New subscriber here: I've got a SSB in timeout. You've convinced me it is worth doing, not monogamously, as is my wont, but a square at a time, while other projects also progress. Thanks! Yours is very pretty.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! I'm about to start this blanket for an impending granddaughter. (Second grandchild, first girl, and since I only had sons, I'm over the moon.) I'm delighted to get all the help I can! Your blanket is stunning. ❤
You are fabulous! This is my first video of yours and the Sweet Shop blanket sucked me in because I've had the pattern for a while. I was thinking it would be a pain, but you've convinced me. I've already made 2 quilt pillows of Laura's. Can't wait to watch your other videos as you did not annoy the crap out of me 🤣
Oh thank goodness! I'm always worried that I'm annoying people for some reason 🤣 Thank you so much for checking out my channel, I hope you enjoy my other videos! But most importantly, I hope you enjoy making your own Sweet Shop Blanket!
That blanket is GORGEOUS!!!!!💜 Thank you for all the tips. The stats are mind-blowing. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜 It's definitely a beautiful way to remember the eras tour.
So awesome. Thank you so much for sharing all that. I have wanted to make this blanket for over a year and this just helped me so much. I am so inspired. But more importantly, I just love genuineness and vibe. I am a subscriber now and plan to go watch more of you!
I just finished a Stella Quilt Cushion and you have definitely inspired me to want to make a Sweet Shop blanket too! I might use some yarns that we found in my mom’s craft room after she passed. Thanks for the video
What a lovely way to use your mom's yarn ❤ I was contemplating making the Stella Quilt Blanket after I finished the Sweet Shop Blanket, but I needed a break from these squares for a little while!
@ thanks, we are trying to use as much of her crafting supplies as possible. And I definitely need a break after the Stella quilt cushion too! If I do this it will be a looong term project that I work through slowly
Your version of the blanket is awesome! This video comes at a perfect time. Started a Sweet Shop right before Xmas, but had to put it on hold to finish up gift knitting. Thank you! 😊
Thanks so much for this video. I started Sweet Shoppe last winter and put it aside after about 20 squares…partly to make some winter garments. QUESTION/REQUEST: Could you show us some of the more gnarly aspects of the top squares? My big problem has been running out of racetrack as I’m picking up stitches. Things are getting wonky/not square. (It’s been many months, so maybe I was having trouble picking up the correct amount of stitches with the left squares too.) Thanks!
Hmmm... 🤔 I would say just always make sure you have the right number of stitches on each side of that middle pickup stitch. I would frequently be one stitch short when I got to that middle one so rather than going back to start again, I would just pick up another one in there before that middle one to get the right count. It doesn't have to be a full proper edge stitch, just pick up a strand or two in there somewhere and make it a stitch 🤣
Thank you so much for such an excellent podcast, Melissa - I have started this blanket (4 blocks) but your tips are invaluable. Many thanks from Ottawa! Nancy
This was a great informative video, thank you Melissa. I’m a sock knitter and would love to make this one day, your visual tips and tricks are appreciated. The BEST part was your stats and love the total value stat the most 🤣
Thank you for all the info! I have decided to knit the Sweet Shop Blanket after spending too many hours looking at many options, and your blog caught my eye. I am a quilter too so this blanket really appeals to me. I got a 2024 advent that is non screaming Christmas yarns. It’s more of a Scandi, woodland color range which I love. I did earmark the advent for a large blanket project. I will add various more yarns from stash sock leftovers. I am stuck on which yarn for the neutral but I’m sure I will make that decision soon. Thanks again for all the tips. I subscribed to follow you too!
Thanks for a great video which could be named "everything you wanted to know about Sweet Shop but were afraid to ask." 😁 Your Sweet Shop Blanket looks amazing! ❤ I loved the info on all the stats about how much the "labour" cost would be and if you add on the yarn cost as well, it's not the cheapest kid on the block BUT, the overall value (imo) is PRICELESS. It might be a good idea to get a rider attached to your house insurance to show this very precious item. 😍 I recall you mentioned the JOY ... yes, the JOY! FYI the Blanket Club for 2025 is only 8 x 10g minis each month.
Thanks for this video!!! I had started this blanket for my 8 year old granddaughter who is also a knitter and understands (to the level she can at the moment) the value of the blanket! That being said, I stopped after a row and a half because I'm not sure now!!! Without being able to wash it.. ugh.... 1) Do you never plan to wash your blanket? 2) Do you have any suggestions for tightening up the center holes. In this video you said to not worry about it, but ALSO! Love your ends jar! What a fun idea! I think I might try this for a Journey Jar this year! I agree this blanket is SO FUN to knit! So fun, in fact, that this year I plan to work on both it and a Stella Quilt at the same time using similar yarns as I go!! A row of the Sweet Shop and a motif of Stella Quilt to end up with two very different yet similar blankets at the end of the time!
I’m just starting a Stella Quilt blanket. When I calculated the cost, I about choked. Hope my daughter will take care of it when I’m gone. Your blanket is absolutely stunning.
I so wanted to watch this video of Neil you held up the flag with has the black stripe. I can only assume that you are unaware of its meaning. Your blanket in the thumbnail is lovely.
The black stripe in the progress pride flag represents the black queer community, as well as those living with or lost to AIDS. I can only assume that you are trying to spread some conspiracy theory and if so, this is not the space for you.
Unfortunately as a rightie I've never tried... but I know a leftie knitter and when she watches tutorials she places a mirror in front of it so it flips the image. She says it works for her!
Thanks for the tips and tricks. I’m halfway done with one. Did you use the number of stitches for each square that is recommended in the pattern? Or did you change the size of your square to meet the fingering held double yardage?
We listen and we don't judge. It is a beautiful blanket. And if you love it, loved making it, and have the budget, then it is worth the time and money. I wouldn't let my kids even use it. Kids are smelly. Especially preteens. They have some sort of funk. Eww.
Your blanket is just stunning!
I just finished my first top square. Thank you so much. The visual was so helpful!
Yay!! I'm so glad it helped!! Happy blanket knitting!
New subscriber here: I've got a SSB in timeout. You've convinced me it is worth doing, not monogamously, as is my wont, but a square at a time, while other projects also progress. Thanks! Yours is very pretty.
This makes me SO happy!!! Enjoy your blanket knitting at your own pace! ❤❤
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! I'm about to start this blanket for an impending granddaughter. (Second grandchild, first girl, and since I only had sons, I'm over the moon.) I'm delighted to get all the help I can!
Your blanket is stunning. ❤
Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed and I hope it helps! Congrats on the new grandbaby!
Absolutely! I’ve never had a pattern that is so much fun! Your stats are staggering!
You’re right, it is addictive! Using leftover mini’s and I’m loving it.
So hard to put it down right?!
This was a wonderful video. Thank you. I’m actually doing one this year. 😊
Yay!!! Thank you and happy knitting!!
All i have to say is Holy Crap, when it comes to your stats. The blanket is beautiful 🤗🤗🍀🍀
Holy crap is right 🤣🤣
Watched this while caking up my yarn for the christmas sweet shop im planning to make. So was great to hear that its soo fun to make😍😍
You are fabulous! This is my first video of yours and the Sweet Shop blanket sucked me in because I've had the pattern for a while. I was thinking it would be a pain, but you've convinced me. I've already made 2 quilt pillows of Laura's. Can't wait to watch your other videos as you did not annoy the crap out of me 🤣
Oh thank goodness! I'm always worried that I'm annoying people for some reason 🤣 Thank you so much for checking out my channel, I hope you enjoy my other videos! But most importantly, I hope you enjoy making your own Sweet Shop Blanket!
This is a great video! Thanks. Your blanket is gorgeous and thanks for clarifying some things
@@carolyn_r thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it and I hope it helps!
That blanket is GORGEOUS!!!!!💜 Thank you for all the tips. The stats are mind-blowing. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
It's definitely a beautiful way to remember the eras tour.
Thank you so much! 🥰
Thank you so much for doing this. I’ve started one but it’s been hibernating for a while. I’m a visual learner too so this has helped a lot. ❤
Same!!
I hope you will take your blanket back out and get going again! But also it's not going anywhere either so you do you!
So awesome. Thank you so much for sharing all that. I have wanted to make this blanket for over a year and this just helped me so much. I am so inspired. But more importantly, I just love genuineness and vibe. I am a subscriber now and plan to go watch more of you!
Awww thank you so much!! Welcome and I hope you like it here!
Amazing video! Amazing blanket! Amazing you! ❤❤❤
Awww thank you!! 🥰
I just finished a Stella Quilt Cushion and you have definitely inspired me to want to make a Sweet Shop blanket too! I might use some yarns that we found in my mom’s craft room after she passed. Thanks for the video
What a lovely way to use your mom's yarn ❤ I was contemplating making the Stella Quilt Blanket after I finished the Sweet Shop Blanket, but I needed a break from these squares for a little while!
@ thanks, we are trying to use as much of her crafting supplies as possible. And I definitely need a break after the Stella quilt cushion too! If I do this it will be a looong term project that I work through slowly
Melissa that is such an amazing project. Love all your stats.
Thank you!
Your version of the blanket is awesome! This video comes at a perfect time. Started a Sweet Shop right before Xmas, but had to put it on hold to finish up gift knitting. Thank you! 😊
Hooray! I hope it helps! Enjoy your blanket knitting!
Hi Melissa, gorgeous blanket! Thanks so much for this video, I really enjoyed all the math and tips 🤗🤗 Happy new year 🎉 Happy knitting 😘
Thank you so much!
Thanks so much for this video. I started Sweet Shoppe last winter and put it aside after about 20 squares…partly to make some winter garments.
QUESTION/REQUEST: Could you show us some of the more gnarly aspects of the top squares? My big problem has been running out of racetrack as I’m picking up stitches. Things are getting wonky/not square. (It’s been many months, so maybe I was having trouble picking up the correct amount of stitches with the left squares too.) Thanks!
Hmmm... 🤔 I would say just always make sure you have the right number of stitches on each side of that middle pickup stitch. I would frequently be one stitch short when I got to that middle one so rather than going back to start again, I would just pick up another one in there before that middle one to get the right count. It doesn't have to be a full proper edge stitch, just pick up a strand or two in there somewhere and make it a stitch 🤣
Thank you so much for such an excellent podcast, Melissa - I have started this blanket (4 blocks) but your tips are invaluable. Many thanks from Ottawa! Nancy
Yay! I hope it helps in some way. Enjoy your blanket knitting!!
This was a great informative video, thank you Melissa. I’m a sock knitter and would love to make this one day, your visual tips and tricks are appreciated. The BEST part was your stats and love the total value stat the most 🤣
Hahaha I know right?! I was joking about the total value but not really....🤣
Thank you for all the info! I have decided to knit the Sweet Shop Blanket after spending too many hours looking at many options, and your blog caught my eye. I am a quilter too so this blanket really appeals to me. I got a 2024 advent that is non screaming Christmas yarns. It’s more of a Scandi, woodland color range which I love. I did earmark the advent for a large blanket project. I will add various more yarns from stash sock leftovers. I am stuck on which yarn for the neutral but I’m sure I will make that decision soon. Thanks again for all the tips. I subscribed to follow you too!
That all sounds so wonderful and beautiful!! I can't wait to see it! And thanks for the follow, I hope you will enjoy my other videos!
I made two of these blankets in 2024, one 130 square and one 120 square with 43 stitches per triangle. Great pattern!
HOLY MOLY!!!! You should have been the one making this video, not me!!
@ Your video is very helpful. Wish I had had it when I was knitting my blankets.
Very interesting, it’s a lovely heirloom piece you’ve made. Thank you.
Thank you!!
Thanks for a great video which could be named "everything you wanted to know about Sweet Shop but were afraid to ask." 😁 Your Sweet Shop Blanket looks amazing! ❤
I loved the info on all the stats about how much the "labour" cost would be and if you add on the yarn cost as well, it's not the cheapest kid on the block BUT, the overall value (imo) is PRICELESS. It might be a good idea to get a rider attached to your house insurance to show this very precious item. 😍
I recall you mentioned the JOY ... yes, the JOY!
FYI the Blanket Club for 2025 is only 8 x 10g minis each month.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! A rider to the home insurance isn't a bad idea....🤣
Great podcast thank you
Thank you!
Thanks for this video!!! I had started this blanket for my 8 year old granddaughter who is also a knitter and understands (to the level she can at the moment) the value of the blanket! That being said, I stopped after a row and a half because I'm not sure now!!! Without being able to wash it.. ugh.... 1) Do you never plan to wash your blanket? 2) Do you have any suggestions for tightening up the center holes. In this video you said to not worry about it, but ALSO! Love your ends jar! What a fun idea! I think I might try this for a Journey Jar this year! I agree this blanket is SO FUN to knit! So fun, in fact, that this year I plan to work on both it and a Stella Quilt at the same time using similar yarns as I go!! A row of the Sweet Shop and a motif of Stella Quilt to end up with two very different yet similar blankets at the end of the time!
That sounds like an amazing plan!! As for the center holes, I would just sew them closed when I would weave in my ends. Enjoy your blanket knitting!
Great advice thank you!
I’m just starting a Stella Quilt blanket. When I calculated the cost, I about choked. Hope my daughter will take care of it when I’m gone. Your blanket is absolutely stunning.
HAHAHAHA I feel that so hard!!!
I think she needs a name. She's beautiful. Great video! I think it will help a lot of people.
I agree but I haven't been able to come up with the right name yet.....
I so wanted to watch this video of Neil you held up the flag with has the black stripe. I can only assume that you are unaware of its meaning.
Your blanket in the thumbnail is lovely.
The black stripe in the progress pride flag represents the black queer community, as well as those living with or lost to AIDS. I can only assume that you are trying to spread some conspiracy theory and if so, this is not the space for you.
Thanks! I’m left handed. Any tips for picking up and casting on stitches for the left handed? 😊
Unfortunately as a rightie I've never tried... but I know a leftie knitter and when she watches tutorials she places a mirror in front of it so it flips the image. She says it works for her!
Thanks for the tips and tricks. I’m halfway done with one. Did you use the number of stitches for each square that is recommended in the pattern? Or did you change the size of your square to meet the fingering held double yardage?
Yes I followed the stitch count in the pattern. Enjoy your blanket knitting, and thanks for watching!
2025 Polka Dot blanket club with DK are 10 gm minis fyi! Thank you so much for this video!!!! Your blanket is SO beautiful ❤
Thank you! I think I knew that but I couldn't do the math in my head on the spot 🤣
Thank you!
I’m working on square 2 of January 2025 Blanket Club as I watch this. I’m adding a twist with the Stella Extension.
Thanks for sharing your tips!
Can't wait to see it Laura!
Beautiful blanket! I’ve been gathering yarn to knit one for a while. But all those ends…!!
Weave them in after every block!!!!! Seriously! It's not daunting at all when it's only a couple of ends every time.
We listen and we don't judge. It is a beautiful blanket. And if you love it, loved making it, and have the budget, then it is worth the time and money. I wouldn't let my kids even use it. Kids are smelly. Especially preteens. They have some sort of funk. Eww.
It was 100% worth the time and money. And yes, my boys are getting smellier by the day 🤣