I just want to add a comment or two about small circular knitting. I use the Chiaogoo shorties and love them. I don't love knitting with the 2" length needles. I do find that if I use the 2" for the left hand needle and a 3" for my right hand needle it is easier on my hands. Also, I always use a small needle for the left needle (I usually go down one size or sometimes two). It makes "pushing" the work around so much easier and you are only knitting with the right hand needle when you are knitting in the round. These two tips make knitting in small circumference so much easier on my hands, I can usually get through it with a smile on my face. I LOVE your Monday sweater and the color is perfect for you. I have yarn to start it if I can ever get my current sweater project off the needles.

@Goodknits_

5 ай бұрын

Excellent tip Brenda! I have done the small needle on magic loop before but honestly didn’t even think of it for knitting circular so that’s a great idea. Going to buy the shorties for my next project and give that a go.

I don’t often comment but I have to tell you your cardigan is absolutely gorgeous and look amazing on you.

@Goodknits_

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! As I look at the pictures I took of it I’m starting to fall more in love with it. It’s definitely cozy

I love the cardigan. It looks g great on you. I like your pattern’s and color ‘s choices

@Goodknits_

Ай бұрын

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Hi, it’s too bad that you don’t love your new cardigan, it’s looks amazing on you! Seriously it looks fantastic ❤

@Goodknits_

5 ай бұрын

Growing on me each day and as I’ve worn it a bit more. I’ll find my love for it I’m sure

Lovely projects!!!!! Love your podcast. ❤

Joining the chorus in saying that I think the cardigan is stunning, but we all have our preferences..How about a white button down and jeans tomwear it with or whatevervyou already wear regularly…I just saw a recent episode with Pairs well with knitting, where she styled a jumper in different ways, maybe could inspire…? Good on you for prioritizing friendship hours, they are precious and so filling

@Goodknits_

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing the podcast. I’ll check it out! agree a lot will come down to styling for this piece

You look stunning in the cardigan! It’s one of those pieces which will dress up any outfit. Jeans 👖, dress, 👗, and casuals slacks ❤️ so beautiful 🤩

@Goodknits_

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Monday sweater looks so good! You wear that style and color very well

The Chiagoo interchanable shorties were a GAME CHANGER for me.

I think your cardigan is lovely and the buttons will make it even better! Always enjoy your podcasts!

@Goodknits_

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for always being so supportive Anne! ❤️

ChiaoGoo shorties for sleeves all day long. Try it!! 😊

I love your cardigan. It looks amazing on you. I'm glad you finished it. I use small circumference needles for all sleeves. Get yourself some interchangeables . It is a great investment.

@Goodknits_

5 ай бұрын

I’ve got larger interchangeables but will definitely invest in some shorties!

I think the Melides dress designer mentions somewhere that she has architecture background, so that might be why her designs are so meticulously made and specified... I have the pattern and yarn so maybe I could join along when you start!

@Goodknits_

5 ай бұрын

I could definitely see her having that background. Her patterns are so well done. Next level. I’ll keep you posted on the dress! Seems to be a handful of us planning to make it but want some support

Hi, sorry to see your I-cord edge so tight. I also knotted the Turtle Dove Shawl, but didn't have this problem. But if I remember it right it had a different amount of stitches on either side. So I thought it was strange, but it worked. Maybe you have missed something in the instructions 😢😮. The shawl is beautiful, don't give up on it. ❤

@Goodknits_

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I ended up being able to fix it. I just had an extra thread being carried up the side and once I dropped that the entire edge un-tightened and now it's back to normal so I can continue without any further changes 🤗

@Knittersvision

5 ай бұрын

@@Goodknits_ oh nice 🙂

My thoughts? Don’t stretch your knitting when you block (unless it’s lace). Knit the garment longer instead.

I love your cardigan and think it looks fabulous on you. I hope you can find a great skirt or slacks to pair it with so you can love it too. ❤

Your Monday sweater looks great. Especially love the colour. But I do find the sleeves too short. Your cardigan No. 4 however looks amazing! It might not be your favourite colour but it looks very good on you. It also doesn't need to be fancy. If your pair it with blue jeans and a simple white t-shirt and white sneakers it's casual but stylish. The laddering next to the button band is basically invisible because of the texture and fluffy fabric. You are just hyper focused on the "mistakes". I hope you will love it in the end because I would call this a great success judging by what I can see.

@Goodknits_

5 ай бұрын

Totally agree on the sleeves. They are driving me crazy! I am going to do a proper wet block without drain and spin and see if that solves them. If not, I’ll go back in (maybe for next season 😂) and fix them. It’s too beautiful to not make it perfect. And I also agree on the cardigan. Only I will notice the mistakes and as I’ve worn it a bit the last 2 weeks I’m growing to appreciate it. My husband is completely in love with it

I love my 9” shorties but I know they’re not for everyone! It might be worth trying the flexiflips (or similar) - they have a lot of the same benefits as DPNs but can be a bit easier on the hands/wrists… Hope you can find something that works well for you!

@Goodknits_

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Going to get shorties for my next project and then if they doesn’t work the flexi are definitely on my list to try

I’ve also been thinking about the Melides dress for several months now but too intimidated to start on my own, being a newish knitter 😅 love your idea of having a small group to discuss and encourage each other!

@Goodknits_

5 ай бұрын

I’ll keep you posted! I am planning to begin in March and it seems there are a handful of people considering the piece so could be good to help each other as this will be a challenging piece

That dpn tip is so good, I'm definitely going to use that! Also, you're new jumper is beautiful, that colour is amazing!

@Goodknits_

5 ай бұрын

Good luck with the dpns!

I found the same issue with drain and spin loosing some length more than width. Definitely a fan of shorties except for socks. 3.0 mm size and up does not cause me any hand discomfort but the smaller mm needles do. I use 5" bamboo dpns for socks. Tried magic loop and shorties, but short bamboo dpns best for me

@Goodknits_

5 ай бұрын

Okay a few people have said the same now for drain and spin so going to try a proper wet block again on my Monday and see if it helps the sleeves!

I'm knitting the Melides dress! I haven't started it yet but I'm making it as a honeymoon dress, I get married in June. I'd LOVE to knit it with someone else because it is a little intimidating.

@Goodknits_

5 ай бұрын

Deal! Let’s do it. I need to do all my measurements this weekend and then want to get the yarn. I’ll let you know and we can start a chat. Seems there are a few others who may join

@OwlEyesReviews

5 ай бұрын

@@Goodknits_ I definitely need to do all of that stuff as well. But yay! This will definitely help me stay on track!

I really love your cardigan! I think if you tried pairing it with a pair of jeans and a darker T-shirt, or top underneath it, you might like the color a little better on you. However, I think it’s absolutely beautiful and you could definitely make it a more casual piece For every day wear- also, it could be that you don’t care for the puffiness at the sleeve, that might be making it feel more fancy. You could always redo the cuffs without the severe decreases and make it a more straight sleeve - but I understand it’s probably the last thing you feel like doing after finishing this piece in 15 months lol!

@Goodknits_

5 ай бұрын

Haha yeah I am in no hurry to get back into this one and fix it. The sleeves and overall style are growing on me with each wear and I think it really needs buttons to finish it so maybe once I have those I’ll grow to love it

Your Monday sweater is beautiful on you. Have you tried using 2 sets of circular needles on your smaller diameter knitting. A couple of 24 inch cables, put half on each set then knit around. Kind of a combination of magic loop and dpns.

@Goodknits_

4 ай бұрын

I haven't tried this yet but this is actually a good reminder because a few people have suggested this before!

I have had the same experience with blocking since I started putting my garments in the machine for a gentle spin cycle. My last 2 FOs barely changed size at all - in fact I ended up having to go back in and add length to the sleeves and body because I had knit to a length that accounted for some growth! Although it is nice to have them dry quickly I am leaning toward going back to towel rolling and blocking because I miss the transformation.

@Goodknits_

5 ай бұрын

Glad it isn’t just me. I think I’m going to reblock this without the drain and spin and see if I can gain some sleeve length. May do the same in my salty days as well to see if it helps the fit. When it’s already a pretty oversized item the drain and spin is great, but if you really need the length I think it’s definitely hindering the blocking process

Hi. I rarely comment either. But, I think your cardigan fits you well. It’s a pretty shape. Have you thought about trying to dye it a darker color? I know you paid a lot for the hand dyed mohair, but you probably won’t wear this sweater. A warm dark brown would be pretty. And a dark color would conceal the laddering next to the button band. I don’t know how the inner thread of the mohair would take stain, so you could test a sample. Our grandmothers used to dye things with strong tea or coffee. Less color choose but still nice.

@Goodknits_

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for commenting Nicole! I’ve decided for this season to wear it as is and see how I feel and then for next season make any modifications if needed. Dying could definitely be an option. 🤗

I’m so very sorry that the “ick factor” of unpleasant process has tainted the cardigan for you. I get it! But, as others have said, it really is a beautiful FO, and even more importantly fits well, so very flattering on your body. I truly think wearing it with every day items like jeans and plain white T, or simple dress would look elegant and very classy. If you still don’t like it out and about, hope you can at least wear over pjs for cozy at home time. Much love and thanks to you for all you share with us. 💜

@Goodknits_

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the lovely comment ❤️ I think adding buttons to the cardigan will also help a lot with my final feelings. Definitely feels like they are missing right now

@MiMiOnTheGoGo

5 ай бұрын

@@Goodknits_ that’s a great idea. Buttons on other embellishments can change the whole vibe of a project. I hope you find ones you fall in love with and make you forget how miserable it was to knit! I get it though-I’ve ended up hating otherwise lovely items due to hard feelings over the process. If you really can’t get to a point of enjoying it, it really is ok to just remove it from your home. Life’s too short to force something you truly don’t like. And I promise the gift recipient will be thrilled!

You can also move stitches on the magic loop to help avoid the laddering

@Goodknits_

5 ай бұрын

Totally agree, I just find it a bit more awkward to move them on magic loop

What do you think about KFO cotton merino and Drops cotton merino if you compare them with each other? I think they have the opposite ratio of merino and cotton (70% wool and 30% cotton in Drops and the opposite in KFO).

@Goodknits_

4 ай бұрын

So they are different weights but if you hold the KFO double you would get a similar DK weight. I would say my preference almost always would be KFO as I also don’t find it splits when knitting with it. I think the drops would be best compared to something like the WAK cotton and then I definitely prefer drops. Also the cost is just hard to beat, so if you want to save some money the drops yarn is a solid choice!

@annikak.837

4 ай бұрын

@@Goodknits_ oh ok thanks, I didn't realize the weights are so different!

What a shame you don’t love your fisherman’s cardigan. It looks fabulous on you. Instead of thinking about it as a special piece why don’t you just treat it as a normal cardigan? Even a house cardigan? Then it would get some wear. You might even fall in love with it! Your red jumper is stunning. That colour really pops on you.

@Goodknits_

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Eliana! Wore it with sweats the other day and was super cozy 🤗 going to try a few different styles and adding buttons and see how I feel