And we made it! A day late, but what can you do? The KZread fates had other plans yesterday. Thank you so much for your patience as I worked through some technical difficulties...ok on with the show. A few things: Number 1: This video is supposed to be entertaining. If you don't agree with my opinions, that's ok. My opinions are not judgements. Just relax and have a good time. Number 2: This video is more about techniques I'm just not really into and less about how "scary" they are. Some do intimidate me, indeed, but the whole "juice isn't worth the squeeze thing" sums this up pretty accurately. If you have an interest in ANY of these techniques, you should ABSOLUTELY try them. And to be honest, don't hold your breath because I may be trying a few at some point as well. In fact I linked to some patterns (in the description box) that may sway me. Number 3: I know. Don't knock it till you try it. I get it. Please see Number 1. Enjoy and thank you so much for being here to watch. You guys are just the best. ❤ PS: some of the categories aren’t spelled out completely. Not sure what happened, but I’m accepting it. 😅 Patterns for each category mentioned that may just change my mind: Shetland Lace: Shetland Shawl: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shetland-shawl-10 Double Knitting: Linnea Scarf: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/linnea-scarf Brioche: Brioche Loop: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/brioche-loop-2 Intarsia: Karelia www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/karelia-5 Amigurumi: Frog and Toad www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frog-and-toad

@sobbypup2145

Жыл бұрын

the Karelia sweater is not intarsia, its a weaving technique?

@ccsullivan9164

Жыл бұрын

For the second time in a couple of weeks I couldn’t add a comment to your episode, so I’m doing a work around. Good thought provoking episode! Fell in love with Kaffe Fassett designs then discovered almost all his patterns were intarsia 😢. Discovered brioche and found it relatively easy and then Nancy Marchand reinvented it with ‘barks’ and ‘burps’ 😢 pattern availability exploded but the language she invented made it tedious for me. I have made a couple of amigurumi items. Kawai! Not my go to for fun knitting. Love the history of Shetland lace knitting and found a pattern for a black lace weight shawl that is covered in bats that one day I might knit when I can set aside six months or a year to work only on that. Maybe I can adapt the pattern to a bandana? Double knitting? If I wanted to use up yarn, I’d just crochet. Which requires 25 - 30% more yarn than the same pattern in knitting. 😮 In the intarsia category I include entrelac. Ironically, I LOVE fair isle and cables in every iteration: socks, sweaters, hats , etc. Thanks, Tayler☠️💀

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS

Жыл бұрын

@@ccsullivan9164 First of all, I'm sorry to learn that you're having trouble commenting. Not sure why that is, but that's frustrating. Also I remember hearing about barks and burps in brioche as a sort of mnemonic for remembering how to execute the stitches. It's interesting that that made the process seem more tedious, but I can see that happening. As for Sheltand lace, I love the history, I love watching Shetland Wool Week videos about it. I think it's beautiful. Just not for me. Now the same designs in maybe fingering-weight yarn, I can get behind that. Lace isn't hard for me per se, it's just the idea of the teeny yarn that doesn't interest me. And I'm with you. I love colorwork/Fair Isle and I do love some good cables. ❤

I was taught to knit by my Danish grandmother. The first thing she made me knit was a sweater with a a beautiful, but complicated Scandinavian yoke with at least 5 different colours. She said, if I can knit that, I can knit anything! I was 13!

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS

Жыл бұрын

Wow. Well I'd say she was right! That's impressive. ❤️

I can't believe you didn't talk about steeks! That's like THE #1 scary technique people are usually absolutely terrified of!

@laurabandstra3385

Жыл бұрын

I agree!

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS

Жыл бұрын

Perhaps it’s because I LOVE steeks and love executing them and feel no fear whatsoever about steeks…….. HA! yeah right. They terrify me. Leaving them out was a gross oversight. 😂

@cloknits

Жыл бұрын

@@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS Haha you got me! I thought: I love steeks too, omg i'm not the only one! I'm actually teaching a steeking class tomorrow at Knit City in Montreal, you should make the trip next time. 😉

@MeganM616

3 ай бұрын

I think steeking deserves its own scary episode. It’s in a category of its own. 😰

@MonicaLea

2 ай бұрын

And the corollary to steeking, cut in heels on socks. Shoot, anything that requires cutting the fabric you just made freaks people out.

"I'm not going to spend it knitting tiny boxers for a frog". I SNORTED

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS

Жыл бұрын

☺️☺️☺️❤️❤️❤️

Taylor! You need to try brioche! (I'm not being bossy, I'm just very enthusiastic about this topic, haha!) As Andrea Mowry says, if you can slip stitches and you can do yarnovers, then you can do brioche. It's really very simple and it feels very calming and meditative while you knit it. It does slow me down a little but nothing beats a brioche project when I'm in the mood for it. Oh! And the squish! You have to feel the squish, there's nothing like it.

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS

Жыл бұрын

Ok ok. You’ve convinced me. I’ll do it! ❤

@ericagestelle9655

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I did her Harlow hat as a first brioche project and quickly got the rhythm of it!

@manus21

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree, Brioche is really not hard to do.. Don't know why so many knitters are afraid of it 😂

@kristinfrasier4632

Жыл бұрын

Yes! All of this!!!

@brittanyszymankiewicz7324

Жыл бұрын

I agree, simple two colour brioche is actually really nice to work! But I’d you don’t love the look of the finished result it’s not really worth it imo. It’s very counter intuitive, but I agree about the Andréa mowry quote rings true! Definitely life line though, because learning how to read brioche enough to fix mistakes sucks

I have avoided one technique for years. Knitting in the round. It looked and sounded complicated to my 59 y/o knitting mind and straight needle fingers. But I broke the mould for this channel and the #something old something new mal because I wanted to make the Ilene bag. I have done it, despite a couple of rookie errors, it is finished and I am very proud of myself 😊

‘The juice isn’t worth the squeeze’ 😂 love some of your awesome sayings!

You didn't talk about steeking! Cutting my knit fabric sounds so terrifying. 😬😬😬

Found this video and went “ooo more things to learn!”

I was surprised steeking didn’t make it on the list. I like doing scary things and sure enough I added a few patterns using these techniques to my ravelry favorites to try later haha. That said, brioche is not too bad. I took a brioche class and if anything was disappointed that it wasn’t more challenging.

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS

Жыл бұрын

I FORGOT ABOUT STEEKING!!! 😳😳😳

I do some Shetland style lace knitting and find it to be less complicated then people think. there are really only 5 stitches that you ever do and they become quite ease to read on your needles. If you are intimidated bye the yarn thickness I recommend trying a pattern with fingering weight yarn instead for the first time. Minogame, one of the first images you showed is a great beginner friendly pattern and works great in fingering weight yarn with a little bit larger needle size. Its interesting to see what other knitters find scary.

The only thing that scares me in knitting is steeking. I had to do it once out of necessity when I totally forgot to leave open space for a thumb in a glove. I have made some super quick, fun, small intarsia pillows with holiday motifs (snowflakes, gnomes, rabbits, ghosts) that only took me 2 days each. The key was using bulky yarn and limiting to 1 or 2 extra colors. I have done some lace work, but have abandoned a lot, too. Agree with you on amigurimi, but I have a book called Knit Your Own Cat that I want to make at least one of some day. I have seen some brioche done in the round that doesn’t look too difficult (1 color], so I may try it some day. I like to challenge myself even if the results are sometimes a disaster. 😊

LOL Intarsia! My first purchased knitting book was Kaffe Fassett's Glorious Knitting. I was captivated by the colors and patterns. Thirty years later, I still have not done any intarsia.

Ironically enough Amigurimi was my gateway into the world of crochet and now just love the craft on general! It did teach me to read patterns from the beginning, so totally worth it 😂

I’ve been knitting for almost 50 years and have never knitted a sweater in more than one colour that didn’t involve stripes! Stranded colourwork gives me the heebie jeebies!

One of the reasons I avoid these (and other) techniques is I tend to get obsessive about new challenges. I buy all of the materials, work at it until I have a decent skill level, then abandon the whole thing for the next challenge. So, to save me from homelessness and divorce, I've learned to curb my enthusiasm. 😂

“Knitting up a pair of tiny boxer shorts for a frog.” 😂😂😂

I hear you on the amigurumi BUT I just spend two days making a complete hobbit outfit for a frog (including a beaded leaf of lorien and a teensy ring) and tbh. The instant serotonin of finishing THE SMALLEST SWEATER IN EXISTENCE within like an hour can‘t be beat

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS

11 ай бұрын

Oh I can totally imagine. I'm applauding you right now. That's amazing! ❤️

@knitted_sweater_near_fireplace

11 ай бұрын

Do you have Instagram or some social media so I can see it? I knitted a tiny frog a couple of months ago(it was basically my first knitting project) and a hobbit outfit on a frig sounds amazing 🌸

Coming from crochet, I was amazed at how light and thin knitting felt. But those Shetland lace shawls look like they’re to die for! I’d love to touch one and feel if it’s as drapery and light as it looks.

I definitely think this is a time in life assessment! I think you should redo this video in your next phase of life and see if your ratings change. I am back knitting after a 20 year break for 5 kids - I just couldn’t even cast on during that season! I definitely choose different challenges now. I think you are super brave in all the fiber art you accomplish! Super interesting video!

The best thing about amigurami or any small knitting like that is that it takes knitting out of the clothing realm into a whole other place. Christmas ornaments, toys/stocking stuffers, home decor, etc. So it worth it to just make what you like and you will be surprised at how not hard it is once you sort of just decide to make it happen. ...my next big hurdle will be steeking because I love fair isle and want to make a cardigan...purling fair isle is a nightmare, bring on the steeking!

I've knit TONS of small toys (especially by Julie Williams, but also Susan B. Anderson, etc.) almost always as baby gifts. I too would be annoyed at the time spent if it was for myself, but when it's for a precious little one the time invested is perfect. Also, it makes awesome and very appreciated gifts. Baby garments are ridiculously cute and I enjoy knitting them, but the toys I've knit are definitely the gifts that are the most cherished by parents AND recipients! While garments are quickly outgrown, toys last for years... One technique that scares me and yet that I really want to try one day is steeking... Hi from France!

The only one of these I've done is brioche, and I considered myself a beginner still when I attempted it! I will say, I just did a scarf, so it wasn't terribly scary HOWEVER...when I messed up...going back to fix was an absolute pain in the butt. To the point where I started putting new lifelines in about every 10-15 rows to make sure I could unravel and not completely screw up! It was very time consuming but overall very happy with the scarf, I live in the Midwest where it gets very very cold in winters so that extra squish is *chefs kiss*.

Re Brioche: I was so scared of it for so long, and finally decided to take the plunge after years of avoiding trying it. Guess what? It is so easy and rhythmic. I now love it!!! All it is is putting a yarn over around every other stitch while working the other stitch. It’s all in remembering where you left off when you put it down for a while.

My knitting group made a lace shawl for one of our members who was getting married. Never again. There aren't enough stitch markers in the world to get me though lace work again. May I give it six scary skeleton faces?

hahaha I absolutely loved the topic! I also consider myself a seasoned knitter but lately I’ve been trying a few of those techniques to sort of expand my knitting knowledge and skills a bit… but mostly to challenge myself… sometimes I get a bit bored with a full knitting in the round, and if there are a few different stitches along the way I noticed it keeps me more interested in the process. I recently did the Bolt Sweater by Max the knitter and I really enjoyed the intarsia and colour work. And as to the amigurumis, the’re not my favourite, but my kids really cherish them - I only make them by request, and I always say yes because I can usually finish them in 1-2 days. (They give me the happy hit of project finished and stash burning)! You should try!!

I took notes on your five categories and different knitting techniques for my personal journal. I loved your last comment to "knit what makes you happy - that's all that matters". Your stellar information will help me to avoid a pattern/knitting technique beyond my capabilities. Thank you!

I love the look of double knitting but I am terrified of managing two different colors for color work. Because I can’t even do color work on a single fabric. The Purl Soho double knit blanket you displayed looked totally manageable and is something I am considering for one day.

So interesting! Maybe you could do the flip side to this one and talk about knitting techniques that you haven't tried yet but that you want to? Thanks for sharing!

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS

Жыл бұрын

You’re reading my mind. ☺️

Brioche is not difficult, I’m so sad people have that impression! It’s actually a very soothing knitting rhythm and the payoff is huge, squishy amazing fabric. I encourage you to try!

@heatherjanelle6272

Жыл бұрын

I loved my brioche hat that I made several years ago. Unfortunately we ended up with a clothing moth infestation and it started to disintegrate. I lost several skeins of cheaper wool yarn from it (my expensive stash lives in a cedar chest) at the same time. There is definitely a learning curve to brioche, and if you aren't keeping up with it, the relearning is pretty much the same as learning it the first time. I also have never made anything other than hats knit in the round as far as brioche goes.

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS

Жыл бұрын

Honestly, I’m going to try for sure. Even if it’s just so I can sample it and share my experience. I totally understand what you’re saying here. ❤️

I’ve only made a brioche trim on a cardigan but I really want to make a project using only brioche!! (Super scary!!)

Since I don't know how to knit at all, every technique is 5 scary skeleton faces 💀😎

BTW I love the clever edits you make to your videos! They are fun (on top of your bubbly smart presentations, of course)!!

I started knitting literally 4 weeks ago. The first thing I did was fair isle colorwork with 6 colors. (I'm somewhat insane) but I'm here to tell you that it's not as scary as it looks! 😂💀

I completely feel where you're coming from friend. I'm a lifelong crocheter/novice knitter. I'm only drawn to projects that produce something I actually want and love. I've never felt like you have to go all in on a craft, just do what moves you ❤knit on!!

@saraw8503

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Life is too short to make projects you don’t love!

Thank goodness there are simple lace patterns where you purl back across after every knit row.

This was such a great episode. I was actually cracking up a few times … “juice not worth the squeeze” and knitting “boxer shorts for frogs” are going into my repertoire. My “not interested” list is pretty similar to yours. I did buy Andrea Mowry’s Harlow hat to have a go at brioche.

I would love for you to make a small project in all these techniques and then reevaluating it, e.g. a lace doily, a double knit coaster, a brioche hat, a little frog and an intarsia snood! You could call it: "Facing my knitting fears"! Perfect halloween special :)

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS

8 ай бұрын

Sooo, this may be the single most genius idea for a Halloween knitting podcast episode...don't mind me while I go jot this one down...❤️

@janika2356

8 ай бұрын

@@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS That's awesome, I'm looking forward to it! I also suggested it on the tipline :)

Inga from Knitting Traditions made a checkerboard intarsia sweater and it was gorgeous!

My grandmother used to tat with a little shuttle that produced beautiful lace. That’s a 5 scary skeletons.

Im with you ! I avoid stress inducing techniques.

TIP: Brandon Mably and Kaffe Fassett did a short video on intarsia, yarn management, that was brilliant. No bobbins, and easy, but a tad fiddley. Small motifs, it is not bad at all. Look into it. Or for viewers that might want to look into it! You break yarn at “no more than an arms length- a US yard length and let hang in back until needed. He loops it with next two stitches and “no holes” at beginning or end of use/change of colors. It works, well.

My stepdaughter sent me a photo of a crocheted jellyfish with twirly tentacles. She has three daughters so I had to make THREE. After I made them and delivered, she said they love throwing them. I should have put a tennis ball in a handkerchief secured with a rubberband.

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS

Жыл бұрын

🤣 😂😂🥲😂🤣

I am going to try Ferrule from Neons and Neutrals, an intarsia pattern that is NOT kitschy. 😀

I’m really weird… first thing I did when I picked up the needles again after a brief hiatus, I started knitting lace. With lace weight/cobweb yarn. And beads. 🫣 Brioche has always freaked me out though, because it looked and sounded so complicated… so this year’s challenge is knitting a nice chonky cardigan in one-colour brioche with double-knit edges 😂 And you know what? It’s not nearly as complicated as I thought it would be! 😊

I agree on the issues of fiddly techniques but a topic that is problematic for me is knitting in pieces and then seaming pieces together., I avoid those patterns at all costs.

You should do a shirt saying , The juice isn’t worth the squeeze. I just love that saying that you say. That is so true to knitting and other thing in life. Thank you for this episode.

Not trying to convince you that brioche isn't scary. BUT to put things in perspective, a brioche knit is a knit and a brioche purl is a purl. They aren't a completely different stitch, they just have a little extra yo that goes with the stitch and you are basically k2tog or p2tog those. Not as scary as it sounds. If you were to try your hands at brioche, start with a 1 color pattern, you don't have to knit rows twice, it brings the scare level way down.

Entrelac is on my nope list, along with intarsia (except that sweater, which is in my favs list, too), for the same reasons you gave. I was confused when I saw lace (unqualified) in your community announcement, since you’ve obviously knit lace before, but Shetland… I feel like that falls under the header of “lacemaking” in a way that lace patterns in knit socks or market bags or sweaters do not. I dont have the eye for that or the patience for the large pieces of knitting where one usually finds it. I do love to look at it, though.

I don't think anything in knitting is scary. Humans have been knitting for thousands of years without problems. Everything is doable, just how much time and effort do you want to put in? That is the real question.

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Go forth and prosper you fearless knitter, you. 😉

Thank you Taylor for this episode. I find it very refreshing and comforting that you're normalising having certain fears in knitting and to acknowledge that certain techniques are just not for you because it doesn't fit in with your lifestyle or you're not ready to commit due to the time investment or the complexity. One thing that's holding me back from intarsia is that I think that ideally one would knit it at a table where all the bobbins can be placed neatly in front of them. I have two small boys as well and knitting takes place in between small nuggets of time during caretaking tasks or in the evening when I'm sitting on the sofa watching something (this podcast for instance). That being said, I would like to learn intarsia and brioche as well. I have some intarsia patterns in mind that I find very attractive and will post them here so you might become more attracted to the technique as well 🙂 Here are some of my favourite intarsia designs: Elvan Shawl www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/elvan-shawl (i love how this looks like Berber rugs) Scout shawl www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/scout-shawl (also available as a mini version) Smilga shawl www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/smilga Salvatica scarf www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/silvatica (in a technique similar to intarsia) Amina sweater www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amina-sweater (also available as a cowl pattern) Nine patch cardigan or vest www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nine-patch-4 Gramercy cardigan www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gramercy-4

The comment about knitting tiny boxer shorts for a frog just made me laugh out loud 😂

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS

Жыл бұрын

Can you imagine it? 😂😂

Steeking is for sure on my list. I also must mention long sweaters or dresses. My adhd does not allow me to remain focused long enough to get through it.

This was a great analysis of some knitting techniques I’ve never been motivated to try. And you have identified the reasons why. Thank you so much for all your work in making this video!

I LOVE your podcasts Taylor!!! You have such a charming personality!!! I love how you “reinforce” “the” you do you. I love how you described the appearance, texture and weight of some of these technics.

My big scary was steeking, but i finally bit the bullet this spring and tried it and now im obsessed. Ive only tried felted steeks so far, but ill try other types at some point.

@michelleenzenroth8162

Жыл бұрын

I want to try a crocheted reinforcement steek for a knitted cardigan but have been holding back. I have crocheted for many years, but have been knitting for less than a year, so I think a crocheted steek will be the way I go when I am ready. I found a small mug cozy that is steeked and maybe I will try that first.

I don’t agree with most of these. The thing that leaves me cold is steeking.

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS

Жыл бұрын

Everyone has their poison. 😉

Absolutely great podcast - love it! I always feel so guilty that I don’t want to try scary techniques but in this video you showed me it’s ok to do what makes you feel good!

I was a teen in the 1980s, Intarsia is a trauma trigger.

I love how you did the rankings. Practicality is something that I should consider more often with my knitting. Sometimes I just want to knit the thing regardless of how much it’ll be used.

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS

Жыл бұрын

I think that's a lot of us. We like the new and shiny and only consider the practicality after we've started and are thinking about how the "juice isn't worth the squeeze". I'm the very same. 😉

Btw: what a great way to analyze types of knitting (and projecting to other aspects of life!)-for narrowing down what to try if I Wanted to-least of the worst, and deciding what to spend (limited available) time on. Lovely inspiration 🎉

Intarsia is how we used to knit Mary Maxim sweaters for everyone. Very east to do. I agree with the brioche and lace knitting.

I'm really new to knitting but I'm at the point where I'm like "okay let me just try everything and see what I like" So involved techniques don't really scare me I'm just like "not there yet, but I'll get there eventually to see if I like it"

I like your organization approach to this analysis. All is received as your opinion which I value. Thanks for your video and the potential for pushback.❤

It’s kinda fascinating what different knitters want to avoid. For me I just hate knitting socks, it’s complex, time consuming, not practical. I tried 2 or 3 times and don’t plan in future. Also garments, all these adjusting, making samples and always isn’t good enough, wearable. Though I will try to knit a cardigan for myself. I really don’t like knit heavier weight, I think for me needles 4,5 are comfortably the biggest and I like knitting thinner needles much more. The knitwear is nicer also. So for me estonian or shetland lace is more interesting. I really would love to make a shawl for myself for a wedding, in lace weight. And double knitting is so fun and satisfying. It’s colourfull, dynamic and simple at the same time. First few rows can be overwhelming but then it’s quite meditating.

I so enjoy watching you . your videos are so good and helpful thanks for that I am a new knitter but I been crocheting for 9 years and now I AM LOVING KNITTING but there is lots to learn

Loved this one too Tayler, can’t believe how similar we are. Totally agree with everything you scored and have never heard the saying the juice wasn’t worth the squeeze ! ❤️❤️❤️

I think I’m a little like Pippi Longstocking: I don’t know a thing is difficult so I think I can do it. Shetland lace: I began knitting lace decades ago, mostly as borders for pillowcases and so forth. Never those big very fine pieces that fit through a wedding ring. I have no need for such a piece. But I am dying to try one, keep hesitating. Intarsia, double knitting, brioche - have done all of them and look at the process as a self-taught knitting class rather than as making something I’ll need. I’m simply curious. Amigurami doesn’t interest me in the least. Sorry, but I’d have to give it a negative infinity scary skull rating. Since the rules won’t allow that, I’ll just forego talking about it at all. Fun episode, thanks. I’m glad we all like different things - if we all made the same things, we’d be on Camazotz. Xx

IMO, the use of the specialized terms for brioche, like brk and brp, makes it seem more scary than it is. It's just knitting or purling a stitch together with its yarn over. Once you get into a rhythm--which does take some time--it's not much different than working a 1x1 rib. I'm with you on intarsia. Just NOPE.

Oh, I am so with you on all of these!!!

Also, my first sock project was intarsia, making my family the traditional family Christmas stocking. It's not my favorite but for the right project it's not bad.

I love this video, so interesting! I literally started knitting because of the infamous little froggy amigurimi pattern by Claire Garland. I'm a seasoned crochet amigurimi maker and I think it's so interesting how everyones preferences on what they like to make are so different. I don't think I would ever do lace work in knitting either, but I don't mind lace weight yarn and a very small crochet hook. and when it comes to amigurimi (crochet) give me allll the tiny things!

I'm glad you highlighted what we do not want to try in knitting. There are techniques I will probably never try.

Brioche: ☠️ Started brioche projects last year, and once you get the rhythm of the different stitches it can be knit quite fast. Two-color brioche is a godsend for knitters like me who stashed up way too much crazy variegated yarn and need to stash bust Double-knitting: ☠️☠️ Meh, not afraid of it just also live in a warm climate. Shetland lace: ☠️☠️☠️ Have tried it in the past, but my life is just too damn chaotic to work with it AND use lace weight yarn Amigurumi: ☠️☠️☠️☠️ Tried this recently, just too small and too fiddly for my taste Intarsia: ☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️ NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE

When my kids were young, I made them one amigurumi every year for Valentine's Day to show them some extra love. The HUGE advantage to amigurumi is that you can create something based on their special interests in the moment. So when we were reading The One and Only Ivan together, one kid got a gorilla, the other the elephant and they acted out moments of the story together. At 19 and 17, while I've stopped knitting them the little toys they continue to have the toys I did make (Kirby, Merida, a weird love alien, bunnies, cats, etc.) all displayed prominently in their rooms

I'm doing single color brioche for an ear warmer. It's not hard at all. I'm loving it because you get the look of ribbing without having to purl. I'm going to try a hat next. I too live in the southwest (AZ).

What a FUN video idea. I enjoyed it! Thanks!!! 😊😊😊

Taylor, I am totally with you on every technique. I like to knit comfortably and not become frustrated. I must say I like it to be something I can wear or use in the end. So I’m a practical knitter I guess. As far as decorating items or cute animals types of things, love them as gifts but I have no interest in making them myself. I like classic simple sweaters, not even any Lacey holes anywhere. I think that’s why I like watching you because I can relate so easily. Not that I don’t like to see and learn different ideas etc but it’s nice to be in tune if you know what I mean. Thank you!

Great podcast thank you 🧶😊

I like to double knit oven mitts. My next oven mitt project (once i get around to it) is personalized color work oven mitts as gifts.

Love this video. Yes i love knitting and stitching but with 2 kids under 3 i only have so much time for myself in the day. I need to be able to do it while watching tv or i am not even starting the project 😂

I've have tried knitting all of these techniques and... I like lace knitting, find amigurumi to fiddly, I have no use for brioche and double knitting. I haven't done intarsia since the 1980's- 1990's Rowan Kaffe Fassett designs, and there is one technique you didn't mention that I really dislike, and that is entrelac knitting.

@TheVespertineKnitter

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*shudder* I really dislike entrelac! It had a massive moment about 15 years ago and I'm so glad it's over now.

Taylor, I must say that we are of one mind on most of these. I feel validated. I chastise myself for not challenging myself often enough. However, I often think in terms of wearability and practicality and time involved. Thanks for this video. I enjoyed it. If a knitting project causes too much anxiety I’m not going to do it. I knit for enjoyment.

LOL! Knitting frog shorts!! Almost fell off my couch laughing!!

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS

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Hurrah! Hurrah! Someone who feels the same. I’m too practical to attempt these type of patterns. Thank you!!!

What a fun trail you lead us down. I don't entirely agree but I enjoyed your analysis. I think the bottom line is no knitter needs to feel shamed for any reason and especially not for avoiding techniques that they don't enjoy. Thanks for the trip.

Shetland Lace: ☠️☠️☠️☠️ Double Knit: ☠️☠️ Brioche: ☠️☠️ (soothing/easy to knit, but a nightmare to fix mistakes) Amigurumi: ☠️ (the desire to do it outweighs the fear for me) Intarsia ☠️☠️☠️☠️ *I love seeing creators take some extra time to post videos. It sets an excellent example for having balance and an overall healthy relationship with your work ❤😊

I think if you tried crochet amigurimi you might like that better. Lot easier on my hands and it’s 99% single crochet. Super fast and easy

The only Shetland lace project I ever did was a shawl for a coworker who wanted to wear it on her wedding day. I cursed a lot making that shawl. So much work for something that is probably packed in a box somewhere now

Yes, 5 scary faces because I've heard that "true" lace work is actually patterned on both sides - get your head around that!

I tried a brioche project starting last August, it only came off the needles in April. Unfortunately errata was sent out the week before I finished the project AND was the area I struggled with the most. I frogged the first 2 of 3 charts at least 20 times before I just bulldozed my way to the right stitch count and continued from there. The frustration of that project may prevent me from ever doing another brioche project again.

My very first finished knitting project was double knit. Aside from all my stitches being twisted it turned out fine, and that’s because I had been doing my knit stitches wrong the whole time.

I'm with you on all of these. I've taken classes in double knitting and it's not really as bad as it seems, but it is a lot of effort and it takes more brain space than I want to devote in my leisure time. And so glad to know that there are others like me who don't happily jump into brioche.

I agree with regarding Lace projects- they are beautiful but I will probably never knit one. It takes like 50 rows to knit an inch and a year later, when I wear my newly finished shawl, it will snag on something and be ruined!!!!!

AMEN! Especially about intarsia. I accidentally went down that whole once way to early on in my knitting journey for a baby blanket and it's a never again situation for me! Actually I think it was what made me stop knitting for several years before coming back to it.

Hi Taylor. Great topic! I hated brioche the first time I tried it. The second time ... I love the fabric, and it really isn't that difficult - knits, purls, slip stitches with yarn overs. Brioche Knit and Brioche Purl are really just the normal knit and purl working the stitch with the yarn over (super easy!) It is very nice finding the groove. (I'm also a crazy sock knitter now... A few years ago I wouldn't have pictured myself knitting sock after sock on US1s, but I LOVE them: the knitting and the wearing. Recommend trying brioche! (2 color is easier to read than 1 color) Those other techniques though ..... ☠️

Until recently, I hadn’t heard of different types of knitting (intarsia and amigarumi being examples). I had always been afraid of lace, but I did give it a try after I retired recently. I bought some kits from We Are Knitters that had lace yokes and sleeves. It was a real challenge keeping it all straight, and I don’t think I will ever use a chart. But I learned about life lines, the proper way to do a yarn over (I had been doing up and over from the back, not under and up). I learned that I need to mark off, count and check the pattern repeats to make sure I don’t screw up. And I learned that thinner (sport weight) yarn and small (size 3) needles don’t make the work harder or feel like it takes forever. What I am now curious about is mosaic or slip stitch color work knitting. And watching this has made me curious about brioche and double knitting. Oh, and by the way, I love all the sayings you come up with! “The juice isn’t worth the squeeze.” Love it!

Great video and I agree 100% on all of those!!!!!

i LOVE lace knitting! i have yet to try proper traditional shetland lace, but i've done a couple lace weight lace shawls. everything else though i completely agree with. i dont know if this counts as a 'technique' but knitting with DPNs is definietly a five scary skeleton faces for me.

I did intarsia on the Scout Mini Shawl and it’s beautiful. I’m already planning a second one.