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Knitting by Phrancko
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Not only do I publish how-to videos on various knitting topics. This is the companion channel to my website Phrancko.com where you can Generate your own custom-fit Phrancko Sweater pattern to create your own sweater that fits perfectly using whatever gauge you want.
Come knit with the us! 08/17/24
This is our weekly meeting of Phrancko Sweater knitters. If you knit, you are welcome to come knit with us. If you're interested in knitting a Phrancko Sweater (from the website Phrancko.com), we're happy to answer questions. Or you could join us to share tips, opinions, and the latest look at what each of us is working on. The link to the meeting held every Saturday at 2:30 Pacific Time is on the website.
Generate your own custom-fit Phrancko Sweater pattern at Phrancko.com to create your own sweater that fits perfectly using whatever gauge you want.
Generate your own custom-fit Phrancko Sweater pattern at Phrancko.com to create your own sweater that fits perfectly using whatever gauge you want.
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Come join the Phrancko Sweater knitters meetingg 08/10/24
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This is our weekly meeting of Phrancko Sweater knitters. The meeting is open to any knitters who would like to join, even if you just want to drop in for a single meeting and hang out with us a bit. Come show us what you're working on. The meeting is every Saturday at 2:30pm Pacific Time. The link to the meeting is on Phrancko.com, after you login to your free account. Here is the link to see J...
A swatching secret revealed only in this meeting! Shhh! 08/03/24
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Like many people, I feel knitting a 5 by 5 inch swatch is such a waste of time just to make one horizontal and one vertical measurement for your stitch and row gauges. But swatching is absolutely necessary if you want your sweater to fit. You simply must not skip it. So in this meeting I shared a secret for reducing the necessary knitting. Only people who see this video will know. So let's just...
Introducing a new member to the Phrancko Sweater particulars. 07/28/24
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Today we were joined by Sandra who is about to start her first Phrancko Sweater. While I was absent for the most part (enjoying a barbecue with my family), the group explained all the particulars to watch for when knitting your first Phrancko Sweater. We also congratulate Cindy on passing her Level 2 phase of the TKGA Master Hand Knitting certification program. Yay, Cindy! This was our weekly m...
What needles do you prefer? We asked the Phrancko knitters. 07/20/24
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This is our weekly meeting of Phrancko Sweater knitters. Generate your own custom-fit Phrancko Sweater pattern at Phrancko.com to create your own sweater that fits perfectly using whatever gauge you want.
Cindy finished her vest for resubmission to TKGA. 07/13/24
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This is our weekly meeting of Phrancko Sweater knitters. Generate your own custom-fit Phrancko Sweater pattern at Phrancko.com to create your own sweater that fits perfectly using whatever gauge you want.
Knitting courses to take your knitting to another level, described in the Phrancko Mtg on 07/06/24
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In this meeting we discuss the differences between TKGA's Master Hand Knitter Certification and their Professional Knitters Certification while also mentioning the Basics, Basics, Basics course, the Taming Tensions course, as well as Suzanne Bryan's Bootcamp course. There are many ways to take your knitting to another level. This is our weekly meeting of Phrancko Sweater knitters. Generate your...
A crystallized granny square?? Really, Ron? 06/29/24
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I'm back early because we never made it to Iceland, thanks to Covid, dammit! The meeting starts with the full explanation of what happened. Then we cover a range of topics, including a look at Ron's "crystallized granny square." And as usual, lots of laughs. This is our weekly meeting of Phrancko Sweater knitters. Generate your own custom-fit Phrancko Sweater pattern at Phrancko.com to create y...
Meet a brand new Phrancko Sweater knitter 06/22/24
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I was not in the meeting this week because we were on our way to Iceland for a cruise. Unfortunately, we didn't make it to Iceland and I'll be back home by next Saturday for the next meeting. Andrew has Covid, but so far I am fine. I'll explain more about what happened in the next meeting. In this meeting we are joined by Ronnie who is knitting the yoke Phrancko Sweater. It's only his third swe...
Swatch, swatch, swatch to learn about tension 06/15/24
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Sumner continues his strive for perfect knit vs. purl tension and gets Jenny to work on it also. Another fun meeting with lots of laughs! Come join our weekly meeting of Phrancko Sweater knitters. The link is on my Ravelry page (Phrancko) and also on the website after you create your free account. Did you know you can generate your own perfectly fitting Phrancko Sweater pattern at Phrancko.com?
National Knit in Public Day at the Phrancko knitters meeting. 06/08/24
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Happy National Knit in Public Day! We discuss various aspects of the event and I am posting this right before I go out to the park to knit in public. Ron shared this beautiful Phrancko sweater, work in progress, by Jackie, one of his students. And lots more discussion on tension as Sumner stuggles to conquer Continental purling. This is our weekly meeting of Phrancko Sweater knitters. Generate ...
Weather, cooking, knitting, controlling tension and much more! 06/01/24
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In case you didn't know, we never plan what we are going to discuss in advance. The discussion just flows from subject to subject. This week we reviewed all our favorite topics in addition to showing our current projects. To join us any Saturday at 2:30pm Pacific Time, just click the link you will find after you login to your (free) account at Phrancko.com. All are welcome! This is our weekly m...
We discuss cast-on tension issues and how to solve them 05/25/24
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Judith asked about controlling the tension of the cast-on edge of her work, which she was having trouble with. This led to a rather lengthy discussion with many ideas of how to control the tension and other thoughts about what the problem might be. Everyone also showed their current work in progress while Jenny showed the fabulous double-knit bag that she has finished. This is our weekly meetin...
Woolen vs. worsted-spun yarn, one of many topics this week. 05/18/24
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I was on vacation this weekend so I didn't participate in the meeting except to make sure it got recorded. Unfortunately that means no one is spot-lighted as they show their WIPs and yarns. The group proceeded to have the usual lively discussion on various topics as always. This is our weekly meeting of Phrancko Sweater knitters. Generate your own custom-fit Phrancko Sweater pattern at Phrancko...
Yay! Cindy gets her Level 2 Master Hand Knitting results. Come see how she did. 5/11/24
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We have all been waiting to find out the results of Cindy's Level 2 submission to the TKGA Master Hand Knitting certification program. She finally got her box returned and found out what needs to be re-submitted before going on to Level 3. It's always an exciting moment for a knitter working through the program. This is our weekly meeting of Phrancko Sweater knitters. You can generate your own ...
Cathy visits Cindy for the Phrancko Mtg 5/4/24
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Cathy visits Cindy for the Phrancko Mtg 5/4/24
The community helps me design my next Phrancko Sweater 04/27/24
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The community helps me design my next Phrancko Sweater 04/27/24
Two special announcements and a great tip at the Phrancko Mtg 4/20/24
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Two special announcements and a great tip at the Phrancko Mtg 4/20/24
Ladderback Jacquard -- Everything you need to know and more
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Ladderback Jacquard Everything you need to know and more
See Judith's beautiful Yoke Phrancko Sweater in the 04/13/24 Mtg
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See Judith's beautiful Yoke Phrancko Sweater in the 04/13/24 Mtg
How difficult is it to knit a Phrancko Sweater? 04/07/24
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How difficult is it to knit a Phrancko Sweater? 04/07/24
Discussing the LBJ technique in the Phrancko Mtg 3/30/24
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Discussing the LBJ technique in the Phrancko Mtg 3/30/24
Just hanging out at the Phrancko Mtg 3/23/24
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Just hanging out at the Phrancko Mtg 3/23/24
Ron shows his "emotional support chicken" collection in the Phrancko Mtg 03/16/24
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Ron shows his "emotional support chicken" collection in the Phrancko Mtg 03/16/24
Friends hanging out in the Phrancko Mtg 3/9/24
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Friends hanging out in the Phrancko Mtg 3/9/24
Talking about tension at the Phrancko Meeting 02/24/24
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Talking about tension at the Phrancko Meeting 02/24/24
How I flick the yarn for faster English-style knitting
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How I flick the yarn for faster English-style knitting
Meet 2 more Phrancko Sweater knitters 02/17/24
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Meet 2 more Phrancko Sweater knitters 02/17/24
Intro to Ladderback Jacquard in the Phrancko Mtg 02/10/24
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Intro to Ladderback Jacquard in the Phrancko Mtg 02/10/24
This has changed my knitting life. Thank you!
I really love Wally's sweater ! And now it's time for yours, Frank ! it's so nice to meet a new knitter . Jan seems to be a very interesting woman. For sure we're going to enjoy her involvement in the meetings ! And, feeling as part of the group as I feel, I would like to ask everybody about new knitting books. I love them and I would like to know if some of you all could recommend a new one. Or perhaps not just news. Hasta el sábado que viene, un saludo desde Sevilla. 🙋♂
You are definitely a part of the group. I consider anyone is a member who watches regularly and leaves comments as you and several others do. And thanks for the recommendation to discuss books we like. That's a great idea. Nos vemos el sábado!
Thank you ! Beautiful tutorial ! And what about working with three colors? Thanks again Donatella
I never work three colors on the same round, but some patterns do call for it. I don't see any reason the LBJ technique wouldn't work though.
Love watching the zoom meetings...
Oh no, NOT good news about everyone being sick. 😞 My husband actually had covid in 2020 , his smell and taste is barely coming back now. Thankfully he is the only real life person I know that has had it. That baby blanket is going to be a treasure , Sumner ! I also noticed yarn on a cone grew and like Cindy said, I think it is the spinning oil. Cathy is so talented , that pillow is stunning ! Collected my prize info on pillow forms 😆. Mary has been busy while gone. Sandra was brave, have thought of reconditioning a few things , just take a photo as a memory.. Wonderful job Wally ! Hope Jan becomes a regular , impressed at how quickly she knitted that sweater during the olympics !! Not to mention her talent of being able to knit bi-directional . Wow She does indeed live in a great area with resources like Ron and Suzanne in the area. Wow, not much left to your sweater, good zoom meeting knitting material. Then on to the next adventure and seeing the new design you have charted emerge and catch up with everyone's work in progresses.
Sorry you weren't feeling well :-( feel better soon. Luv, seeing all your very beautiful projects. Thank you!!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You have made magic loop so much better and easier to work with.
You are so welcome!
Jenny, your parasol is spectacular! Tim, love the animal crochet project! I always enjoy seeing what everyone is working on and I always learn new things. 😄
Great comparison of all the different variations. I like to do the purl on the public side version, not for how it looks on the back but as a visual cue to myself as I'm knitting to reduce the chances of accidentally knitting the ladder stitch into the main colorwork. I always like tips and techniques like that to let me read my work more and my pattern/chart less.
Welcome, Maggie ! It's nice to meet new people. I have to say that Jenny's parasol is fabulous, fantastic, really awsome. She's so talented ! Congratulations! And now waiting for your sweater to be finished, Frank ! Have a nice week ! ¡Que pasen todos una buena semana! 🤗🤗🤗
LOL @what things people do behind closed doors. 😄 Twacking yarn . I can relate to Cindy's story, we had the same type of store, I remember doing the squats and bends trying to make the denim pliable around to shape to our bodies. Yes, have been waiting to see Jenny's parasol , thanks for sharing !! Beautiful !
Frank's sweaters are just gorgeous. Yessss .......do keep for yourself!!!
There are sadly no yarn stores in phx :-( besides Michael's, joanns fabrics grrrr
I'm sorry to hear that. Does anyone see an opportunity to open an owner-owned local yarn store? It sounds like a good opportunity in Phoenix!
Lol. Oops spelling typo sorry
I went thru loma pretty earthquake. Like 7 point something omg !!!!! Scaryyyy
😊 Love love love the Cherry Blossamer Parasol
Omg thx frank ! You gave me an ah haaaa moment. That makes total since !!! Thank you. I will now do both measurements.
Thx Sumner for sharing. That was nice
Thank you for answering the swatch in the round question :-)
Thank you so much for this video. It's extremely helpful!
I'm so glad it was helpful to you. I hope you saw that it is just one video in a playlist on the subject. In case you missed it, here is the link to the whole playlist: ruclips.net/p/PL9TybNoczeMZyr4533z7NVa_XZOnC8IhP
¡Hola ! How wonderful and stunning sweater Wally is knitting ! I love the colour and the pattern. I'm lookig forward to seeing it completely finished. All the projects are amazing. For my knitting, I use needles, yarn and pencil and paper to write down everything ! So many times, after blocking the swatch, I didn't remember the needles size ! This was another great meeting. I will be waiting for the next one. 🤗
¡Hola, Sergio! Thanks for being a virtual member of the group by commenting each week.
This is exactly what I needed… I got it now, works perfectly. The result looks amazing. Thanks I lot Frank. Thanks to you I master it now. 🙏🙏☺️
I'm so glad to hear that!
I remember Ron's handy swatch idea 🙂 and seems I also remember the L shaped swatch being mentioned or I did read it on the blog or something. 🧐 Like Sumner I have bought yarn on a cone , there is clear difference before and after, it is a must measure before and after in particular with those. With my yoke I stayed with the idea of 3rds which gave me visual markers to reference but free styled my increases between them , increases never lined up , making them as invisible as I could to fool the eye . Ron with his pile of Phranckos can show an example of any technique, on the spot, for new members , just mention what part of the sweater and neckline , he has an example ! ⭐ EXACTLY FRANK !! While listening I was sure someone would mention mixing . Like Judith, I always think of needle sizes in MM (we had an exchange about how many people actually have calipers last week) Knitting from RIGHT to LEFT A U.S. SIZE 7 needle / 4.5 MM would be, PURL , K, K, PURL K, K, K, YO, K2 tog , YO, K2tog , YO, K2tog , YO , K2tog, K to end . Then, when read LEFT to RIGHT 4 YO holes = 4 2 PURL Bumps (worth .25 each) = .5
Excellent idea to mark the half mm sizes.
Beautiful projects ......great meeting .....thx again
Tim, what size crochet hook do you use ❤
Gosh guys .... thx for all your great idea's on swatch info n needle size. Just of late I was looking on RUclips how to do the yarn over idea. Luv u all. Great info
what about sweaters knit in the round? Do you use this same method?
Thank you for this question. I should have addressed it in the discussion. So I brought the question to this week's meeting. Here's a link to the precise location where I address the question: ruclips.net/video/W6OevwUiV9Q/видео.htmlsi=ejj34PpgPUjS1dYn&t=1335
Can you please explain knitting. What it is, how if works ? Thx so much
Yessss Sumner!! Omg. I agree. I'm thinking umbrella/parasal myself. Hit another record n phx. Today ...116. HOT HOT 🔥 🥵
I order leather handmade tags from etsy :-)
Frank, isn't the "after" blocking measurement the one that counts ? Because we're going to wash our garments . Thx
Thanks for this question. I brought it to this week's meeting and explained it there. Here's a link to the exact place where I address your questions: ruclips.net/video/W6OevwUiV9Q/видео.htmlsi=8uHyz4APnz66k6pZ&t=1217
Frank .... thank you !!!! I have used a whole skein of yarn / different needles !! What a waste. I'm going your way on swatching !!
You didn't explain the short row and the turns.you are telling us about your pattern.
It's a bit complicated to explain in words. But the pattern makes it very clear, including a diagram to show exactly how they work.
Thank you so very much for this very concise tutorial. I have looked at others and I did not understand them. I had kind of given up on this method; but this is so clear, you are a great teacher. Thanks again! ❤
You're very welcome! I'm glad it was helpful
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Congratulations, Cindy ! I'm looking forward to seeing your new swatches from level 3 ! And let me tell you that all your comments about knitting are really helpful. I really appreciate them. And welcome to Sandra too ! she looks so friendly and nice. Un saludo a todos desde Sevilla, en el sur de España ! 😄
Gracias, Sergio. Un saludo a tú también.
Thank you so very much 💓
You are so welcome
I would join in the meeting but my work schedule clashes with the zoom meeting times hence why I haven't been able to be around to watch and comment
We would love to have you join us if you find you can make it one day. Until then, I am happy to interact with you and other viewers here in the comments. I usually address comments once each week and I love hearing from regular viewers especially.
Hello again Frank, looked (studied) till the end. This is great and has given me the courage to start with it. Thanks soooo muchi! Dona (from Belgium) Please look at my question just above as I stil had one question though. Thank! 😊
Hello Phrancko, this video is SO USEFULL! Tnx a lot! I have one question: if I only have one main one-colour design on the front of the sweater, should I set the “beginning of the row” at the beginning of the design approximately middle of the front of the body? Won’t it be to visible middle of the front of the sweater? Or should I better move the starting-point to the side somewhere? Tnx so much for your help! I am making a top-down sweater in the round in one colour with ons huge orange flower in the middle. Kind wooly regards from Dona (from Belgium)
I would start the new color at the leading edge of the first round of the flower design and use that edge to change directions all the way down the image, even as that edge moves left and right, as indicated in the video. If you weave the end in carefully, it should not show even though it is on the front. If you added the new color at the side, it would very likely show as a peek-through where you carry it to the place it is first used. I don't see any advantage to doing that. Let me know if I haven't fuly understood your question.
Thanks so much! This is now very clear to me. A new challenge for me. I think I’ll manage it now, watching your video again. Dona
Hello Frank, I got started, but have difficulty in the start. Once I will be a bit further, I can help myself with the video. But could you please help me with the start-up? I don’t get it right….I watched your video once again, but cannot find the start-up of a design and how to proceed in the first row. Thanks so much for helping me. Dona
Hi Dona, this video is actually only the first one in a series. Here is a link to the entire playlist of four videos. ruclips.net/p/PL9TybNoczeMZyr4533z7NVa_XZOnC8IhP In particular, I address how to start the first row in detail in the last video. Here is the link to that one. ruclips.net/video/4VE6sVVZP3Y/видео.htmlsi=LXVFNNuh_KbF85e3 Let me know if that answers your question.
I always learn so much from this group. Congrats to Cindy, too!
We just hang out together. Come join is if you can.
@@KnittingbyPhrancko I’m too busy on Saturdays! I watch the video a few days later, usually. It’s a great group and you are an excellent teacher, knitter and programmer! 😀
Jenny I wanted to see your finished umbrella.
At today's meeting, we learn we have to wait another week. She is doing one more round and each round takes two hours! Go, Jenny! It is already so beautiful.
Popped on to watch while I knit on my Phrancko . Fantastic, a new Phrancko Sweater knitter . Congrats Cindy !!! How wonderful . ❤ I think we all have calipers :D
Hahaha, I just wrote that they are not that essential, but, yes, they are convenient for measuring your stitch and row gauges.
@@KnittingbyPhrancko YES, we don't really need to know MM sizes down the extent calipers measure. 😆 I was just amazed at how many of us had them or "borrowed" 🤭 them from our partner.
What is that gauge thing Ron? Like a caliber ??
Yes, it's a caliper. We discussed them in a meeting long ago and several of us went off and bought one. They are not as expensive as you might think and they measure your counted stitches very accurately with a digital readout. However, I don't really think it is necessary to measure quite so accurately. It certainly isn't an essential tool for knitters.
@KnittingbyPhrancko yes, thank you. I bought one of those easy reader gauge tools, and really, I'm not so sure I like it
Ronnie... no more hiding! Omg, your knitting is beautiful
I agree!
Wow !!! Huge congrats, Cindy
Hola, ¿cómo están ? Very interesting meeting as always. Chiaogoo for me !! I want to see Jenny's fabric on the parasol. It's really stunning ! Well, Frank, you always ask if someone has someting to show. As a part of this group, it's my turn. My mother's cardigan is finished and I'll post some photos on Ravelry as you told me I could do. I hope you like it. Comments will be appreciated !!
Hola, tengo feliz para ver sus fotos en Ravelry. (Since I have been studying Spanish for a year, I like to try it out at bit.) Thanks so much for the pictures. Your work is gorgeous. Here's the link to your pictures there for others to see: www.ravelry.com/discuss/phrancko-sweater-knitters/4006375/351-375#357
@@KnittingbyPhrancko Muchas gracias, Frank. Me encanta que me conteste en español. Le animo a que siga estudiando. 👏👌👍
😊 A wonderful solution, and a presentation leading the viewer to be free of fear at learning a new technique. Thank you. 🎉
You are so welcome!
THANK YOU. YOU EXPLAIN IT GOOD.🤩🤩
I'm glad you found it helpful.
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