Knitting-a-GoGo
Knitting-a-GoGo
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I knitted a Mary Quant Cardigan using the original 1960's yarn.
In this video I knit up a 1960's cardigan from a Mary Quant pattern using the original 1960's Patons 101 Courtelle yarn.
Was I happy with the results? All is revealed in this video.....
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I knitted a vintage cardigan from a 1971 knitting pattern!
Просмотров 94Месяц назад
Check out my latest video where I knitted a cardigan from a vintage pattern from 1971 that was in a Patons Yarn Pattern Booklet. The name of the original pattern was called "Lacy blouse with a delicate air." I forgot to film the results of the tension square I knitted because I was busy travelling on a road trip to France and Switzerland when I cast on this project. I can confirm that the yarn ...
I went Yarn Shopping in Jersey
Просмотров 1582 месяца назад
Back in June I got to visit Jersey where I discovered a wonderful Yarn Shop called Fig Tree Yarns that specialises in stocking yarns from the US. I was super excited to be visiting and check out all these yarns I don't normally see in the UK and I thought you'd like to see the shop too! Fig Tree Yarns do sell online and here is a link to their website: figtreeyarns.co.uk/ Here are the direct US...
I knitted a 1960's Mary Quant Pattern with the Modern EMU Yarn!
Просмотров 3262 месяца назад
In this video I show you my process for knitting the Mary Quant Cable Sweater that was published in 1966. The original pattern was a collaboration between Mary Quant and EMU Yarns. The yarn company still exist and I was able to substitute the original EMU DK yarn recommendation with their modern day equivalent that knits to the exact same tension! Here is a link to the EMU Yarns website for mor...
I made a Knitting for Olive Puff Tee!
Просмотров 3122 месяца назад
In this video I talk about knitting the Puff Tee from Knitting for Olive. I used their Silk Mohair Yarn that I purchased on a trip to London at Beautiful Knitters. I managed to take this knitting project with me on a holiday to Turkey as you'll see in the video. I note in the video I talk about knitting from the Top up...I actually meant bottom up. Also, near the end of the video I mention that...
Yarn shopping in London!
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.3 месяца назад
In April, I went to London and visited two beautiful yarn shops, Beautiful Knitters and Loop Knitting. In this video, I show you these two amazing yarn shops and also reveal all of the knitting goodies I purchased in each shop. My main reason for deciding to go yarn shopping in London was because I wanted to try out the Knitting for Olive yarn that Beautiful Knitters stock. I also love visiting...
I knitted a 1960's Sweater using the original glitter yarn!
Просмотров 1894 месяца назад
In this video I talk about hand knitting this sweater from a 1966 knitting pattern using the original Lister Bel Air Starspun yarn. The sweater was knitted on very small needles (as I explain in the video) so it certainly was a labour of love! Also in this video, I show you my preferred methods for sewing together hand knitted fabric that has wide knitted ribs in it. I also do a summary of what...
Converting an Icelandic Sweater and Skirt into a dress from a 1960s knitting pattern.
Просмотров 2016 месяцев назад
Check out my second part of the Icelandic Dress video where I show you my calculations and knitting process of making this Icelandic Dress that was originally a sweater and skirt in a 1960s Knitting Pattern. SPOILER ALERT! You'll see near the end of the video that the original design hadn't gone to plan and I had to do some unpicking and re-designing! The wool used in this video is Alafossi Lop...
MY PLANNING AND PREPARATION FOR KNITTING AN ICELANDIC DRESS FROM A 1960'S KNITTING PATTERN!
Просмотров 1487 месяцев назад
In this video I show you my preparation for knitting an Icelandic dress from a vintage Reynolds 1960s knitting pattern. The original pattern was for an icelandic sweater and skirt but I plan to convert it into a dress for me to wear. I'll also show a quick flick through of the other patterns in this groovy pattern booklet and show you my knitting tools I'll use in this project. The Alafoss Lopi...
Reviewing the KnitPro Joy of Knitting Circular Needle Set
Просмотров 2237 месяцев назад
In this video I review the fab Joy of Knitting Circular Needle Set that I recently purchased. After initially being drawn to the groovy colours and design of the packaging, I was intrigued by the cubic needles that are included in this set that I have never used before in my knitting. I was keen to show you the set and share my thoughts on it. I''ve recently set up an Etsy shop selling vintage ...
Did I manage to knit this 1970s top in 2 weeks? (Part 2)...
Просмотров 7010 месяцев назад
Join me in this video where I will be sharing whether I managed to knit this groovy top from a 1971 knitting pattern in the 2 week timescale I originally planned. I also managed to knit it with the original yarn for the pattern! I will also show you my process and techniques I used in knitting this top. Join me on a journey into 1970s fashion.... If you'd like to see my current progress of proj...
Can I knit this 1970's top in 2 weeks? Part 1.....(I also found the original yarn to make it!)
Просмотров 7811 месяцев назад
In this introduction video I talk about my next vintage knitting project. This groovy choker top was from a 1971 knitting publication and I managed to find the original Patons Limelight 4ply yarn in the correct quantity to knit it! I also talk about why I don't iron acrylic type yarn! and I also show you my cable cast on method I use when I start my knitting. I decided to split this video into ...
Knitting a 1969 Vogue Lace Dress Part 2!
Просмотров 16311 месяцев назад
Check out my second instalment of knitting this groovy 1960s lace dress from my vintage 1969 Vogue Pattern Booklet. In the previous video I talked about Yarn substitution and in this video I give my verdict on using this alternative merino wool. I also show you my knitting process of making this dress. I've got some more exciting knitting projects that I'll be sharing soon that I've knitted fro...
KNITTING A 1969 LACE VOGUE DRESS AND SUBSTITUTING VINTAGE YARN! PART 1
Просмотров 122Год назад
In this video I explain my process in substituting a vintage yarn with a modern yarn in a 1969 Vogue knitting pattern. I will be uploading a second video shortly where you will see my process of making the actual dress with the substituted yarn. If you'd like to be first to know when this video is uploaded, please subscribe to my RUclips channel. If you'd like to see more information on my othe...
I knitted a 1960s Mary Quant Pattern using the original Patons Flair Wool!
Просмотров 146Год назад
At Knitting-a-GoGo I'm knitting my way through vintage patterns from the 1960s and 1970s. Check out my very first video on my new RUclips Channel where I show you my process of knitting an original 1960s Mary Quant Knitting Pattern using the original wool for the pattern! If you would like to see photos of my knitting in progress, follow me on Instagram @knittingagogo I'm also on Ravelry if you...