Time is relative when it comes to knitting. You may have noticed, over the last few months, that I have been writing a lot about sewing, and comparatively little about knitting. This is because I have been working mostly on very long-term projects, including one that I started over 6 months ago, in November 2023.
So interesting, as always, Kelsey. Makes me wish I were a knitter! And that I had started when I was three so that I could knit while reading or watching a movie!
I enjoyed your thoughts about knitting and time so much. Which pattern are you using for the pullover of yours that you've nearly finished? I like that it finishes at the natural waist rather than being hip length. I struggle to find patterns that don't end at the hip or thigh. I like the body length of the one you're knitting.
Thank you! I am using the Anker's Summer Shirt pattern by PetiteKnit, though I've modified it quite a bit. I also really enjoy this particular length of sweater, I actually measured the length of a different sweater than I knew I loved and just knit this one to the same measurement.
I love to use Ann Budd's Knitter's Handy Book of Knitting Patterns as a guide to create pieces. These basic patterns are based on the gauge of the fabric you create and can be amended to be as sophisticated or plain as you like. She also wrote the Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns, which goes more in-depth on sweaters. I used that one to design a sweater I knit up in nine days.
And I know what you mean about sleeves! The same applies to socks, though usually the second sock is the one that drags. There, too, Ann Budd delivers with the idea to "just knit the second sock first!"
Oh, yes - I think I have one of her Handy Books! This is a great reminder that I should reference it more often. And yes, second sock syndrome often gets me as well - sometimes I knit my socks with slightly different toe/cuff/heel colors to make them more interesting!
I so enjoyed reading this Kelsey. Such a wonderful insight into your knitting practice. The vest is lovely as is your sweater. I saw a gorgeous knitting sample of My Favorite Things Knitwear's vest no.1 in a yarn store in Sydney. Here's the link to her vest patterns. https://myfavouritethings-knitwear.com/collections/vests?page=1
It looks great! A tip if you can afford two sets of needles is to start both sleeves and knit alternately each time you pick it up. It helps if you're not the kind of knitter who naturally keeps track of row numbers. You find yourself with a smaller target of just catching up to the other sleeve. I use this technique with socks to stop the second sock syndrome.
This is such an excellent tip, and I will definitely give this a try on the next sweater I knit! I have a feeling this technique may also help me achieve sleeves that are actually the same length, which heretofore has not happened, ha.
So interesting, as always, Kelsey. Makes me wish I were a knitter! And that I had started when I was three so that I could knit while reading or watching a movie!
Thank you Judith! Though I'll add - it's never too late to learn :)
How about an Alberta vest like the one you knit your hubs?
Yes, I did consider that! No doubt I will knit myself one eventually (or maybe one we can share?)
I enjoyed your thoughts about knitting and time so much. Which pattern are you using for the pullover of yours that you've nearly finished? I like that it finishes at the natural waist rather than being hip length. I struggle to find patterns that don't end at the hip or thigh. I like the body length of the one you're knitting.
Thank you! I am using the Anker's Summer Shirt pattern by PetiteKnit, though I've modified it quite a bit. I also really enjoy this particular length of sweater, I actually measured the length of a different sweater than I knew I loved and just knit this one to the same measurement.
I love to use Ann Budd's Knitter's Handy Book of Knitting Patterns as a guide to create pieces. These basic patterns are based on the gauge of the fabric you create and can be amended to be as sophisticated or plain as you like. She also wrote the Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns, which goes more in-depth on sweaters. I used that one to design a sweater I knit up in nine days.
And I know what you mean about sleeves! The same applies to socks, though usually the second sock is the one that drags. There, too, Ann Budd delivers with the idea to "just knit the second sock first!"
Oh, yes - I think I have one of her Handy Books! This is a great reminder that I should reference it more often. And yes, second sock syndrome often gets me as well - sometimes I knit my socks with slightly different toe/cuff/heel colors to make them more interesting!
Great tip for socks!
Knitting is amazing in ways that keeps giving! Both your FOs are lovely!
Thank you!
I so enjoyed reading this Kelsey. Such a wonderful insight into your knitting practice. The vest is lovely as is your sweater. I saw a gorgeous knitting sample of My Favorite Things Knitwear's vest no.1 in a yarn store in Sydney. Here's the link to her vest patterns. https://myfavouritethings-knitwear.com/collections/vests?page=1
Thank you Jodie! Excellent pattern recommendation - I believe I may go with one of those patterns!
Great to hear Kelsey! :)
It looks great! A tip if you can afford two sets of needles is to start both sleeves and knit alternately each time you pick it up. It helps if you're not the kind of knitter who naturally keeps track of row numbers. You find yourself with a smaller target of just catching up to the other sleeve. I use this technique with socks to stop the second sock syndrome.
This is such an excellent tip, and I will definitely give this a try on the next sweater I knit! I have a feeling this technique may also help me achieve sleeves that are actually the same length, which heretofore has not happened, ha.