As a male knitter and sewist I knit a lot of "womens" patterns for myself without issue. Usually shoulder width is not an issue as I'm in the larger sizes of those patterns. My main issue is the length of the neck to the armpit, which is longer. With topdown sweaters I try it on loads and often just lenghten that bit. I also lengthen the body and arms but that is not difficult. With flat knit sweaters I take measurements from, or knit towards the same sizes of the sweaters I have (lay them on top). Sweaters are stretchy so pretty forgiving with sizes and fit. Best of luck to your partner!
Hey, thanks so much for these tips, really useful :) we thought we might need to increase the shoulder to armhole length on the vest he's working on at the moment. I was hoping that a lot of the patterns we were looking at were basically unisex, as long as they didn't have any specific shaping. I think there will be some things like what you've mentioned, but glad to hear you've had success 😊
I’m a quilter and a beginner dressmaker! I recently found your YT channel and I’m really, really enjoying. I love the slow calm narration and seeing all your makes. It’s a great tonic at these very difficult global times. We need people like you. Thank you. xx
My best fitting sweaters are thanks to Elizabeth Zimmerman's percentage system. EPS is my tried and true and thats what I use to knit all of my gift sweaters as well. There is a small learning curve and a tad bit of math, but its nothing a basic calculator can't handle. I worked my first sweater with that technique and it turned out great. I personally like 5-6 inches of ease. Any texture can be inserted into the pattern. My first was a guernsey style jumper. Books that explain the process best: "knitting without tears" or "the knitting workshop" (pretty sure they both cover the subject but workshop might be more detailed) both by Elizabeth Zimmerman and " knitting in the old way" by Priscilla Gibson-Roberts which is probably the most detailed overall. They help to design a sweater based on the gauge of your yarn and needles rather than trying to match your knitting to a patterns gauge. Really liberating and fun to boot. CZcams is also, of course, a wonderful tool and lots of people explain this process via video as well. So glad he is finding joy in this craft and I'm sure you have been a good example! I wish him the best of luck with his first sweater! Love the video and your work looks beautiful, as usual! Edit: my one tip is to write down what your percentages are for everything and where you want to increase/decrease before you get going and keep that "pattern" in your project bag for that sweater. I learned this the hard way and its such an easy reference to have it on hand so you don't have to keep referencing the book. Example: everything is based on the number of stitches it takes to go around your torso. Wrists are usually 20% of that number and necklines are usually 33%. I would calculate what those are and write a list of all other needed percentages too, so you have an easy and quick reference. Hope that makes sense! Happy to answer any questions you might have.
This is really interesting, thanks so much for sharing this information. I'm definitely going to have more of a read about this - it sounds like a great way to approach making your own garments (rather than making specific patterns). Glad you've had such success with it!
Love your choices especially the colours for your quilts It’s so good to find someone who cares about sustainability, and doesn’t use cheap oil based synthetic cloth. I wonder if many sewers actually know the damage polyesters etc do. Lovely floral dress which looks gorgeous . When I saw you in it I wondered if you have seen sewing therapy’s Chanel. She makes styles I think you would like, and she has just produced a pattern based on a hanbok which I think would really suit you. Great to hear your husband is knitting.
Thank you! It's definitely something I've grown into - I think the polys can be exciting when you first start because it seems perhaps more accessible, but actually there's so much you can find second hand, or just being creative with the scraps you have from lovely natural fibres. I like feeling like my clothes will one day just compost/disappear, and other than the production of them it makes the impact pretty small. Glad you enjoyed the quilt colours. I often go for warm browns but I'm really enjoying pairing them with blues too 😊 thanks for your lovely comment and recommendation - I'll check them out!
Thank you for this lovely inspiration video. I really love the dress you wear, it's stunningly pretty! Currently I'm knitting the Woolly Waffle Sweater by Stephen West for my husband and only have to finish one more sleeve. Since I would consider myself as being in an advanced beginner stage of knitting and did have no problems whatsoever with this pattern, I can recommend it. Love and greetings to you from Germany. I will definitely come back and watch more of your content.
Thanks so much for watching, and sharing what you're working on! The jumper sounds lovely, I'm sure he'll love it 😀 it looks like a really cosy pattern 😊
I'm fascinated by your lovely quilted wall hanging and quilt plans and the dyed fabric, Do you have any videos of your dyeing? Its interesting to hear someone else thinking their plans through. I spend more time planning than doing, I'm afraid!! Your gingham linen pinafore looks good layered, it's very nice being less bulky. I am planning one with a gathered skirt but seeing this has made me re-think. I can imagine your excitement at your partner wanting to knit, what a team!! I'll have a look at my knitting patterns. I'm sorry, I can't help with a shawl pattern.
Hey, I'm glad you enjoyed the video 😊 I'm going to do some more about quilting I think, as I've had a few questions about it. I have a video of me dyeing yarn with madder that I put up a few months ago, but maybe I'll do some more for this quilt! And yes, I was over the moon when he started knitting (and actually enjoyed it!!). I love the pinafore, but a gathered skirt sounds lovely too, and very wearable 😊
thanks for posting this video, I really enjoy your choices in fabrics and patterns. As far as adding another layer under the check pinafore/jumper, along with a petticoat you may want to consider making bloomers. My daughter loved wearing dresses and since she was the only girl child (with 3 older brothers) I was more than happy to provide those. One issue though was that she also loved climbing trees and turning cartwheels, handsprings etc so the solution I came up to help keep her modest , more or less, with was to sew her up a bunch of old fashioned bloomers to wear under the dresses. I used a pj bottom pattern and sized up a couple sizes to add fullness. I made them to reach mid calf, turned them up a couple inches and made a channel for 3/4” elastic while leaving the bottom edge to become a frill or ruffle. It’s a good thing I enjoyed making these because she also had some she used for pj bottoms and requested these right up through college years, even as she had the skill to sew up her own at that age. She participated in community theater programs and the bloomers were quite popular both as costume additions since they were easier to dance in than wearing petticoats and to wear over body suits backstage. I made too many to count over the years as most of her friends also asked me to make some up for the as well. They can be made in cotton flannel in colder months to add warmth. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
Thanks so much for sharing this, how delightful that they had a whole journey with her and were used by her friends too 😊 you've really got me thinking now, I hadn't considered making bloomers. They might be more practical, as you say. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my makes 😊
What kind of sorcery is this?! I take my black pointy hat off to you! Your man suggesting you both knit in the pub!! Pass that potion please, I would like to slip it into my husband’s dinner tonight. Please don’t judge yourself too harshly for wanting/needing to indulge yourself in the comfort and sanity of crafting, knitting, sewing. I do exactly the same and always tell everyone ‘it’s what keeps me sane’, the world is quite shocking at the moment and so many things totally out of our control…what can we do but escape into dreaming of beautiful, gentle things. Both your dresses are a delight. I’ve just finished my first Ranunculus and it came out amazing, it’s on a clothes hanger next to my bed so I can gaze at it’s silky woolly beauty and feel tingles. A moment of pleasure and excitement. Thanks for a lovely video, so inspiring.
I know, right - I couldn't believe it!! He's always liked making things and is very practical, but is absolutely obsessed with the vest he's making. He's gotten very excited by natural/undyed wool and the different fleece colours and textures. He is also making himself his first shirt at the moment, so I guess it's been coming. Thanks for your other point - I'm glad it bring a little joy. Making things definitely keeps me sane, especially slower crafts like knitting and hand-quilting. I bet your Ranunculus is gorgeous. I love the feeling when you've made something lovely with beautiful materials. I really like Midori Hirose's designs - I've had the Karelia pattern for a while and would like to cast it on next year! x
I just discovered your podcast and I'm really enjoying watching it! 😊 For a shawl pattern, you should have a look at Yarnflakes patterns. She has heaps of them with lots of texture and they're beautifully written and easy to follow. Some of them are made with 2 colors but could be knit only with one.
Try Sylvia McFadden on ravelry for some shawl pattern inspiration. I think a lot of hers is lacework but they look textured. Also the Sunshine on the Path shawl by Patricia Anne Fortune or the Hollows shawl by Melody Hoffmann. I knit my husband a Flax sweater which is Aran weight and super easy - not much too it by means of texture though. Andrea Mowry has some nice options (Gib II - though it's worsted weight but might work) and I've seen someone turn her Nurtured sweater into a men's version (Emma from Woollymammoth Fibro Co youtube podcast). Happy making!
Yes so many lovely shawls she has eh? Her "Waiting for Rain" shawl is very popular with almost 6000 projects. I've had that one in mind for a couple years but haven't yet made it!@@threadandyarn
lovely video and makes i recently finished the september coat in a beautiful bluegreen wax cotton from the one and only Merchant and Mills, and i've just planned a trip to Rye to visit their shop this December. I've been having troubles conveying to people just HOW excited i am about that to normal people but i'm sure you and other commenters here will understand hahaha. sometimes i worry about the amount of time i spend thinking about fabrics and colors and projects :')
Haha I know EXACTLY what you mean. I think about it a disproportionate amount of time! Your coat sounds really, really beautiful, I'm sure it'll be a staple for years 😊 I'm also hoping to visit M&M in person for the first time this winter. Have a lovely time!
Really enjoyed seeing all your fabrics and hearing about what you are going to make with them You were so lucky with your wool purchases. I hope you find the pattern to make your shawl soon. Your quilting project is going to be amazing using the linen fabrics. You have chosen such beautiful colours for this project. Have the most wonderful time creating everything.
I really enjoyed the Ferny Corner Shawl by Emma Robinson. It was a good intro to the construction and the garter stitch never got boring with the shaping. It has some lace work but only around the border so it doesn't detract from the warmth. Thanks for sharing with us!
Some lovely projects on the go! I made a melilot shirt by deer and doe- which has a dropped shoulder and peter pan collar, but I don't wear it that much because the armpit is too low for a sleeveless dress to go over it which is a shame really. I should wear it more! Will be interested to see how yours goes- I love a peter pan collar
Looks like a good shape for the collar, though you're probably right about the shoulder/sleeve shape! I haven't got around to it yet, but might have a think in Jan
Love both the dress and the pinafore. I love layering dresses and like you I also want to stay warm. I usually manage with fleece tights and a slip in winter, but now I am thinking of making bloomers. Something that doesn't add volume at the waist and tummy, but flares out towards the bottom.
Thanks for keeping me (and us all) company! 🧶❤ I knitted my partner the Rift pullover by Jared (can’t remember their last name, blinking) from Brooklyn Tweed. It was a fun knit (despite all the sweater surgery I eventually had to do) and you probably could do it with Aran weight yarn too. I mashed up the Anthea blouse with Georgia tee (by Elizabeth Suzann studio) last summer and it was so fun! My first independent pattern mash-up. 🎉 I’m dreaming of the Olya shirt, but at the same time I’m dreading the process because I’ve heard that it’s not the easiest shirt pattern there is… I’ve definitely decided to make it without the breast pockets to make the process a bit easier, but still… dreading 😅
I'll have a look at the Rift, thanks! I found the Olya a little tricky the first time I made it, but have made three now and love them 😊 there are things to learn if it's your first time with some more classic shirt details like sleeve plackets (it was for me), but they're OK if you take it show. Paper theory has a step by step picture guide online too. It was the shoulder I found trickiest, but my best tip would be to take it slow, and look at that online guide 😊
For a man's jumper I spontaneously thought of the Men's classic raglan pullover by Jane Richmond or Single Malt by Maxim Cyr as a starting point? The second might even be more matching with the smell of the yarn. ;) I loved watching all your projects and ideas, as always. Thank you for sharing!
What about the Forgetmenot patterns Helmi blouse. It is PDF but was also in Tauko magazine. It was made up in M and M linen too. I think it is a bit of you.
I love the Occidental Shawl by Sabrina Justine. She also has a few episodes on CZcams from a while back. It was my first shawl and is still my fave! Would be amazing in your yellow yarn
I have recently found your channel and loving it! I would like to get more into sewing again but struggling to find resources. Would you be able to maybe make a video on how to find indie sewing patterns? I use Ravelry for knits, is there a similar platform for sewing?
Hi, and welcome 😊 I'm so pleased you're enjoying it. I tend to find a lot of them on Instagram, and now I'm familiar with particular designers I often go to their websites. I could definitely do a video intro on indie designers at some point? I wish there was an equivalent to Ravelry too. I've been meaning to sign up to the Backstitch app - it's still in beta phase at the moment but I think they're trying to organise patterns, reviews and fabrics in a similar way?
@@threadandyarn Thank you so much! :) I'm gonna try and check it out. Inspired by your podcast, I have now bought the Zadie pattern and looking forward to sewing it this weekend.
I've been needing to give my hands/arms some rest from knitting, so I finally had some mental space/time to do sewing. I began a Zero Waste gathered shirt dress from Birgitta Helmersson's book yesterday. My fabric isn't as wide as was recommended so I'm not totally sure if the fit is going to work well but I think I'll be able to hack it if necessary. Really excited, combining a Liberty tana lawn in blue & white on top with a yarn dyed peach-portwine-blueyteal plaid from Blackbird fabrics on bottom. My earlier comment was deleted but I wanted to say it's amazing your partner wants to knit in public with you, my husband said no when I asked if he would ever learn to knit.
Your dress sounds absolutely beautiful. I love the sound of the fabric combination. I think a lot of BH's patterns are quite hackable because of the ease - I hope yours goes well and you enjoy the make :)
Also - my partner said no for ages, but suddenly fell in love with natural fibres (and I think he quite likes making/being practical in general), so you never know!
@@threadandyarn husband also loves being practical and making but I think he knows he has his own areas he’d put his spare energy into (lately blacksmithing, and plenty others on back burner). But who knows, maybe someday when we’re on a sailboat for a long voyage and there’s not much else you can do in downtime!
Another Utuber "a lovely yarn" asked for advice from viewers for patterns using 2 skeins of yarn and got a great list together of patterns that people had tried. She has made a list in her ravelry page that you can access. Your dresses are lovely.
Thanks Susan, that's a great tip and very useful. I'll have a look and pop them on while I do a bit of quilting this evening! Glad you liked the dresses 😊
There's a new knitting podcast I've been watching by Flannel & Purls and he might have suggestions for your partner. Also, you could look at the Zia blouse by Mocha patterns for the peter pan collar.
26:22 Hi! Have you considered the Sudley dress & blouse by Megan Nielsen Patterns? It doesn’t have drop shoulders unfortunately but it does have a Peter Pan collar option 😊
Sad to say but i don't use patterns i just knit ❤a bit and make it up as i go, the golden yarn would be great if you made a shawl with long ends at the top so you could rap it round yourself and over the bust and back behind you with long ties it would keep you warm while you garden or go outside.
I'm in awe, I think think I'd make a bit of a mess of it if I did that! I love your shawl idea. I'm actually thinking about making a thicker shawl with natural yarn for colder days, and this sort of design sounds perfect. Hope yours is going well Leslie 😊
the melilot shirt by deer and doe could be the pattern you'Re looking for, or try the seamwork violet. and for the shawl pattern, why don't you try ravelry, there are so many lovely textured shawl patterns to choose from.
Thanks for the shirt pattern ideas! Sometimes I find Ravelry a bit overwhelming, and always love hearing what people have enjoyed making. It is an amazing bank of info though!! Thanks for your suggestions 😊
I think that color would be gorgeous as a Ruxton shawl, or maybe the Canopy by Melody Hoffman. For a sweater I’d recommend the Hugo by Veronik Avery. Lots of cables but the texture is amazing, and the charts are very intuitive.
Wow, those shawls are gorgeous!! The yellow ruxton one in particular. I think it's going to be very hard to choose. The Hugo also looks like a lovely, classic sweater. Thanks for the suggestions 😊
@threadandyarn I've been eyeing the Ruxton for years now! One of these days I'm going to find the perfect yarn for it. I'm excited to see what you end up deciding on. Everything you choose ends up so lovely in the end. It makes me want to cast on all the things. 😅
I'm currently knitting the Salty Air tee by Samantha Guerin also using Pigment&Ply yarn, her colourways really do knit up beautifully! Would love to hear your personal style journey and how you figured out your taste in me-mades and how to wear them ☺️
So funny, my husband cant understand why i keep buying the same fabric as i always buy linen gingham. If my house was on fire. Apart from my husband, I probably save my Merchant and Mills gingham/checks collection!
I would love to make a jumper for my husband that actually fits 🤣 I found that using patterns for females (or just ones not specifically for men) have caused fit issues and I just would love one to come out right.. 🫣🙏 I'd love to see what patterns you end up finding. I just love the gingham obsession 🥰
Yes, this is what I'm wondering! He's making the vest no 1 at the moment, but we're measuring a lot and possibly deepening the armholes. Fingers crossed it works out because he loves it and is very excited!! I'll share the patterns I think as I've had so many good suggestions! Obsessed with gingham, as ever 😊
@@threadandyarn I have daydreams of my husband desiring to knit haha I really hope his vest is a success ☺️ I am thinking about making a vintage vest.. like a full on fair isle one. Perfectly normal to want to dress my husband in the same clothes as my great grandfather would have worn 🤣
As a male knitter and sewist I knit a lot of "womens" patterns for myself without issue. Usually shoulder width is not an issue as I'm in the larger sizes of those patterns. My main issue is the length of the neck to the armpit, which is longer. With topdown sweaters I try it on loads and often just lenghten that bit. I also lengthen the body and arms but that is not difficult. With flat knit sweaters I take measurements from, or knit towards the same sizes of the sweaters I have (lay them on top). Sweaters are stretchy so pretty forgiving with sizes and fit. Best of luck to your partner!
Hey, thanks so much for these tips, really useful :) we thought we might need to increase the shoulder to armhole length on the vest he's working on at the moment. I was hoping that a lot of the patterns we were looking at were basically unisex, as long as they didn't have any specific shaping. I think there will be some things like what you've mentioned, but glad to hear you've had success 😊
I’m a quilter and a beginner dressmaker! I recently found your YT channel and I’m really, really enjoying. I love the slow calm narration and seeing all your makes. It’s a great tonic at these very difficult global times. We need people like you. Thank you. xx
Thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it and it brought a little joy. I hope the dressmaking is going well so far :) xx
I am buying the Ora pattern and I can see how beautifully your came out. Love it!❤love
Ooh lovely! I hope you like the pattern, I think it's a great dress ☺️
Yes would love to hear and see your ideas for keeping warm in the winter, especially wearing dresses!
Hey, yes maybe I'll make a video on cosy layering for proper winter days! ☺️
My best fitting sweaters are thanks to Elizabeth Zimmerman's percentage system. EPS is my tried and true and thats what I use to knit all of my gift sweaters as well. There is a small learning curve and a tad bit of math, but its nothing a basic calculator can't handle. I worked my first sweater with that technique and it turned out great. I personally like 5-6 inches of ease. Any texture can be inserted into the pattern. My first was a guernsey style jumper.
Books that explain the process best: "knitting without tears" or "the knitting workshop" (pretty sure they both cover the subject but workshop might be more detailed) both by Elizabeth Zimmerman and " knitting in the old way" by Priscilla Gibson-Roberts which is probably the most detailed overall. They help to design a sweater based on the gauge of your yarn and needles rather than trying to match your knitting to a patterns gauge. Really liberating and fun to boot. CZcams is also, of course, a wonderful tool and lots of people explain this process via video as well.
So glad he is finding joy in this craft and I'm sure you have been a good example! I wish him the best of luck with his first sweater! Love the video and your work looks beautiful, as usual!
Edit: my one tip is to write down what your percentages are for everything and where you want to increase/decrease before you get going and keep that "pattern" in your project bag for that sweater. I learned this the hard way and its such an easy reference to have it on hand so you don't have to keep referencing the book. Example: everything is based on the number of stitches it takes to go around your torso. Wrists are usually 20% of that number and necklines are usually 33%. I would calculate what those are and write a list of all other needed percentages too, so you have an easy and quick reference. Hope that makes sense! Happy to answer any questions you might have.
This is really interesting, thanks so much for sharing this information. I'm definitely going to have more of a read about this - it sounds like a great way to approach making your own garments (rather than making specific patterns). Glad you've had such success with it!
Love your choices especially the colours for your quilts It’s so good to find someone who cares about sustainability, and doesn’t use cheap oil based synthetic cloth. I wonder if many sewers actually know the damage polyesters etc do. Lovely floral dress which looks gorgeous . When I saw you in it I wondered if you have seen sewing therapy’s Chanel. She makes styles I think you would like, and she has just produced a pattern based on a hanbok which I think would really suit you. Great to hear your husband is knitting.
Thank you! It's definitely something I've grown into - I think the polys can be exciting when you first start because it seems perhaps more accessible, but actually there's so much you can find second hand, or just being creative with the scraps you have from lovely natural fibres. I like feeling like my clothes will one day just compost/disappear, and other than the production of them it makes the impact pretty small. Glad you enjoyed the quilt colours. I often go for warm browns but I'm really enjoying pairing them with blues too 😊 thanks for your lovely comment and recommendation - I'll check them out!
Thank you for this lovely inspiration video. I really love the dress you wear, it's stunningly pretty! Currently I'm knitting the Woolly Waffle Sweater by Stephen West for my husband and only have to finish one more sleeve. Since I would consider myself as being in an advanced beginner stage of knitting and did have no problems whatsoever with this pattern, I can recommend it. Love and greetings to you from Germany. I will definitely come back and watch more of your content.
Thanks so much for watching, and sharing what you're working on! The jumper sounds lovely, I'm sure he'll love it 😀 it looks like a really cosy pattern 😊
I'm fascinated by your lovely quilted wall hanging and quilt plans and the dyed fabric, Do you have any videos of your dyeing? Its interesting to hear someone else thinking their plans through. I spend more time planning than doing, I'm afraid!!
Your gingham linen pinafore looks good layered, it's very nice being less bulky. I am planning one with a gathered skirt but seeing this has made me re-think.
I can imagine your excitement at your partner wanting to knit, what a team!! I'll have a look at my knitting patterns. I'm sorry, I can't help with a shawl pattern.
Hey, I'm glad you enjoyed the video 😊 I'm going to do some more about quilting I think, as I've had a few questions about it. I have a video of me dyeing yarn with madder that I put up a few months ago, but maybe I'll do some more for this quilt! And yes, I was over the moon when he started knitting (and actually enjoyed it!!). I love the pinafore, but a gathered skirt sounds lovely too, and very wearable 😊
thanks, I'll look back for the dyeing video @@threadandyarn
thanks for posting this video, I really enjoy your choices in fabrics and patterns. As far as adding another layer under the check pinafore/jumper, along with a petticoat you may want to consider making bloomers. My daughter loved wearing dresses and since she was the only girl child (with 3 older brothers) I was more than happy to provide those. One issue though was that she also loved climbing trees and turning cartwheels, handsprings etc so the solution I came up to help keep her modest , more or less, with was to sew her up a bunch of old fashioned bloomers to wear under the dresses. I used a pj bottom pattern and sized up a couple sizes to add fullness. I made them to reach mid calf, turned them up a couple inches and made a channel for 3/4” elastic while leaving the bottom edge to become a frill or ruffle. It’s a good thing I enjoyed making these because she also had some she used for pj bottoms and requested these right up through college years, even as she had the skill to sew up her own at that age. She participated in community theater programs and the bloomers were quite popular both as costume additions since they were easier to dance in than wearing petticoats and to wear over body suits backstage. I made too many to count over the years as most of her friends also asked me to make some up for the as well. They can be made in cotton flannel in colder months to add warmth. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
Thanks so much for sharing this, how delightful that they had a whole journey with her and were used by her friends too 😊 you've really got me thinking now, I hadn't considered making bloomers. They might be more practical, as you say. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my makes 😊
What kind of sorcery is this?! I take my black pointy hat off to you! Your man suggesting you both knit in the pub!! Pass that potion please, I would like to slip it into my husband’s dinner tonight.
Please don’t judge yourself too harshly for wanting/needing to indulge yourself in the comfort and sanity of crafting, knitting, sewing. I do exactly the same and always tell everyone ‘it’s what keeps me sane’, the world is quite shocking at the moment and so many things totally out of our control…what can we do but escape into dreaming of beautiful, gentle things. Both your dresses are a delight.
I’ve just finished my first Ranunculus and it came out amazing, it’s on a clothes hanger next to my bed so I can gaze at it’s silky woolly beauty and feel tingles. A moment of pleasure and excitement.
Thanks for a lovely video, so inspiring.
I know, right - I couldn't believe it!! He's always liked making things and is very practical, but is absolutely obsessed with the vest he's making. He's gotten very excited by natural/undyed wool and the different fleece colours and textures. He is also making himself his first shirt at the moment, so I guess it's been coming.
Thanks for your other point - I'm glad it bring a little joy. Making things definitely keeps me sane, especially slower crafts like knitting and hand-quilting.
I bet your Ranunculus is gorgeous. I love the feeling when you've made something lovely with beautiful materials. I really like Midori Hirose's designs - I've had the Karelia pattern for a while and would like to cast it on next year! x
I just discovered your podcast and I'm really enjoying watching it! 😊
For a shawl pattern, you should have a look at Yarnflakes patterns. She has heaps of them with lots of texture and they're beautifully written and easy to follow. Some of them are made with 2 colors but could be knit only with one.
Awh thanks for watching, I'm glad you're enjoying it 😊 thanks also for the recommendation, I'll check out Yarnflakes now!
Try Sylvia McFadden on ravelry for some shawl pattern inspiration. I think a lot of hers is lacework but they look textured. Also the Sunshine on the Path shawl by Patricia Anne Fortune or the Hollows shawl by Melody Hoffmann. I knit my husband a Flax sweater which is Aran weight and super easy - not much too it by means of texture though. Andrea Mowry has some nice options (Gib II - though it's worsted weight but might work) and I've seen someone turn her Nurtured sweater into a men's version (Emma from Woollymammoth Fibro Co youtube podcast). Happy making!
Wow! Sylvia McFadden has some absolutely beautiful designs. I'm in love with most of them! The other two you suggested are lovely too 😊
Thanks also for the jumper suggestions - really useful, though I got totally distracted by the shawl for me 😅
Yes so many lovely shawls she has eh? Her "Waiting for Rain" shawl is very popular with almost 6000 projects. I've had that one in mind for a couple years but haven't yet made it!@@threadandyarn
lovely video and makes
i recently finished the september coat in a beautiful bluegreen wax cotton from the one and only Merchant and Mills, and i've just planned a trip to Rye to visit their shop this December. I've been having troubles conveying to people just HOW excited i am about that to normal people but i'm sure you and other commenters here will understand hahaha.
sometimes i worry about the amount of time i spend thinking about fabrics and colors and projects :')
Haha I know EXACTLY what you mean. I think about it a disproportionate amount of time! Your coat sounds really, really beautiful, I'm sure it'll be a staple for years 😊 I'm also hoping to visit M&M in person for the first time this winter. Have a lovely time!
Really enjoyed seeing all your fabrics and hearing about what you are going to make with them You were so lucky with your wool purchases. I hope you find the pattern to make your shawl soon. Your quilting project is going to be amazing using the linen fabrics. You have chosen such beautiful colours for this project. Have the most wonderful time creating everything.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it :) I'm really excited to start both the shawl and the quilt!!
I really enjoyed the Ferny Corner Shawl by Emma Robinson. It was a good intro to the construction and the garter stitch never got boring with the shaping. It has some lace work but only around the border so it doesn't detract from the warmth. Thanks for sharing with us!
Great suggestion, thank you!! It's really beautiful 😍
Some lovely projects on the go! I made a melilot shirt by deer and doe- which has a dropped shoulder and peter pan collar, but I don't wear it that much because the armpit is too low for a sleeveless dress to go over it which is a shame really. I should wear it more! Will be interested to see how yours goes- I love a peter pan collar
Looks like a good shape for the collar, though you're probably right about the shoulder/sleeve shape! I haven't got around to it yet, but might have a think in Jan
I would love to know more about the quilting books that your drawling inspiration from! Your makes are always so beautiful.
Thanks so much 😊 I think I'll film a couple of videos about my quilt as I make it, so I'll definitely show those books when I do ☺️
Love both the dress and the pinafore. I love layering dresses and like you I also want to stay warm. I usually manage with fleece tights and a slip in winter, but now I am thinking of making bloomers. Something that doesn't add volume at the waist and tummy, but flares out towards the bottom.
Someone else has also commented about making bloomers, and now I'm very tempted! They might be warmer and a bit more practical...
Thanks for keeping me (and us all) company! 🧶❤ I knitted my partner the Rift pullover by Jared (can’t remember their last name, blinking) from Brooklyn Tweed. It was a fun knit (despite all the sweater surgery I eventually had to do) and you probably could do it with Aran weight yarn too.
I mashed up the Anthea blouse with Georgia tee (by Elizabeth Suzann studio) last summer and it was so fun! My first independent pattern mash-up. 🎉
I’m dreaming of the Olya shirt, but at the same time I’m dreading the process because I’ve heard that it’s not the easiest shirt pattern there is… I’ve definitely decided to make it without the breast pockets to make the process a bit easier, but still… dreading 😅
I'll have a look at the Rift, thanks! I found the Olya a little tricky the first time I made it, but have made three now and love them 😊 there are things to learn if it's your first time with some more classic shirt details like sleeve plackets (it was for me), but they're OK if you take it show. Paper theory has a step by step picture guide online too. It was the shoulder I found trickiest, but my best tip would be to take it slow, and look at that online guide 😊
Thanks for the updates . I love the color of your new shawl yarn
Glad you liked it! I can't wait to start the shawl and see how the colour works up 😊
For a man's jumper I spontaneously thought of the Men's classic raglan pullover by Jane Richmond or Single Malt by Maxim Cyr as a starting point? The second might even be more matching with the smell of the yarn. ;)
I loved watching all your projects and ideas, as always. Thank you for sharing!
Lovely suggestions, thank you! The single malt seems particularly fitting 😊 glad you're enjoying the videos x
I`m currently doing the Criostal Shawl. Light lacey
Lovely! What a pretty shawl pattern. I hope you're enjoying it so far 😊
I love knitting in pubs!
Me too! Sometimes I go on a little knitting pub crawl with some friends and it's the best 😊
@@threadandyarn Lovley! I did this every sunday during summer and miss it so much!
What about the Forgetmenot patterns Helmi blouse. It is PDF but was also in Tauko magazine. It was made up in M and M linen too. I think it is a bit of you.
Ooh this is lovely, thank you! The collar shape and neck opening details are really sweet.
I love the Occidental Shawl by Sabrina Justine. She also has a few episodes on CZcams from a while back. It was my first shawl and is still my fave! Would be amazing in your yellow yarn
Thanks so much for the recommendation! I'll have a look now. I'm making a list of all these lovely suggestions and will share them soon ☺️
Have a look at the Cozy Winter shawl by Melanie Mielinger. It has beautiful texture.
Thanks, that does look very cosy!
I have recently found your channel and loving it! I would like to get more into sewing again but struggling to find resources. Would you be able to maybe make a video on how to find indie sewing patterns? I use Ravelry for knits, is there a similar platform for sewing?
Hi, and welcome 😊 I'm so pleased you're enjoying it. I tend to find a lot of them on Instagram, and now I'm familiar with particular designers I often go to their websites. I could definitely do a video intro on indie designers at some point? I wish there was an equivalent to Ravelry too. I've been meaning to sign up to the Backstitch app - it's still in beta phase at the moment but I think they're trying to organise patterns, reviews and fabrics in a similar way?
@@threadandyarn Thank you so much! :) I'm gonna try and check it out. Inspired by your podcast, I have now bought the Zadie pattern and looking forward to sewing it this weekend.
@nadiarogo4511 ah how exciting! Have fun 😊
I've been needing to give my hands/arms some rest from knitting, so I finally had some mental space/time to do sewing. I began a Zero Waste gathered shirt dress from Birgitta Helmersson's book yesterday. My fabric isn't as wide as was recommended so I'm not totally sure if the fit is going to work well but I think I'll be able to hack it if necessary. Really excited, combining a Liberty tana lawn in blue & white on top with a yarn dyed peach-portwine-blueyteal plaid from Blackbird fabrics on bottom.
My earlier comment was deleted but I wanted to say it's amazing your partner wants to knit in public with you, my husband said no when I asked if he would ever learn to knit.
Your dress sounds absolutely beautiful. I love the sound of the fabric combination. I think a lot of BH's patterns are quite hackable because of the ease - I hope yours goes well and you enjoy the make :)
Also - my partner said no for ages, but suddenly fell in love with natural fibres (and I think he quite likes making/being practical in general), so you never know!
@@threadandyarn husband also loves being practical and making but I think he knows he has his own areas he’d put his spare energy into (lately blacksmithing, and plenty others on back burner). But who knows, maybe someday when we’re on a sailboat for a long voyage and there’s not much else you can do in downtime!
The creabea has a fisherman's rib sweater that is unisex. She has photos of it on men, you might want to check it out
Thank you! I'll check it out now 😊
Another Utuber "a lovely yarn" asked for advice from viewers for patterns using 2 skeins of yarn and got a great list together of patterns that people had tried. She has made a list in her ravelry page that you can access. Your dresses are lovely.
Thanks Susan, that's a great tip and very useful. I'll have a look and pop them on while I do a bit of quilting this evening! Glad you liked the dresses 😊
There's a new knitting podcast I've been watching by Flannel & Purls and he might have suggestions for your partner.
Also, you could look at the Zia blouse by Mocha patterns for the peter pan collar.
Thanks so much! I've passed that on to him, and will have to have a listen myself :)
Have you looked at the Lanark sweater by Rebecca of the Creabea for your partner? Great podcast and very inspiring!
Lovely jumper! I think it'll need to be an aran weight one, but I've made a note of this for the future 😊 glad you enjoyed the video!
26:22 Hi! Have you considered the Sudley dress & blouse by Megan Nielsen Patterns? It doesn’t have drop shoulders unfortunately but it does have a Peter Pan collar option 😊
Thank you! I'll check it out 😊
Sad to say but i don't use patterns i just knit ❤a bit and make it up as i go, the golden yarn would be great if you made a shawl with long ends at the top so you could rap it round yourself and over the bust and back behind you with long ties it would keep you warm while you garden or go outside.
I'm in awe, I think think I'd make a bit of a mess of it if I did that! I love your shawl idea. I'm actually thinking about making a thicker shawl with natural yarn for colder days, and this sort of design sounds perfect. Hope yours is going well Leslie 😊
the melilot shirt by deer and doe could be the pattern you'Re looking for, or try the seamwork violet. and for the shawl pattern, why don't you try ravelry, there are so many lovely textured shawl patterns to choose from.
Thanks for the shirt pattern ideas! Sometimes I find Ravelry a bit overwhelming, and always love hearing what people have enjoyed making. It is an amazing bank of info though!! Thanks for your suggestions 😊
I think that color would be gorgeous as a Ruxton shawl, or maybe the Canopy by Melody Hoffman. For a sweater I’d recommend the Hugo by Veronik Avery. Lots of cables but the texture is amazing, and the charts are very intuitive.
Wow, those shawls are gorgeous!! The yellow ruxton one in particular. I think it's going to be very hard to choose. The Hugo also looks like a lovely, classic sweater. Thanks for the suggestions 😊
@threadandyarn I've been eyeing the Ruxton for years now! One of these days I'm going to find the perfect yarn for it. I'm excited to see what you end up deciding on. Everything you choose ends up so lovely in the end. It makes me want to cast on all the things. 😅
I'm currently knitting the Salty Air tee by Samantha Guerin also using Pigment&Ply yarn, her colourways really do knit up beautifully! Would love to hear your personal style journey and how you figured out your taste in me-mades and how to wear them ☺️
Oh that's so pretty! I bet it will look lovely in the P&P :) Maybe I'll put together a video on my style journey at some point then!
So funny, my husband cant understand why i keep buying the same fabric as i always buy linen gingham. If my house was on fire. Apart from my husband, I probably save my Merchant and Mills gingham/checks collection!
Haha I love that, I'd probably be the same, and be going back for wool too. Their gingham and checks are just the best.
Hi, have you looked at Simplicity 9646 for an option as a peter pan collar blouse?
No I hadn't, thank you! If I change the sleeves that could work well
I would love to make a jumper for my husband that actually fits 🤣 I found that using patterns for females (or just ones not specifically for men) have caused fit issues and I just would love one to come out right.. 🫣🙏
I'd love to see what patterns you end up finding.
I just love the gingham obsession 🥰
Yes, this is what I'm wondering! He's making the vest no 1 at the moment, but we're measuring a lot and possibly deepening the armholes. Fingers crossed it works out because he loves it and is very excited!! I'll share the patterns I think as I've had so many good suggestions! Obsessed with gingham, as ever 😊
@@threadandyarn I have daydreams of my husband desiring to knit haha
I really hope his vest is a success ☺️ I am thinking about making a vintage vest.. like a full on fair isle one. Perfectly normal to want to dress my husband in the same clothes as my great grandfather would have worn 🤣
@emilykatemadethis um yes absolutely! I love that lol and am also trying to guide his style choices that way 😅 the fairisle vest sounds perfect