I've never seen a vintage pattern like this! 🧶
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- Опубликовано: 8 авг 2024
- As my stash busting continues I tackle the most unusual 1930s knitting pattern I've ever seen. Super Bulky weight yarn? 12mm needles?!??! The worlds most ridiculous puff sleeves?
Thanks to @EngineeringKnits for making this project possible!
If you'd like to make this pattern for yourself, I've had a go at grading it to include sizes up to 54" bust. It's available as a free Ko-fi or Ravelry download:
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Playlist of my other 1930s projects: • 1930s Vintage Sewing
Chapters:
Casting On: 00:00
The Struggle Begins: 01:34
The Yoke: 02:44
A Neck Dilemma: 06:18
The Front: 08:21
Weird Sleeves: 09:08
Blocking: 10:12
Sewing up: 12:28
The Finished Top: 13:16
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I think it looks adorable on you. The drop stitches on the sleeves aren’t as aesthetically pleasing as I was hoping. I’m glad you knitted this one. Watching you knit with those giant needles made my arms hurt. Maybe you should give a name to your new video-bombing pigeon and just embrace it.
It made me smile when you started counting in German because I am German and go back and forth on counting in English or German 😂 I’m still trying to get into knitting. I’m much more of a crocheter. But your videos are definitely contributing to my motivation!
I was thinking the same thing. I am German too but I have long given up counting in German when I am in the US, it's just too confusing because then I start talking in German too and everyone looks at me funny.
I don't speak much German but for some reason if it's numbers under 10 I'll count in German. The only logic I can give is I remember it better?! I don't know three, four, five always get muddled for me 🤣
Knitting anything other than the two basic stitches, don't know the English names for them, knitting baffles me. Give me a crochet hook and just one stitch at a time to keep track of and I'm happy 😊
I just use a lot go English terms for stuff like knitting because I've learned through RUclips tutorials and genuinely never learned the German terms.
It's kind of hard when I then go to my mom and try to explain what I'm doing to her but instead have to show her because we are quite literally speaking two different languages. Same for sewing and a lot of other small and big things.
I just found that tutorials specifically for lefties are kind of hard to come by in German and I mean I am fully fluent in English so might as well use those videos.
@@RetroClaude I have this but with trees. I can't remember the English names but I know their German ones and I can recognise them as soon as I see them.
Brain oddities xD
My first knitting project was a vest made with drops snow that I got at the thrift store for a steal. It only confirmed my desire to only knit with small needles going forward. The vest is now a cat bed.
I love the colour and the softness of the yarn. Making it longer in the body and eliminating the sleeves might look good.
Just what I was thinking. Take the sleeves off and add that yarn to the bottom.
Using a striped towel for blocking is GENIUS!!!
Didn't know they made chunky yarn in the '30s or used huge needles. I won't be making that pattern. I'm glad you found an easier way to knit with those needles. The sweater is cute. I agree about the sleeves though. The "puff" is more of a "poof"; pulled down is more flattering and the dropped stitches don't seem necessary.
Haha I like the pigeon. I completely sympathize with the bulky yarn - I really hate working with it and I am always shocked that it's marketed at beginners. The top looks lovely :) I love the color.
Right! It's so cumbersome, plus you have to use larger needles that can be difficult to hold.
I think if the top was longer, perhaps it wouldn't "ride up" as much ?!
it's recommended to beginners cause it's easy to see your stitches and learn early one how to read your work.
personally, i tend you suggest people start with making washcloths with cotton yarn cause you can get the same readability and quick work-up item, but its a much lower financial threshold to start with.
I think the best yarn for beginners to start with is 8 ply or worsted. You get stuff knitted quickly but without having to use planet-sized needles or anything.
I love watching your videos, especially your knitting videos! I haven’t found many RUclipsrs who actually knit/show the process on camera outside of instructional videos, and so it’s nice to have some company 😊
I knit mostly with thin yarn too so this massive needles look like fun 😆
The result is very pretty, I really like how visible the stitches are because of the chunky yarn and I think it suits you well.
I already know how to crochet, but I learned to knit because of your channel. I have 12mm circular needles arriving today to make this 🥺 I love it ❤
New video, wohooo! 🤩
Maybe it's the camera angle but that pigeon looks absolutely enormous!! 😮 Lovely color on your top, I hope you find a way to enjoy wearing it because it looks well made! 👍
It's a wood pigeon, so not the kind you get in cities that are the size of a dove. Plus the ones in our garden are particularly well fed because they scare off all the smaller birds 😂
@@RetroClaude I was so surprised the first time I saw a woodpigeon! I was like "WOW LOOK AT THIS PLANET SIZED BIRD!" (I'm from Australia and we've just got rock dove sized pigeons. Same goes for our gulls, which are significantly smaller than herring gulls - again, was startled when I saw a herring gull for the first time.)
Very surprised to see chunky knit 1930s pattern and I think yours turned out lovely. I’m just about to start my 1930s jumper,in 4ply (although the pattern is 3ply). Funnily enough the colour I chose is almost the same as yours.
From an odd Knitting pattern, you re-inspired me to take knitting back up Thank you! I have tried to Knit and Crochet for years with epic fails all round! but then my husband who is a fiber addict {knit crochet bobbin lace }somehow cracked the code for me but I still had issues due to my own battle with health and with my treatment onboard I am ready to tackle it with this pattern after your video and showing us some of the issues with it I will make changes to the sleeve to remove the puff but thank you for sizing it up for us larger gals again THANK you for your channel and Videos !!
I find it so interesting that you aren't a fan of this piece! I think it looks lovely, one of my favorite colors. I don't knit so I'm always blown away by any finished piece lol!
All pattern and yarn weirdness aside, you did a lovely job of knitting this up, and it matches your 1930's undies and slip!
As always you look beautiful in everything you wear.
ur comment about chunky yarn being recommended for beginners reminded me when my mom got me 9mm yarn to learn how to crochet, ive found the experience dreadful, and eventually ive learned on my own on a much more manageable 5mm, u are absolutely right that its ridiculous to recommend this to beginners
When I was in college and knitting and crocheting a lot, I got some size 15 needles and made my nephews some chonky blankets. At least they were kid size, but oh they were BEASTS to work on! After that I swore off knitting blankets entirely. Crochet blankets only for me forevermore.
Thank you for grading the pattern! I think this top is adorable.
The pigeon is a fan chowing down and watching the show! Top is cute but maybe a little tighter would help?!??! Idk. Love the color. 😁
I actually like the result of this much better than I thought I would. Wow!
I usually only watch your sewing videos, but I wanted to saying like how this turned out, you should wear it proudly.
I am so excited to see this video because oh my goodness that sweater is both gorgeous and it looks like a right terror to make!
Cute sweater! Accept for what it is, not what it was supposed to look like.
I LOVE this! I’m not a sweater person - I don’t own a single pullover - but I think this is adorable. Not very practical for me in Florida (thus my lack of sweaters), but nevertheless, it’s lovely. Well done!
Striped beach towel for blocking. Genius. I’ll be keeping an eye out this summer for one ❤
I don't knit, but I LOVE how it came out. That sweater may not be comfortable but it really looks good.
Please tell the pigeon I love him.
This was such an interesting journey, thank you for making the effort, I actually love the end blouse including the sleeves
The color is beautiful on you and it’s attractive on you. Thanks for sharing! It’s my first time watching
It's oddly attractive...lovely colour on you
😀💕xx thanks. That was fun! What a pretty garden you have.🌺
I really appreciate the "how it looks when I do normal stuff in it" perspective. It MATTERS that a garment looks good while sitting. Or after I raise my arms. I'm oddly prone to doing both of those things. :)
That's really cool. I've never seen a sweater knit in super bulky, it turned out great
I agree on not loving how chunky knits look on me but I do think the top is cute (except for the floaties sleeves). Also, good on you for continuing with those ridiculously thick, long needles!
I'm peeking at the Current Projects board on the right. Looking forward to some primo content. :)
I love your humour so much. I really loughed at the pigeon! And I admire your approach with the vintage patterns, just to go for it, not knowing exactly what will come out or if you are going to even like it. So I am looking forward to the next video, I'm sure I will enjoy it again as much as this :) PS, as a German I am wondering why you are counting German?!
This is going in the queue. These days, I seldom knit anything other than socks and fingerless mitts
Small items, double pointed, no seaming, semi-immediate gratification
This is too fabulous to bypass. I actually have this size needles from my felting days.
I found circular needles are less awkward than the weight of straight needles
Looks GORGEOUS on you.
You can always add extra stitches to the ends of the row to create an area to use for seaming - sort of like a seam allowance.
One thing that might help knitting heavy projects with straight needles is to plant the end of the right needle in the fold of your thigh when knitting English style. This will help you avoid carrying the full weight of the project, but it will affect tension.
I like the look. It is a great item to throw over top during the winter! Thought: maybe try a camisole underneath? It may move differently and fit slightly better in some areas?
I crochet and don’t knit but the older knitting ladies I knew would hold large needles quite differently then small ones. Sometimes holding one under an arm pit or against the stomach or holding a needle resting on top of the hand.
I have chronic fatigue as well and I can relate with crocheting and loom knitting.
I quite like the top, the colour is really nice but I agree that those sleeves are a bit of an odd thing. I do however love your black skirt, which helps to contrast with the top.
Tbh I struggle with larger straight needles too, circulars are much more comfortable as you can have your work on your lap a bit easier and the weight distribution is better
I was taught to knit with straight needles and find circular needles cumbersome to use.You would find metal needles easier to knit with as the stitches move easier.You can also buy different length straight needles and the ones you had were long so you would find it easier with shorter needles.I am disabled and have problems with my hands and I found circular needles cramped my hands.I suppose it is what your use to. The casting on at the end of the purl row rather than the beginning of the knit row does matter as in the purl row you purl and the knit row you knit. I haven't seen a vintage pattern with chunkier yarn.The pattern stitch made me smile as in the 60's we were using this stitch to make jumpers and it was billed as ,"the new stitch". I love how you show to block using towels and say how long it takes as bloggers I've seen use their floor(totally impractical for me),so thank you.
It's refreshing to see someone blocking some other way than with those mats! I just use a wire drying rack with clothespins, I find the wire helps me keep everything lined up.
I liked the idea of pinning to a beach towel too. You cound just drape the whole thing over a radiator if it was taking too long to dry.
I just use a folded towel and regular sewing pins. Not so great for a lace shawl but works pretty alright for everything else.
I like the textured stitches but I agree that you have made many more much more flattering tops.
I've been so excited for this video!
I think when you're a beginner, you knit so slowly and in significantly shorter intervals that you don't notice the weight of the needles as much? I remember using large needles when I first started and not thinking anything of the weight and appreciating how well I could see what I was doing, but now I despise using thick needles and honestly, straight needles in general. Or maybe not being a teen anymore has just done a number on my wrists
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I knit something recently in size US 10 straight needles and I felt so confounded unwieldy 😂😂😂 Never again. It took a project like this to make me appreciate how much easier in my elbows and wrists circular needles are 😅
That was fun and you are right, I think this pattern was meant for sitting still poses!
The pigeon comment at the end made me laugh! So, I think your sweater turned out much nicer than the original. The original looked like there had been some yarn tied-in to have enough to finish the bottom and the sleeves looked far worse - to my taste - than the ones you created. I did feel for you as I watched you struggle with the bulky needles and wondered if you had any circular needles the right size - since that's always what I use if I'm knitting with the thicker yarns.
You are always much more willing than am I to pick up stitches to add sleeves or to sew seams. I am always glad that most seams are in places no one inspects - like under the arms.
I have now watched this video twice - with at least a month between viewings. What I want to say is I really appreciate how you took us along while you knitted this. I loved being there while you decided how to cast on, how to hold the needles, to see your pleasure in how fast the bulky yarn made the sweater grow. Yes, wrapped stitches are a pain and I am never sure that I like how they look when I am done. Your version is probably the nicest I've seen, though the pattern I tried wanted 4 wraps and the result looked like the sweater had survived 20 years of abusive wear and tear. Thanks for showing how you created a cute sweater and used that ball of bulky yarn.
That is stunning. It's a beautiful sweater.
I think if the sleeves were done in dropped stitches and stockinette and maybe 3/4 inch sleeves it would be gorgeous. The color really suits you😊
A funny video - your delicate hands and those enormous sticks for needles! But the sweater is really pretty! Great color on you and the yoke work is very nice! But you know how it feels. It was fun to watch.😊
Hi Claude! I know what you mean about super bulky yarn being hard on the body, I actually injured my thumbs with huge needles recently and had to stop knitting for >2months! It was terrible.
I personally knit on circulars for everything for the past few years, to balance the weight in my lap. And my big projects I sometimes use two circulars, as my left shoulder frequently can’t handle that much strain
I really like seeing your personality come through more in this video 😊
The swather shirt is very pretty and the color Purple is very nice on you to
The top looks fantastic on you, even if you're less-than-thrilled with bulky knitting. You can always crochet in some rayon covered elastic inside the sleeves, but of course, being mindful of the tension so they aren't too tight. It's generally sold in spools and found over with sewing notions.
ALWAYS ADD 2 STITCHES TO EITHER SIDE OF YOUR KNITTING, and use these as your selvage when sewing up. You won't count them in your work, and you can even place stitch markers to help remind you that they aren't part of your pattern.
Another excellent video! 👌
I loved the video ! Also not fan of chunky yarn, maybe it would be a good idea to try something similar for a summer top in cotton and smaller gauge. I'm definitely trying it next year 😀
I too, have been hearing the siren song of the 30s knitwear patterns...
I haven't knit much in many, many years, but I used to be quite an advanced knitter - including teaching and pattern design. This sweater is tempting me to pick up my needles again. [Do I have a set of 12mm? Do I have super bulky yarn in my stash?]
About wearing the sweater backwards - it does make a difference. Because the front is knit shorter than the back, the top of the shoulder is not in the middle of the garter stitch sections. The front (with the two stripes) has a lower neckline than the back (3 stripes), and wearing it backwards can throw off the whole thing. Claude probably found this out early; I'm writing so others will know.
To me, this looks like a lovely 1940s top! I think you're right about the oddity of the sleeves, but I love the idea of the top! I'll be knitting one for myself!
Despite it being super chunky I think it looks great on you, Claude, but only you can experience the feel of it. I'm not a fan of knitting with chunky and super chunky yarns either preferring the finer end of the yarn spectrum. I found your channel via engineering knits by the way and have subscribed. You're both fab creators 👍Jill. Cumbria. UK
The same just happened to me, you make me smile by counting on german. Best wishes from Germany🥰💐
I learned to knit with super chunky yarn (weirdly, I find that easier on my energy limits than smaller needles - we're opposites!) but never with such chunky needles! My largest ones are 10mm. The finished piece looks lovely though ☺️
I think it looks lovely. I love the color. I once made a jumper that had drop stitches in the pattern and it ended up huge on me. Though, to be fair, the drop stitches were all over the pattern instead of just at the yoke. And since I'm a plus size with a 57 inch bust you can only imagine how big huge can be. So I understand your not being entirely thrilled with this pattern. The pattern for the jumper knitted had a fan pattern for the drop stitches and standard knitting stitches between the fans. And the pattern alternated between rows so there would be standard stitches above and below the fan stitches. It's a lovely effect, especially along the neckline with the stitches I had to cast off. But it caused the length to grow, especially on the sleeves. Oh my gosh! I'm just glad I didn't have to do any shaping of the sleeves or add any ribbing. Though that may have made it fit better. I love the jumper, but I don't wear it often because I made it with acrylic yarn (all I could afford at the time) and it makes me overly warm despite the openness of the stitches. I get overheated a lot, mostly because of all the weight I carry, so being overly warm is not necessarily a good thing, even when I wear it over a tank top or camisole because it's terribly see-through. Plus it best as a show-off piece and I haven't gone a lot of places to warrant wearing it. The one good thing about it being made with an acrylic yarn is I don't have to worry about moths.
For the needles: a cheap way to find good needles is by just getting some wooden dowels in the right thickness and sharpening them; there are oversized pencil sharpeners out there to do that. That way, you can cut them precicely to the right length and avoid unnecessary weight
I love the colour of the yarn. I really quite like the jumper.
I knitted this one in the past, and I agree I much prefer fingering weight. My hands struggle with large needles and yarn. Plus, the old patterns always seem to knit up and fit nicer than modern ones. But this turned out pretty!
I have a several pairs of needles in a similar length that I inherited from my grandmother. The way I was taught to use them was to hold the left needle straight up and tuck or brace the end in my waistband or belt. The right needle is held more or less perpendicular. I have no idea if it's a 'historic' technique or just what Grandma figured out. She must have used the needles often, because the paint is wearing off the tops!
Large diameter needles + long straight needles = two of my least favorite knitting things. Bravo for pushing through and doing the whole project!
I actually really like it
The swather shirt looks just like the one that American Girl doll Histocal Kit Kittreddge comes in that has a matching long sleeve swather to match.
I love the colour, not sure about the chunky yarn, but it looks great on you. I think it would look nicer without the top underneath it, if it's not itchy :)
I actually saw you wearing this sweater in another video and I thought it looked so beautiful! I'd ignore the puffs and just wear it the regular way it lies because it looks very pretty (the colour is gorgeous!) :)
Sad about the arms!! I’ll have to check my stash and see if I have something to give it a try! Great video!! ❤️❤️
I can’t handle needles bigger than 5mm, 6 mm on bamboo is my absolute maximum. Any bigger size have a tendency to ruin my hands.So this was interesting to watch, you know, the experience that I’ll never have
I use a cushion or two on my lap or table to help take the weight of heavier projects.
I love your experiments Claude. Always fun and well explained.
Those needles look so exhausting to use. I'm not sure I would be able to use them.
i really like this top, I think you look great. I might try my hand on it myself when I get bettr at resizing
I once made a baby blanket using 8mm needles. It wasn’t too difficult to do, but took a while because I only did it during breaks in college
I must disagree. It looks so beautiful. I only do crochet. But it is pretty inspiring!!
possibly useful - I don't have the strength to wring/squeeze out my knits, so after wrapping in a towel I put them on the ground and stomp :)
I've been waiting for this one a while! I think you wore it in an earlier video and I really liked it then, but I can totally see what you mean about some of the fit... oddities. I still think it looks very nice on you despite those, you know?
Appreciate the era and colour-coordination at the start too, very hashtag aesthetic ;)
Someone noticed!!! 💚
As always I love your videos, but ELBOW PRESSING!!! Oh my gosh that's brilliant. My hands can't handle a lot of squeezing. I am so using this.
Anyway, back to the top. Beautiful color and I like the design. That yarn looked like a nightmare to work with though
Edit: I just got to the end and I hear you hating on it lol. I feel like if you wore it over a dress you might like it more? I personally think it's very cute. I like really textured knits at the moment though so could be I'm blinded to the issues because of that
I tend to stand on the rolled up towel lol
@@simsamsammie that's clever also! Thanks 😄
Yes, I was going to add that I stand on the towel - you can stomp up and down on it, or just stand on it while leaning on something if balance is tricky. And if standing isn't an option, put it on a hard chair and sit on it 👍
@@simsamsammie Me too! Stand and jump and step.
@@simsamsammie I do that too, bare foot, of course 😁
i know you arent such a fan of the finished top but i really liked what you ended up with !! im currently trying to battle with myself so i dont immediately by some yarn for it ..... but its so tempting!! it's such a fascinating pattern & for me i think would work really well in my daily wear...... thanks so much for sharing the process w us & the pattern !
I have a knitting friend from Switzerland, who knits with very long needles tucked under her arm, very close to her armpits. And her work sits in front of her or in her lap. Sussie even knits walking with those long needles. I don’t think she has circular needles. When her mom came to visit, she had a belt to hold the needles. Of course, it looked easy when they did it. 😄😂
As a beginner knitter I might just accept this challenge to get rid of my bulky yarn and see just how "beginner friendly" this is
Hi Claude. I love yr vlogs,Thank you for sharing.
A strange suggestion for you, I do this with my hand spun yarn- get a salad spinner. It works great to spin out excess water (as long as it fits in the basket) and is less harsh then using a washing machine 😊
Beautiful!
I think it looks very cute on you Claude! I just knitted a hat in the exact same yarn and almost the same colour (I think the one I used was called 'heather' or something like that?).
I really like it!
Lovey piece. ❤
I love this sweater!
Love how adventurous you are!! Great video ❤
doing this on a set of interchangeable needles or at least cabled needles would be soooo much easier. I work with large needles all the time (up to us 17) and not having the length of a stick to battle with def makes a huge difference in how enjoyable it is.