfycozytoo Жыл бұрын

I just finished cleaning up my queue. There were over twenty things on there. Now there's two.

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS Жыл бұрын

That’s got to be a good feeling! ❤️

@melissaemery8686 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice on Ravelry! I have an account but rarely use it for anything other than searching patterns or ideas. I added the video to my watch later list.

@andymakesthings9587 10 ай бұрын

My ravelry queue is WAY longer than 3 months, but that’s because every piece of my stash has a project in mind and I put it in the queue to keep track of what’s for what! I only tend to shop a few times a year, so there will be long breaks in between the buying and the making of a project sometimes and I cannot for the life of me recall sometimes.

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS 10 ай бұрын

I love this and I think that you have it structured in a way that’s productive and works for you and that’s all that matters. Nicely done!

@elizabethwickes8672 Жыл бұрын

I keep finding that my gauge is wild. Esp when working with cotton/bamboo/alpaca. I'm knitting something with a worsted cotton on size 2 needles (okay it's also garter stitch, so it isn't awful) but I'm always needing to go down 1 or 2 needle sizes to meet gauge. Particularly ribbing, when you're normally one size smaller, I need to go down 2 or 3 sizes smaller. I've started just going down a garment size and a needle size to try and keep things on point, but I don't know what my hands are doing.

@attheranch873 Жыл бұрын

You’ve convinced me to block the poncho I knitted a month ago. I’ve been wearing it and it looks just fine, but after seeing those photos, I think it can look better. Thank you!

@joanmachado9063 Жыл бұрын

Great podcast thank you 😊☕️🧶

@annefleming1901 Жыл бұрын

I use my raverly queue for patterns that I have already bought yarn for. I can't resist buying a beautiful yarn, which I try and pair with a project before I buy the yarn. This is a good reminder that I have alot of stash and projects waiting to begin. And yes, projects move up and down that list, often, depending on what I'm in the mood for.

@Jeffersonmorant. Жыл бұрын

That’s so thoughtful of you Anne, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

@JantineSchimmel Жыл бұрын

I was poor when circular needles became more popular (or I learned more about them at least). I learned to not buy the cheapest tools pretty quickly. Around that time I bought one medium priced cicular needle that's still going, while I trashed the cheap ones in frustration after a small section of knitting. I can easily imagine that if I hadn't been knitting for 20+ years around that time, I would have given up on the hobby altogether. So I very much second the 'go for the better quality'.

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this! I feel like folks sometimes think that they can’t afford to purchase good quality supplies and I always think it’s quite the opposite. You can’t afford to buy cheap materials because they’re the ones that end up costing the most in the long run. 👍❤️

@valeriehowden471 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the insight into the 'rules'. Quality tools are key. I first tried knitting out on a pair of chopsticks then graduated to 1 pair the KZfaqr I learned from recommended. Used those for a few projects until I needed something else for socks - the reason why I started knitting. A couple of circular needles later, and several pairs of socks later I put an interchangeable set on my wish list. I feel I'm set for life. I will be teaching a crocheting class at a local community centre soon where every tool is supplied. I had to submit a shopping list - I stated only aluminum hooks, no plastic ones because they easily break. And they can have alot of friction with the yarn making it less enjoyable - not what you want for a beginner to learn on. I wish I knew your take on gauge swatches before I knit my Norwegian style mittens. I loved the look of the colour work and the density of the fabric on my 2.75mm but I didn't meet gauge. Went up to 3.25mm, met gauge and completed the mittens. The mittens look good however I feel the fabric I created with the 2.75 provided a better design and thickness. To go back to the 2.75mm, I would have had to modify the pattern to fit the width of my hand. Was just in too much of a rush to knit them! Blocking is key - although I won't block dishclothes. Lol.

@nanettedunham2021 Жыл бұрын

Love your podcast😊😊

@kathyberry1808 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video!! Thank you so much ❤

@phyllisburke4141 Жыл бұрын

Good suggestions here.

@littlesammyf7380 Жыл бұрын

I feel so seen about the misuse of my Ravelry queue 😅 right I am going to sort it this afternoon

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS Жыл бұрын

😘😘😘

@Lissabee82 Жыл бұрын

This was an amazingly informative video.

@Sequoya Жыл бұрын

Nice episode!

@safiyab4767 Жыл бұрын

What a great video with wonderful suggestions for us knitters! I am that person in the dump truck 😅 Thanks for bringing my attention to it.

@AGL01772 Жыл бұрын

Excellent advice about gauge! 😊

@jessicalila3712 Жыл бұрын

I like to use my Ravelry queue to keep track of the projects that I want to knit that I've already purchased the yarn for. I find that helpful especially when I "raid" the yarn set aside for a different project. 😂

@jonellesandel1066 Жыл бұрын

💯 agree! I am knitting a ranunculus (yeah who hasn’t) and since the pattern doesn’t divide for sizes until after the yoke, I didn’t swatch and was happy with the fabric. However when it was time to choose a size I realized my gauge would mean I needed to knit the size 5 directions to end up with a size 3 because I’m tighter than Midori. Good thing I checked and luckily I like the closer fitted neckline and upper yoke but can now knit the body to lay more draped knowing my gauge means I need to follow size 5. Whew.

@heatherhayes8758 Жыл бұрын

man I love this channel! Thanks for great info.

@Jeffersonmorant. Жыл бұрын

That’s so thoughtful of you Heather, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

@joannamartin7917 Жыл бұрын

Great rules and I agree about swatching. Sometimes I prefer the fabric I get when it’s not meeting gauge more than when I do. Then I just adjust numbers to suit. ❤❤

@joanneknox5091 Жыл бұрын

Once again, you have shared great information. Thanks, Taylor! 😊

@cutpastetiedye Жыл бұрын

Great list! With so many hobbies I think buy quality not quantity is a great mindset. Also, my ravelry queue is such a mess right now, but it's the only way on the site to link yarns to a project (I think?). Even if I'm not planning on knitting up a project soon, I want to remember what yarn I was going to use with it. Does anyone else have other ways they keep track of that?

@queenofpixels5458 Жыл бұрын

Gauge is my personal nemisis. I have a strangle hold on my yard and typically have to go up two sizes and sometimes still don't meet gauge completely. I work around this by finding my yarn that I like gauge swatch it to a fabric I like and then looking for a pattern that suggests that gauge.

@stephanienogan9757 Жыл бұрын

I add patterns to my Rav queue once I’ve paired them with stash yarn.

@Jeffersonmorant. Жыл бұрын

That’s so thoughtful of you Stephanie, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

@janehancock9118 Жыл бұрын

Great tips especially the last one !

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jane!❤

@bonniereece6738 Жыл бұрын

I agree with reading the pattern through but I read it with a highlighter in my hand. I highlight needle size and anywhere I need to change sizes. I highlight the stitch count for my size at each step. I also highlight any concurrent instructions like "at the same time " so I am sure to notice it. This has saved me lots of unknitting time.

@krisvanallen 7 ай бұрын

fisherman's wool is a great deal, and when it is 50% off? Yeah. Stocked up and make a lovely and warm afghan.

@deejcarter2003 Жыл бұрын

I have to say, I didn’t know you could arrange your favorites.🤯

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS Жыл бұрын

I’m glad that I shared this then! It’s soo much more enjoyable collecting all of those patterns when you can sort them out. ❤️

@catb2069 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Tayler! Another GREAT episode. Such wonderful advice. The one I need to listen to most is the Ravelry queue! Oh how they are piling up. Thank you so much for great content AND for adding the links. It makes life so much easier. ❤️

@jenniferjohnson9335 Жыл бұрын

Such sage advice! I like all these. Gotta be honest, if I'm knitting a scarf or hat and fit isn't an issue, I don't swatch. Anything fitted, you bet I do! I'm guilty of the queue dump. I'll try to tidy that out. I have watched lace go from jumbled mess to actual lace with blocking--miraculous! Thanks for a great post!

@Jeffersonmorant. Жыл бұрын

That’s so thoughtful of you Jennifer, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

@theenablingcook8041 Жыл бұрын

What a great list! The one I am off to do right now is revamp my queue and create a favorites list.

@unrulyknitter Жыл бұрын

You always have such great info and make your videos fun. Thank you!

@Jeffersonmorant. Жыл бұрын

That’s so thoughtful of you, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

@peggytraeg Жыл бұрын

Great advice!!

@Jeffersonmorant. Жыл бұрын

That’s so thoughtful of you Peggy, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

@isabellemeunier9486 Жыл бұрын

Super video! I relate a lot to your 'buy quality'! I started knitting with needles from a dollar store: it was terrible! They were bending, the yarn was not sliding and the tip broke... I have organize a knitting group / class in my school and I absolutely go buy good needles and yarn for the students so that they can actually enjoy it.

@celineocallaghan6915 Жыл бұрын

Awesome info Tayler, so enjoyable as usual. I have been caught so many times because I didn’t read the pattern too ☺️🥰

@alicemarchetti4340 Жыл бұрын

Hi Tayler! It's always nice to watch your videos and this time wasn't an exception🥰 I absolutely, a thousand percent, agree with the "blocking rule", it really makes magic things in terms of relaxing the finished piece and the general fit of the garment, I'm a big fan of blocking (I can get a little impatient with the drying phase 😂 but it's totally worth it). For the gauge swatch... well😅 I *almost* always make a swatch and I'm totally okay with it but, if I'm being honest, I never make an actual 10cm x 10 cm swatch, I just make a swatch that is 10 cm in width but maybe 5-6cm in length... I now, it's a lil it like cheating but I'll knit or crochet a certain amount of cm, instead of making the exact number of rows it calls for in the pattern, then I'll try the piece on and decide if I need to knit more and how many rows (or how many cm). It's easier for me, it's works, I'm happy🤣🤩

@TinaSpencer-mr1cp Жыл бұрын

I just encountered a good reason to browse through the pattern before beginning. Preparing to cast on the Halfway Home Shawl, browsed the pattern, realized “some” of the even numbered rows were not written out. Oh, surely, the instructions are there. I had to browse through at least THREE times before I finally found the information. Seems I breezed right on by. 😏