I was sitting in my home alone, quite miserable, and while looking for some music on KZread this video popped up... And now I'm knitting vigorously the boneyard shawl, way much happier, all sad thoughts gone away... Thank you Stephen! 🥰

@ruthmcmullan7059

2 ай бұрын

How do I get started knitting this shawl? I found the website and ordered it, will it be emailed to me???

I love the m1r and m1l reminders. 😊

@erroniousmcleese

3 жыл бұрын

Me three! It sounds waaaày easier this way.

You are a gentle person. Watching this makes the daunting approachable. Thank you.

Stephen, hands down you are one of the best instructors (and inspiring designers!) out there.

@StephenWest

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! I'll keep sharing new videos each week. :)

Your style of teaching is unbelievably awesome. Please never stop teaching, your patience your explanation can't explain! Jo words to explain. Love from London!

@StephenWest

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

You are a gifted teacher and such an inspiring artist. Thank you from all the struggling knitters out there, myself included. I also LOVE that you made this pattern free for those who want to try out making a shawl. Best wishes from Nova Scotia, Canada.

BEST tutorial ever on M1R, M1L and I cord bind off. Thank you for sharing!!!!

@StephenWest

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I have lots more increase and I-cord tutorials coming this spring. :)

It's a good thing to revisit classics from time to time

Stephen, yesterday morning I finished my first Boneyard Shawl and am proud of it. I started knitting it in 2018, so the pattern I began with was your original Boneyard Shawl pattern. My shawl was in hibernation for 4 years, so when I got back around to it this month your revised pattern was available. I used the I-cord bind off and it's perfect for this shawl. Yesterday afternoon I began my second Boneyard Shawl, in large part because I found this video so inspiring. Love the changes set forth in the new pattern: garter tab, three garter stitch edging, I-cord bind off, plus general explanations to help us along the journey. I love watching your videos, even if I'm not knitting the pattern at hand. Your attitude is always so positive and your kind warmth comes shining through. Thank you, Stephen.

You are so much fun!!! ❤️ It is obvious you are very passionate about knitting and helping others along their knitting journey. Your explanations are so thorough. And I LOVE how you not only have the row you are working on typed out on screen, but HIGHLIGHTED the stitches you are working! Thank you so much for all you do!

i always come back to this video when i need a M1R and M1L refresher because you explain it the best out of all the videos ive watched. thank you!!

@StephenWest

2 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

Thanks for this! I’ve never knit a shawl and have had my eye on this one for ages. It’s so lovely 😍

@StephenWest

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊 I start dozens of shawls just like this, so you can unlock a whole world of top-down shawls. You can use this beginning to design your own work of art. It's so addicting!

@darrickwhite1986

3 жыл бұрын

2 of my favorites in 1 place!!🤩😍🤩😍

@VisitWithNanaAndPapa

3 жыл бұрын

his patterns are amazing. It is as if he finds the easiest path to get there. LOVE LOVE LOVE

@glowilk5377

3 жыл бұрын

You will love it. It a great shawl to show off your hand spun.

This was my first major knit after having brain surgery and I wore it to my first time going to Rhinebeck 😍 Thank you and keep knitting Kitten💚 🧶

Just found this, and you are a life saver! It's overwhelming at times trying to decipher a pattern, so the way you add the written notations on the screen as you do the actions really helps a lot!

The Pro Tip on using the backwards loop vs the M1L or M1R was a game changer for ease of knitting for me!

You are, without a doubt, the best knitting teacher I have ever seen/heard! Thank you.

What a fabulous way to remember M1R and M1L!

Thank you thank you thank you! I appreciate your clear explanation of these basic bits. I’m also a fan of your work overall, so thank you for sharing ❤

@StephenWest

3 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

Okay, this is seriously the best knitting tutorial I have ever seen. I learned a lot AND was super entertained. I've seen your patterns before but I'm so glad I found your KZread channel too! Thanks so much!

You are so calm and clear--a brilliant teacher. It goes without saying, you're a brilliant designer. Thanks so much.

What a thorough tutorial. Thank you. You’re an angel. 😇

Thank you so much for this! I am *so* excited to give it a go! You are an excellent instructor.

I really appreciate how you explain all the techniques, showing different approaches for different preferences. Thank you!

Thank you Steven for sharing this amazing shawl with us!! It's beautiful! Many Blessings Namaste 🙏🏽💜😔💜🙏🏽

@StephenWest

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@emiliarodriguez1364

3 жыл бұрын

@@StephenWest 💜💜💜💜💜

I love the simplicity of this shawl and have made two!

Love how you explain things! Thankyou.

You're such a great teacher thank you for your love of yarn and knitting 🥰

Love the simple yet beautiful texture in this 😍 ❤

I love this shawl and pattern!!! Fun knit

Thank you!! This was one of the first patterns I got but have been scared of the cast on! You made it easy now. ❤️

Literally dove into a pattern for a Jane Austen shawl without realizing I had no idea what I was doing, but the basics of your shawl helped me unpack the pattern immensely!

Omg Stephen, I’ve ALWAYS struggled trying to remember which way to pick up the the making 1 sts but no more thanks to you! I’ll be casting one of these on soon

Thank you Mr.West.The best wishes from Petra.

Thanks, Stephen, for all the smiles and wit. You’re a great instructor!

This will be my first shawl. I truly appreciate this tutorial! Thank you!

Thank you Stephen. I was looking for an easy shawl to knit and love how well you cover the instructions. Kind of you. Have subbed and will be loooking at your other videos now. 😊

@StephenWest

7 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful! This is a great shawl for beginners.

Simplicity well executed! Always best! 🌹❣️

I love when you share your beautiful creations💖😘

You are a brilliant Knitting teacher! Thank you!

Thank you for sharing this beautiful shawl Stephen.

You're such a wonderful teacher! Thank you for showing all the stitches so clearly. I love your attitude.

You really are a very good teacher. I love your memory aides and a free pattern to boot! Thank you

What fun! thank you, from a fellow Illinoisian. : )

Thank you so much for this! I can’t wait to cast on! I’ve been knitting for years but never really been brave enough to try a more complex pattern, but your videos make me feel like I can do it, so thank you for that!

Your instructions are so clear. Can't wait to try this shawl. Thanks alot.😊😊😊

Love it and love your analogy for M1L/R I used to struggle trying to remember and now it's stuck in my brain! Thank you so much for all you do!

Lovely! Thank you for sharing; I love all of your work...🤗🥰

Thank you Stephen, I've knitted many of your beautiful shawls but needed something mindless/easy like this lovely shawl. ❤️👍

I loved your description :)) Now I need a little pub for the mini banda :)) Made my day! Thank you!

Thank you for this video. Getting acquainted with knitting again. This is such a lovely pattern and have wanted to make this shawl for a long time. Learning to do Garter tab for the first time

I smiled so many times throughout this vid. You're so fun! Thank you.

this is going to change my knitting life! I could never remember and now I have this nifty way to remember. Thank you

You are very good at teaching! A great teacher!

Thank you so much for sharing this awesome video. Your door analogy is such a helpful reminder for the pattern. You are a great teacher! I'm on my 3rd shawl!

Thank you for sharing this information with us. This was very helpful information. I will be making this shawl this fall. Have a wonderful day and stay safe.

I love your attitude! Such a good and easy personality, thank you 😉😊

Thank you for your teaching! It’s a very detail tutorial!

Thank you, Stephen for such a great tutorial and for your easy to follow instructions. Your a joy! I’m struggling to learn to knit again after being in a coma and your episodes have been very helpful. Thanks again!! :)

That was awesome tutorial. I will definitely be trying it. Have a joyful day.

Firstly you are an amazing artist! You are also an amazing teacher which is very difficult but you make it seem so easy and fun! I cant wait to spin enough yarn to start doing your patterns. Thank you so much for spending the time with us!! Much love!

Thank you for creating this video! I don’t have a yarn store within hours of where I live. There are so many patterns that I would gladly pay for an online class for. Your time and talent is appreciated!

I’m so glad I found you! I have knit a few shawls, but I’m going to have to give this one a try! This one seems nice and easy. I need to change to continental knitting...so much faster and sophisticated looking! Thank you!

Lovely tutorial...great teacher.

I love a garter tab, and you are FABULOUS!!! Your work is just amazing

Love the alternate M1B and M1R explanation but find the pattern instructions easy to follow after your demonstrations Thank you!

Thak you Stephen, you are great, I love your creativity!

This was one of my 1st shawls and 1st knitting projects!!!! Of course I gave it away and always regretted giving it, definitely going to have to revisit and do another but thank YOU!! may have to give it the yarn over instead of M1R M1L this time!!!! Thanks again for these great teaching tutorial Its like having a little visit from Stephen at home...

I love this.... can't wait to make it, I've been practicing!!!

Oh my gosh....thank you SO much! Your instructions are clear and concise....so much appreciated.

Your a great teacher! M1L and M1R always had me so mixed up before! Ty!

Thank you! I have such troubles in general reading the different ways people write or diagram patterns. It helps so much when you demonstrate. I am a very visual learner. Thanks again.

I love the backstory of this pattern. I remember the Boneyard well from my days at University of Illinois 😘🧶❤️🎉. Thank you for sharing your pattern and your beautiful spirit. ❤️

Thanks for sharing this tutorial my next shawl

@StephenWest

3 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

I can see myself repeating the m1L& R mantras. Thanks so much. You’re a great instructor.

You are a wonderful instructor

Fabulous demo 😊

Prachtige techniek,ben al begonnen,dank dank dank,gr.Carla

@StephenWest

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

I've avoided shawls all of my knitting life and today I found you and have seen the 'shawl' light! Thank you

I love your tutorial! Oh my goodness

Thank you for such a great video. I have seen this lovely shawl pattern on Ravelry but hesitated doing it all these years because of the M1L and the M1R. Such a great tutorial. Now, finally lol I think I can do it. This is such a lovely shawl can't wait to try to knit it. Love all your patterns and great videos. Thank you for all that you do! Happy Knitting! :-)

Loved it. Thanks. I look forward to all your tutorials. Very inspiring.

@StephenWest

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

This video popped up on KZread and by the time it was over I had cast on a boneyard shawl. Thanks so much ❤

Thank you so much for fun knitting project! You are the best teacher

OMG ❣️🧶👏🏻 you are an amazing instructor. I’m definitely going to make your shawl ❣️

This is a great pattern. Truly nice to watch this and instructions are so clear. You are a natural instructor!

Have wonted to make one of your shawls for years,after seeing this I think I have found the perfect one to start,thank you for the wonderful tutorial

@StephenWest

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank you, to see things knit helps me so much more than reading a pattern. Your the best!

@StephenWest

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Genius explanation of how to correctly "make one" correctly for shawls! Thanks!

Oh my goodness. You are a DELIGHT and are officially my favorite knitting teacher.

Thank you so much, Steven, you are an excellent teacher! I'm not a shawl person, but imma gunna have to try this one xxx

This could of helped me tutorial 3+ years ago!. I made this shawl and the beginning was so difficult to understand. I learned how to make the m1L and m1RI for the first time. I didn’t give up and my shawl turned out wonderful! Thanks for making a easy and great pattern!😀

Love this tutorial!! You’re so easy to understand and you voice is so relaxing. I learned so much from this tutorial, can’t wait to knit my shawl 😍

Great Name for a Design. I love that ❤️ with make your doggo a matching one!! Thank you ☺️💟

Your tutorials are very good. You cover all the questions the knitter might have and your explanations are very clear and complete.

@StephenWest

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I'm not an English speaker, but I was able to understand it right away. Great video. thank you

i like how u simply explain it. its more clear and easy to follow ♥️♥️

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I am knitting a schawl using a pattern from another designer but I KNEW that you would explain the picking up of stitches along the edges better than the pattern I had!

Thanks for the tutorial. I have never knit a shawl before.

I just finished the shawl and I LOVE IT !!!! Especially the bind off edge - how beautiful ! I've never seen a bind off like that before. I used size 4 weight and was worried that it would be too stiff, but a little voice in my head said - keep going. Finished the bind off this morning and it is gorgeous ! Squash gold colour - it is so beautiful. The tighter knit is perfect for the cold winter months. Sincere thanks for this and you are so charming ! I will knit a matching little kerchief for our morkie named Oliver. Cheers !

I am starting this shawl with some fingering weight yard. Thank you for being such a great teacher!