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I would add another non-knitting tip: get a manicure! I was working with a looser yarn and my dry cuticles kept snagging the yarn. If a manicure isn't in the budget, going to sleep with some heavy duty moisturizer on your hands will help immensely. Love your videos Norman!
Cuticle oil and stone pushers. I leave cuticle remover / oil on mine for a bit (5 mins or so) and roll the stone pusher all around the cuticle area like I'm body scrubbing and it gently and cleanly rubs away all that dry dead skin like an eraser
As a IBCLC I have an abundance of lanolin samples and I have found that it’s really great to use on the hands right before working with wools. I haven’t tried it with other fibers yet.
I highly recommend O'Keeffe's Working Hands lotion! It's completely unscented so it won't transfer any scents to your yarn, and it's unbelievably soothing for dry skin. I keep a tube in my knitting bag, just in case.
I have been knitting since i was 6 yrs old and I am now 70 yrs old. My memory is getting worse and I have cataracts so reading patterns and keeping my place is a challenge. Your suggestion of using cards with cut out windows to place over the pattern so I can find my place. Brilliant.
I love you, Norman!! How many other knitting instructors will tell you that weaving in ends is as important to knitting as taking out the garbage is to cooking!?! Great suggestions. Last night, "just one more row" on a short-row sock led to ripping out five.
oww..well...pity I published this video today. But I guess it sounds like you learned that lesson yourself - albeit the hard way. But those usually stick, eh? :)
If you're making something for yourself, know what you're actually going to wear. I hate going into yarn shops and having the clerk tell me that I need to experiment with color more. I love black, gray, and navy. I do buy things in other colors, but the majority of what I wear is black, gray, or navy. I know too many people who've bought the most exquisite yarn in the most interesting color, and worn the sweater they made twice because it doesn't go with anything they own, or the color just doesn't suit them. It's great to get out of your comfort zone and try something new now and then, but a time consuming sweater in expensive yarn isn't a great opportunity to do so. If you want to branch out into new colors, go try on some clothes at a shop and see how you really feel in those colors. If you're making something for someone else, know what they actually like. Pick something specifically for them. If your friend has expensive taste, and only wears top of the line clothing, they probably don't want an acrylic scarf. If your friend doesn't like to put a lot of effort into how they dress, a fussy pattern, or yarns that have to be hand washed are probably a poor choice. Someone very sporty probably doesn't want a delicate cashmere and silk sweater. They'd probably appreciate something in super wash instead. Also, consider what colors they wear most. I don't want a yellow sweater, no matter how sumptuous the yarn is. If your friend has young kids, they probably aren't going to want something in white. If you've never seen your grandson in a cardigan, don't make him a cardigan. Make him a crew neck. If you've never seen your niece in a chunky sweater, choose something lighter weight. People like to say that with handmade gifts "it's the thought that counts" but what they should really say is, *"It's the amount of thought that counts."* There's nothing more discouraging than making something for someone that they don't wear often. Put in as much thought as possible when you pick projects for gifts. Moreover, if you've given someone more than one or two pieces, and they don't wear them, don't make them anything else. Move on, and make something for someone who will appreciate it.
Excellent points! My wonderful MIL, who was an excellent Knitter, made 2 beautiful Aran sweaters for my 3 year old. She didn’t realize that he was unusually tall for his age (no other children around during our frequent visits) & they barely fit him the day she gave them to us. I was so sad that he was never able to wear them.
When I’m really involved in a project I need to remind myself that nothing good happens after midnight. 😉 Thanks for another great video. I’m guilty of leaving yarn out where it can fade, so appreciate the nudge to get it put away.
I bought the neck light you recommended, and it is wonderful! I have even purchased them as presents for both knitting and non-knitting friends. Everyone loves them for crafting and reading. Thank you, Norman!
I have one and absolutely hate it. It does not stay focused on my work. I have no idea why. Maybe I move around too much. It was really frustrating because I thought it was trouble be great.
Since it is the wonderful Norman recommending, I checked the reviews on this before purchase, living on social security funds I am very discriminating spender and always read the negatives to see when I make a purchase, is this something I can live with if it happens to me. Well the negatives are many that it only worked briefly and one caught fire and showed photos. Can't imagine but be mindful of this. Many people are disappointed in the product for good reasons of longevity but they loved it while it lasted. Wondered if maybe Norman bought elsewhere and this is a chinese knock off situation, happens a lot??? Sorry to be a debbie downer here, I love Norman and his teaching style, presentations and final outcomes are meticulously wonderful. .
Came to the comment section to point out that I in fact finished a project (not knitting but crochet is close enough 😆) after having it float around for 4 years. Then I remembered about those tails that still need to be weaved in 🙃 Thank you for this video, I've picked up knitting again a few days ago and am already guilty of "just one more row" and bad-light-knitting.
I enjoy your straight to the point content. My favorite parts of this video were "Don't sit on your knitting needles" (or step on them, as I have), and throughout I noticed a recurring color scheme, which I appreciated as well. Prayers for peace to all. 🧶
I am one of those weird souls who enjoys weaving in ends! I find it very meditative and relaxing. You make some very good and important points in this video, Norman. You are such a good teacher, very straightforward in your approach and I really like that. Your comments about choosing the yarn and not being seduced by every hand dyed colourway are so important. I myself have purchased some yarns that looked amazing on the skein but whatever you do with them, those amazing colours just don't look the same at all. I don't mean pooling because that can be controlled - just working whatever stitches or pattern you try can detract from the colourway you thought would emerge. Art isn't always practical in that way! Great video.
that's actually the reasonw hy I don't really buy colorways. I like to incorporate a pattern through my stitches/needles..and not through colormadness randomness ;-) But it sure can look amazing with the right plain pattern - it's just not my thing.
you have a great point Yvonne, just last yr i was able to purchase hand dyed yarn for my first time. although i still haven't used it, seeing other people's items i see exactally what you mean. i will find the right item for it but i surely don't want a costly hank of yarn go to something i could make from five and dime yarn if you know what i mean.
I recently got one of the neck lights I absolutely love it. My eyes don’t feel as tired, also I noticed some of my migraine problems went away. I completely agree the neck light is the best $20 tool I’ve added to my kit. I still have the bad habit of not taking breaks when I should, I started setting a timer on my phone just to ensure that I put the needles down and get some fresh air.
yes, setting a time is a good method. I usually drink tea when knitting..and while I love my tea dearly, my bladder cycles through a cup of tea quicker than you can count to ten...so I sort of have to take breaks every so often anyway *grin*
Norman I love your channel! You are a ray of sunshine that lifts me up. Your advice about taking proper care of your hands is paramount for pain-free knitting. I have been knitting for many years, I will be 60 soon, and my hands are so painful that I can no longer knit for 8 hours.
For me, knitting is escapisms. Those 2 hours a day, those are precious time for me to recharge. Still, I felt it's only just and right to hide some little easter eggs given the current situation.
Hi Norman! I just wanted to say thank you again for your videos. I now watch at least one everyday to help set my knitting mind. It’s like therapy to me. Every one of your videos is such a great pep talk. I take so much comfort in your voice, in how to be a better crafter. I take solace in the hours that I knit. But I needed to be reminded that taking a break and enjoying the journey by checking my work every so often, taking care of my other needs throughout the day (and much more) is a part of the ways in how to enjoy my knitting life. Thank you for being here.
12:45 p.m. What an informative and stress relieving video! I have never listened to a video that presented such basic points to follow in knitting! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
One of my granddaughters has recently taken up knitting. I shared this video with her. I’m sure she will be a huge fan. Thank you for helping us realize our best knitting.😊😝
Great tips as usual Norman. Picking the right yarn! I don’t see this discussed enough but it’s crucial - yarn weight, fiber type, variegated or solid, how the yarn is spun even, it all makes such a difference.
So true!!! The "one more row" is my kind of problem... this habit is a strong one for me. As you said, it may turn bad sometimes. Thank you Norman, you are such a fine observer!
I’m retired now, but I spent a large chunk of my working day using a keyboard and staring at a screen. We were instructed to take short breaks every 20 minutes or so, and focus our eyes onto different distances, and also loosen up our hands, shoulders and arms. It’s just as important to do the same with knitting. You are as insightful as always Norman!
so helpful! and you crack me up! this will have to be be watched every once in a while. It's like taking an online driving school course. always wise to review your habits.
Thank you norman for sharing your wisdom with us! Im a knitter and a crocheter of 2.5 years, and I think these are super important both to knitters and crocheters.
After I write this, I'm going to weave in some tails on a sweater I finished 2-3 weeks ago! I just found you and already love your practical, down to earth approach!
I am so glad you mentioned the need to stop knitting when it’s too late and we are tired. I finally figured that out after I noticed myself making mistakes and having trouble concentrating to fix them. I get so mad when I start to get tired because I know I have to stop lol
yeah, i mean..we may not be 10 any more but it sucks to realize you need to get some sleep ;-) Then again, listening to your body was never a bad thing.
I haven't been knitting for long - only a few months now - but I learned quickly not to leave my knitting unattended on the couch. I set it down on the couch one evening and stepped outside with one of my corgis. The other stayed inside (I thought he would follow, they have a dog door!) When we went back in, my knitting was in the middle of the room and he had this "It wasn't me!" look on his face. Luckily no damage was done, but it taught me a lesson. He also likes to boop my yarn with his nose while I'm knitting. The other one wants absolutely nothing to do with yarn or knitting needles.
Norman, I really appreciate how you coordinate your outfits with the backgrounds in your videos. I also thought it was super cute the way you had your knitted purple tulips sitting on the desk next to that massive vase of yellow tulips. Lovely use of a complimentary palette. 👏👏👏👏
I watched your podcast and listened to all your tips. Then picked up my knitting about 10pm. I started to make mistakes with my tension, ripped it back several times, then at quarter to 1 in the morning actually noticed myself thinking "just one more row" 🤔😳. Then I thought again and decided to go to bed! Thank you for your videos Norman 🙂
Thank you for this information! I've been knitting for the past 8 years, and I wish I would have heard this first.. you would have saved me from the dozens and dozens of the mistakes I have made in those years. Thank you, again, now I'm off to weave in ends and stretch!
yes. It's such a biiig difference. Makes me wonder how I was able to knit before. In my youth, I almost exclusively knitted with black fuzzy alpaca yarn, and mostly brioche patterns (don't ask :P). I still marvel how I did that ^^
Oooh Norman… everything in this video is so true and also relates to crochet.. I can relate to most of the mistakes you mentioned… some learned the hard way: like not blocking a swatch to end up with a top twice the size it was supposed to be.. the one more row business… And thank you for the pep talk regarding weaving the ends … you’re 100% right, and you gave me another approach to the task. Thanks again for a fantastic, informative video xx
Hi Norman. I love your mistakes videos the best. I always have multiple “ah-ha” moments while watching them. This video is gold for me as I am guilty of so many of these actions and really never realized their impact on my work. Thanks so much. I’ve just ordered the neck light.
awesome. feel free to tell me how you like it. I postponed buying one for the longest time myself cuz I thought..what can a cheap light like this be really work? Well...i stand corrected!
I really don't enjoy weaving in ends, but I do try to do weave in the ends as soon as I can, sometimes as I go. Otherwise you can't start enjoying your finished project... However, if it's possible for the project I'm working on, I try to choose a method of joining a new ball of yarn (from your video on that subject) which eliminates the need for weaving in those ends! I was so happy when I discovered there were ways to do that! I dislike seaming much more than weaving in ends and had the pieces for a tea cosy that had been lying around for months, making me feel guilty. Your video was the incentive I needed to finally sew the pieces together!
Great advice! I have to bribe myself to tuck in ends. I have to weave in 5 ends before I can pick up my knitting! Just 5 doesn't take long but if done daily I can finally finish projects.
I love my knitting neck light and am glad to see you recommending it! I enjoy listening to the practicality and usefulness of your posts. Thanks for sharing!
Hello Norman. Found you today when I was feeling frustrated by my knitting😢😊 mistakes. Learned a LOT. FEELING better. I WILL KEEP WATCHING AND KNITTING. THANK YOU. ❤
I'm Ukrainian, and I recently found your channel. I admired content already, but then I wondered if blue hat and yellow scarf meant something... and it did! I admire you even more now❤
Norman, You're such a joy to listen to and watch. I thought of a question when you mentioned sock forms. How do you block socks without a form? Thank you for your time and great instructions, all things knitting. BTW, loved the knitted crocus action! 😹😹😹 💖🙌🙌🙌😺
well, blocking socks is probably the only exception. Your feet are warm, always a little bit damp. So, in a way your feet are your blocking board when you wear things the first time. Blocking socks is typically only needed if they are to be a gift.A gently wash is enough to balance out stitches, typically.
Thank you for soooo many great lessons and tips on your channel. I just find you few days ago and I feel like I find a rare gem. What ever questions i had or have, you give me ananswer. ❤
Norman! It’s me again. I just found and purchased the scarf pattern on Etsy. I’m over-the-moon ecstatic about attempting this project. Thank you soooooo much!
You are my new Knit Hero. I have one of those neck lights too, it is a truly amazing little gadget. Only downside, at least for the one I have, the charge only last about an hour or so, and it takes at least 3 hours to charge it back up. I am an English "picker" which is strange even to me because I'm right handed which means I hold the working yarn in my left hand in crochet. When I started knitting, I thought for sure when I learned that I would be a continental knitter, but I'm just more comfortable the other way. Confession time, I've never swatched. I'm too impatient, I'm ready to dive into the project. But that also means that I may have to pull it out and start over numerous times before I get it right.
yeah, I agree, the battery life could be a bit better. But for me it typically is long enough. Then again, I typically rarely knit more than one hour after dark.
Hello and 'thank you', Norman. I am literally laughing out loud at your list common mistakes, as I seem to do all of them, most especially the staying up late to knit one more row! Just getting back into knitting after thirty years and your wealth of videos is just what I was looking for. Happy Knitting from Canada, Heather
Great video, Norman! I love your holistic perspective of knitting, and I couldn't agree more. Picking patterns and yarn is part of knitting, even though needles don't click when I do it! So is weaving in ends. Those are all knitting. Also, I love your tip on picking the right yarn. There are so many projects where I just fell out of love with them as I was knitting, and it was because I chose the wrong yarn, or the wrong combination of yarns. So, I unravel (or don't unravel and instead just cut the yarn and abandon it to the scrap pile), and then I begin again with a better yarn choice, finding the love all over again. Regarding tracking progress, for people who like to use a smartphone or tablet, I recommend knitCompanion. It is a great tracker. Again--excellent video, as always.
Dear Norman, I was so inspired by your beautiful scarf with tassels that you wear in this video, I decided to use my precious 100% cashmere teal/blue fingering yarn to make a crocheted triangular scarf with tassels like yours.
@@NimbleNeedlesI did! It is beautiful and I give you credit for inspiration every time someone compliments me on it. I was hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and a deer ate one of the tassels, but I saved my scraps so I was able to make another!
I enjoyed this, thank you Norman, and now I have a wearable craft light in my Amazon basket 😄 As for project bags, I happily use a pretty packed lunch bag to carry my sock kit in ☺️
This is good advice, Norman ♡ As knitting is a fairly new hobby of mine, I kind of look forward to weaving in the ends as it means I have finished a project successfully (only a handful so far). I make a little celebration out of it by treating myself to a nice cup of tea and a yummy snack, maybe even watch a favourite movie while taking up the tapestry needle to weave in the ends... Also, I took your advice and got one of those neck lights - I'm a fan!!!
oh karen, I am pretty much alike. Only yesterday I had to weave in some tails (well a lot of tails :P) and I made myself some hot chocolate, got some cookies and sat down and celebrated finishing! (and happy to hear you like these necklights as much as I do)
For trackign my progress, I use google spreadsheets - I've been sloggin through a beautiful but complex dress pattern for a long while, and I just couldn't keep up with the chart until I copied it, line by line, into a spreadsheet. It also let me customize it for my needs (I use the stitch count in a repeat to make sure I didn't drop any yarn overs, for example, and rather than counting the empty boxes on my pattern with my finger on the screen, I just wrote down the needed number in every place there is more than 3 simple knit stitches). I gave different colors to sections that blend together to make it easier to keep track. And when I'm done with a row, I simply hide it, so the one at the bottom of the spreadsheet is always the one I need to proceed with. I think that without it, I would have frogged that dress months ago, but that way I can easily come back to it after weeks of hibernating.
Here's a mistake I've made more than once: finished a gauge swatch, and lost track of the needle size I used! Was that knit on the #5 or the #6 size needles? I've cast off, set things down alongside other needles without thinking, got distracted or whatever. Now I can't remember, and now I'm starting over. I started a habit of tying the same number of knots in the cast on tail as the needle size I'm using (only really useful if using US needles, not mm) so if a #4 was used, tie 4 knots.
I am new to this channel and already a fan. You are amazing! I can watch your videos all day and never stop learning. I have started experiencing wrist pain already, I will take frequent breaks going forward. Thank you for the amazing tips! You are doing so much for us knitters!
a TOO funny not to mention. it was 11:30 PM when I was watching this....knitting in hand...LOL. Yes I put it away:). Thanks again, your videos are very enlightening!!
Wow! I gotta say those are hard truths but they are what every knitters need to hear and good habits to adopt. Another very informative video Norman! Giving you 10 thumbs-up for this!
Hi Norman. Even though I consider myself a beginner, I can tell I make more mistakes when I get tired. Time to set the knitting aside, and pick it up another day. Thanks for this video.
This video was brill...I really like the advice about a folder with the window for patterns!! I'm both dyslexic and suffer dyscalculia (problems with maths and numbers) so this would really help!! I also have memory problems, a bit like dementia so this is going to help a lot!!! Thank you for this video!!!xxx
Oou! As per one of your videos, i bought a sharp tapestry needle and it changed my life! 😂 i look forward to weaving in ends now haha. I currently my ring light to give me extra light but i'll look into on of those neck lights! Thank you for the lovely videos and sharing all your knowledge 😊 🙏🏽
I recently got a kit from a reputable company and found what i thought was a discrepancy in the written instructions from the pattern designer, turns out there was an error, in the chart. I contacted the pattern maker and they agreed there was a mistake, corrected it and sent the correction to the company using it for their kit. People need to learn how to read both the old school patterns and new school charts.
18:12 I’ve recently found your videos and can’t get enough! Love your comments on weaving in ends - so funny! Such wisdom in your knitting tips; I am already implementing some. I bought see-through plastic bins today. Btw, I love the scarf/shawl you’re wearing and might have to look for a similar pattern. Thank you for all the good advise and good humor!
I'm a life long knitter and found this video a great refresher. Too bad I didn't see this 2 days ago as I did the "one more row", in bad lighting, and it cost me 2 hours the following day (from a 20 minute row) to fix. When you say "One more row!", also say "I'm committing to making a big mistake, will have to frog a bunch, and devote an hour or more to fix it." 🤣 Guaranteed! Great video. Keep it up.
I needed this video. I have at least 9 things I need to address. I have been looking for storage for my yarn and wips in my work area. Now I know what to look for. Thank you so much for all the information. Have a beautiful week.
i do love these containers. You can get them quite cheaply on amazon (that's where I get mine). They are stackable, airtight, see through. So, perfect for my uses! Have a beautiful start into the next week as well, Tonis!
I am enjoying watching your video's so very much. You have such helpful advice for those of us whom are just learning! Even the comments section on video's are very helpful! I have learned so much here on your channel! I have just finished knitting my first ever pair of socks using a circular needle / cable needle. I am so pleased with myself that now I am now determined to learn to knit socks on the dpn set of needles. But I am going to have to watch your video on that many more times to be able to hold and operate all those needles with out using bad language! :0)
yeah, I try to keep the commen section as lively as possible because I too think there's many a tip you can find there. Oh and wishing you a lot of sucess with your first sock!
I've received many stares while knitting on 4-5 needles as it looks more complicated than it truly is. Remember- you're only using two at a time! I've found it's much easier to divide stitches among the needles than using (fumbling with) & losing markers. While the pattern may state to distribute them equally this is one instance where I feel comfortable not following directions. When decreasing you may need to shift a stitch or two to another needle due to pattern repeat &/or decrease points. Happy knitting🧶
Thank you for these tips. I was creating a beautiful cabled cardigan for my mom to be given at Christmas. I didn’t allow myself enough time to finish the project. I tried to complete two days before, not enough sleep or breaks, the cardigan is a disaster :(. I will happily unravel it now because of your advice!
yeah, sometimes relaxing a bit, taking a deep breath will do wonders! pitty to hear your cardigan didn't turn out the way you wanted it, but I'm sure the second time will be perfect as you already know the pattern.
Norman, I started shopping around for a neck light after viewing one of your previous videos. I found on that I plan to order once I've set the money aside. I'm going to check out your knitting needle video next. Thank you for your wonderful advice. 🤟💜🧶
@@NimbleNeedles Norman, so far all of your videos I've seen has been so helpful in one way or another. You do an outstanding job making them. I can not thank you enough for putting them out there for us to find. 💜🧶🦋
I read all my patterns entirely. I write out my patterns by hand so I can read them better as I go along. I read them again after I’ve written them to make sure I haven’t skipped anything. I make 2 copies of my patterns (one to write notes on and the other if I need to knit that item again.) I know knitters who don’t block their items and don’t like weaving in. I block all my items and actually enjoy weaving in my ends. I keep all my yarn in plastic bins too.
Hi Norman 😃 I hope it’s alright for me playing two of you knitting video’s, Connecting in the round, and learn Magic loop, I WILL finish. Your my support pal. Thank you
interestingly enough, it has always been one of my personal favorite color combinations. Even as a kid, I had some yellow jeans and they were my favorite thing ever!
Thanks for these handy hints. I enjoy your videos and find them very useful. My worst habit is 'just one more row" - that's when I make mistakes and end up having to rip out the next time I pick up my knitting. Can I just give you a quick English lesson in return. You said "...the less concentrated you will be ..." "Concentrated" means with the water taken out, like fruit juice in a carton, eg " made from concentrate". What you meant to say was, I think, "... the less you will be able to concentrate..." - a different use of the same verb. Don't ask me to explain why - English is a horrible language - but I hope that helps. Best wishes and I look forward to your next video.
hey Julie, of course you can. It's greatly appreciated. And thinking of it, it's the same in German. I mean, you kind of understand what the person is saying but sure sounds odd. So, I have no clue where that actually came from. Anyway, pointing out mistakes & critique, when it comes from a place of love and a genuine wish to help someone, is always welcome here on my channel :)
@@NimbleNeedles Thanks for accepting my comment in the spirit in which it was intended, ie with love and respect. I am amazed at the high level of English in RUclips podcasts by people for whom it is clearly not their first language. Your English is a million times better than my German will ever be. Vielen Dank.
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I weave in my ends after 40 minutes of knitting, then put the knitting down for 20 minutes to rest my hands. Is that weird?
Operating a tapestry needle is not like operating a chainsaw 😂 I will remember this for the rest of my life! Thank you Norman!
I would add another non-knitting tip: get a manicure! I was working with a looser yarn and my dry cuticles kept snagging the yarn. If a manicure isn't in the budget, going to sleep with some heavy duty moisturizer on your hands will help immensely.
Love your videos Norman!
Cuticle oil and stone pushers. I leave cuticle remover / oil on mine for a bit (5 mins or so) and roll the stone pusher all around the cuticle area like I'm body scrubbing and it gently and cleanly rubs away all that dry dead skin like an eraser
I don't do manicures but I do keep some nail clippers in my knitting bag as I often get rough edges that catch on my yarn.
As a IBCLC I have an abundance of lanolin samples and I have found that it’s really great to use on the hands right before working with wools. I haven’t tried it with other fibers yet.
I highly recommend O'Keeffe's Working Hands lotion! It's completely unscented so it won't transfer any scents to your yarn, and it's unbelievably soothing for dry skin. I keep a tube in my knitting bag, just in case.
I have been knitting since i was 6 yrs old and I am now 70 yrs old. My memory is getting worse and I have cataracts so reading patterns and keeping my place is a challenge. Your suggestion of using cards with cut out windows to place over the pattern so I can find my place. Brilliant.
I love you, Norman!! How many other knitting instructors will tell you that weaving in ends is as important to knitting as taking out the garbage is to cooking!?! Great suggestions. Last night, "just one more row" on a short-row sock led to ripping out five.
oww..well...pity I published this video today. But I guess it sounds like you learned that lesson yourself - albeit the hard way. But those usually stick, eh? :)
As it often does. 😂 🐸
If you're making something for yourself, know what you're actually going to wear. I hate going into yarn shops and having the clerk tell me that I need to experiment with color more. I love black, gray, and navy. I do buy things in other colors, but the majority of what I wear is black, gray, or navy. I know too many people who've bought the most exquisite yarn in the most interesting color, and worn the sweater they made twice because it doesn't go with anything they own, or the color just doesn't suit them. It's great to get out of your comfort zone and try something new now and then, but a time consuming sweater in expensive yarn isn't a great opportunity to do so. If you want to branch out into new colors, go try on some clothes at a shop and see how you really feel in those colors.
If you're making something for someone else, know what they actually like. Pick something specifically for them. If your friend has expensive taste, and only wears top of the line clothing, they probably don't want an acrylic scarf. If your friend doesn't like to put a lot of effort into how they dress, a fussy pattern, or yarns that have to be hand washed are probably a poor choice. Someone very sporty probably doesn't want a delicate cashmere and silk sweater. They'd probably appreciate something in super wash instead. Also, consider what colors they wear most. I don't want a yellow sweater, no matter how sumptuous the yarn is. If your friend has young kids, they probably aren't going to want something in white. If you've never seen your grandson in a cardigan, don't make him a cardigan. Make him a crew neck. If you've never seen your niece in a chunky sweater, choose something lighter weight. People like to say that with handmade gifts "it's the thought that counts" but what they should really say is, *"It's the amount of thought that counts."* There's nothing more discouraging than making something for someone that they don't wear often. Put in as much thought as possible when you pick projects for gifts. Moreover, if you've given someone more than one or two pieces, and they don't wear them, don't make them anything else. Move on, and make something for someone who will appreciate it.
appreciate your additions, bunny. thank you for sharing your experience with us here
Excellent points! My wonderful MIL, who was an excellent Knitter, made 2 beautiful Aran sweaters for my 3 year old. She didn’t realize that he was unusually tall for his age (no other children around during our frequent visits) & they barely fit him the day she gave them to us. I was so sad that he was never able to wear them.
When I’m really involved in a project I need to remind myself that nothing good happens after midnight. 😉 Thanks for another great video. I’m guilty of leaving yarn out where it can fade, so appreciate the nudge to get it put away.
that is so true. as I said, I have been there more than one but...well...too often it's not a good idea ^^
Great useful video as usual. Lovely subtle use of colour to show your solidarity too 💛💙✊🏻
how could I not? i mean, this is a knitting channel and I leave dabbling in politics to the pros. Yet, i can show my own allegieance, right? :)
Glad I wasn’t the only one to notice this! 🇺🇦🕊
I bought the neck light you recommended, and it is wonderful! I have even purchased them as presents for both knitting and non-knitting friends. Everyone loves them for crafting and reading. Thank you, Norman!
welcome to the dark...er..light side! :)
I have one and absolutely hate it. It does not stay focused on my work. I have no idea why. Maybe I move around too much. It was really frustrating because I thought it was trouble be great.
Since it is the wonderful Norman recommending, I checked the reviews on this before purchase, living on social security funds I am very discriminating spender and always read the negatives to see when I make a purchase, is this something I can live with if it happens to me. Well the negatives are many that it only worked briefly and one caught fire and showed photos. Can't imagine but be mindful of this. Many people are disappointed in the product for good reasons of longevity but they loved it while it lasted. Wondered if maybe Norman bought elsewhere and this is a chinese knock off situation, happens a lot??? Sorry to be a debbie downer here, I love Norman and his teaching style, presentations and final outcomes are meticulously wonderful. .
Came to the comment section to point out that I in fact finished a project (not knitting but crochet is close enough 😆) after having it float around for 4 years. Then I remembered about those tails that still need to be weaved in 🙃
Thank you for this video, I've picked up knitting again a few days ago and am already guilty of "just one more row" and bad-light-knitting.
How right you are about one more row. Finally, after years of knitting, I've learned that lesson.
I enjoy your straight to the point content. My favorite parts of this video were "Don't sit on your knitting needles" (or step on them, as I have), and throughout I noticed a recurring color scheme, which I appreciated as well. Prayers for peace to all. 🧶
I am one of those weird souls who enjoys weaving in ends! I find it very meditative and relaxing. You make some very good and important points in this video, Norman. You are such a good teacher, very straightforward in your approach and I really like that. Your comments about choosing the yarn and not being seduced by every hand dyed colourway are so important. I myself have purchased some yarns that looked amazing on the skein but whatever you do with them, those amazing colours just don't look the same at all. I don't mean pooling because that can be controlled - just working whatever stitches or pattern you try can detract from the colourway you thought would emerge. Art isn't always practical in that way! Great video.
that's actually the reasonw hy I don't really buy colorways. I like to incorporate a pattern through my stitches/needles..and not through colormadness randomness ;-) But it sure can look amazing with the right plain pattern - it's just not my thing.
you have a great point Yvonne, just last yr i was able to purchase hand dyed yarn for my first time. although i still haven't used it, seeing other people's items i see exactally what you mean. i will find the right item for it but i surely don't want a costly hank of yarn go to something i could make from five and dime yarn if you know what i mean.
Me too, I like weaving on the ends.
I don’t mind weaving in ends
I recently got one of the neck lights I absolutely love it. My eyes don’t feel as tired, also I noticed some of my migraine problems went away. I completely agree the neck light is the best $20 tool I’ve added to my kit. I still have the bad habit of not taking breaks when I should, I started setting a timer on my phone just to ensure that I put the needles down and get some fresh air.
yes, setting a time is a good method. I usually drink tea when knitting..and while I love my tea dearly, my bladder cycles through a cup of tea quicker than you can count to ten...so I sort of have to take breaks every so often anyway *grin*
Thank you for the video. I can definitely relate to “just one more row”! Loved your colour theme! 🇺🇦💙💛🕊
Norman I love your channel! You are a ray of sunshine that lifts me up. Your advice about taking proper care of your hands is paramount for pain-free knitting. I have been knitting for many years, I will be 60 soon, and my hands are so painful that I can no longer knit for 8 hours.
You are so welcome. In fact, I think I should do a full episode on "Pain free knitting"
I like the blue/yellow setup in this video 🕊😌
For me, knitting is escapisms. Those 2 hours a day, those are precious time for me to recharge. Still, I felt it's only just and right to hide some little easter eggs given the current situation.
I love it! Will look for more in your other videos! 🇺🇦 🌼🪻🌼 🇺🇦
Hi Norman! I just wanted to say thank you again for your videos. I now watch at least one everyday to help set my knitting mind. It’s like therapy to me. Every one of your videos is such a great pep talk. I take so much comfort in your voice, in how to be a better crafter. I take solace in the hours that I knit. But I needed to be reminded that taking a break and enjoying the journey by checking my work every so often, taking care of my other needs throughout the day (and much more) is a part of the ways in how to enjoy my knitting life. Thank you for being here.
happy to be of help!
12:45 p.m. What an informative and stress relieving video! I have never listened to a video that presented such basic points to follow in knitting! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
Wow, thank you!
One of my granddaughters has recently taken up knitting. I shared this video with her. I’m sure she will be a huge fan. Thank you for helping us realize our best knitting.😊😝
Great tips as usual Norman. Picking the right yarn! I don’t see this discussed enough but it’s crucial - yarn weight, fiber type, variegated or solid, how the yarn is spun even, it all makes such a difference.
you are absolutely right and I totally wish it was more of a topic. Yarn really can make or break a project.
You know what? You are a real knitting professor…..I like your RUclips’s so much. 💐❤️🌷❗️ thank you so much.🙂
knitting professor - i like the sound of that, lol :P
So true!!! The "one more row" is my kind of problem... this habit is a strong one for me. As you said, it may turn bad sometimes. Thank you Norman, you are such a fine observer!
Oh my God, you just put science in knitting! Love, love, love it! Greetings from Romania!
I’m retired now, but I spent a large chunk of my working day using a keyboard and staring at a screen. We were instructed to take short breaks every 20 minutes or so, and focus our eyes onto different distances, and also loosen up our hands, shoulders and arms. It’s just as important to do the same with knitting. You are as insightful as always Norman!
Thank you Norman for these for neglected but wise suggestions. Can’t tell you how much your videos have helped me understand knitting better.
Great video once again and love the scarf and hat 🇺🇦
at first, i wanted to keep things subtle with just the decoration in the background, but then I thought - what the heck ;-)
Love you Norman. You are such a valuable distraction in these troubled times. Your voice is so soothing and advice so sound. Thank you so much.
Wow, thank you, Linda!
so helpful! and you crack me up! this will have to be be watched every once in a while. It's like taking an online driving school course. always wise to review your habits.
Thank you norman for sharing your wisdom with us! Im a knitter and a crocheter of 2.5 years, and I think these are super important both to knitters and crocheters.
After I write this, I'm going to weave in some tails on a sweater I finished 2-3 weeks ago! I just found you and already love your practical, down to earth approach!
I really appreciate and enjoy the positivity in these tutorials! 😊
I am so glad you mentioned the need to stop knitting when it’s too late and we are tired. I finally figured that out after I noticed myself making mistakes and having trouble concentrating to fix them. I get so mad when I start to get tired because I know I have to stop lol
yeah, i mean..we may not be 10 any more but it sucks to realize you need to get some sleep ;-) Then again, listening to your body was never a bad thing.
@@NimbleNeedles Ha so true
I haven't been knitting for long - only a few months now - but I learned quickly not to leave my knitting unattended on the couch. I set it down on the couch one evening and stepped outside with one of my corgis. The other stayed inside (I thought he would follow, they have a dog door!) When we went back in, my knitting was in the middle of the room and he had this "It wasn't me!" look on his face. Luckily no damage was done, but it taught me a lesson. He also likes to boop my yarn with his nose while I'm knitting. The other one wants absolutely nothing to do with yarn or knitting needles.
Norman, I really appreciate how you coordinate your outfits with the backgrounds in your videos. I also thought it was super cute the way you had your knitted purple tulips sitting on the desk next to that massive vase of yellow tulips. Lovely use of a complimentary palette. 👏👏👏👏
I watched your podcast and listened to all your tips. Then picked up my knitting about 10pm. I started to make mistakes with my tension, ripped it back several times, then at quarter to 1 in the morning actually noticed myself thinking "just one more row" 🤔😳. Then I thought again and decided to go to bed! Thank you for your videos Norman 🙂
my pleasure, Sarah. And yeah..1am sounds like a good time to give your knitting a rest ;-)
Thank you for this information! I've been knitting for the past 8 years, and I wish I would have heard this first.. you would have saved me from the dozens and dozens of the mistakes I have made in those years. Thank you, again, now I'm off to weave in ends and stretch!
Ha! Please do 🤭
The best best advice for me is the neck lights!! I now fly through the dark yarns! Thank you so much!
yes. It's such a biiig difference. Makes me wonder how I was able to knit before. In my youth, I almost exclusively knitted with black fuzzy alpaca yarn, and mostly brioche patterns (don't ask :P). I still marvel how I did that ^^
Oooh Norman… everything in this video is so true and also relates to crochet.. I can relate to most of the mistakes you mentioned… some learned the hard way: like not blocking a swatch to end up with a top twice the size it was supposed to be.. the one more row business…
And thank you for the pep talk regarding weaving the ends … you’re 100% right, and you gave me another approach to the task.
Thanks again for a fantastic, informative video xx
my pleasure, Joa!
Hi Norman. I love your mistakes videos the best. I always have multiple “ah-ha” moments while watching them. This video is gold for me as I am guilty of so many of these actions and really never realized their impact on my work. Thanks so much. I’ve just ordered the neck light.
awesome. feel free to tell me how you like it. I postponed buying one for the longest time myself cuz I thought..what can a cheap light like this be really work? Well...i stand corrected!
The neck light is affordable and so much better than the lights available at the “big box” craft stores!
I love your channel. Such a good teacher. Thank you for your time.
It's my pleasure, jean. Always happy to help my fellow knitters along :)
Just turned on the light! Knitting while watching your video. Thanks!
I really don't enjoy weaving in ends, but I do try to do weave in the ends as soon as I can, sometimes as I go. Otherwise you can't start enjoying your finished project... However, if it's possible for the project I'm working on, I try to choose a method of joining a new ball of yarn (from your video on that subject) which eliminates the need for weaving in those ends! I was so happy when I discovered there were ways to do that!
I dislike seaming much more than weaving in ends and had the pieces for a tea cosy that had been lying around for months, making me feel guilty. Your video was the incentive I needed to finally sew the pieces together!
yes, you can do it! would be a pity if all your hard work would be for nothing and that tea cosy never is able to do its work!
Thank. You for these suggestions. I need to watch this several times.
You are so right :). Great video, thank you. Anyone who knits should absolutely take all your tips to heart :).
Great advice!
I have to bribe myself to tuck in ends. I have to weave in 5 ends before I can pick up my knitting! Just 5 doesn't take long but if done daily I can finally finish projects.
I love my knitting neck light and am glad to see you recommending it! I enjoy listening to the practicality and usefulness of your posts. Thanks for sharing!
Hello Norman. Found you today when I was feeling frustrated by my knitting😢😊 mistakes. Learned a LOT. FEELING better. I WILL KEEP WATCHING AND KNITTING. THANK YOU. ❤
awesome. happy my little channel helped you cheer up a bit!
I liked how the blue tulip "slouched" at 7:30 as we're told not to slouch ourselves. 🙂
I'm Ukrainian, and I recently found your channel. I admired content already, but then I wondered if blue hat and yellow scarf meant something... and it did! I admire you even more now❤
it's sad to think that this video is already so old and nothing has changed (for the better) :(
Thank you Norman for all the great advice. I’ve been knitting for years and didn’t know a lot of that.
Norman,
You're such a joy to listen to and watch.
I thought of a question when you mentioned sock forms. How do you block socks without a form?
Thank you for your time and great instructions, all things knitting.
BTW, loved the knitted crocus action! 😹😹😹
💖🙌🙌🙌😺
well, blocking socks is probably the only exception. Your feet are warm, always a little bit damp. So, in a way your feet are your blocking board when you wear things the first time.
Blocking socks is typically only needed if they are to be a gift.A gently wash is enough to balance out stitches, typically.
You have such a soothing voice to learn from. ❤
Thank you for soooo many great lessons and tips on your channel. I just find you few days ago and I feel like I find a rare gem. What ever questions i had or have, you give me ananswer. ❤
Norman! It’s me again. I just found and purchased the scarf pattern on Etsy. I’m over-the-moon ecstatic about attempting this project. Thank you soooooo much!
glad to hear that. now have fun knitting it :)
Thank you. I ordered the knitting light right after I watched your informative video.
Thank you Norman, for your “to the point” video and for your kind and gentle way and your support! ❤️🧶🙏
You are my new Knit Hero. I have one of those neck lights too, it is a truly amazing little gadget. Only downside, at least for the one I have, the charge only last about an hour or so, and it takes at least 3 hours to charge it back up. I am an English "picker" which is strange even to me because I'm right handed which means I hold the working yarn in my left hand in crochet. When I started knitting, I thought for sure when I learned that I would be a continental knitter, but I'm just more comfortable the other way. Confession time, I've never swatched. I'm too impatient, I'm ready to dive into the project. But that also means that I may have to pull it out and start over numerous times before I get it right.
yeah, I agree, the battery life could be a bit better. But for me it typically is long enough. Then again, I typically rarely knit more than one hour after dark.
Hello and 'thank you', Norman. I am literally laughing out loud at your list common mistakes, as I seem to do all of them, most especially the staying up late to knit one more row! Just getting back into knitting after thirty years and your wealth of videos is just what I was looking for. Happy Knitting from Canada, Heather
Great video, Norman! I love your holistic perspective of knitting, and I couldn't agree more. Picking patterns and yarn is part of knitting, even though needles don't click when I do it! So is weaving in ends. Those are all knitting. Also, I love your tip on picking the right yarn. There are so many projects where I just fell out of love with them as I was knitting, and it was because I chose the wrong yarn, or the wrong combination of yarns. So, I unravel (or don't unravel and instead just cut the yarn and abandon it to the scrap pile), and then I begin again with a better yarn choice, finding the love all over again. Regarding tracking progress, for people who like to use a smartphone or tablet, I recommend knitCompanion. It is a great tracker. Again--excellent video, as always.
thank you for those kind words, mae
Dear Norman,
I was so inspired by your beautiful scarf with tassels that you wear in this video, I decided to use my precious 100% cashmere teal/blue fingering yarn to make a crocheted triangular scarf with tassels like yours.
oh wow...have fun knitting with your fancy fiber and enjoy every stitch along the way
@@NimbleNeedlesI did! It is beautiful and I give you credit for inspiration every time someone compliments me on it. I was hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and a deer ate one of the tassels, but I saved my scraps so I was able to make another!
OMG!! :) I've made most of those mistakes and learned the lesson the hard way. Anyone reading this please listen to him.
I enjoyed this, thank you Norman, and now I have a wearable craft light in my Amazon basket 😄 As for project bags, I happily use a pretty packed lunch bag to carry my sock kit in ☺️
Thank you Norman. I love your attention to so many important details!!
happy to hear that! :)
This is good advice, Norman ♡
As knitting is a fairly new hobby of mine, I kind of look forward to weaving in the ends as it means I have finished a project successfully (only a handful so far). I make a little celebration out of it by treating myself to a nice cup of tea and a yummy snack, maybe even watch a favourite movie while taking up the tapestry needle to weave in the ends...
Also, I took your advice and got one of those neck lights - I'm a fan!!!
oh karen, I am pretty much alike. Only yesterday I had to weave in some tails (well a lot of tails :P) and I made myself some hot chocolate, got some cookies and sat down and celebrated finishing!
(and happy to hear you like these necklights as much as I do)
For trackign my progress, I use google spreadsheets - I've been sloggin through a beautiful but complex dress pattern for a long while, and I just couldn't keep up with the chart until I copied it, line by line, into a spreadsheet. It also let me customize it for my needs (I use the stitch count in a repeat to make sure I didn't drop any yarn overs, for example, and rather than counting the empty boxes on my pattern with my finger on the screen, I just wrote down the needed number in every place there is more than 3 simple knit stitches). I gave different colors to sections that blend together to make it easier to keep track. And when I'm done with a row, I simply hide it, so the one at the bottom of the spreadsheet is always the one I need to proceed with. I think that without it, I would have frogged that dress months ago, but that way I can easily come back to it after weeks of hibernating.
I personally feel that working on a pattern like that makes you understand the repeat much better. So, I think this is an awesome tip 😊
Totally agree with all your points, particularly the one about not knitting ”one more row” when you’re tired. That has caused me grief.
Crocheting is for tired, knitting is for wakey wake
Here's a mistake I've made more than once: finished a gauge swatch, and lost track of the needle size I used! Was that knit on the #5 or the #6 size needles? I've cast off, set things down alongside other needles without thinking, got distracted or whatever. Now I can't remember, and now I'm starting over. I started a habit of tying the same number of knots in the cast on tail as the needle size I'm using (only really useful if using US needles, not mm) so if a #4 was used, tie 4 knots.
Still works if using millimetres, though using large needles mean many knots.
I am new to this channel and already a fan. You are amazing! I can watch your videos all day and never stop learning. I have started experiencing wrist pain already, I will take frequent breaks going forward. Thank you for the amazing tips! You are doing so much for us knitters!
be careful with this wrist pain. Usually if there's even an inkling then that'S a good indication you should take a longer rest.
@@NimbleNeedles I will do that, thanks 😊
simply practical and wonderful tips which are often overlooked. TQ so much Norman dear
My pleasure!
Thank you for subtly honoring your Ukrainian neighbors with your flowers and yarn choices! Really enjoyed this video!
my pleasure - on both parts! :)
Hi Norman Adding stitch markers and knitting either before or after for top down sweaters
Hi Norman how do you make a neck on top down jumper stretchy enough to go over head using long tail cast on ?
a TOO funny not to mention. it was 11:30 PM when I was watching this....knitting in hand...LOL. Yes I put it away:). Thanks again, your videos are very enlightening!!
Wow! I gotta say those are hard truths but they are what every knitters need to hear and good habits to adopt. Another very informative video Norman! Giving you 10 thumbs-up for this!
Glad it was helpful, JOanna! thx for those 10 thumbs up. I'll write google a letter so they'll add them *grin*
@@NimbleNeedles Yes certainly! 1 thumbs up is never enough for your content! 😊
Hi Norman. Even though I consider myself a beginner, I can tell I make more mistakes when I get tired. Time to set the knitting aside, and pick it up another day. Thanks for this video.
yes, taking a break is, as I said, always a good ide!
Norman, all of these mistakes can be applied to Crochet. 💃🙏
Yah, if you look past the initial differences, the crafts have so much in common!
This video was brill...I really like the advice about a folder with the window for patterns!! I'm both dyslexic and suffer dyscalculia (problems with maths and numbers) so this would really help!! I also have memory problems, a bit like dementia so this is going to help a lot!!! Thank you for this video!!!xxx
Oou! As per one of your videos, i bought a sharp tapestry needle and it changed my life! 😂 i look forward to weaving in ends now haha.
I currently my ring light to give me extra light but i'll look into on of those neck lights! Thank you for the lovely videos and sharing all your knowledge 😊 🙏🏽
my pleasure. and happy to hear I was able to change your attitude towards weaving in ends :)
Same here and I love it! I made my first sweater and I used the sharp needle.
Grand merci pour cette vidéo. C'est bon pour les débutants comme moi
I recently got a kit from a reputable company and found what i thought was a discrepancy in the written instructions from the pattern designer, turns out there was an error, in the chart. I contacted the pattern maker and they agreed there was a mistake, corrected it and sent the correction to the company using it for their kit. People need to learn how to read both the old school patterns and new school charts.
Great they were so receptive to your feedback
Like the statement your hat and scarf make.
PS, "...professional yarn hoarder.", love that! 😹💖🙌🙌🙌😺
That's true with choosing the right yarn. I spend ages in the yarn shop
Oh my goodness, the crocus slouching on cue gave me a much needed laugh. Another great video Norman.
when I first screened the video I was like "gosh...of all the spots for that to happen..." and then I realized, hey go with the flow ^_^
18:12 I’ve recently found your videos and can’t get enough! Love your comments on weaving in ends - so funny! Such wisdom in your knitting tips; I am already implementing some. I bought see-through plastic bins today. Btw, I love the scarf/shawl you’re wearing and might have to look for a similar pattern. Thank you for all the good advise and good humor!
well...or you get my pattern :P
nimble-needles.com/patterns/lace-shawl-1/
I'm a life long knitter and found this video a great refresher. Too bad I didn't see this 2 days ago as I did the "one more row", in bad lighting, and it cost me 2 hours the following day (from a 20 minute row) to fix. When you say "One more row!", also say "I'm committing to making a big mistake, will have to frog a bunch, and devote an hour or more to fix it." 🤣 Guaranteed!
Great video. Keep it up.
oh noes..but happy to hear you were able to fix it in the end!
I needed this video. I have at least 9 things I need to address. I have been looking for storage for my yarn and wips in my work area. Now I know what to look for.
Thank you so much for all the information. Have a beautiful week.
i do love these containers. You can get them quite cheaply on amazon (that's where I get mine). They are stackable, airtight, see through. So, perfect for my uses!
Have a beautiful start into the next week as well, Tonis!
I use a magnifying visor when I need to see closely. Works great!! There’s some on AMAZON.
Weaving in the ends is a happy moment for me. It means I'm almost finished!!!
I am enjoying watching your video's so very much. You have such helpful advice for those of us whom are just learning! Even the comments section on video's are very helpful! I have learned so much here on your channel! I have just finished knitting my first ever pair of socks using a circular needle / cable needle. I am so pleased with myself that now I am now determined to learn to knit socks on the dpn set of needles. But I am going to have to watch your video on that many more times to be able to hold and operate all those needles with out using bad language! :0)
yeah, I try to keep the commen section as lively as possible because I too think there's many a tip you can find there. Oh and wishing you a lot of sucess with your first sock!
I've received many stares while knitting on 4-5 needles as it looks more complicated than it truly is. Remember- you're only using two at a time! I've found it's much easier to divide stitches among the needles than using (fumbling with) & losing markers. While the pattern may state to distribute them equally this is one instance where I feel comfortable not following directions. When decreasing you may need to shift a stitch or two to another needle due to pattern repeat &/or decrease points. Happy knitting🧶
Thank you for these tips. I was creating a beautiful cabled cardigan for my mom to be given at Christmas. I didn’t allow myself enough time to finish the project. I tried to complete two days before, not enough sleep or breaks, the cardigan is a disaster :(. I will happily unravel it now because of your advice!
yeah, sometimes relaxing a bit, taking a deep breath will do wonders! pitty to hear your cardigan didn't turn out the way you wanted it, but I'm sure the second time will be perfect as you already know the pattern.
Thank you Norman, the light is a great suggestion. I just ordered it! 🌷🌷🌷
Thank you for this really useful video, Norman!
I am a better knitter bc of your videos. Now to stop knitting instead of knitting “one more row.” Thank you too for your color choices today.
very happy to hear that, Marie.
Norman,
I started shopping around for a neck light after viewing one of your previous videos. I found on that I plan to order once I've set the money aside.
I'm going to check out your knitting needle video next.
Thank you for your wonderful advice. 🤟💜🧶
it's definitely a life safer...and glad my knitting needle video was helpful to you as well (saw your other comment)
@@NimbleNeedles
Norman, so far all of your videos I've seen has been so helpful in one way or another. You do an outstanding job making them. I can not thank you enough for putting them out there for us to find. 💜🧶🦋
Hi Norman. I’m the one drooling over your scarf (still). Did you write up the pattern yet?.. I will be the first to buy it for sure👍🌹🌹🌹❤️
I read all my patterns entirely. I write out my patterns by hand so I can read them better as I go along. I read them again after I’ve written them to make sure I haven’t skipped anything. I make 2 copies of my patterns (one to write notes on and the other if I need to knit that item again.) I know knitters who don’t block their items and don’t like weaving in. I block all my items and actually enjoy weaving in my ends. I keep all my yarn in plastic bins too.
Hi Norman 😃 I hope it’s alright for me playing two of you knitting video’s, Connecting in the round, and learn Magic loop, I WILL finish. Your my support pal. Thank you
why wouldn't it be? :) i mean..they are kind of redundant but that too is sometimes a good thing, right? :)
Good tips for knitting. Love the blue/yellow! Will be knitting a yellow/ blue hat soon.
interestingly enough, it has always been one of my personal favorite color combinations. Even as a kid, I had some yellow jeans and they were my favorite thing ever!
Thanks for these handy hints. I enjoy your videos and find them very useful. My worst habit is 'just one more row" - that's when I make mistakes and end up having to rip out the next time I pick up my knitting.
Can I just give you a quick English lesson in return. You said "...the less concentrated you will be ..." "Concentrated" means with the water taken out, like fruit juice in a carton, eg " made from concentrate". What you meant to say was, I think, "... the less you will be able to concentrate..." - a different use of the same verb. Don't ask me to explain why - English is a horrible language - but I hope that helps. Best wishes and I look forward to your next video.
hey Julie, of course you can. It's greatly appreciated.
And thinking of it, it's the same in German. I mean, you kind of understand what the person is saying but sure sounds odd. So, I have no clue where that actually came from. Anyway, pointing out mistakes & critique, when it comes from a place of love and a genuine wish to help someone, is always welcome here on my channel :)
@@NimbleNeedles Thanks for accepting my comment in the spirit in which it was intended, ie with love and respect. I am amazed at the high level of English in RUclips podcasts by people for whom it is clearly not their first language. Your English is a million times better than my German will ever be. Vielen Dank.