Soooo now I know that ‘Thule’ is pronounced ‘tool-ee’. 😬😬

@sunrhyze

Жыл бұрын

Ha ha, there are so many helpful people on the Internet! I've heard Inge at Knitting Traditions say Hillesvog a million times, but I still wouldn't try it. I swear she throws an "R" sound in there somewhere. Gosh-darn Norwegians...

@88marome

Жыл бұрын

I don't think that's how it's pronounced. At least that's not how I would say it in Swedish. I can't explain the pronounciation though since you don't have those vowel spunds in English. Tewrleh?🤣

@rockstarkate78

Жыл бұрын

However you say it, it's beautiful and was not on my radar before, but it definitely is now!

@SusanReid-fn8ke

Жыл бұрын

yes, and it is an actual place in Greenland, was a U.S.airbase located there.

Flax! Highly recommend for all levels! Tin Can Knits patterns are soooo fabulously well written, and they have a ton of helpful resources for those that are wanting either visual or written instructions and videos. I also love all of Melody/Mandarine's content. Why do I keep forgetting about Espace Tricot?! Thanks for the reminder! I'll be casting that on soon!

@charmer6813

Жыл бұрын

I agree, an easy knit, but when I knit mine when the pattern first came out, the sweater choked me because it lacked short rows in the back. Now that I am more experienced I would just add the short rows in.

@Housewrensnest

Жыл бұрын

Flax, definitely!

@jacquelinedavis3804

Жыл бұрын

Not a huge fan of knitting the same pattern more than once (there are so many out there!!) but I'm knitting my second Flax right now because I just love this pattern so much.

@rockstarkate78

Жыл бұрын

I came here to say this! I'm knitting a Flax right now and it's my first ever pullover sweater. It's simple to follow. I split for the sleeves yesterday and tried it on and was thrilled it fits! I think that's the most scary part for a new sweater knitter. There are so many good YT videos to watch if you're confused by any of the directions, but it's also very clear without any added guidance. Hoping to finish mine for Youngfolks Knits Bougie Sweatshirt KAL.

@sandraw321

Жыл бұрын

The flax sweater from Tin Can Knits was a nice simple pattern . I plan to add a flax hat to match from “Crazy Hands Knitting’s “ You tube tutorial.

I love this video so much. I just came back to it to read the comment suggestions and want to THANK everyone that put out an easy or fun sweater. I'm now going to try one, finally. love,hugs,prayers to all

I also purchased "Seamless knit sweaters in 2 weeks" by Marie Greene. It is a soft cover book, has 21 sweater patterns. All are top down, some cardigans and some pullovers. SHE can do them all in 2 weeks(or less). It is where I got my first pattern from- her time frame was 10-12 days, took me closer to 2 and a half months. But her patterns are written very well, color photos of the finished sweaters and charts on the ones that need them. I highly recommend it.

I am a perpetual “beginner” knitter. I successfully completed Ranunculus! I also lost 50 pounds after I made it, but because of the beautiful design of this sweater, I know I can still wear it!

I’ve been waiting for the perfect pattern for this beautiful DK Aaramore Irish yarn, and the “it’s not a sweatshirt” is PERFECT! It’s the perfect shape and i know it’ll be a great outer layer since the yarn is a wool/cashmere blend!

The Easy Eyelet Yoke Sweater by Knitatude. It's by far the fastest and easiest knit I have ever done. She has it in a cardigan version and a fingering version.

Trying a top down sweater is on my wish list. I really like the look of the Thule sweater. I'm in the middle of a We Are Knitters Rice Jumper now (and socks, and knitted knockers and a temperature blanket.....)

This was fab. Each new sweater which came up made me go “ooh, yes this is the one” I’ve really been looking at sweater pattern’s recently and not one of these came up. So it was lovely to see something new. Please, please, please could you do the same for cardigans. 🤞😊

I have to agree that Flax is a great starter sweater. I moved from pins to circulars recently and found the Flax sweater an ideal first project. I’ve since knitted one Flax and on my third Flax Lite. Also includes short rows, excellent instructions and videos. And the pattern is free!!!

I'm not even a knitter, I'm a crocheter, but i had saved the Calliope in my Ravelry favorites a while ago. Very pretty!

A special THANKS for showing us Ravit!! So many mention it and I didn’t take a look at it to see the differences from Ravelry! You are such a great teacher !

This is a wonderful list. Exploration of the 5 is going to be fun. Though I will say, i was enamored over the sweater you were wearing for the video. It is now my third project for 2023. I've never knitted with two yarns. I'm buzzing to start selecting the colors. Thank you for being there for us.

I literally just came off Ravelry, searching for sweaters and getting no where, and here you are to the rescue! lol I love all of your choices. I've knit Melody Hoffman's patterns before and they are great. I think I will knit the Calliope and I will be looking at all of these. I just got done going through all of my yarn, getting rid of what I will never use, and organized by yardage. And here I am, trying to match yardage with patterns. Thank you for all your inspiration. It helps! Oh, and my simple sweater to knit is the Ranunculus, of course!

This is a great list! While watching, I began the ribbing on the body of my #FelixforFall. It's now more of a Felix for mid-winter, but I am proud of my work on my first sweater!

I just finished making a Calliope, and I love it!

@judyfick2967

Жыл бұрын

I have made this too and the fit was perfect

@elizabethvera4067

Жыл бұрын

Yay!!!

Thank you! Wonderful selections! I want to knit them all.

In California, we say too-lee, and we have a fog pattern called Thule fog. It's deadly!

I love the last sweater! I spent the whole video waiting for you to talk about the one you were wearing. I love the neckline! And I also really appreciate the size inclusivity. I hate hearing a suggestion only to find the largest size is three sizes too small. So thank you!

Yume. Loved knitting it, love wearing it. Made it inexpensively with holst garn. It would be lovely with a mohair.

@anitapenkert389

6 ай бұрын

Yume is on my to-do list. I love all of Isabell's patterns!

The Afra is really nice, I love the details.

The Autumn League and Winter League pullovers from Two of Wands are both free and really easy/relaxing to knit! They're basically the same shape, just written for two different weights of yarn.

The ranunculus is the most fun I’ve had knitting a sweater - it is quick, you can use any weight yarn, it looks great oversized and for me as a beginner fit was my biggest worry and it looks really impressive but the instructions are so easy to follow - there’s a reason people make more than one 😊

My first knitted jumper? The Owl jumper , by Kate Davies.

Thank you for this. 💕😊

Took a peek at ravelry earlier today and noticed all the cute sweaters that were "hot right now". After watching the episode today, I know why!!! LOVE that sweater you're wearing!!

Taylor, i just found your channel and really enjoy your collection. I especially liked the Thule pullover and the Calliope. I have been knitting since 1962 and have knitted something for every member of my family and extended family over the years. I have not knitted any thing for about 2 years. Both of these sweaters have my attention, to knit for myself. Thank you for especially sharing how you decided on the collection. I am very challenged when it come to technology. Ann from Va.

I always appreciate a few short rows under the back of sweater collar to fit over the very top curve of the spine - notice I did not say HUMP👍🏽

It’s a childrens pattern, but I’m currently working on my second Micah’s Raglan by HannahGKnits. It’s a simple raglan with cables in the seams and it is so much fun to knit. A good balance between mindless and not boring!

Thank you Tayler!

The Lento is another one I keep hearing good things about!

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS

Жыл бұрын

YESSS! I love the Lento. Definitely on my radar!

Keene. Chunky turtleneck. I made mine in mauve. Such fun❤

Taylor - I’ve just discovered your channel and I am obsessed. I love your videos, fun, informative, cozy and I wish I lived closer so we could be friends. 😀. But at least here in CT sweaters are an important wardrobe staple!

Love the sweater recommendations Tayler! Thank you!

My favourites are the Felix, the best fitting sweater I ever saw, and the Grip (by Veera Valimaki), which I am knitting right now while I catch up on my podcast queue. It was lovely to visit with you today 😊

The Felix is a good one! I think I’ll do the one you’re wearing🧶

One of my favorites is the Palm Your Knits by Tipsyknitting. It's a wide scoop neck, short sleeved, one piece sweater.

Hi, I have just found your videos. I learned to knit from my mum when I was young, but with the 2 needles and the “Throw method.”??? I think I watched a video on the “flick” method. I knitted. Lot in my younger years and then when I had my children. I would knit the front, back, sleeves, sew them up and pick up the stitches for the neck. Now in my 70s and retired I would love to get back into it. But knitting with circular needles eeek!,. I loved these patterns and would like to try the raglan sleeve jumper. When I learned, the patterns told you the ply, number of balls required for your size and needles to use. Most of my knitting was 8ply. Using size 10s and 8s! I have done cables, fair isle, lots of different patterns so I can follow patterns. It’s the wool and measurements I have a problem with. I do get arthritic pains in my wrists and thumbs so your way of knitting may be better for me. I will practice it and see how I go. Can you direct me to some information to help me getting back into the new age.🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺cheers from Aust.

Thank you for these beautiful pattern suggestions! Definitely making the Tulip…My 2nd sweater ever as a newbie knitter was “Basic Raglan” by Joji Locatelli. I give it no rest during this cold typhoon bomb we’re experiencing in N. CA! You have the best podcasts, never boring and always full of insight and info. Thanks for the Ravit tutorial too.

Great list!I have two sweater WIP´s on my needles right now,but my next will be definitely the Calliope one.Thanks.Mirka K.

Excellent suggestions! Love Note is also a fun easy knit and not a lot of yarn needed. I love your Tulip sweater and I happen to have Tinde yarn, so I may just need to make this. Thx for the podcast!

Great suggestions👏. For the more adventurous beginners…from my experience, (larger chest, oddly shaped) the construction and design of the Terrazzo sweater by Petite knits has a wonderful upper body construction as well as the Sammensat by Elsabeth Judith are waaaay up there on my list of well explained, informative patterns. I’ve knit 2 of the Sammensat and the shoulder/sleeve construction is a game changer…The increases for yoke and arms of the Sammensat create curved raglan lines and this construction gives a better fit and prevent bulks at the body and arms. Just my opinion. There are so many wonderful knitwear designers out there that do focus on a customizable fit, cause we allll have different body types that need a bit of adjustments. I really enjoy your topics! Thank you so much for taking the time out to share with us!🤗🇨🇦

I just finished “peach fuzz“ by Melanie Berg. I made it in the Woolfolk far it has some striping, but is basically just ribbing and stockinette, it fits beautifully, and was really fun to make! The yarn is absolutely soft and scrumptious!

I live in northern Alberta, Canada. Warm and cozy is a challenge most winter days. So, here is my pick (which by the way is on my needles). The "Spadina Circle Pullover" is a free pattern on Ravelry which is pretty easy to navigate. Not sure why so few have tried it.

What a great video…..so glad I found you!

Mille grazie! Your episode has been an inspiration. Hit me right in the spring thaw to cast on.

Top down sweaters are my favourite. I don't have the patience for much else and I just like the knitting experience. I'm currently making a top down cardigan. I have a book called The Knitters Handy Book of Top Down Sweaters that's good for basic patterns.

Flax! A classic! Great for knitting sweater newbies! I’m still on a sweater kick with patterns from knitatude

I’m just getting ready to cast on City Limits by Tanis Fiber Arts. Her instructions are so clear and easy to follow.

Thanks for all the great recommendations! I love the Trescao jumper, it’s such a versatile sweater and so lovely to knit. It’s a free pattern by Along avec Anna. I’ve made it twice without decreasing on the sleeve so it has a slight balloon sleeve and it’s adorable.

I am finishing up the Killington top-down pullover, pattern 114 in the basix series by Sue McCain. Size inclusive with 11 sizes. Calls for worsted weight yarn. I am using Nutiden and an alpaca-silk held together. Has set in sleeves and a cowl neck line. Instructions are very clear and easy to follow.

Thank you Taylor for the beautiful sweater ideas ❤

Thank you for putting this collection together for us!!

As I watched your informative and enjoyable podcast, I was knitting a version of my favorite top down vanilla sweater...The Vanilla Sweater from Corinne of The Woolly Thistle. I find it so relaxing and easy to modify and the resulting sweater is a wardrobe staple. I appreciate your comment that even if we don't make them, it's fun to read the patterns and choose yarn and envision what we might do, all of which may reinvigorate what is on the needles. Thank you for presenting new options!

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words. ❤️

Great video! Thank you! ❤

I used to own a crop top very similar to the Tulip about 20 years ago. It was store bought as I wasn't knitting in my twenties but I remember it because I found it super cute but I didn't wear it a lot because it was too short to cover my back and I hated that as Belgian winters are usually cold and wet. Anyway I still find the design cute but I'd rather make a kind of tunic with this Tulip pattern. Thanks for the ideas. Always nice and welcome 🙂

Didn't know about that ravelry app. Super useful ...thanks. Fabulous episode. Suvi simple stripes is a goodie I think.

Thanks Taylor, loved your suggestions and your style❤

Thanks for these ideas!!

Thank you. I’ve been a Luckiest Knitter Ever before watching your show, I didn’t know what I didn’t know! 🙃 Sending thanks to all those knitters who worked in yarn shops and chatted me up about choosing yarn and etc to do patterns successfully! I’m old now and many of those gals are knitting in Heaven now - so 🎉 thank you for your contributions to my very very happy Knitting Life ✋🍀💕🙋🏼‍♀️❤

Thanks your recommendation are great.

I'm SO glad you talked about your Tulip sweater, because the whole video I was like "I need that sweater!!" ❤️ I think I'm going to switch my Bougie Sweatshirt pattern to the tulip, and use this lovely variegated green yarn I have 💚

Me watching the video and all the while wondering about the sweater you're wearing! So glad you showcased it as nbr 6 - thank you!! The scalloped hem is adorable! The Tulip is now on my list. 😍

Love the sweater recommendations 😍

Taylor this was a great video collection of "different" sweaters! I love when you put together these Specialty episodes. I really like the Thule and Calliope the most, as love the different details! What to start first??? Just love your two podcasts each week so much. Thank you for taking the time to bring so much to our attention! Have a Great 2023!

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sandy! It truly is my pleasure putting these videos together. And knowing folks enjoy them makes it all that much more special. ❤️

@sandypotter2604

Жыл бұрын

Maybe have a casual knit along using one of these sweaters? I mostly knit smaller projects, socks etc, but being a knitter alone I think with your encouragement it would get some of us a kick start….❤

Great information...thanks!

I really like the Aran Gallant Sweater by Caidree. I was attracted to is simplicity but different from standard raglans in the neckline and edging. I started last week and I only have one sleeve left. I learned left and right lifted increases and I cord edging. Using drops air. I can’t wait to make it again in another fabric.

Espace tricot are fantastic. I’ll have to try that sweater.

I love the Calliope sweater pattern the fest of all. No, say I like them all. I am getting ready to pass coming home so I am looking into simple.

The Tulip Sweater is on my list to knit! It is so beautiful. I have knit several pairs of socks using one of Melody Hoffmann’s pattern and it was so easy to follow and understand! This was such a great video and now I see another sweater or two that I want to make. If only I could knit all day! Thanks for sharing and motivating me more!

The best content! Thank you for the suggestions! This is my idea search and I felt like you had such great ideas

Thanks for putting this video together. I am going to add two for sure to my favourites. I always appreciate the time and effort you put into providing us, your viewers, well researched content. I think the teacher is alive and well in you!!

The Tulip sweater you are wearing looks beautiful on you. Great job. I recently knit my first sweater. It is called “The Comfort Sweater” on Ravelry. I changed it a bit. But I think you would like it as is because it has the extended rib sleeves you like on the arms and also on the bottom of the sweater. One piece raglan knit in the round. Easy to follow pattern instructions.

O my goodness Taylor. So many patterns so little time. I like the Seela and Minna No sweaters but i think I’m gonna try the Monday sweater first or Pink Memories or Sweater No15 or Dartmoor …. You see my dilemma 😊😊

Another great informative podcast in the books. Love the last sweater ❤ Downloaded the app and it’s great. Thanks😊

Thank you for highlighting these sweaters . They are all very nice . Tulip is very special.

Amazing thanks for sharing! I've saved 3 of the patterns for future projects!

City Limits by Tannis Gray is my new obsession ❤

Great video! I’m watching while I have lunch at home (retired). When you sign off I will head into the sewing room to make my first project bag. I’m using the Fringe Bag pattern available from Grainline Studios. Exited to see the results and to use the project bag!

You did a great job getting this list together and I appreciate all the research you did. I have made 2 sweaters but both never fit right and I gave them away. I am anxious to give it another try after this list. ❤ Thank you for your hard work👍

Love these podcasts showcasing sweaters that do not seem so scary to knit for some of us. Thanks for all your work. 👍

Derecho is a great choice for a warmer weather place! I knit one a few years ago and love it. Simple design elements, short sleeve, lots of stockinette, very pretty

Oh thank you so much

Great selection of sweaters! I can't wait to knit the Minna No Sweater; I had to purchase this pattern! I love the help videos in this. I also really hope to knit the Tulip seater this year. It's been on my must knit list for a while now. Thank you for all the details you provided! Super inspiring!

I have made two Calliope sweaters and I absolutely love them. It was a great pattern to follow and I am obsessed with my finished sweaters.

Thank you, this was super inspiring. Most of those made it into my queue :) 🙂

Lovely choices. I've knitted Calliope, and I love it. Its classic and sits nicely. I'll be making another one - something I rarely do😊

I love the tulip sweater you are wearing it’s beautiful with that scallop Thank you sharing the other sweaters you showed Love the vlog also Have a great day !!! 🇨🇦🇨🇦

I bought the Minna no sweater and I can’t wait to start.

Loved this video! Got some new ideas and was reminded of several sweaters that were already in my "favorites". I did start the Tulip sweater a few years ago when it came out...and I had some difficulty understanding a part of the increases. I don't remember exactly but I gave up. I still love the look of the sweater and it is actually still in a project bag...so I'll have to get it out and investigate further.

Happy New Year Taylor! I love watching your channel for 3 reasons: 1. You are informative, lovely, and real 😊 2. You remind me so much of a dear cousin back in New Jersey ~ and 3. I now live in Tucson AZ so it I’m doing the happy dance 💃🏻 knowing there is a fellow knitter holding onto the few months of ‘winter’ to excuse our possibly excessive love of wool and sweater knitting 🥰. I am currently knitting my 4th Ranunculus and while there is a little fancy work in the yoke the pattern is a ‘hand holder’ and the thing is infallible.

I have Calliope in my pattern stash. Thanks for the recommendation. I will give it more consideration. 😀

I love your podcast. I learned so much with Ravelry today and got some patterns that I want to try. Thank you so much. love,hugs,prayers

Well now my queue is longer! Thanks for all the new ideas! I think the Flax is incredibly easy!

Thank you! I get overwhelmed by too many choices; this helps SO much! I'm looking very hard at the Calliope as my first sweater. (Just have to finish these socks first....)

Great sweater choices... and thank you for curating a list of sweaters/designers that are not all the "usual suspects" that seem to be making the rounds on podcasts over the last year.

I just finished the Seela sweater as my last knit for 2022. I absolutely love the sweater, it’s very cozy. I used Rowan tweed haze yarn for some fuzziness and extra coziness. I highly recommend this pattern.

I really enjoyed the Nuuk sweater as my first sweater. It is short sleeved (no sleeve island!) so it was alot less intimidating. :) I am currently working on a Sorrell and want to start on a Love Note. :)

Loved this episode!!! I love the Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Maed and Favorite Flannel by Alicia Plummer. I have made several of both sweaters!!!

As a new viewer, loved this podcast! Appreciate the great sweater designs chosen. Will be looking at your previous episodes and following new ones!