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PerfectlyKnotty
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I'm Suzi, the designer, teacher, and owner of Perfectly Knotty. I'm passionate about crochet and knitting and have been building this channel since 2014 to help you learn to crochet and knit beautiful, heirloom-quality items that you will enjoy for years to come.
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* A variety of projects, from scarves and hats to blankets and kitchen items.
* Tips and tricks to help you improve your skills.
* Inspiration to get you started on your next project.
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Thank you for your support!
Subscribe to Perfectly Knotty's channel today and click the notification bell to be notified of new videos with:
* Clear and concise tutorials for beginners and experienced stitchers alike.
* A variety of projects, from scarves and hats to blankets and kitchen items.
* Tips and tricks to help you improve your skills.
* Inspiration to get you started on your next project.
Don't forget to use the "give thanks" feature on the videos where that is available.
When you head over to the PerfectlyKnotty.com website be sure to sign up for the free email newsletter to get news about new patterns, tutorials, online classes and workshops, plus you can shop the beautiful selection of allergy-conscious yarns
Thank you for your support!
Yarn & Pattern Perfect Match: Stop Guessing, Start Crocheting or Knitting!
Struggling to find the right yarn for your dream project? Let's solve that! This video guides you through understanding yarn properties, swatching techniques, and pattern analysis. Discover how to confidently pair your yarn with the perfect pattern for amazing results for you next crochet or knitting project.
Hey there, yarn lovers! I'm Suzi Quillen, Empress of Yarn at Perfectly Knotty. Join me on my crafting adventures as I share tips, tricks, and inspiration for all things yarn. From stash management to project planning, I've got you covered. Don't forget to check out PerfectlyKnotty.com for a curated selection of yarn, patterns and supplies.
Links for patterns recommended in this video:
mailchi.mp/c8f32561235e/crocheteasylacetriangle
mailchi.mp/eac86363256e/knittriangle
perfectlyknotty.com/shop/down-the-rabbit-hole/
Hey there, yarn lovers! I'm Suzi Quillen, Empress of Yarn at Perfectly Knotty. Join me on my crafting adventures as I share tips, tricks, and inspiration for all things yarn. From stash management to project planning, I've got you covered. Don't forget to check out PerfectlyKnotty.com for a curated selection of yarn, patterns and supplies.
Links for patterns recommended in this video:
mailchi.mp/c8f32561235e/crocheteasylacetriangle
mailchi.mp/eac86363256e/knittriangle
perfectlyknotty.com/shop/down-the-rabbit-hole/
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Save yourself time, frustration, and sanity by using lifelines in your knitting! Have you ever spend hours happily knitting only to find a mistake way back in your project? Maybe you tried to fix it by laddering down, but it was too tight, or you dropped more stitches and finally in frustration, pull your needles out and pull the entire project out and start over. Lifelines are your secret weap...
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SCRAP YARN PROJECT ALERT! Welcome to another quick project from your favorite friendly Empress of Yarn! 😉 I'm here with a quick, down and dirty editing job to get this idea out to you so you can dig into your scrap yarn basket and make something pretty and playful! This one is going to be super warm since it's made with llama and silk, but you can make yours with chunky chenille for a thick and...
FREE Meadow of Avens Crochet Pattern
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Hey yarn lovers! Have you seen this beauty yet? This is the Meadow of Avens afghan square, and it's bursting with vintage charm! The best part? It's totally FREE when you sign up for email updates! perfectlyknotty.com/meadow-of-avens This design is perfect for using up scrap yarn, or go bold with a single stunning color. The possibilities are endless! What colors would you use? Let me know in t...
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Crochet cables are beautiful! But can be a little tricky until you learn these step by step techniques! Hey, yarn lovers! I'm Suzi Quillen, the Empress of Yarn at Perfectly Knotty. Join me on my crafting adventures as I share tips, tricks, and inspiration for all things yarn. From stash management to project planning, I've got you covered. Don't forget to check out PerfectlyKnotty.com to sign u...
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My husband's grandma brought a ton of "been in a box in the closet for a long time" yarn up to us that smelled old but still looked fine. Thank you so much for this video!
I hope that you are able to make that yarn usable! While it's waiting it's turn for washing, consider tucking used dryer sheets in and around in the boxes and bags to help absorb odor.
Thank You. Love from Ontario, Canada ❤❤❤
Awww! I LOVE me some Canada! 🍁 I have deep family roots in the western provinces.
This is gorgeous! A perfect bodice for a toddler dress.
OH!!!! That would be SO pretty! And it would stretch and move on the body so well! 👗
thank you very much for this video, i m not sure if i understood , if we never cut yarn?
Nope! Don't cut the yarn if you are striping, unless you want a gazillion ends to weave in. Just carry it gently up the edge, and when you are finished, do some sort of edging to enclose the carry-ups 💮
Actual advice at 5 30.
Thanks for the time-stamp note! :)
This video is so helpful thank you!! I have a question tho, how much vinegar should I add to the tub to help with the smell?
Well, that depends on how much yarn is in there, how much water, how bad the smell is. Start with half cup maybe, if you are filling at least 1/4 of the tub. You might have to swish, and rinse several times anyway, so each time you refill with fresh water, add vinegar. I promise! The smell of vinegar will go away once the yarn is dry!
This was so helpful. Thank you so much. I bought a bunch of yarn and it smelled. I couldn’t even describe the smell. All gone now. I had to buy a few things but that’s okay. I got a great deal. ❤
That's awesome! What did you have to buy to clean your yarn that you didn't already have on hand?
@@PerfectlyKnotty i needed a swifter and a yarn roller so it was a push to get both! now i cannot stop using them!
So so pretty!! Has a rustic look. 5⭐ project that makes up quickly. And a great way to utilize scrap yarn too! 💜
That rustic look can be a fun design element! I'd love it if you shared your finished project so I can feature it on my website and social media! Just fill out the form here: perfectlyknotty.com/bragboard/
Great tutorial, thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Good skill to know!!
Right! So empowering!
Wow- I need to pull out my new kitchen scale and put it to use! Thanks
Especially when the amount of yarn you need for a project happens to really matter!
Could not hear what u were saying volume safe
Thank you for commenting.
Thanks so much for this information. This is applicable across the creative crafting community. I have recently become aware of these realities and it has changed how I purchase patterns. I refuse to purchase or even acquire patterns that violate copyright laws-even though I am on a limited income. There are more than enough patterns offered for free by the original designers to keep me busy. If I choose to buy a pattern, I now make sure that it doesn’t violate copyright laws and hurt the original designer.
As a designer, I truly appreciate the extra effort that you go to to make sure you are protecting yourself and your favorite designers! That's a great example of us working together!
Thank you so much 😊
You're welcome 😊
Oh my goodness! Suzi, this is wonderful- thank you for sharing this adventure! Confession- I haven't knitted in years, but I want to get back into it. I've also never knitted socks, but have always wanted to... and currently a lot of my higher end store bought wool blend socks with thick padded soles and heels are finally starting wear out after many years of enjoyment. So this is a sign I should go on an adventure of my own and start learning! If I start now, hopefully I'll have some toasty tootsies enjoying some hand knitted socks for the autumn months! Or crochet, which I would also be interested in trying for socks! Just subscribed to your channel and I'll gradually check out more of your videos. Thanks again, and God bless you! Fawn 😊
Fawn! I hope you try it! You can get to the entire video series and my comments here: perfectlyknotty.com/experimental-sock-project-wrap-up-thoughts/
Hi, could you please tell me what that lovely multi coloured wool is and if it’s still available? Thanks 😊
As noted in the video, it was a cotton yarn that I had in my stash with no label, and that was almost 10 years ago 🤪
Thanks 👍👍
No problem 👍
Oh, this is fantastic! I have got to try this. Thank you for a very clear tutorial.
You are so welcome! So glad it was helpful! You can get to the entire video series and my notes here: perfectlyknotty.com/experimental-sock-project-wrap-up-thoughts/
How many stitches in the foundation row??????
I'm trying to figure that out as well. Can anybody who knows please reply.
As noted in the video, you can use whatever number you want, odd or even, doesn't matter.
Larger needles. Larger thread. Dark thread or Dark background. Shut the window.
Thank you for providing engagement!
Gosh I wish I'd watched this before my last project. It was only when I was blocking it that I noticed that the different dye lot was not only a slightly different shade, but also a different thickness!!. Now I do check the dye lots really carefully, but, armed with your tips, I have more purchasing freedom, if needed. Thank you
So glad that these tips will help for future! I'm sorry you had to have a hard experience about it though! That's a bummer!
This is GENIUS.
I hope you tried it! :)
thank you! this is super helpful for dealing with thrifted yarn
So glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for this tutorial ! My grandma recently gave me a whole chest of yarn and it definitely need a could washing 🧼🧽 Very excited about starting new projects!
You're so welcome! Glad it was helpful!
I wonder if you did two yarn overs and knit the stitch. Then on the return row knit all three together . Would that give the same effect .
I'd be cautious about that as that can make a more lacy effect in the fabric. But you can try it of course! :) It's all just an experiment in fiber arts :)
Oh wow!!! I love this! I have tried so many methods to add durability. This is so much simpler. Thank you!
I hope it works well for you! I still wear these socks regularly and really love how they feel on my feet!
I don't have an option to dry outside - other than things getting wet/mess etc...ok to dry inside?
If you have good ventilation and air flow, SURE! Air dry inside! :)
Thank you sm for making this tutorial!!
You are very welcome! :)
I do the magic loop two at a time toe up socks all the time, but I think I am going to try it with two sixteen inch needles and do the padded bottom which I think is a such a clever idea!!! I hope you will follow up on this and tell us how it feels wearing it and show the whole sock when it is completed. Will be following you❤
I DID! :) It's been 2-1/2 years and I still wear and LOVE these socks! :) This video is one part of the series for the experiment! You can find the entire story on my website here: perfectlyknotty.com/experimental-sock-project-wrap-up-thoughts/
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Hope you got some helpful information! :)
I use mohair silk : cut a piece long enough to knit across the sole plus one inch then double it. Fold in half, and loop it over your needle , Knit one strand with your sock yarn across the sole sts leaving the remaining half of the length ready to be picked up on the next round. When r2 is complete, knot the mohair ends together , or just leave them there, they dont come out. Alize make a mohair with nylon at about 3. 3€ for 50 g. Drops make a mohair silk for 3.5 to 4.7 euros for 25g. Not much is needed for the ball and heel and it gives a lot of strength and warm luxury to your socks without bulking out your shoes. Mohair is strong, silk is strong, nylon is strong.
Being extremely allergic I don't use or promote mohair or sheep wool, but yes, it is WARM and durable! :) And certainly! One could cut separate pieces to insert to get the thicker effect, and as you note, be able to include additional fiber type.
Very well done,this adjustng to the width of the foot but may I ask: are all you knitters suffering from halux toes?. My socks are either left or right, the big toes are not that angled and my right and my left foot are not exactly of equal length
Since all human feet are different, and as a general rule most of us are not very kind to our feet, I'm sure, whether or not we know it, most humans have some sort of foot issue 😉 I hope you try my technique and see how it works for you.
That’s the exact reason why I knit my own socks: make them foot-shaped so that the big toe can be straight. So no, not „ALL you knitters“, but I truly don’t get all those symmetrical foot-squishing socks (and shoes) everywhere…
This is so clever! Thank you for sharing! My husband likes a really cushy-soled sock, and this looks pretty foolproof. I'm excited to try it!
I can't wait to hear how it works for you! I can't promise "fool-proof", but it's certainly work the try!
This is what I was looking for. Thank you. ❤
You are welcome! I hope it works for you!
Thank you so much for this video. I was worried about putting my skeins in the washer and your video came up in my feed after searching. Your method worked perfectly and my yarn is drying even as we speak.
HURRAY! Hazzah! 📣
I think it is great that you have raised this. I did a video on my first time crocheting a few months ago and I made sure to credit the people's videos that I had used when learning. As a community, the crafting community seems to be one that people take advantage of as there are so many scams out there. Well done for raising this issue.
Thank you for your support and encouragement on this topic! I think that as a crafting business and community we need to do a better job of helping the world to see our value in our products and our services! And that value comes from the real humanness of it all! And by the way! Since you are a new crocheter, have you seen my free learn to crochet course? If you go to perfectlyknotty.com/shop/crochet-basics/ you can sign up for free! Go through at your own pace! 😀
Vodka. Vodka takes out all kinds of strong smells (cigarettes and body odor) It evaporates quickly without a residual odor. Not as inexpensive as white vinegar but an option for that final drying spritz if needed
TRUE! And if you drink it, you might not care if your yarn still smells a little 😂 I use vodka in my herbal tinctures and syrups 🧪
Thanks!
I'm glad this was helpful for you! THANK YOU for the super thanks! That helps me create more content.
Thank you! Finally found a project for some old stash yarn and now I am confident I can use it
I hope it works out the way you are hoping!
The very first thing I do with “old” yarn is check it’s strength (by breaking a bit off). It’s important to check integrity first!
I check for critter damage unless I'm SURE where it has been stored
My grandma gave me her yarn It’s very pretty but her cats jumped in it and now theirs cat hair I don’t want to ruin it so what’s an easy way when I don’t have all the machines and all that
It might depend on how much hair there is! You certainly don't want to felt the cat hair into the yarn, so I'd be careful. Perhaps getting the yarn into hanks, and using a loop of inside out tape on your hand, like a sticky lint roller, and as you are wrapping the yarn onto the hank winder, and it's running through your hand, it's going across the sticky tape and that's picking up the cat hair? You'll likely have to change tape a lot, but that might work! Let me know if you try it, and how it works!
I love the pattern and the colorful yarn! so beautiful
Thank you!
Hi Thank you for this video. I was just wondering if I made the 2 fronts of the cardigan first using self striping yarn and ensuring that I started at the same point in the yarn so the front stripes matched, would I then be able to make the back by using 2 skeins of yarn. So start with one and complete 2 rows ( starting at the same point in the yarn stripe pattern as for the fronts) then add in a second skein (again starting at the same point in the stripe pattern) complete 2 rows with the new skein. Then instead of cutting the yarn carry it up the side. This would effectively give you double the amount of yarn in each stripe colour which in theory would make the stripes the same width as the front. Do you think this could possibly work X
It's possible. You might also have to consider cutting the yarn in order to get he stripes to match up. It's a little hard to say, as it depends so much on what brand and style of self striping you are using. For instance Concentric only has 5-6 color changes, so it's much more gradual and easier to pace. But Major is marled in addition to being self striping, so it can be more challenging to meter.
Thank you so much. I will give it a go and let you know how I get on.
A few years ago, I had severely injured my wrist from knitting on end for hours. It started out as tendonitis. Because I kept ignoring the pain it ended up being tendinitis. I had to do physical therapy for a month and a brace for three months with no finger movement. Drove me crazy for weeks that I couldn't knit. And I recently started knitting again and I occasionally get flare up and I have learned to stop when the pain hits and wear an over the counter brace until the flare up ends. Which takes about a week. And I recently discovered I have early on set arthritis which complicates the flare up.
Arthritis is a challenge for sure! It's one of those situations where it hurts to move, but you have to move to keep moving. I hope you've been able to find the right dietary and topical supports to help your body/hands moving!
How did the socks work out for wearing in your hiking boots, and did they/are they wearing out?
I LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM! I wear them quite a bit and they are holding up well for me. I'm wanting to make another pair! Still, the only "issue" I have about them is that I didn't leave myself enough yarn to do an ideal super stretchy bind off, so the top of the cuff is a little snug popping over my heel, but once on, they are great!
What can be done if the colour is bleading ?
This depends on the type of fiber. But, in general, before you use or wear a year with color bleed, it is a good idea to soak and rinse it in cold water. Some recommend adding salt or vinegar to that rinse to help set the dye.
I assume needle size is relevent according to what you are using. I am going to try a scarf first. I love this!
Absolutely!! I have found that generally you want to use at least 1 if not 2 sizes bigger than the ball band recommends. Can't wait to see how your scarf turns out!
Loved the dental floss idea.
So glad that was helpful!
II have a question I printed out pattern so happy to get it but your instructions for increase rows say use N1 then N2 but in your video it's the opposite Which is it ?? ???
Hm... To be honest I'd have to do some research because I haven't knit this pattern in several years, and it's not fresh in my mind. To be honest I'm getting ready to help my dad move next week, and I'm not going to be able to address this right away. Are you in the VIP Group on Facebook? If not you can join here: facebook.com/groups/PerfectlyKnottyVIPGroup/ That is a great place to ask questions like this and get a response faster than in the video comments. Someone in the group might be able to help before I even have a chance to :) They ar awesome that way!
I am looking for written pattern for Audrey hooded scarf .The PDF has been taken down appreciate any help Thank you
Glad it helped!
@@PerfectlyKnotty I am trying so hard but it would be a great help if I had written pattern or something any suggestions ? Thank you
@@PerfectlyKnotty there is no longer a PDF for Audrey hooded scarf anyone have a suggestion ?😣