I Can't Believe How Much Progress I've Made... | KNITTING PODCAST | aka Nora Knits | Ep. 18
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My measurements:
Height: 5'7"
Bust: 42"
Waist: 36"
Booty/Hips: 45"
It has to be said (again?) here: It's so great that you are not just another podcaster who knits all of PetiteKnit's patterns. Not even the famous Zipper Sweater! 🎉 Nothing wrong with her patterns, I sure knit them, but I that's exactly why I don't need to see other people knit them over and over and over again ... 😂
Thank you so much for noticing! I do try and keep a diverse list of designers that I am trying and hope to make it even more of a priority this year! Although, I am certain I will knit a Petite Knit pattern at some point, I just want to spread the wealth a little bit!
For your next Musselburgh weigh the yarn as soon as you've finished the crown increases. This way you have a rough idea how much you need for the other end 😊
Also, you bring us so much joy every week! You deserve all the things!!! Xx
I actually did! But I’ve heard people say you should weight the skein before you begin so that you know exactly how many grams came on it, as it’s apparently not always consistent with the label 😅 hopefully it works out this time! Thank you so so much!! 🥰
Just want to say you’re amazing and have injected so much joy into my YT knitting content. You’re worthy of all the gifts and that peach hair was NEXT LEVEL!!!!! Thanks for all you share ❤
🥰🥰🥰 Thank you for being you!!! I feel so lucky! Thank you, again! For everything 💛
Saturday morning with Nora!! ❤
Shala is a rock star - Black Purl Magic is a genius name!. I love that she's named her bags Tituba and Laveau. I'll have to check back for a restock on the mini Tituba project bag.
She truly is!!! And so clever and talented! Genuinely, you cannot go wrong with any of her products!
I would definitely block your cardigan before the bands as it’s so textured. I like the rapid decreases and they should block out fine. I do love that Ranunculus it’s a gorgeous colour. PS, loved that peach hair 😍
I figured as much, thank you!! The ranunculus with always have a special place in my heart even just for the color!! Thank you! I had some reallyyyyy fun styles back in the day 😅
I just happened upon your channel and I love it!!! You are doing amazing for only learning a year ago! WOW!!
Aww thank you so much!!! 🥰
LOVE the story about your dad and his shacket 😂 My dad is so similar about the things I have made him and is one of my few knit-worthies. He still uses a blanket and slippers I made him when I was probably in middle school, currently 33 😅 His mom was very crafty and I think he is happy that I inherited those genes! Cheers to sweet dads 🎉
The sweetest!!! I know I am lucky to have him 🥰
Forewarning, that’s a pretty big sweater pattern and superwash wool WILL GROW-more than you can even test by swatching, due to the weight of the garment. If you’re knitting it in the round, I highly recommend you add a single extra purl stitch down each side seam and then go back and do a mattress stitch “seam”. This technique will help the sweater drape better and not twist.
Thank you so much for the advice!!!
I just love watching your podcasts, Nora! You always have something new and exciting to share. I really can't wait to see your Dad's sweater when it's finished. I'm sure he'll love it. 😊
Knitting on my husband’s Christmas sweater that didn’t quite get done on time and watching your podcast. Here we never take down decorations until after 12th night/Feast of the Epiphany. That’s the actual end of the 12 days of Christmas so I myself am enjoying seeing your lights are still up. ❤
Well I’m glad we’re both still in Christmas mode!!
A you are a brave and committed knitter. “Good on ya!”
Thank you!!
I loved the wild hair! Loved the podcast!
Yes, block the Korshavn first.
Totally love the Xmas lights, and all your new year enthusiasm for whatever is next in knitting. Also kudos to Black Purl Magic, so generous! 🎉
I shall!! Thank you!!! So much love to Miss Shala! She is spreading so much love with her brand!
I'm so excited about the cardigan progress. It's such a lovely color. I want to make myself a cardigan this year with the fisherman's wool in the really dark, chocolate brown that they have. Idk exactly the pattern though because I want it to be like a grandpa cardigan.
I LOVE WEBS! I am amazed at all the knitting you have done in the short time you have been knitting. Keep on going girl!
It’s sooo fun! I could spend a whole day there! Thank you!!
your dad is going to love his sweater, and i’m sure he’ll love to see how much thought and care you are putting into it…very sweet of you!
Aww thank you, I really think he will!!
FIRST I SECOND KNITTING Dad that sweater SECOND u look great with the short color hair & LAST u can knit Osie the animals as toys (that's your kid) LOL 💖💓
Thank you and thank you! And she very well may wind up with one 😂 whether it’s be my own choice is another story hahah
In my feed today a video from Roxanne Richardson came up all about putting in zippers. It’s called, “Old Dog, New Tricks”. Have not watched it but Roxanne has been around a long time and her sock tutorials are famous. Just a little FYI if you need it. Also, I can’t believe you went to Webs and only bought one thing!!! Never left that store without a bill in the triple digits. The deals in Grandpa’s Garage get me every time.
Thank you for the heads up!!! I try to be sooo disciplined! It’s hard, but I really want to manage my stash in the future!
Just sat down for a minute and then thought what time is it? 10? Yay! Nora’s video should be up! 🩵
Yayyyy! Well happy Saturday and thank you for being here!!!
Starting the year off with a blast, huh Nora? Love your videos. When you lifted up your dad’s shacket my jaw dropped. Goodness lady, it looks great & you have been booking- again I’m inspired. Also, thank you for your zoom in shots, with both the swatch & on your acquired goods. One of my favorites parts about knitting is seeing what fabric is produced based on tensions, needle size etc. so thank you!
In my Napoleon Dynamite voice:::: “Lucky!” Regarding your gifts. I’m a big fan of Lolabean knits & Black Purl Magic. You have made such an impact in the knitting world, how cool! 😊 Very best wishes for 2024 for you. I continue to admire & be inspired by you. Take care, Anna
Anna, thank you for always making me smile with your thoughtfulness! I am having a grand old time over here! It feels so good when the project and lifestyle all meet in the middle and you’re just cruising! I really appreciate that feedback about the close ups! I will definitely do my best to have them more often! I am a lucky lady, and so so grateful! Thank you!!
Great episode! I knit my dad a vest with Cascade 220 and I swear, I had all the same thoughts running through my head, same concerns and strategy. The vest ended up fitting great except for one mistake I made in blocking. I let it dry on a hanger for the last bit of blocking, I’m not sure why I did that but it ended up stretching down and while he loves the vest, he said it “feels like a dress” oh no! Not the effect I was going for.. He still wears it anyways. I really enjoy your podcast. I loved that little blast into your past with that awesome hair color. Northampton used to be my old stomping grounds when I was young. I loved Haymarket coffee shop. I didn’t knit back then so I missed out on going into NE’s greatest yarn shop in person. I order online all the time now and I love their bulk order discount. Looking forward to your next episode!
Thank you!!! It’s so hard to figure out a good “dad length” especially because we are the same size, but I know we wouldn’t want our sweaters to hit at the same point 😅 I’m definitely keeping that weigh down in mind! Thank you for the reminder. I will have to add that coffee shop to my notes for the next time I get back to webs! I hope you get a chance to visit them at some point!! It’s just so much fun 💛
I keep my Christmas lights up until February!
Oh my gosh I’m obsessed with knitting cute animals too!!! I gifted myself the Mouche and Frieda book this fall and I can’t wait to make them! KAL? 😊
Perhaps!!!!! They are all so so sweet. I can’t wait to get started!
LOL that ending was epic ... a suspenseful pause before the big .... Byyyyyyyyy!!! 🤣👍 That binder needle storage is so cool! I like seeing the Christmas lights in the background my house looks so dark and sad since we took down the tree
Hahaha I couldn’t believe it died right at the end 😂 I love the binder! It has been a game changer! It’s always so sad once the decor comes down!
What a great catch up! I received the Mouche and friends book for Christmas too 🎉 I’ve just finished Mouche but I think his pyjamas will take longer than he did 😮 I look forward to seeing yours when you get to it.
I heard that the clothes are more work than the animals themselves 😂 I hope you love it in the end! I am so excited to try them!
Keep in mind with the superwash 220 yarn that the sleeves and the length of garment will grow at least an inch after washing and blocking due to it being superwash yarn. Just be aware of the lengths as you’re going so it doesn’t end up being stretched out too much.
So good to keep in mind! Thank you!!
Good advice. Also, the 220 is not really a worsted weight yarn. It’s between a DK and worsted. That’s probably why it looks so airy.
these are so much fun and you keep my daughter and i laughing even as we enjoy the pretty projects! thank you!
Aww I love that! Well thank you both for watching!!
happy new year. I love your "number of days on needles". watching you, im finishing a shawl I started 3 years ago. only 1 more knitting wip since I started just bucking down and finishing in the fall...baby blanket, hat, 2 scarf shawls and now this one. happy to watch and hear all your thoughts and plans.
Happy New Year!!!! I’m glad that the number of days info is helpful! Sounds like you are really wildling down the WIPs! Thanks for joining me 🥰
Back from the chiropractor. Sitting with my coffee and enjoying the Saturday hang out with you. Happy New Year. 🎆
Woohoo!!! Thank you for being here!!!! 🥰 Happy New Year!!!
6:14 I loved how the sleeves turned out
Another great podcast.
Thank you!!!
Nora saw my Korshavn! (the color work one lol) I started it becuase of your wip and went a little crazy with the checkers. Been wearing it constantly though. So lovely and comfy!
It's so so good!!!
You’re so much fun to watch, Nora. Your description of your Dad made my heart melt - he’s a lucky guy to have such a sweet daughter who is happy to handmake him garments.
And your Musselburgh overdubs make me chuckle every time 😂 Happy 2024 to you!
Thank you! He deserves the world and will have to settle for handmade goods 😂 I love that you notice! It makes me laugh! Happy new year!
You’re just so lovely!!! Look forward to seeing your progress on your Dads jumper next time 🤩 🇬🇧
Thank you so much!!
Lovely, relaxing video, Nora. Just a heads up, a gift from a brand is still considered a sponsorship within the FTC guidelines, so make sure to put all your disclosures in the info box and to check the box in the advanced settings ❤
I was already loving your channel, but that Eiffel 95 reference really was the cherry on top!! 😂❤
Hahahahaa I had to!!
Loved the story about your dad, it's so sweet! Love it when dad's are like that. Mine is the same: the moment he and my mum gifted me the '52 weeks of socks' book, he carefully asked me whether I could knit him a pair of socks :D
Awww that is so sweet! Proud papa all the way! I’m very lucky 🥰
I am learning to pin your finished object but not your swatch. Wash it and dry it as you will your finished project but dont try to pin it flat and shape it. Your swatch will be more accurate and the yarn characteristics will be more genuine to what they will do in the garment without extra manipulation. Sometimes it will not make much difference and other times it changes everything. Just something i have just learned myself. Anyway lovely projects. So inspiring as always! Happy new year!
That is such great advice!! Thank you!!
I love the sweater you’re knitting for your dad, it’s so stunning! Everything you got from Black Purl Knits is amazing. That was such an amazing gift she gave you! Oh, and red/pink haired Nora was stunning! Happy knitting! 💚🧶💚
Thank you so much! 🥰🥰🥰
We CAN leave the Christmas lights up 'til January! Or in my case I'm leaving them up through the end of January 😅😊. Love all the projects updates! I also have the same knitting book but I can't decide which critter to make first they are all so adorable 🥰
I think mine will be coming down by Valentine's Day at this rate 😅 Please let me know if you decide who will be knit first!
Aw, my Dad was my biggest fan too - proud of the smallest & great accomplishments. He passed away 14 years ago and your comments made me smile thinking of how he’d love a daughter-made sweater. ❤
Aww I’m so sorry to hear that he’s passed, but I am happy to have brought a smile to you and your memories today! 💛
The perfect thing for Saturday morning! I love our one sided coffee conversations ahahha
Hahaha well thank you for joining me!!
Ok that’s it. I need a yellow ranunculus. 😂 I’ve made 3 already, but you know how it is. Love your work!
Hahahaa I couldn’t recommend it enough in the Malabrigo susurro!!!
Ok, I’ll check it out! Thank you!
Happy Knitterversary!
Thank you!! 🥰🥹
Wow, the shacket and sweater you’re making for your Dad are amazing! 😍 Your Korshavn cardigan and Musselburgh hat WIPs are also gorgeous and everything you make looks like it came from a boutique so I can see how your Dad might not be able to wrap his head around the fact that you made his shacket from scratch! All the gifts from Shala were so thoughtful and gorgeous! Especially the neon peach fuzz yarn and your throwback picture! You really rocked that hairstyle and color! ❤️
What a compliment, thank you!! Shala is so so generous and I love that she just knew me! So sweet 🥰 thank you! I think about going short again here and there, but I’m enjoying the long hair for a change!
It’s great you’re making your dad a sweater. I would really suggest taking that swatch and washing it the way you expect your parents to clean it. So throw it in the washer and hang dry or dryer as needed. They won’t be pinning or stretching it come the first wash so it is best not to do so to the swatch if you want a true representation. Your swatch looked so familiar as I too knit multi needle sizes into a swatch.
Great idea! Thank you so much for the suggestion!!! The multi-needle swatch has become my signature move 😂 I can’t be bother to swatch more than once haha
Good day to stay home and knit. Snow's comming to us in Connecticut tonight.
That’s right! Ready to hunker down for the storm!
A Mister Roger's sweater!!!!!!! Fir ur dad ❤
Yes!!!! And he’ll be so happy to sport it around the neighborhood 🥰
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Yes!!!!! Block before you pick up..... it will be alot easier to keep the ribbing from bunching up and having to redo the band...... and their is a pattern you might want to check out.... its called the Love Note by tincan knits..... it only takes a small amount of yarn and it's a fun pattern as well...
Thank you for the suggestion!!
I know so many peeps love the mussleburgh, but I find it tedious and the worst of sleeve island. I guess it's great for on the go and movie knitting. I need neither. I like the national parks hats. Good luck. 🥱😴
Fun for your dad.❤
I’d like to try some other popular hat patterns this year! I have enjoyed this as a pretty no-fuss hat to reach for when I need, but definitely not something to get done in a timely manner. Thank you!!
I actually really love the shape of a sleeve sreated by starting decreases after the elbow 🤣 one of my personal faves when worn haha
So good to know! It’s a first for me, but I’m hoping I will like it after it’s blocked!
My Christmas stuff is still up too.
Rainy Saturday morning. Should be working on the finishing of my Sonrae sweater. Both sleeves complete and I just need to add some length to body. A bit disappointed with my size selection. The yoke is too large but better than too small.
Noooo that’s never fun when you realize the size is off. I’m sorry, but I hope you wind up enjoying the rest of the process at least! Thanks for joining me 🥰
for sure fully block your sweater before you do the double knit button band!!!!!!!!!!! block it the same way you are going to take care of it when you inevitably wash it. you also need to swatch and block your double knitting to see if it’s going to come out at an acceptable gauge. if your button band is too small of gauge it will look like it shrunk and the rest of the cardigan will look baggy on both sides in a bad way. if your gauge is too big it will stretch out in the middle and look weird there too. either one will look bad with it buttoned but in my opinion if you had to shoot for one or the other i think being a slightly larger gauge wouldn’t be as obvious with the cardigan worn open. because of the basket weave you could probably make it work and just aggressively block. just don’t be too off! good luck!!!
Thank you so so much!!!!!
Whoa, good to know.
Happy new year! Love watching your episodes. Very relatable what you said about needing a simple knit after a big project. I’ve started always having a small, simple project I can run to if I’m grumpy with my bigger projects 😂
Thank you!!! I am implementing the same rule in 2024!
Hey Nora. Looks like your double thrifted gorgeous yarn. Is Elle wool all the way from South Africa where I live!! Can't get that wool anymore, so you are super lucky, as that merino is super lux.😊
Is it?? So exciting! I am a lucky girl and I absolutely love all my gifts 🥰
Staci Perry gives great pattern support. If you have any questions about modifcations you could reach out to her.
So good to know! Thank you!!
Happy New Year! So look forward to your podcast! You always put a smile one my face!
Thank you so much! 🥰
I have a feeling your going to start creating your own patterns 🎉. Happy New Years Friend… love love your podcast. 👏👏👏
I’d love to!!! Still working my way up to it 😅 thank you so so much!
Love your podcast
Thanks for sharing with us
Thank you for joining me! 🥰
Just an FYI: any town or city in Scotland that ends in “burgh” is actually pronounced “burra”. So the correct pronunciation is Musselburra NOT Musselburgh.
I really enjoy your enthusiasm for knitting!💜🧶
Thank you!!
Hey I hope you see this! For the musselburgh hat in a fingering weight I was urged to start decreases at 12 g remaining and it was PERFECT. Had a comfortable amount left, no yarn chicken. Hope that helps!!
You’re a saint! That’s what I was planning, maybe 13 to be safe! Thank you!!
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I have yet to do a double knit button band, but I almost always block anything that I need to pick up edge stitches for any reason (or that I need to seam pieces together). It’s much easier to see where you need to do your pickups!
Great point!! Thank you!
I just used that cascade yarn for a sweater for my kiddo and it stretched like crazy when I blocked it, I may have to go back and redo it actually because now he’s swimming in it a bit lol I suppose I could try drying it in the machine since it’s superwash.. hmmm.
Anyway, the sweater for your dad looks great so far!
I always do! It's the yarn I use for my kiddos and the bloom really occurs in the dryer. It's such a good option for sweaters imo.
@@Izzabellaa good to know, thank you! I’ll give that a go 🤞🏻
You guys are so informative and I so appreciate! Noting all of this for when I get closer to the end! Thank you!
Nora!!!! Yayyyyyy ❤
Love watching your podcast! 😊
Thank you!!!! 🥰
I steam block all my knits as I work them and especially before adding trim, collars, sleeves, etc.
Yes block before starting the button band
The neon peach yarn combo would be a spectacular Iris hat (by Sari Nordlund)
Ooooh great suggestion! Thank you!!
I’m not expert, but I would block first due the fact that I would expect the pattern of the body behave differently than the Stockinette on blocking. Although, if you could (and wanted) to block two swatches (one of each pattern) you would be able to measure the rate of change of each one after blocking and take off the thrill of trying to guess. Is getting beautiful BTW! Good luck 😊!
I think you’re right! Though I do love a thrill 😅 hahaha thank you!!!
love all of this! (random question - will you be going to Vogue Knitting Live in NYC this month?)
Thank you!!! You know what, I didn’t even know that was happening 😅 hahaha…I am thinking it’s too late now, but maybe I’ll keep tabs to decide if I’d like to go next year!!
Hi Nora, love to watch your videos❤ you So funny and open hearted, it feels refreshing😊.
I already donne this sweater, the “man” sweater but I would changed this:
I’ll do the colar double folded like de instructions from the “zipper sweater” from petit knit. Very “professional” finishing.
The sleeves were a pain. To large and sloppy.
I have some notes in my Ravelry page with the name: Balumuka
About the needles i had the same problem, didn’t know how to storage them untill I found the way that worked for me, I don’t know if i can send you a picture (not very good with technology 😅) but i found a little folder with zipper bags, it’s perfect because you organize by needle sizes and you can see them all!🎉🎉🎉 double winning😂
A big hug from Lisbon, Portugal 🇵🇹
Thank you so much!! That is extremely helpful to know! I will definitely keep it in mind with my dad’s and check out the ravelry page! Thank you!!!
Definitely block the cardigan before knitting the button band. It’ll ensure everything lays flat and will be easier to pick up.
Happy New Year! Love your videos.
Thank you so much! Happy New Year!!
If you weigh the Musselburgh hat+yarn remaining+any swatch you made, won't the total be the grams the original skein came with? in case you wanted to double check starting weight. I'm so impressed with your dad's new sweater!
I’m so lazy hahaha…I’ll have to weigh a piece of try it on tubing and then move the project on to that, subtract the difference and then weigh the remaining yarn too lol. Plus it wouldn’t be as exciting 😂
Hi 😊 On the Mussleborough, I’ve made a few fingering weight and, notwithstanding size/gauge, I weigh after I’ve finished the increases to see what I’ve used and it tends to be 10g - I know not really useful for you but a ballpark 15g remaining should see you right for the decreases? Take care x
I think that’s a good safe bet! Thank you!!
Did you knit the dad sweater swatch in the ribbing? Would that make a difference?
The pattern said to knit it in stockinette….I appreciate that when I am knitting the swatch, but I always wonder if it can be completely accurate when translated to the pattern 🤔
What is with the Christmas light debate? In my reality, almost everyone leaves their decorations up at least a week or two into January. Plus, the idea of JUDGING people over it is coo-coo. Some people put them up really early and some people put them up much closer to Christmas. How is this conversation even a thing? Is everyone neurotic now due to social media? Sorry to go off on that; loved the yarn talk, too!
Hahaha thank you! I just love seeing the lights up, but I think I wanted to talk about it more because I have made it a point to change my background with the seasons and just haven’t gotten there yet 😅
@@akaNoraKnits I think white lights look nice all winter long!
Do you only swatch flat or do you swatch in the round when the pattern is in the round? Many claim their gauge is different for each. Just wondering if you've compared and what your experience has been. 🤔
I don’t usually swatch in the round. I have heard the same thing, but I have found that my tension is (somehow) not different from flat to in the round knitting. I do wonder if there are other influences that could contribute to that 🤔 like yarn composition or continental vs. English style knitting? There are so many variables, but so far I have not felt the need to swatch on the round!
yes block it!!
Got in early this time! I have to ask, if it's about fun, why is it that you stick to the (established?) format for knitting podcasts? And could you educate us on who established it and why?
I mean, what I'm wearing, WIPS, acquisitions, finished objects etc. It seems that a knitting guild of some sort came up with it?
I’m really not sure where the original format started, but I do feel that it is a natural structure. I’m certainly open to suggestions if you feel you have a better idea of how to change things up ☺️
I'd be interested to know what you'd prefer. Just mixing up the order of presentation some way or do you have ideas for other things to talk about? What would make it more "fun"?
Yay! Got my coffee, in my newly finished Stripe Hype sweater and ready to watch! ❤I’m not sure if you’re aware but it sounds like you got no discount on your charcoal cascade 220. It would have come to a bit over $59 but $73 is full price. 🫤
Yayyy!!! That sounds like the ideal sweater for a cozy Saturday!!!
I enjoy your podcast so much - would love to see you knitting a little Darling animal from your new book. BR @nadiawind
Once I garner up a few more scraps, I will see which one is best suited to my colors! I’m so excited to give it a try!! Thank you!!
Shayla- @blackpurlmagic needle binder-I got a chance 2meet her & purchase my clear needle binder @cakeapolooza last year. She is ssso sweet
The sweetest! The binder is literally perfect!
@@akaNoraKnits Yes it is… also GR8 4 traveling; ✈️ don’t have 2 open it up; TSA can C all of the contents 😄
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