Catching Floats As You Go

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  • Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024

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  • @Leanansidhe23
    @Leanansidhe23 6 часов назад

    Love! Exactly what I needed to know for a stranded cardigan where one sees the inside occasionally.. and I want it to be neat.
    Delivered charmingly! 🤗 Lovely how the multicolour nails all matching the yarn! 😊
    Thank you so much! 🤗

  • @legoduckie
    @legoduckie Год назад +43

    Your “cheating continental” is actually just the Norwegian knit stitch. Also called “picking”. It’s very ergonomic. I’ve had much much less hand pain since it became my main mode of knitting

    • @AuroraTalksKnit
      @AuroraTalksKnit  Год назад +2

      Really!!?! I will absolutely be looking that up now that I have a name for it. Thanks for sharing! ❤️

    • @Silverstreamhomecrafts
      @Silverstreamhomecrafts Год назад

      Interesting, it's also quite like Irish lever knitting 🤔 amazing how many styles there is

    • @janilledutton139
      @janilledutton139 5 месяцев назад +2

      Agree. The Continental style flows so easily. The English style looks quite cumbersome, but I can see value in knowing both versions, as she uses them here. Clever!

    • @stevemichael8458
      @stevemichael8458 5 месяцев назад

      Very ergonomic but you do have to take a little more care to maintain an even tension- especially with a Norwegian Purl as it does tend to open up the stitch you're knitting into. All in all, I'll knit Norwegian every time though.

    • @magdalenarojas9193
      @magdalenarojas9193 2 месяца назад

      That’s the way a knit continental! I didn’t know another way hahaha

  • @blueeyes1084
    @blueeyes1084 2 года назад +13

    This is the BEST video on catching floats.

  • @sallywasagoodolgal
    @sallywasagoodolgal Год назад +4

    This is how I was taught in the 1940's and early 1950's. I carry my dominant color in my right hand, and the lesser color in my left. If the pattern changes, I change hands. My first stitch is above the carried color, second is below the carried color. That's how I was taught 70 years ago, right or wrong. No little fingers can get caught in this, however, it looks neat on the back, and it looks normal on the front.

    • @AuroraTalksKnit
      @AuroraTalksKnit  Год назад +1

      Sally! First, that is a beautiful explanation about where the stitch lies to the carried color. Second, thank you for sharing this little gem of how well that has worked for you for so long! ❤️

    • @Leanansidhe23
      @Leanansidhe23 6 часов назад

      Hi there! In the purl rows, the wrong side, the back, would you switch dominant and the carried color?

  • @helenthornton5074
    @helenthornton5074 2 дня назад

    Love the look of multi-coloured but usually stick to one colour because of the floats. I'll definitely be trying this.

  • @suzannelee4270
    @suzannelee4270 11 месяцев назад +6

    OH. MY. GOSH. you just saved me HOURS of frustration!!!!! And I can happily look forward to knitting my scandinavian type mittens THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!

  • @valoriec
    @valoriec 2 года назад +4

    You've saved my project from the "never gonna finish" pile. Thank you! :)

  • @Rubytuesday957
    @Rubytuesday957 2 года назад +23

    I watched several videos to learn how to catch floats and this has been the best one for me. Thank you so much!
    Also, I'm a continental knitter and I'm learning to flick the yarn with the right hand which is very difficult haha

    • @mehlosaurus1379
      @mehlosaurus1379 Год назад +1

      Same! And the struggle to catch the thrown float is real! The video is a enormous help 🙌

    • @kathsnow3106
      @kathsnow3106 10 месяцев назад

      😊😊a😊😊😊

  • @sandragallagher2926
    @sandragallagher2926 Год назад +5

    Can I just say you are a brilliant teacher! Thank you for taking the time to create your tutorials and sharing your knowledge. You have a clear and fun way of teaching to your viewers!

    • @AuroraTalksKnit
      @AuroraTalksKnit  Год назад

      Aw Sandra thank you so much! Teaching is one of the joys of my life. 🥰

  • @gma2one
    @gma2one 8 месяцев назад +2

    I have saved your video just as a reminder. I was having issues on a hat and your method helped me immensely.

  • @titiadebakker7483
    @titiadebakker7483 9 месяцев назад +3

    A big thank you! Doing stranded colorwork instead of tangled colors. I really like that it is part of the knitting movement. No dangling needles to cross over threads any more! I now enjoy knitting a lovely sock pattern, before it felt a bit like a chore.

  • @23Cinni
    @23Cinni 3 года назад +44

    HUGE THUMBS UP for this wonderful tip, which you presented so clearly. I’m an experienced knitter but new to color work. I decided to get really familiar with stranded color work by joining Arne & Carlos’ 2020 Advent calendar KAL (Christmas balls; color work in the round on DPNs). I’ve seen videos by others who make catching floats look easy but I found the techniques impossible to master. Your way makes sense to me, I can do it, and the results are terrific. Knit on! Thank you ❤️

  • @bggoodwon315
    @bggoodwon315 2 года назад +1

    Another knitter rescued from puckers! Thanks!

  • @rochelleraymond5546
    @rochelleraymond5546 Год назад +2

    Brilliant, thank you. I typically have always knit English style. I recently taught myself how to do stranded colour work and I discovered that it was easier, faster and produced fewer tangles to knit with one colour in each hand and so a by-product of that discovery is that I am getting much better at Continental knitting now too. But I had no idea how to catch my floats using two handed knitting. So, this tutorial is a huge help. You're amazing! Thank you.

  • @yliberal6355
    @yliberal6355 3 года назад +2

    Omgosh, you have a Frenchie too! Your color work floats look perfectly and professionally done. Your tutorial is the only one that I’ve seen so far that is the best info. Definitely a triple thumbs up!

    • @AuroraTalksKnit
      @AuroraTalksKnit  3 года назад

      Aw thank you!! And my little Frenchie likes to make a cameo now and then..😁

  • @annabelle7123
    @annabelle7123 2 года назад +1

    7:00 for catching floats from the right. A memo for myself. Thanks for this video!

  • @barbarah5756
    @barbarah5756 Год назад +2

    The very best and most easily understood tutorial for stranded colorwork I have ever found! But then, all your tutorials are awesome! Thanks a million!!!😍😘

    • @AuroraTalksKnit
      @AuroraTalksKnit  Год назад

      Aw, thanks Barbara!!!! I'm so glad you found it useful! ❤️

  • @samanthak9346
    @samanthak9346 Год назад +1

    thank you so much for saving my christmas knitting!!

  • @flourchylde
    @flourchylde Год назад +1

    WOW! I have been knitting for years but have never used your method for colorwork. I love it!!!!!! Thank you so much for posting.

  • @sureenmitchell4358
    @sureenmitchell4358 3 года назад +1

    Thank you than
    k you thank you!! By far the most informative video on stranded colour work & no histrionics!

  • @judisiver3988
    @judisiver3988 2 года назад +1

    YOU have the answer I've been looking for! I haven't mastered the actual knitting step of my right hand floats, but I will persist.
    Thank you!!!

    • @AuroraTalksKnit
      @AuroraTalksKnit  Год назад

      It took me awhile to master it, too, for SURE. Keep going; muscle memory is EVERYTHING!

  • @karolinakv
    @karolinakv 2 года назад +1

    Just what I needed! I am a continental knitter and only with your help I now realized how to do this. 👍🌞

  • @megan6802
    @megan6802 2 года назад +2

    This has definitely gotten me excited to try color work outside of brioche!!

  • @ElizabethWillsea
    @ElizabethWillsea Год назад +1

    This is the most helpful video that I've watched so far. Thank you so much!

  • @user-fw4bu4os2j
    @user-fw4bu4os2j Год назад +1

    Oh my gosh! I’ve been totally confused watching other videos but this time I could see it better and understand what’s being done. Thank you! I will practice this and maybe rip out my hansdatter slippers and start over.

  • @Donna_child_of_God
    @Donna_child_of_God 9 месяцев назад +1

    I just started knitting the ombré hat, and do a lot of 'untangling'. I will definitely save this video and master this technique. Thank you! ❤

  • @lynnmadore7373
    @lynnmadore7373 28 дней назад

    Oh my gosh, I have always struggled with floats in two color knitting. I frogged a project to try this and it is a game changer! The back of my work is so neat and I don' have to worry about tensioning--either too loose or too tight. Why isn't everyone teaching this. Thank you!

    • @AuroraTalksKnit
      @AuroraTalksKnit  28 дней назад

      @@lynnmadore7373 HOORAY!! Thanks for the feedback, and I'm so glad it's working out for you! ☺️

  • @terriem3922
    @terriem3922 Год назад +1

    I knitted a hat with andean alpaca and a fair Isle design. It didn't have real long floats. I've avoided those, but now I won't be afraid of them.

  • @margoknaggs3488
    @margoknaggs3488 Год назад +1

    That makes a lot of sense to me. I avoid color work because of floats. Now I will give it a try. Thak you again

  • @gicamariaacessorios
    @gicamariaacessorios Год назад +1

    This is a brilliant idea, I' m very happy now!! Thank you so much, the bests hugs from Brazil!! 😊🎉❤

  • @janeweller
    @janeweller Год назад +3

    Wow! If I knew how easy this is, I would try color work years ago. Thank you for making this so easy!❤️

  • @CodeMom
    @CodeMom Год назад +1

    Wow! This is what I’ve been looking for. I’ve watched so many and none does it the way you do. I love it! Thank you so much 🙏🏼

  • @dizzyk54
    @dizzyk54 Год назад +1

    Thanks so much!!! I've never been able to do this, I'm going to try it again with your slow explanation!!

  • @undrawilbourn2834
    @undrawilbourn2834 2 месяца назад

    I'm aware of color work, but never knitted anything with color work. Thank you for the information and now I'm going to knit something with color work in it.

  • @sandraleyland8748
    @sandraleyland8748 Год назад +2

    What kind of wizardry is this lol. Really blowing my mind. I’m dying to give this a try

    • @AuroraTalksKnit
      @AuroraTalksKnit  Год назад

      Ha ha you crack me up! Look for my new vid catching the floats on the wrong side - that one even hurt my brain!!!

  • @mimihealy5046
    @mimihealy5046 Год назад +1

    I’ve been looking for a clear demo of the philosophers wool stranded float catching technique. You nailed it. I’m so thankful to have found your vid. Wonderful!

    • @dianecrawford9774
      @dianecrawford9774 Год назад +1

      I have crochet for cou0le of years then at 56 I had a massive str9ke and have no power on left hand side so I can't walk and have only one arm that works any ideas

  • @evelynwald9132
    @evelynwald9132 2 года назад +5

    One of the things I love about knitting is that there are multiple ways to get you to the same end point. I had just learned how to catch the floats, but loved the way you did it. It’s so much easier to do and remember. Thanks for sharing. PS: I am a Continental knitter and had to do the reverse of you, learn how to knit the English way. I am not as fluid as I am with continental, but knitting with a yarn coming from each hand helped keep my yarns from tangling as well as helping to keep a better tension when doing Fair isle.

    • @feerenarde2893
      @feerenarde2893 Год назад

      I’m a Combination Continental knitter and I’m going to do the same as you, learning the English style, for my color work! Can’t wait to dive in!:D It seems fun!

    • @evelynwald9132
      @evelynwald9132 Год назад

      @@feerenarde2893 Have fun, it took me a little while to get the hang of English style, the hardest was figuring out the best way to wrap the yarn around my fingers. My first project was making Christmas Balls that incorporated color work. They turned out so pretty. Have fun!

  • @lsdev4229
    @lsdev4229 3 года назад +7

    This is a game changer! Thank you so much Aurora. I might enjoy stranded knitting more after I get this process figured out.🥰

  • @debbieschrock5381
    @debbieschrock5381 3 года назад +2

    I have been struggling with my floats. I have watched several videos but none of them helped my knitting look better. And then I found you ☺️ My floats are hidden and my knitting looks so nice. Thanks so much for your video help.

  • @mellcarney2561
    @mellcarney2561 Год назад +1

    Mercy, this is incredibly easier than what I've been doing. And I only caught your video by accident. Thank you so very much.

  • @laightnightknits4358
    @laightnightknits4358 2 года назад +1

    Such a clear video :) I love catching floats as I go!

  • @jeanedevries1
    @jeanedevries1 7 месяцев назад

    This is a wonderful video for someone like me who has been completely intimidated by colorwork. I feel like I’m ready now😊

  • @cesiliahansen7244
    @cesiliahansen7244 Год назад +1

    I like how she explain and show it so well, this was a very good tip. Haha sorry for my bad english.

  • @enidpetersen5342
    @enidpetersen5342 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for a very clear video and explanation👍. Well done👏

  • @amyaustin4858
    @amyaustin4858 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for this! I’ve watched so many videos about this and nothing was working. Your technique works like a dream. Again, thank you!

  • @cindyhohl8567
    @cindyhohl8567 3 года назад +1

    This has to be by far the best video I have ever seen on this technique!!! Thank you so much!!!

    • @AuroraTalksKnit
      @AuroraTalksKnit  3 года назад

      Aw, thanks for the compliment, Cindy! And I hope it helps!! 👍

  • @marleenneil7542
    @marleenneil7542 Год назад +1

    What a super helpful video; thank you

  • @susanarendas
    @susanarendas 3 года назад +2

    😍😁I am so so glad I stumbled on this video of yours!! I have struggled with floats forever and even though I’ve not been able to knit the continental way, I do crochet, and your explanation has made this so easy for me to do! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!😍

  • @TexasChance58
    @TexasChance58 2 года назад +1

    Fantastic tutorial!

  • @darcisw
    @darcisw Год назад +1

    Great tutorial! Thank you and Happy Holidays! 🎄 🕎 ❤

  • @autochick123
    @autochick123 Год назад

    You made this look A LOT easier than other tutorials. Thank you!

  • @teresaluczak6501
    @teresaluczak6501 2 года назад +1

    Hi, I'm an experienced knitter and love colour work, Your method initially confused me with you knitting two together, thinking that it would show, BUT it doesn't, it looks lovely and neat, just like mine, though I twist my float every two stitches, and no matter how many colours I use, it still looks neat and carrying the colours along behind adds warmth too. Will have to try your method , 😉 that you

  • @site8848
    @site8848 4 месяца назад

    Amazing❤ I often feel sick to knit two colours but you fix my problem of catching the floats. Thanks for sharing this easy trick. I will try.

  • @marianneknapp4846
    @marianneknapp4846 3 года назад +1

    Purple is my Favorite color looks Perfect will do this from here on out Thanks for saving my Shawls 💜🌷🍎

  • @rrosiya
    @rrosiya 2 месяца назад

    I did my first stranded projected without researching first and it definitely was tight 😅 This video was very informative! I might try that failed pattern again in the future. :)

  • @elliesluijter9311
    @elliesluijter9311 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for your tips for knitting Fair Ilse. I vind it much easier and all the floads are staying in place. Less work.

  • @catherinekhalili6386
    @catherinekhalili6386 3 года назад +1

    I just found this and it’s fabulous. I’m working on a Harry Potter scarf and my floats were all over the place. Much neater and easier. Thank you!

  • @bernadettemilani2600
    @bernadettemilani2600 3 года назад

    Good explanation! You show every step. If anyone is watching this and thinks it is complicated, just practice it. After a few tries, you get into a rhythm.

  • @sallywasagoodolgal
    @sallywasagoodolgal Год назад +1

    I don't like floats. I was taught to 'lock' the yarn (my grandmother didn't say 'catch') any time the float was 2 stitches. Lock the 2nd stitch. The back of my colorwork is (I think) beautiful! It never needs lining, even for tiny little fingers. I was taught to carry my dominant color in my right hand, even if it changed every row. I can do 3 colors this way if I use one of those double yarn-carrier finger loop thingies. ONLY the dominant color goes in my right hand, though. When there are stretches of other colors, I have to switch hands for that color, so I can 'lock' the other colors. I saw how you did it, and I'll see if an old dog can learn a new trick.

  • @theeperiwinkle
    @theeperiwinkle 8 месяцев назад

    By far, this has been the best technique for me to do colorwork. I tried the ladder jacquard and I wondered: Who would want to torture herself with this method? After three attempts and getting into the third row with the ladder getting so confusing with actual stitches, I tried the e-cast. The floats were coming loose. There was another method similar to this, but a bit fussy.
    This has been so simple and clear. And while I disagree that I “have to” learn how to throw and hold yarns in two hands, this method has been supremely helpful!!! Thank you!!

  • @terryannsweeney4428
    @terryannsweeney4428 5 месяцев назад

    ❤ I am just learning how to do color work… This is the absolute best tutorial I have ever seen! I have tried several other ways and they are so tedious, thank you ☺️ thank you 😊 thank you 🙏🏻

  • @krissysmyth3357
    @krissysmyth3357 Год назад +1

    😮 i absolutely love this.. I am not an expert knitter but this is absolutely understandable and makes sense 🎉

  • @mamamia_222
    @mamamia_222 Год назад +1

    Thanks so much for the tutorial. It's been a hot minute since I've done colorwork with float-catching, and I'm also trying to work on my continental-English throwing style combo as well, so thanks for confirming I am doing everything right...plus the reminder on how to catch floats from the right hand.

    • @AuroraTalksKnit
      @AuroraTalksKnit  Год назад

      Yay, I'm so glad you found this helpful! And glad you are getting back into color work. It's so fun!

  • @lindaelizabeth8509
    @lindaelizabeth8509 3 года назад +2

    Definitely want to learn how to do this!

  • @BalletBB
    @BalletBB 2 года назад +3

    Wow!!! This is amazing!!! Thank you for explaining every step and showing it slowly!!! I have been trying to learn this technique, but I was failing miserably 😅. This video has been so helpful!!!!

  • @Super270581
    @Super270581 3 года назад +1

    Love your technique of catching floats will keep doing this in my stranded colourwork

  • @deborahkoopmans7160
    @deborahkoopmans7160 3 года назад +1

    You explained it so well and you're video is such a great help.I recently started fair Isle knitting and thank you Aurora, you made it so much more fun this new hobby🤗👍

  • @marciealkema5251
    @marciealkema5251 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for this amazing video!! Your explanation and demo are the best I have seen. I have just started Fair Isle knitting and felt like I needed more info regarding avoiding twisting, picking up floaters, etc. I appreciate this so very much!!

  • @Kaciebabii
    @Kaciebabii 2 года назад +1

    Wow!! 👏👏🙌 Amazing tip and so clearly shown! Thank you!!

  • @patriciachianelli7507
    @patriciachianelli7507 2 года назад +1

    Beautifully done.

  • @redredwine1277
    @redredwine1277 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing, very helpful info 🎄🎄❤️

  • @kokilavani_91
    @kokilavani_91 Год назад

    Wow what a clear cut explanation, wonderful teaching, your work is wonderful 🎉

  • @robinfisher641
    @robinfisher641 2 года назад +1

    Love, love, love this method. So simple, and my colorwork looks great now. Thank you so much for making this video!

  • @laurawoods6206
    @laurawoods6206 11 месяцев назад +1

    Brilliant video, thank you it's really helped ❤

  • @oksanatymoshenko8770
    @oksanatymoshenko8770 Год назад

    This is so brilliant, I'm literally squeaking of joy :))) thank you!!!

  • @deborahhawe4432
    @deborahhawe4432 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for this tutorial. I struggle with colorwork because of the floats. Your technique looks so much easier and professional! 🤗

  • @bonnadowns524
    @bonnadowns524 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for teaching in this well explained video 🙏❤️👌🙏

  • @DorieH
    @DorieH 8 месяцев назад

    I love this technique, thanks for sharing. I definitely going to have to practice this.

  • @DianeField
    @DianeField 2 года назад +1

    I want you to know how much I appreciated your help in this video. I had knit almost a whole sweater before I realized that the colour work was tight and puckered. After frogging it, I am now knitting it as you suggested. I practiced a bit of continental knitting and I am amazed at how much better it looks and how much faster I can go. Thank you so much!

    • @AuroraTalksKnit
      @AuroraTalksKnit  Год назад

      Hey Diane! UG, it is so frustrating and SAD to pull it all out, but its SO worth it!! How did it turn out? Thanks for watching!

  • @simplelivingac2118
    @simplelivingac2118 Год назад +1

    this was really helpful thank you so much 😊

  • @pjenkins8206
    @pjenkins8206 3 года назад +1

    Excellent tutorial. Thanks so much.

  • @polly_psych
    @polly_psych 6 месяцев назад

    I can't believe this is the first time I've ever seen the k2tog trick! I've always just caught them with the yarn, but that doesn't really secure it, and it often shows through. I wish I'd seen this a long time ago, but I'm glad I finally found it.

  • @GrandmaMarlayne
    @GrandmaMarlayne 2 года назад +1

    Wow! This was terrific! Thank you for an excellent demo on two-color work. I am going to practice this technique.

  • @RosColeman
    @RosColeman 5 месяцев назад

    Definitely worth the learning curve. Great video!

  • @RavenClaw-js1mt
    @RavenClaw-js1mt 4 года назад +1

    Holy spaceballs!!!! This is a huge help. I've avoided fair isle knitting for months because of the float mess associated with it. I gotta try to this method. Thank you!!!!

    • @AuroraTalksKnit
      @AuroraTalksKnit  4 года назад +1

      Yahoo! You are most welcome, I'm so excited you are inspired! Please comment back when you've given it a shot, and let me know how it goes. 😁

  • @mandyrawlinson7687
    @mandyrawlinson7687 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much!!! You are such a great teacher - watched others do this and this time I think I understand it!!!

  • @elinastromberg9997
    @elinastromberg9997 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much! I’m so glad to have come across this amazing tutorial!! A few days ago I begun my first stranded work but it just went all bubbly and puckered. Tried searching for what might be the cause and there the solution was in your video :) I’m a continental knitter so had to learn to hold one yarn in the right hand. It’s a bit tricky to learn to hold on to it but the result is wonderful in comparison to before. I’m looking forward to (maybe not so much the frogging) starting over with the project and enjoying the much improved progress.

  • @drejoicepr
    @drejoicepr 3 года назад +1

    Excellent technique. Thanks a bunch!

  • @isetta151
    @isetta151 3 года назад +1

    So scary!!! But I'm going to give it a go! Brilliant tutorial, thank you so much!

  • @elmavandewater6182
    @elmavandewater6182 2 года назад +1

    This really helps me with my tension, it really improved, thank you so much😍

  • @catherinemackillicanpope8227
    @catherinemackillicanpope8227 2 года назад +1

    Brilliant!! Thank you!

  • @jayorigan9193
    @jayorigan9193 4 года назад +1

    This has been super helpful! Thanks so much for sharing

  • @TheClassyLady7
    @TheClassyLady7 2 года назад +1

    I love this! I also found that I could just switch colors so that the dominant color of each row could be in my right hand, that is such an easy catch. Thanks!

  • @vandahashemi8553
    @vandahashemi8553 3 года назад +1

    Wow! An amazing tutorial - thank you. you explained it so clearly. I have been wanting to knit colour but didn't like the long floats at the back - especially for baby clothes - your demonstration is amazing and so clear, I am so excited to get started. THANK YOU.

  • @melindahuntley9873
    @melindahuntley9873 3 года назад +1

    This is a different way of catching the floats. I'm going to practice! Thank you

  • @gretchencollin432
    @gretchencollin432 2 года назад +1

    Thank you, thank you! Your explanation is so clearly understandable! I am working on my first Fair Isle cardigan this will be so helpful. Just subscribed!!!!

  • @cheryldolan2811
    @cheryldolan2811 3 года назад

    great simple visual demonstration and explanation for me to practice. Thank you Aurora

  • @loesvandervelde2837
    @loesvandervelde2837 11 месяцев назад

    Great tutorial, wonderfull haircut😊

  • @shopaholiclondon
    @shopaholiclondon 3 года назад +1

    You are truly amazing and explained this so well, I made my first colour change hat after watching your video, and your explanation made me really believe I could try it, thank you x

  • @carinam.9447
    @carinam.9447 Год назад +1

    I really should have found this before I was already nearly done with my pattern 😅 although I already tried holding both yarns at the same time and really struggled with it, continental is my "normal", I don't really get the hang of the other way with the right hand... Gotta try more.

    • @AuroraTalksKnit
      @AuroraTalksKnit  Год назад +1

      Ha ha! Trust me, I went through many a project doing this the hard way before I learned better! And I DID have to practice continental knitting a LOT before I got it down. You'll get it eventually!! 👍