On the mans sweater. Suggest asking the recipient to measure length on a sweater he likes and go with that. I think some mens sweaters are designed to be a bit long because of the assumption that sweaters might be worn when doing work that will involve sweater moving up and down due to activity. Torso length as you know is a tricky issue too as he could be your same height but possibly have a shorter torso or even longer arms. Its a beautiful sweater and color and I'm sure he will love it but ease and length have to fit his comfort zone.
Yes, very true. I also think with wear, some sweaters shrink up - that definitely happened to the one I made my husband. I feel like I should trust Petiteknit but..it’s hard to 😂
@@easilyknitfluenced FWIW, I don't trust her process and always do my own math and modifications. She issues alot of patterns but I don't think she is a professionally trained designer by any stretch of the imagination and I don't believe she uses tech editors for her patterns. Sadly most knitting patterns are sold on a 'buyer beware' basis. It is what it is in the knitting world unfortunately. Good luck!
Love all your knits! I have yarn to make the Moby sweater for my husband. My suggestion would be to do a mid project block on the Moby. This way you will know for sure❤ have an awesome trip.
Thanks for a great year of podcasts! My favourite purse / travel knitting is the Sabai top, I always have one on the needles because I live in 🇨🇦 and wear a wool camisole under everything 8 months of the year. I knit (off gauge) in Malabrigo sock or similar. Its an easy pattern with simple shaping that doesn't need smaller needles for arm hole ribbing. Best wishes for safe travels!
I love the Ozetta sweater you’re wearing and the Harris hood is lovely. The vest in progress is divine. I wish I could knit faster to do all the things I want.
I recently finished knitting the Moby Sweater Man for myself (size L - I am 6' tall with a ~42" chest if that helps) and I'd encourage you to trust the process. When I finished the body, I was sure it was going to be 2-3" too long, but once I finished both sleeves, it evened the sweater out to be exactly the right length for me. It was also very tight as I was knitting it (around my chest) and it blocked out perfectly and has a good amount of ease. I hit exactly the gauge w/ peer gynt by Sandnes
I think men’s shirts are longer also due to the way their pants fit…they by no means wear high rise pants, in fact, their pants could be considered low rise and therefore the torso proportion is always longer than current women’s wear.
Hiya - with your Moby sweater, I was reminded of my experience when knitting a Nora Gaughan sweater for my son. i didn't trust the designer, made it shorter as I was worried it would be too long, and then had a world of pain when I had to cut and graft a new knitted section as the original sweater looked too cropped. I think that men wear their sweaters longer than women in general. Because we are used to knitting cropped designs for ourselves, the cut for a male aesthetic can look oversized. If I were you, i would trust Petite Knit, or get a person to measure the length of one of his fave sweaters and compare it with the schematic. Have a lovely hols in Japan x
beeeutiful deep plum/ purple sweater ... and the hood so alluring against that dark background ... wear the hood at しぶやCrossing - will be a head-turner even in the 🌊 of people -💫 are the Ozetta patterns well known in the knit shops there ...? Enjoy your travels 💫💫💫
@@easilyknitfluenced I totally get what you mean. When I try on my sweaters in progress, my partner often says they're too short, but I don't make cropped things - they all end a few cm below my tailbone. It just goes to show what they're used to in sweaters haha
😊a Yes vote for the white vest in suitcase... a productive option in the event of flight delays and/or ...:) also, 🏊🏻 into color work - Highly recommend Marie Wallin - you might find that yarn in both hands is balanced and fun; she herself throws only with one hand ... no apology- 😊 Fairisle Club AWESOME she answers emails personally and has wonderful videos to assist; the British Breeds Yarns have completely complimentary Scrumptious colors - perfect spin for steeking too Queen of colorwork in my experience we need several lifetimes ...💫😁
Hi! I've knit the moby sweater for husband, exactly to the measurements Petite Knit gives. My husband loves it, but we both agree it would be even better if the body was a bit longer still, like an extra 3-4 cm would have been great. The other suggestions given are also great. Men are just different then us women 😂. Have a wonderful time in Japan!
Everyones body is different, so you don't need to rely only on the pattern. If you have growth width wise, you will lose some height. As many others have said, maybe do a mid-project block? Then you can use your overall row gauge to know exactly how long you need to knit.
I'm with you, love Ozzetta. I also have broad shoulders and a size 40 chest, I am a size small on bottoms. Bought my 1st petite knit the other day only for her Moby pattern.
No, you do not look like a medieval executioner in your Harris Hood 😂. It turned out quite elegant, just like the Ozetta pullover. My experiences with the KFO merino, is that it grows a lot when washing/blocking. Ask your father in law how long he likes his sweaters. We all seem to have a favourite length. Thank you for sharing with us in 2024! Have a nice Christmas and trip to Japan ❤️
Im a new knitter and a crazy catlady😂 and english knitter as well. Very interested how the cat hat turns out and how much bulk all the strands inside will add. Will the strands hook onto the ears?
What a coincidence. Just finished my first project with knitting for Olive yarn. When I blocked it, I discovered that the yarn was not color fast. It was a brown heavy Moreno yarn, and the water looked muddy, dark brown. Did you block your sweater and have you worked with this yarn brand before and what was your experience?
I hope I can remember everything I wanted to say when I was watching. I was literally laughing out loud when you were talking about worrying what the hood might look like 😂 Since you said you love cat patterns- Andrea Rangel just came out with a new cat motif sweater . I usually take socks when I travel since they’re so small I think that was all. Oh wait, one more. Could you measure one of your husbands sweaters to get an idea for the length for your father in law’s sweater? Ok now I’m done. I think.
I can laugh now! At the time I was genuinely panicked 😂 YES I’ve seen the Andrea Rangel cat pattern. I’m obsessed. I need it in my life. I think I’ll measure my husband and subtract a little bit to get his dad’s (rough) sizing ✌🏻
My favourite purse / travel knit is the Sabai top, which I knit in Malabrigo Sock ( or similar). I always have one on the needles because I live in 🇨🇦 and wear them as a camisole underneath everything for about 8 months a year. Safe travels!
Your hair is looking extra fabulous today! ❤
Thank you so much!!
On the mans sweater. Suggest asking the recipient to measure length on a sweater he likes and go with that. I think some mens sweaters are designed to be a bit long because of the assumption that sweaters might be worn when doing work that will involve sweater moving up and down due to activity. Torso length as you know is a tricky issue too as he could be your same height but possibly have a shorter torso or even longer arms. Its a beautiful sweater and color and I'm sure he will love it but ease and length have to fit his comfort zone.
Yes, very true. I also think with wear, some sweaters shrink up - that definitely happened to the one I made my husband. I feel like I should trust Petiteknit but..it’s hard to 😂
@@easilyknitfluenced FWIW, I don't trust her process and always do my own math and modifications. She issues alot of patterns but I don't think she is a professionally trained designer by any stretch of the imagination and I don't believe she uses tech editors for her patterns. Sadly most knitting patterns are sold on a 'buyer beware' basis. It is what it is in the knitting world unfortunately. Good luck!
This is my first time watching your channel. I will be going back over your old ones. Thoroughly enjoyed it. ❤😊
Welcome!!
Love all your knits! I have yarn to make the Moby sweater for my husband. My suggestion would be to do a mid project block on the Moby. This way you will know for sure❤ have an awesome trip.
Thanks for a great year of podcasts! My favourite purse / travel knitting is the Sabai top, I always have one on the needles because I live in 🇨🇦 and wear a wool camisole under everything 8 months of the year. I knit (off gauge) in Malabrigo sock or similar. Its an easy pattern with simple shaping that doesn't need smaller needles for arm hole ribbing. Best wishes for safe travels!
I love the Ozetta sweater you’re wearing and the Harris hood is lovely. The vest in progress is divine. I wish I could knit faster to do all the things I want.
I love Ozetta. Have fun in Japan. Happy Holidays.
Merry Xmas and Happy New Year and safe travel to Japan🎉
I recently finished knitting the Moby Sweater Man for myself (size L - I am 6' tall with a ~42" chest if that helps) and I'd encourage you to trust the process. When I finished the body, I was sure it was going to be 2-3" too long, but once I finished both sleeves, it evened the sweater out to be exactly the right length for me. It was also very tight as I was knitting it (around my chest) and it blocked out perfectly and has a good amount of ease. I hit exactly the gauge w/ peer gynt by Sandnes
I think men’s shirts are longer also due to the way their pants fit…they by no means wear high rise pants, in fact, their pants could be considered low rise and therefore the torso proportion is always longer than current women’s wear.
Before you blocked the hood it looked like the hood that Kenny wears in South Park.
It came out amazing.
Lovely video! I’m excited to see how this cat beanie will turn out 😄 Hope you have a good time in Japan 🇯🇵
Hiya - with your Moby sweater, I was reminded of my experience when knitting a Nora Gaughan sweater for my son. i didn't trust the designer, made it shorter as I was worried it would be too long, and then had a world of pain when I had to cut and graft a new knitted section as the original sweater looked too cropped. I think that men wear their sweaters longer than women in general. Because we are used to knitting cropped designs for ourselves, the cut for a male aesthetic can look oversized. If I were you, i would trust Petite Knit, or get a person to measure the length of one of his fave sweaters and compare it with the schematic. Have a lovely hols in Japan x
Thank you! That’s a really good point - they’re also more fitted which I guess means they ride up more than the loose fitting women’s sweaters?
beeeutiful deep plum/ purple sweater ...
and the hood so alluring against that dark background ... wear the hood at しぶやCrossing - will be a head-turner even in the 🌊 of people -💫 are the Ozetta patterns well known in the knit shops there ...?
Enjoy your travels 💫💫💫
Ohh yes, I’m definitely bringing it ✌🏻I’m not sure but I hope so! I love her work so much
Safe travels to 🇯🇵 ❤
Thank you!!
That color looks so awesome on you. Have a great holiday and a wonderful trip trip back home.
Thank you so much!
Men's sweaters are sooo much longer. Maybe you could compare it to some of your husband's sweaters to see if the length adds up?
So people tell me. I think I’m so used to making things for myself that I’m getting sweater length blindness 😂
@@easilyknitfluenced I totally get what you mean. When I try on my sweaters in progress, my partner often says they're too short, but I don't make cropped things - they all end a few cm below my tailbone. It just goes to show what they're used to in sweaters haha
Love the color of your Moon Set Pullover. 🧶 Excellent job on your Harris Hood. 👏🏾
Thank you! Happy holidays to you and yours! ❤️❤️
I’ve enjoyed every single podcast! Thank you! Happy holidays and a wonderful safe tripe!
Yay, thank you!
😊a Yes vote for the white vest in suitcase... a productive option in the event of flight delays and/or ...:)
also, 🏊🏻 into color work - Highly recommend Marie Wallin - you might find that yarn in both hands is balanced and fun; she herself throws only with one hand ... no apology- 😊
Fairisle Club AWESOME she answers emails personally and has wonderful videos to assist;
the British Breeds Yarns have completely complimentary Scrumptious colors - perfect spin for steeking too
Queen of colorwork in my experience
we need several lifetimes ...💫😁
Thank you so much for the tips! I’ll check them out ❤️
Wonderful episode, as usually! ☕
Yay, thank you!
Hi! I've knit the moby sweater for husband, exactly to the measurements Petite Knit gives. My husband loves it, but we both agree it would be even better if the body was a bit longer still, like an extra 3-4 cm would have been great. The other suggestions given are also great. Men are just different then us women 😂. Have a wonderful time in Japan!
Thank you for keeping company this year! 2024 has become for me the one I dared to knit my first garment) Love your videos
Wonderful! Thank you for watching🥰
Everyones body is different, so you don't need to rely only on the pattern. If you have growth width wise, you will lose some height.
As many others have said, maybe do a mid-project block?
Then you can use your overall row gauge to know exactly how long you need to knit.
Happy holidays to you and yours 🎄, and have a safe and enjoyable vacation! 🙂
Thank you! You too!
I'm with you, love Ozzetta. I also have broad shoulders and a size 40 chest, I am a size small on bottoms. Bought my 1st petite knit the other day only for her Moby pattern.
That’s exactly the same as me! Thank you for watching ✌🏻
I like the hood but I think I would make the hole for face a bit smaller so that it isn't draughty on front of neck. I love the colour of your Ozetta
Yes…but the smaller that hole gets, the more medieval it looks 😂😂😂
No, you do not look like a medieval executioner in your Harris Hood 😂. It turned out quite elegant, just like the Ozetta pullover. My experiences with the KFO merino, is that it grows a lot when washing/blocking. Ask your father in law how long he likes his sweaters. We all seem to have a favourite length. Thank you for sharing with us in 2024! Have a nice Christmas and trip to Japan ❤️
Thank you so much!
Im a new knitter and a crazy catlady😂 and english knitter as well. Very interested how the cat hat turns out and how much bulk all the strands inside will add. Will the strands hook onto the ears?
Oh and a cat pattern episode?😊
That’s a great question, and one I hadn’t even thought of, so thank you! I may have to catch floats on this one
What a coincidence. Just finished my first project with knitting for Olive yarn. When I blocked it, I discovered that the yarn was not color fast. It was a brown heavy Moreno yarn, and the water looked muddy, dark brown. Did you block your sweater and have you worked with this yarn brand before and what was your experience?
I hope I can remember everything I wanted to say when I was watching.
I was literally laughing out loud when you were talking about worrying what the hood might look like 😂
Since you said you love cat patterns- Andrea Rangel just came out with a new cat motif sweater .
I usually take socks when I travel since they’re so small
I think that was all.
Oh wait, one more. Could you measure one of your husbands sweaters to get an idea for the length for your father in law’s sweater?
Ok now I’m done. I think.
I can laugh now! At the time I was genuinely panicked 😂
YES I’ve seen the Andrea Rangel cat pattern. I’m obsessed. I need it in my life.
I think I’ll measure my husband and subtract a little bit to get his dad’s (rough) sizing ✌🏻
My favourite purse / travel knit is the Sabai top, which I knit in Malabrigo Sock ( or similar). I always have one on the needles because I live in 🇨🇦 and wear them as a camisole underneath everything for about 8 months a year. Safe travels!
Socks are great for airplane knitting. Just sayin. 😊
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