Tips to Get Accepted as a Test Knitter | 3 Different Cardigans | Ep - 151 | Knitting Podcast
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- čas přidán 15. 07. 2024
- In this episode I give tips on how to become a test knitter, as well as show progress on my Lauder Cardigan and Interthreading Cardigan. I also show a few acquisitions! Show notes below:
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~~FINISHED OBJECT~~
0:00 - Intro
2:12 - Primaveral Cardigan by Isabella Clark @HundredAcreWool
Pattern:www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Yarn: Birch and Lily Fiber Co Birch Sock and Birch Suri “Earl Grey”
8:38 - Tricks to Be Accepted as a Test Knitter
~~WORKS IN PROGRESS~~
14:48 - Lauder Cardigan V-Neck by Rebecca Clow @the.creabea
Pattern: In Testing
Yarn: Sandnes Garn - Double Sunday “Acorn”
22:33 - Interthreading Cardigan - Hannah Sandler
Pattern: In Testing
Yarn: Birch and Lily Fiber Co Birch DK “Maple Walnut”
25:44 - Acquisitions
~~BRANDS MENTIONED~~
Birch and Lily Fiber Co: birchandlilyfiber.com/
Hello Lavender: www.hellolavender.com/
Ozetta: www.ozettaknitwear.com/
Biches and Buches: bichesetbuches.com/
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Thanks for joining me this week! What are you working on this week? Have you test knit before?
Another wonderful episode! I can't wait for Lauder to be released so I can knit one!! I've done a few test knits now. I enjoy it so much, but try to stick to one at a time or it gets a bit stressful to try and finish them on time. 😊
I was just recently asked to test knit something, but I'm afraid of not finishing on time. I'm really a sloth knitter and knitting is my hobby and relaxation. Felt the deadline might make me stressed. Had to decline
@@user-mu5sb5rb2b There will always be another time! I’ve seen many designers that give a 12+ week deadline. ☺️
I can’t wait to see your Opal Sweater!!!!
I can't wait to start!! Still waiting on my main color to arrive.
The Lauder cardigan looks like its going to be so cosy! I've only test knit a handful of smaller projects but definitely enjoyed them. One thing that puts me off is I'm knitting on a budget so would only test knit something if I had some yarn in stash that's suitable, but I have managed that a few times.
You can definitely always use more affordable yarns too! Have you tried anything from Knit Picks before? Wool & Co also has a ton of affordable yarns (and free shipping USA wide which really helps!)
@@birchandlily thank you! I'm not in the US, so not sure I'd want to add shipping costs onto yarn purchases, but I've been using quite a bit of Drops which I can get quite affordably here if need be. Other than that is just diving into my stash or using stuff others have passed on to me!
@@yorkshirenome ohh I love drops! Wish it was easier to get here. But stash is always great too! It’s fun to hunt around and see what you can come up with!
@@birchandlily yes definitely, I have more than enough to keep me going anyway, even if it's not the best quality yarn 😂
hi! Your hair is beautiful. Lol, I love your awesome videos, and can't wait for the next one!
Awe thank you! It's super easy to do, just a triple barrel curling iron. Takes me like 10 minutes!
I love your Lauder!! I'm going to have to get that pattern after it's released
You totally do! Especially with how many options it's going to have!
I did the scalloped edged cardigan. - mine is wide at the top too.
Interesting, it definitely didn't look that way to me in most other testers photos. Thanks for letting me know!
I think the back is a bit wide...@@birchandlily
Hmm maybe that is it. I'll make sure to mention if the buttonband re-jig works when I get to it!
I love Corgis.... Pembrook or Cardigan?
She’s half and half!