Finishing my first Weekender as I listen to this playlist. I love it and can’t wait to block and wear!! Pattern is written so well and easy to follow. I got a little lost on the neck bind off, but found your RUclips videos and kept it moving 😂 I’m looking forward to my next DRK patttern!
I love 2 inch negative ease for plain vanilla socks but 1 inch for lace socks to have a nice not stretched texture of the lace. I’m in a socks knitting zone, lately leftovers colour work check my FOs 🥰
Awe top-down is definitely my favorite choice to knit a sweater, simple to knit, and uncomplicated, I tried a bottom-up and lol, never again, i do not like having to sew in the sleeves at the end, dreaded Kitchener stitch, lol, with a top-down you pick up stitches and it is neat and clean,
Love how you generously share your knowledge and life experiences. This has become my favourite podcast; it's wonderful spending such intimate moments with one of my favourite designers. Please don't stop! you are such a joy to know
to the person who is nervous about bottom up sweater, I have knitted 4 weekenders - 3 for myself and one for my mom. they have turned out perfectly. I have a plan for yet another one. The fit is really comfortable and looks good on about everyone. I knitted 1 of my weekenders with a bunch of other knitters with all different body types and it look great on everyone. I would say try it, there are lot of affordable yarns out there, where you could potentially make the sweater under $50 and see if you like. If you fall in love with the pattern you could make another or like in my case like 5. ;)
@@snowyowlknitter5039 the first time it took just under 2 months. I did that sweater with other knitters and we had a noble goal each week. The others took between 2-3 weeks but I tend to hyper focus on one project and then move on to another.
I just finished knitting The Weekender Light sweater. I have to tell you that it's my favorite sweater that I have knit for all of these reasons...first DRK sweater I've made and the fit is perfect, the pattern is so easy to follow and includes wonderful links to tutorials, the Magpie sock yarn was dreamy to work with. I've never enjoyed knitting a project as much as this. I can't wait to start the Rose once I purchase La Bien Aimee wool! Also I loved knitting Night Shift. Shift Cowl is next! Thanks for all!
Hi from France! ☺️ Rambouillet is a French city, it’s pronounced something like « rambou yay ». In French, you don’t pronounce L when you have LL or ILL, but Y. And you don’t pronounce the final T, but you got that right. I hope it helps 🐑
Yes I hear you on the waist shaping! It's such a revelation when you finally realise that waist shaping is makes you look like a fridge by drawing attention to the fact that there is no waist there.
I just did a tee in a fingering linen silk blend held with a fingering silk merino blend . I didn’t really like the colors, but the 2 mixed together made a completely different color and the fabric created was absolutely beautiful. I am always marling and using more than one yarn. To me this is what makes so much fun. The book Making Marls is a great reference.
On sock knitting- true story- I knit my first pair in cashmere. What could be more decadent? And they were- for a day- it was a lovely day. Then, they were worn out - in one day. Now I use sock yarn. 80/20.
Hello from New Zealand! I have been living here for 3 years and I have learned so much from the local crafts community! I have a wheel now and even a small yarn dyeing business, when before I lived here I didn't even know how to make a gauge swatch :) Hope one day you would like to visit here again! We would be so happy! Marina
I don’t like baggy socks around my ankles. I have learned that not picking up gusset stitches or only picking up a few is what works for me for a good fit.
To the question about sock fit. I have skinny ankles and long slender feet. I tried many different things and find the best fit to be either 64 sts on 2.00mm needles or 60 sts on 2.25mm needles (stitch pattern may decide how many sts you can decrease to). *Side note: 56sts was tight to get on over my heel* I also find the true Eye of Partridge heel to fit me the best. A good rule of thumb for heel length is 2-2.5" (I use 2" for me and 2.5" for hubby). I have heard of people increasing or decreasing stitches after the heel gusset depending on the difference in foot to leg/ankle ratio. Andrea's suggestion of ribbed socks can work too.
I love knitting socks. My favorite comes from a book that uses the toe up design. This allows you to try on the sock while you are knitting. That way if the size is wrong you can adjust or start over before you finish the whole thing. The book I use is a two at a time magic loop construction by Melissa Morgan-Oakes. Also contains instructions to adapt the sizes to fit a particular foot. Absolutely my favorite.
Yay! My knitting support!!! I CANNOT log on fast enough when you've posted!!! Thank you, Andrea. I think you're fantastic. 🤗 You've helped me learn so much! 💖💕
Chilly?! Where are you living? We are hovering on 30c at 9am this morning on the westcoast of Canada. We are in the middle of a "heat dome" apparently. I am so envious of your beautiful crafting room, lucky you!
Caleb of the Bearded Purl podcast has knit your Spice Cardigan, and went into detail about adjustments if anyone is looking for more examples of men in DreaReneeKnits
OMG you made me laugh. I don't like putting normal socks back on either. I will do it if I'm knitting socks and wanna try them but otherwise I usually don't. It kinda disgusts me haha! I do the sniff test too for sweaters lol! Often if they smell a bit I will just spray some no-rinse wool wash on them and let them dry and it will be ok. I will wash them for seasonal storage though. Same here for waist shaping... I used to do it as indicated in patterns but it's too much for me since I have narrow hips. Now I prefer just a little bit of it or none. I do it for my hubby though because he is super V-shaped and he likes snug fits. I think the best is to take your own measurements and adapt the shaping as you go. Something disappoints me in unisex sweaters but it has to do with Ravelry search. It can be hard to find projects pictures of men wearing them (or men that have the size/shape you're looking for). When I search Ravelry for patterns for my hubby, I will just check the box "Men" because I wanna be able to show him how the garments look like on someone like him. Unisex sweaters patterns often have like 689 women projects and 2 men projects, which you actually have to find. So I really like it when a pattern has a "for him" version and one "for her". You can make the one you like but at least you can find projects you're looking for! It would be nice to have a little optional "gender box" to check on Ravelry project pages. It would definitely help to navigate the vast world of projects pages for unisex patterns 😄
On sock knitting for a narrow foot - I have started decreasing 4 stitches when I get past the gusset (cuff down) as I need the width for my leg but have a narrow foot. This seems to be working for me.
Hello from Chicago! I love that your patterns are more gender neutral! My male partner asked me to knit him The Throwover as he loved the look of the sweater! He loves it and I didn't have to do much for it to fit on him.
I'm loving this series! I'm a new knitter from New Zealand ... only problem is I'm studying too, but really just want to knit! I love your overalls and want to make some similar - what pattern did you use?
Just found your podcasts and love the informative format. You mentioned that adding mohair to superwash gives the fabric structure. Would that apply to 100% alpaca? Also, I am planning to make the Bur Cowl in 100% alpaca but don't have quite enough. Using a different yarn for the turtle neck was my plan...what type of yarn would be good to use with the 100% alpaca?
I would certainly think so! But the only way to be sure is to knit a swatch and see what you think of the fabric. I am not familiar with the pattern you mentioned, but alpaca has loads of drape so you will want something that can match that drape if you want it be uniform.
Thank you so much for this show, it’s amazing. Can I ask if you have any suggestions for how to put in a reactive lifeline in a jumper-body’s wort of double seed stitch?
I think of lifeline's as an insurance policy - you want to put them in before a problem occurs, as after it is almost impossible to get them thru all the stitches. That being said, I would go down a couple needle sizes and using a circular needle just slowly insert the needle thru, stitch by stitch. It's certainly better than nothing, and then once you tear down to the needle you can clean up any that you've missed! I've done it with socks that need repairing and it wasn't too bad. The double seed stitch will make it a bit trickier, but just try to stay in pattern - 2 k sts, 2 p sts, ect...
@@dreareneeknits thank you! I just submitted a question for next week so please ignore that! It might maybe be easier to just rip it out and then try to pick up all the stitches with a tiny needle!
Hello Andrea, Love your podcast so very much!! I have a question about your Satellite Shawl, I am struggling with section two, and short rows. I feel like first RS row I k3, k1 f/b W+T so total stitches is 5 then I turn, and knit 2 then slip3 wyif which puts me back to beginning and RS again.... Am I misunderstanding the point where I turn? Thanks a million for you, your beautiful patterns, and this lovely podcast!! 💕
Where was this podcast a month ago when I decided to cast on the Weekender in 100% baby alpaca! Lol definitely lots of drape and stretch but it’s my first sweater so it’s all been a fabulous learning experience. (And the yarn is so soft and luxurious that knitting it has been absolutely lovely). Picking up so many stitches for the sleeves is definitely not my favorite thing to do so I think that might be why most people seem to prefer top down…
Love your video I have a question I would like to learn knitting is there a good video out there that I can go to that's good for beginner like me thank you
I really enjoyed using Stitch n' Bitch to learn, or Pom Pom's Knit How book is great too! Otherwise, I would just do a search for how to knit videos on youtube- there are loads!
You also might want to check out modern.day.knitting beginners kit and digital book on Instagram. I’m also a beginning knitter. Only limitation of the book for me is that is doesn’t offer instructions for continental style knitting which is what I’m learning.
I would recommend handwashing. Most superwash yarns actually still recommend handwashing over machine. You could always try washing a small swatch in the machine on the wool cycle though if you want to do an experiment!
Finishing my first Weekender as I listen to this playlist. I love it and can’t wait to block and wear!!
Pattern is written so well and easy to follow. I got a little lost on the neck bind off, but found your RUclips videos and kept it moving 😂 I’m looking forward to my next DRK patttern!
I love 2 inch negative ease for plain vanilla socks but 1 inch for lace socks to have a nice not stretched texture of the lace. I’m in a socks knitting zone, lately leftovers colour work check my FOs 🥰
Awe top-down is definitely my favorite choice to knit a sweater, simple to knit, and uncomplicated, I tried a bottom-up and lol, never again, i do not like having to sew in the sleeves at the end, dreaded Kitchener stitch, lol, with a top-down you pick up stitches and it is neat and clean,
Love how you generously share your knowledge and life experiences. This has become my favourite podcast; it's wonderful spending such intimate moments with one of my favourite designers. Please don't stop! you are such a joy to know
Well said - completely agree!
Wow, thank you!
I love all your videos! I knit a Throwover and LOVE it! I should have knit a BIT extra in the yoke depth, but it still fits well overall. Great tips!
Love my weekly fix!!
Thank you again Andrea for spending time with us. Have a great weekend! 😊👍🇬🇧
That's why I love your patterns so much!!....no waist!👍
Love your DRK Everyday Sock pattern. The fit is so good.!
to the person who is nervous about bottom up sweater, I have knitted 4 weekenders - 3 for myself and one for my mom. they have turned out perfectly. I have a plan for yet another one. The fit is really comfortable and looks good on about everyone. I knitted 1 of my weekenders with a bunch of other knitters with all different body types and it look great on everyone. I would say try it, there are lot of affordable yarns out there, where you could potentially make the sweater under $50 and see if you like. If you fall in love with the pattern you could make another or like in my case like 5. ;)
How long does it take to make one weekender?
That was me, and thank you for this! And thank you Andrea for answering my question!
@@snowyowlknitter5039 the first time it took just under 2 months. I did that sweater with other knitters and we had a noble goal each week. The others took between 2-3 weeks but I tend to hyper focus on one project and then move on to another.
I just finished knitting The Weekender Light sweater. I have to tell you that it's my favorite sweater that I have knit for all of these reasons...first DRK sweater I've made and the fit is perfect, the pattern is so easy to follow and includes wonderful links to tutorials, the Magpie sock yarn was dreamy to work with. I've never enjoyed knitting a project as much as this. I can't wait to start the Rose once I purchase La Bien Aimee wool! Also I loved knitting Night Shift. Shift Cowl is next! Thanks for all!
A tight twist on the sock yarn helps also if you don’t want nylon
Hi from France! ☺️ Rambouillet is a French city, it’s pronounced something like « rambou yay ». In French, you don’t pronounce L when you have LL or ILL, but Y. And you don’t pronounce the final T, but you got that right. I hope it helps 🐑
Hi sweetie!!! Oh it’s such a joy to watch you!!! Have a lovely weekend my dear friend! 😘😘😘
Hi Geraldine!!
Yes I hear you on the waist shaping! It's such a revelation when you finally realise that waist shaping is makes you look like a fridge by drawing attention to the fact that there is no waist there.
I just did a tee in a fingering linen silk blend held with a fingering silk merino blend . I didn’t really like the colors, but the 2 mixed together made a completely different color and the fabric created was absolutely beautiful. I am always marling and using more than one yarn. To me this is what makes so much fun. The book Making Marls is a great reference.
On sock knitting- true story- I knit my first pair in cashmere. What could be more decadent? And they were- for a day- it was a lovely day. Then, they were worn out - in one day. Now I use sock yarn. 80/20.
😲☺️
Hello from New Zealand! I have been living here for 3 years and I have learned so much from the local crafts community! I have a wheel now and even a small yarn dyeing business, when before I lived here I didn't even know how to make a gauge swatch :)
Hope one day you would like to visit here again! We would be so happy!
Marina
Oh I need to start knitting with your sock pattern. Today!!
I don’t like baggy socks around my ankles. I have learned that not picking up gusset stitches or only picking up a few is what works for me for a good fit.
To the question about sock fit. I have skinny ankles and long slender feet. I tried many different things and find the best fit to be either 64 sts on 2.00mm needles or 60 sts on 2.25mm needles (stitch pattern may decide how many sts you can decrease to). *Side note: 56sts was tight to get on over my heel* I also find the true Eye of Partridge heel to fit me the best. A good rule of thumb for heel length is 2-2.5" (I use 2" for me and 2.5" for hubby). I have heard of people increasing or decreasing stitches after the heel gusset depending on the difference in foot to leg/ankle ratio. Andrea's suggestion of ribbed socks can work too.
OH my ... I also have a narrow foot and ankle and run into the same issues. GREAT advice!!! LOVE THESE "chats".
I love knitting socks. My favorite comes from a book that uses the toe up design. This allows you to try on the sock while you are knitting. That way if the size is wrong you can adjust or start over before you finish the whole thing. The book I use is a two at a time magic loop construction by Melissa Morgan-Oakes. Also contains instructions to adapt the sizes to fit a particular foot. Absolutely my favorite.
Yay! My knitting support!!! I CANNOT log on fast enough when you've posted!!! Thank you, Andrea. I think you're fantastic. 🤗 You've helped me learn so much! 💖💕
Yay! Thank you!
I recommend reading The Book of Socks by Clara Parks. You will get lots of good info and there are some great patterns in there.
I need to check that book😃👍🏻
Just reserved a copy at my local library. If I like it I will purchase my own copy, thanks!
Thanks for the tips!
Oh I love the crop top! I recently bought some corduroy overalls (I can't sew), now I want to style it like yours!
Chilly?! Where are you living? We are hovering on 30c at 9am this morning on the westcoast of Canada. We are in the middle of a "heat dome" apparently. I am so envious of your beautiful crafting room, lucky you!
I so look forward to your Friday podcast. What type of circular needles do you recommend for Magic Loop, either for sweaters or socks.
I use Chiaogoo and love them!
Caleb of the Bearded Purl podcast has knit your Spice Cardigan, and went into detail about adjustments if anyone is looking for more examples of men in DreaReneeKnits
OMG you made me laugh. I don't like putting normal socks back on either. I will do it if I'm knitting socks and wanna try them but otherwise I usually don't. It kinda disgusts me haha!
I do the sniff test too for sweaters lol! Often if they smell a bit I will just spray some no-rinse wool wash on them and let them dry and it will be ok. I will wash them for seasonal storage though.
Same here for waist shaping... I used to do it as indicated in patterns but it's too much for me since I have narrow hips. Now I prefer just a little bit of it or none. I do it for my hubby though because he is super V-shaped and he likes snug fits. I think the best is to take your own measurements and adapt the shaping as you go.
Something disappoints me in unisex sweaters but it has to do with Ravelry search. It can be hard to find projects pictures of men wearing them (or men that have the size/shape you're looking for). When I search Ravelry for patterns for my hubby, I will just check the box "Men" because I wanna be able to show him how the garments look like on someone like him. Unisex sweaters patterns often have like 689 women projects and 2 men projects, which you actually have to find. So I really like it when a pattern has a "for him" version and one "for her". You can make the one you like but at least you can find projects you're looking for! It would be nice to have a little optional "gender box" to check on Ravelry project pages. It would definitely help to navigate the vast world of projects pages for unisex patterns 😄
On sock knitting for a narrow foot - I have started decreasing 4 stitches when I get past the gusset (cuff down) as I need the width for my leg but have a narrow foot. This seems to be working for me.
Hello from Chicago! I love that your patterns are more gender neutral! My male partner asked me to knit him The Throwover as he loved the look of the sweater! He loves it and I didn't have to do much for it to fit on him.
I've seen a few Throwovers on men and it looks great!
I'm loving this series! I'm a new knitter from New Zealand ... only problem is I'm studying too, but really just want to knit! I love your overalls and want to make some similar - what pattern did you use?
Hi Joanne! That is the Greer Jumpsuit from Hey June Handmade!
Do you have a class on Brioche knitting? You have such beautiful patterns but I have a difficult time working the Brioche.
Thank you!!
I have a whole playlist of Brioche tutorials here: ruclips.net/p/PLoIMEyFptX-PSV5G7kFGm5O8oDuKcwwb6
👍😁👋🇳🇱thank you!
Just found your podcasts and love the informative format. You mentioned that adding mohair to superwash gives the fabric structure. Would that apply to 100% alpaca?
Also, I am planning to make the Bur Cowl in 100% alpaca but don't have quite enough. Using a different yarn for the turtle neck was my plan...what type of yarn would be good to use with the 100% alpaca?
I would certainly think so! But the only way to be sure is to knit a swatch and see what you think of the fabric. I am not familiar with the pattern you mentioned, but alpaca has loads of drape so you will want something that can match that drape if you want it be uniform.
Thank you so much for this show, it’s amazing. Can I ask if you have any suggestions for how to put in a reactive lifeline in a jumper-body’s wort of double seed stitch?
I think of lifeline's as an insurance policy - you want to put them in before a problem occurs, as after it is almost impossible to get them thru all the stitches. That being said, I would go down a couple needle sizes and using a circular needle just slowly insert the needle thru, stitch by stitch. It's certainly better than nothing, and then once you tear down to the needle you can clean up any that you've missed! I've done it with socks that need repairing and it wasn't too bad. The double seed stitch will make it a bit trickier, but just try to stay in pattern - 2 k sts, 2 p sts, ect...
@@dreareneeknits thank you! I just submitted a question for next week so please ignore that! It might maybe be easier to just rip it out and then try to pick up all the stitches with a tiny needle!
Hello Andrea, Love your podcast so very much!! I have a question about your Satellite Shawl, I am struggling with section two, and short rows. I feel like first RS row I k3, k1 f/b W+T so total stitches is 5 then I turn, and knit 2 then slip3 wyif which puts me back to beginning and RS again.... Am I misunderstanding the point where I turn? Thanks a million for you, your beautiful patterns, and this lovely podcast!! 💕
Hi Mary! Go ahead and email your question to the address on the last page of your pattern so we can offer you a detailed response!
Please tell me about the pink ruffled skirt behind you on the mannequin. Is it knitted? I want to make one from the Aloft mohair & silk lace yarn.
Hehehe - that is from my wedding. I wore it under my dress. I believe I got it from American Apparel, and that would've been about 10 years ago :)
Where was this podcast a month ago when I decided to cast on the Weekender in 100% baby alpaca! Lol definitely lots of drape and stretch but it’s my first sweater so it’s all been a fabulous learning experience. (And the yarn is so soft and luxurious that knitting it has been absolutely lovely). Picking up so many stitches for the sleeves is definitely not my favorite thing to do so I think that might be why most people seem to prefer top down…
Love your video I have a question I would like to learn knitting is there a good video out there that I can go to that's good for beginner like me thank you
I really enjoyed using Stitch n' Bitch to learn, or Pom Pom's Knit How book is great too! Otherwise, I would just do a search for how to knit videos on youtube- there are loads!
You also might want to check out modern.day.knitting beginners kit and digital book on Instagram. I’m also a beginning knitter. Only limitation of the book for me is that is doesn’t offer instructions for continental style knitting which is what I’m learning.
If you combine mohair with a superwash, can you still wash it in a machine on cold?
I would recommend handwashing. Most superwash yarns actually still recommend handwashing over machine. You could always try washing a small swatch in the machine on the wool cycle though if you want to do an experiment!
What is the shawl pattern on the mannequin behind Andrea?
The green one is called ramble i think!
@@o0mgn Thank so much!!!
Yup, that's the Ramble shawl!
You are so sweet
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