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So cute! Thank you soooo much ! ❤️❤️❤️

i have never bought a petit knit pattern, its many many reasons why. but as you say , its like a snow ball. almost every pattern i have knittet before, and lot of them i have done before. many knitwear designer, are done with a big copy machine - thats why its really sad that so many just keep buy patterns from them. if Kimmie Munkholm hadnt been there petit knit have never been like this strong. i feel reallt bad and SAD that many many patterns we "knitted for ages" are published as her own. i have feks knitted Sunday socks since i lear knitted from first 80`, oslo hat also and ribbed hat and ...well....i can keep on, but she have done big money on others ........ but she is not the only one, many many are do just like this - make old patterns their own........

I’ve made several Stephen West patterns and several Sophie scarves!

Really interesting video ! I never knitted a petite knit garment because I’m always looking for colourful and fun garnement, in the design or the construction. Actually knitting the beads of joy by James n watt and I’m loving it ! As you talked about Petite knit and her simple design, maybe you could make a video for the opposite : Steven west is so popular with the opposite aesthetic ! Just a suggestion (and as a French I think it’s one of the most difficult word to say too lol, with Jelewry 😂)

Good for you being able to come up with the pattern for the Sophie scarf on your own, but I couldn't. I've never heard of the icord edge before. also, I've never seen such a scarf anywhere before, which is perfect for autumn. so I did not mind the price at all, and made 3 of them so far.

The pattern seems expensive, but she has six videos to accompany the pattern, which definitely adds a lot of value to the pattern.

I ❤ Petite knit, and as a beginner I knit her Friday vest, Friday tee, Wednesday sweater, 5 Sophie scarfs, a Sophie shawl,a Oslo hat, and I just followed the patterns,and I felt like it was magic when I finished them! Her patterns are easy to follow, I like her pattern writing style. I have to make the no frills and the stripe one, aros. I own those patterns too. I was a fan from the beginning, and she turned me into abit of a Danish groupie! I love all the Danish designers out there!

I do not judge them for their sizing. If you watch and listen to them, they grew up with "recipes" and not "patterns". They are taught the skills, by their parents or grandparents, to adjust designs to their sizing. So, they did not write every size. Even today, a skilled knitter would have to think and rethink a "recipe" from 20 years ago in order to get it to fit their size.

I love how objective you are! This was a really cool video. I'd love to hear your take on Andrea Mowry and the Rhinebeck sweaters!

Petite is an adjective used to describe a person (usually a woman) who is small and slender in build. Maybe I don't understand the name, but why would anyone expect large sizes from a designer named PetitieKnit? Why does a designer have to make sizes for everyone? It's a simple fact that not all styles look good on all people. There are tons of beautiful designs that look fantastic on most people but would look terrible on a small person. And yes, I am a petite person. :)

You totally have a French girl vibe imho. Thanks for your thoughtful videos.

The scarf is cute. I’m a relatively new knitter and am curious if you would really need to buy this pattern to pull it off. In my inexperienced ignorance I’m thinking “ look up how to do I-cord edging, increase in, decrease out “ Is it more then that? I’m a crocheter who often looks at basic patterns and thinks it’s crazy that someone bought a pattern to make a rectangle scarf. How would one claim to have designed it when it is literally everywhere.

I’m not Danish but tend to prefer a simpler, more classic, style in garments. So Mette’s design esthetic ‘clicks’ with me much more than the complexity of a, say, Stephen West, design.

Thank you for the input and information.

personally, I don't like the shape of the sophie scarf, I like a classic rectangular scarf, also I feel like everyone I watch has knit a petite knit pattern at least once

So sad to hear about the hate she is getting, what a sad world we live now. Her designs are simple and classy and great explanations. I love her designs. I totally agree with some of the price of small items.

The hate she gets is so unwarranted, she found a need in the knitting community for simple basic clothes and she ran with it. I haven't done any of her patterns yet but they're on my wish list!

OMG, beige! I was in Copenhagen lately and everyone was wearing black and beige, or white and beige, or brown and beige😆

It's funny, I cast on the Sophie Shawl while watching this video. 😂 It's my third Sophie project.

When I was a student, I knitted a lot, almost non-stop and confidently according to my own designs and, of course, calculated them myself. That was in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Then came other priorities. When I started knitting sweaters again barely 2 years ago, I realized that the process had changed dramatically: Working top down in one piece, being able to try it on, being able to use circular knitting needles of all necessary sizes and lengths because of the interchangeable systems, having completely new pattern constructions that you can simply download anywhere and don't even have to convert: Great. And quite overwhelming, if not scary. With two or three of the excellently written patterns from Petiteknit (which are available in German translation, my language) and two other similar basic patterns from Kutovakika, I have opened up these new possibilities. In the meantime, I can also cope with patterns written in English, Danish or Norwegian, if necessary virtually free-flying. The fact that I can now find out where the mistake is with less well-written patterns myself, or that I can construct sweaters according to my wishes without any instructions at all, is thanks to these simple, perfectly written patterns from Petite Knit and Kutovakika. That's why I don't take any chances!

I dont have that pretty, distinctive border. Any ideas where i have gone wrong?

Thank you for this video, such an important topic! Also....I love the sweater you are wearing, where can I find the patern.

Félicitations pour vos propos nuancés. Je me suis remise au tricot tout récemment, et me considère comme une débutante. Alors, la simplicité pour moi, c’est un plus et jusqu’à maintenant, je trouve les patrons de Ptite Knit fort bien expliqués et j’avoue qu’à mon niveau, c’est ce qui compte le plus. Mais je constate aussi qu’il n’y a pas beaucoup de variétés dans les points de tricot utilisés et que ça peut devenir lassant.

D'accord avec toi, I am finishing the Sophie scarf, I am a beginner at knitting and loved making it. Love from France ( I will most likely be wearing it as a scarf, the "French girl style" as you call it 😂).

I just finished the April Cardigan and I really like it, would knit it again. I’ve also knit the Oslo hat and, again, very happy with it. I find myself knitting more and more of the Nordic designers’ patterns. I have favourite designers from around the world. There are so many incredible designers. Let’s celebrate them all and as for those deciding to “hate” certain ones, I say park it. We don’t need anymore negativity in this world.

"Simple design" designers are what got me back to knitting after a 20-year break. There definitely is an audience for those kinds of patterns. I will only support designers that are size-inclusive, but I can also see and appreciate those who cater to "no frills" tastes.

I skipped by Petiteknit patterns for a while because I did not understand the popularity at the time. Over a year ago I bought the ankers jacket junior to knit for my unborn grandson at the time. I love that cardigan . Then I bought The Storm baby sweater , Eva cardigan and I can't wait to start the Dagmar jacket. Her patterns are classic wardrobe staples. My Mom would love the sofie scarf but I don't want to buy it. I think I can figure it out myself

I do like her designs. I made a version of the sophie scarf, based on a free pattern, because it is pricey for me. I am willing to pay that much for a sweater pattern but not the scarf. I am surprised it became that popular, though.

for using "English as a second language", you have, pretty much, a flawless accent.

You’re right. Her simple patterns are a draw when you’re a beginner knitter. Also, she doesn’t pick up the button band for her cardigans. I’ve knit both and it’s so easy when your band is part of the knitting.

Danish knitter here: Petiteknits' designs are very Danish: simple is more in our sense of style. However, there are other Danish designers with less popularity, so I have also thought about what makes Mette so popular in Denmark (and abroad). My conclusion is that a part of the reason is that Petiteknit's patterns are simple, exceptionally well-written and simple to understand. She started publishing patterns after a long period when knitting had lost its popularity. (When I was younger, I did not know a single woman who knitted ... it was something that grandmas did.) Then, suddenly, knitting was picked up by younger women and her timing was perfect ... her patterns are perfect for someone just starting to knit! She is also great at teaching you new techniques with every knit, so there are always links to youtube demonstrations of these techniques in her Danish patterns (where she works with the Danish knit instructor Kimmie Munksholm) Her sizes and calculations are spot-on. I have knitted patterns by other young designers and their designs are often off, sadly, in the bigger sizes. I have never heard Petiteknits designs 'hated on' in Denmark. Though I personally prefer more complex designs, I am grateful to Mette for making knitting available and possible for young women, who did not grow up knitting.

As a Danish knitter I think people dislike her business and patterns because they believe they could easily do it all themselves. They probably could have, yes, but she was the one who did it and very successfully. They dislike how much money she makes from writing the same sweater pattern in adult and kids version. She’s been a driving force in changing the market and landscape of knitting worldwide, and people don’t want to give one tiny woman the credit she deserves. But that’s just my opinion 🗣️

I can make up my own patterns in the style of Petite Knit, but that’ll take me a bit of math and extra thought. If I am going for a Petite Knit pattern, I want something mindless. For $5-6 USD she does all of the work for me, and writes it out in a clear and considered way. I can print off her pattern and check off when I’ve done a certain step, which prevents me from having to set up my own notes. It’s good value for money, because she’s saving me about half an hour of work I don’t want to do, and I can just get to the part that I do want to do, knit.

love your videos! are you going to make one in english about the beautiful cardigan we saw you wear on instagram?

I think its easier to project your own color preferences onto a design that is beige or cream than it is to try to overcome another color. It very well might be her aesthetic, but its also good for allowing people to inject their own creativity

I lived in Danemark for 4 years and the Danish knit design corresponds with the pursuit of the coziness - hygge. Petiteknit is very popular in Danemark. The lack of sizes at the beginning is due to the Danish market - the Danish patterns are very short as they rely on the knowledge of the knitter. All Danish designers are adjusting to the international market. Concerning the Sophie scarf - the fact is that nobody came with the idea before her... We can easily create it, but we would not have the idea necessarily. :) I don't get the hate.... She has succeeded and good for her... We all would like to succeed in our life... 😉

Thank you for your review. I have not personally knit any of her patterns but I appreciate the classic look of them. Simple and classic is my opinion.

I knitted four of her sweater patterns in the past year. I get tons of compliments of how good they look from knitters and non-knitters. They are also well written and I feel she gets how sweaters should fit and look.

As a petite person I came across petiteknit when I started knitting and I searched for "knits for petites"😀. Those patterns are great learning ground.

Thank you for these tips! I’ve always covered the chart rows below, but your method sounds much better! Yes, please, on the video about catching floats.

Love your point of view !

Very helpful - thank you 💟

Until I watched this I had no idea there was any dislike for Petiteknit, and I find it quite extraordinary. I’ve made many of her sweaters and slipovers, hats etc. iIn fact as I sit here in a strangely snowy Southern England I’m wearing my Marble sweater made up from lots of beige & brown oddments from my stash! As we say in the UK it’s horses for courses. When I started knitting three or four years ago I was uninspired by most of the knitting patterns I first came across, I’ve never worn or wanted to wear a shawl, and really dislike lacy knits and bright colours, so I was so happy to come across the Scandi pattern designers like Petiteknit, My Favourite things and Knitting for Olive, their style is 100% my aesthetic. As well as the patterns, I like the yarn she chooses, being relatively new to knitting I’m not that confident about substituting yarn and she often uses Sandnes and KFO which are some of my favourite yarns. As to the size range in the patterns, I think that is probably because when she started up she didn’t envisage selling patterns internationally and in the Scandi countries you don’t see the plus size body shape like you do in other parts of the world. My son lives in Sweden and works for a well known Swedish clothing brand, and he sometimes brings my daughter samples and they are obviously made for the Swedish market ie: someone who is 5ft 10 inches tall and size 8! My daughters 5ft 1 and curvy!

I've been knitting since I was aged 4 (I knit my first sweater aged 10 some 53 years ago). I've personally never seen the huge appeal of Petite Knit patterns and particularly the Sophie scarf. The scarf reminds me of something from the 1970s costume set of Steptoe and Son....a UK sitcom. I think her appeal is that she produces patterns suitable for newbie knitters and that knitting has suddenly become an 'in vogue' hobby.

Agree w you on all your points! I haven’t knit one of her patterns (???why?!)…Yet. I love the simplicity of the sweaters. Each one has a different or varied construction, which is why i haven’t decided on a pattern. Can’t make up my mind! Do I want an integrated button band? Raglan? Contiguous shoulder? See? And I know I’m able to tweak a raglan to fit me, but sometimes I don’t want to figure out a different construction. I don’t understand the “hate”. You can’t please everyone. You nailed it “dislike because of popularity” (not direct quote, more paraphrasing). With so many designers and variations, I for one, have a difficult time deciding. Sigh. BUT, I certainly enjoy perusing patterns to match the yarn I have (or, ahem…shop for yarn…gasp!!). Thank you for your thought! Annnnd, I got a yarn kit that included the pattern for the Sophie scarf. Seems lately I get a LOT of kits, because, well, I can! (Answer me that!) Everyone is different, varied, no “one size fits all” and that’s the beauty of all of us, knitting is an expression of that, I think!

I haven't knit many of her patterns, but I did just finish her Cloud Blouse...I really enjoyed the pattern, and I love the finished sweater ❤ As for the Sophie scarf...at first I thought she should have made it a free pattern to thank her followers for buying her patterns...since it looks like such a simple thing. But then I thought, why shouldn't she make money on it, as this is probably the way she makes a living 😊. Also, with her release of the Sophie scarf, it opened the door for many other designers to come up with their own iterations of this type of accessory and make a bit of money for themselves. My goal next year is to try double-knitting... perhaps I'll try one of her cardigan patterns

What does "block your sweater" even mean?

Petite knit designs all have same pricing and there are no sales, so that might be why it feels like it’s more expensive than others’. But her sweater/cardigan designs, for its modern simplicity and well-written clarity, they are definitely worth it. Never seen any erratas so you can trust on her designs as well. Personally I knit Sophie scarf without buying the pattern but I definitely see why she is so popular!

I really enjoyed the video. I think Sophie scarf and no-frill sweaters are very appealing to people who are just starting to knitting. Also, her designs seem to have been a turning point in eliminating the perception that "knitting" is something only grandmothers do, and that cable patterns or colors are too flashy. Howevever, it's a bit hard to understand why the prices of patterns that were released a long time ago have increased recently.

What’s the name of the pattern for the sweater behind you ? Your analysis aligns with mine. Also, sometimes I find the patterns a bit overpriced. BUT. We can’t complain that being a knitwear designer is so hard and you don’t really make a living doing it, and in the same time complain about designers who have figured out that, actually, it can be sustainable as a career and you just have to price everything a bit higher. It’s the same for every independent artist/designer I think. You have to value your time, and, yes, the Sophie Scarf might not have taken that long to design (but maybe it did ! Maybe it took redoing it 17 times to get it right !) but you have to pay yourself for the job, not per design, and so you have to distribute the prices.