Don't be embarrassed by mistakes, as that's how we learn. I knit the Salty Days Sweater and then proceeded to felt it. ugh. Your pictures of Italy are beautiful. You should show more of Amsterdam. I will be visiting in August, so will definitely be headed to some yarn stores and even that button shop.

@Goodknits_

4 ай бұрын

Let me know if you need any tips for your visit! And good idea to show a bit more Amsterdam content. I’ll keep that in mind for future episodes

I clicked on this so fast to get all the Melides Dress tea! ☕️ Looking forward to hear all about it over the next few weeks

@Goodknits_

4 ай бұрын

❤️ more to come soon! It’s going much better now that I’ve gotten through the cast on 😂

For the blouse: the length you need to knit something to in the pattern, is always the blocked length. What i usually do is measure my swatch before and after blocking and ill see how it grows. When it says to knit something to x length, I decide based on my blocked gauge, how many rows that must be and then knit that amount of rows. This always turns out perfect for me!

@Goodknits_

4 ай бұрын

I've heard this before and I really need to start trying it. I am horrible about measuring my swatches pre-blocking but getting better about it! So on all future projects I'm going to attempt this.

I never knit to the suggested length on body and sleeves. I try on as I go and bind off when I’m happy with the length on my body. Every body is different 😍

@Goodknits_

4 ай бұрын

Exactly!

have to say I love your videos! I just watched them all in order like a little tv show :) As a crocheter turned knitter I can say knitpal cotton to the core is the only cotton I will knit with! It is super soft and doesn't split at all. It comes in many colors and is very affordable. Not sure how accessible it is in the Netherlands though (I'm in the US)

@Goodknits_

3 ай бұрын

Aw thanks for the support! And appreciate the yarn recommendation 🩷

Honestly could have made the same mistake for the sleeve haha so don't feel bad! Also I fell in love with the Braidy Loop Cardigan as well, it's going to be tough not to buy yarn and cast it on 🤭 hopefully seeing yours will satisfy my craving for it!

@Goodknits_

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the nice words!

Love the new background look, little flower pop, minimalism and the quentesential scandinavian design for dinning set! Knitting also spot on :)

@Goodknits_

4 ай бұрын

I was wondering if anyone would ever comment on the new background 😂 I also really like it, mostly cause of the natural light in the room too

@My_slow_story

4 ай бұрын

@@Goodknits_ Having just done kitchen in similar style and looking for new dinning chairs I love the calming aesthetics of the background. Also the depth of space behind you is interesting in comparison to other YT knitters which often have flat wall with decor behind them. Hi! I am Anna from Glasgow and I am a knitter ☺️

@Goodknits_

4 ай бұрын

@@My_slow_story Hello Anna! Glad you like it. I think I'm mostly going to stick with it

Love your podcast and content. Your Cumulus Tee is beautiful on you. That is in my plans to start in May. It's lovely to watch your knitting journey. I have been on my knitting ourney for many years but have just this year started making garments. Not ready for that dress yet, but looking forward to seeing everyone's progress. ❤❤

@Goodknits_

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words Maria 🩷 You definitely need to have a Cumulus Tee in your life. I am planning to buy more yarn for a new one! It's the perfect mindless knit too

I really like the honesty and showing of mistakes. It can be a little discouraging seeing professional looking garments and then looking at your holey thumbholes on mittens 😅

@Goodknits_

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for this! I try to be as honest as possible as I make a ton of mistakes 😂

Enjoyed watching your podcast. Love your Cumulus tee lovely colour on you. I applaud your plan to knit a dress love the blue. I have always wanted to knit a dress for myself but not sure I am ready for the commitment

@Goodknits_

4 ай бұрын

Not sure I am ready either but giving it a good try 🙃

Lovely podcast as usual 😊 I can’t believe how quickly you knitted that sweater! If I ever have to rip something back (even if it’s just a couple of rows never mind the whole thing) it goes into the naughty corner for at least a month before I look at it again 😂😂😂 which reminds me I need to get my sons zipper sweater out of said corner 😂😂 Have a great week and enjoy the warm weather that’s supposed to be coming our way this week!!🎉

@kruellajones

4 ай бұрын

Gorgeous buttons by the way 😉😉

@Goodknits_

4 ай бұрын

😂 time to take that zipper sweater out and let him shine! Honestly if this sweater weren’t stockinette and super simple I likely would have put it aside but it was so enjoyable, especially with the yarn, that I just wouldn’t wait to work on it.

That blouse no2 looks very good on you !

@Goodknits_

4 ай бұрын

🥰🥰

I think your blouse no.2 turned out great! That blue would look amazing with bottoms in white/off white/cream/beige etc and we are getting to that season! Don't feel embarrassed about the sleeves. We have all made some "stupid" mistakes with our knits. I just hope for you that that light stain on the sleeve isn't bleach 😬 The braidy loop cardigan made it into my favourites as well. Usually my style is as simple as can be (which is why I knit so much petiteknit and MFT) but this one I really like!

@Goodknits_

4 ай бұрын

Good suggestion on the white pants, I don’t own any but maybe now is the time!

@ursulas9369

4 ай бұрын

@@Goodknits_ haha, I own way too many white bottoms. Every colour goes with white but I have a couple very bright coloured tops (electric blue, grass green) that I will wear only with my white bottoms. They are spring/summer tops so it's fine. The colour of your Gallant would look stunning with white as well!

@Goodknits_

4 ай бұрын

@ursulas9369 you’re right, the gallant would be perfect with white!

I have 8 skeins of Far waiting for a project in a smaller size. What might you have knit with yours if you had had more yardage? I am reconsidering the Gallant… totally enjoying your podcasts!

@Goodknits_

4 ай бұрын

So my original plan for it was to knit the Cove Sweater from The Knit Purl Girl or the 1031 Sweater from Ozetta

For the blouse: You don't think you will like to wear it, heavy and stretchy. But then you say that it is a good low budget piece. I was wondering if you would like it more if you chose another yarn (more expensive?)? Thanks for your feedback!

@Goodknits_

4 ай бұрын

So I would say overall the drops cotton merino is a good inexpensive option for a DK cotton, especially in comparison to something like WAK cotton which is more than double the price. My issue with the blouse is more that because it’s DK weigh and such a big textured piece it just doesn’t feel that nice to actually have on, but I am not sure if changing the yarn would have solved that. Maybe the cotton merino from KFO held double would but maybe not just based on design of the piece. I will say I haven’t worn the blouse out in “the wild” yet either so first impressions are I am not sure I love it but once I start wearing it I might change my mind! My husband is a big fan

@Meirjolanknits

4 ай бұрын

@@Goodknits_ thanks for the explanation :) I am researching some summer yarns after being very dissapointed with my first two cotton tops

Hooray! I applaud your goal to branch out from the Petite Knit and My Favorite Things patterns. I like those designs well enough, but there are already literally dozens of other podcasters that cover that ground. Now I’m going to say something that you won’t like. You have a strong tendency toward “uptalk,” which is where the speaker ends sentences on a rising intonation. You’re doing it a lot-like with at least 80% of your sentences. The thing is that almost no one speaks that way in ordinary face-to-face conversation, yet it’s very common in KZread presentations, where the speaker is perhaps nervous or not focusing on connecting personally with listeners. I know you’ll hate me for saying this and think I’m rude. I’m risking your disapproval because I think that 1) ditching uptalk is not that hard if you imagine that you’re talking not just to a camera, but to real people, and 2) you have the potential to be a charismatic presenter. Okay, so you hate me. But I’m sending you ❤️ anyway.

@SuperLogandog

4 ай бұрын

Pretty sure it’s an Ontario accent, hard to change your natural speech patterns and for some reason women are often targeted for their speech tone, patterns etc.

@lizholzer4930

4 ай бұрын

@@SuperLogandog No, it’s not the accent. If you want to know what I’m referencing, you can find many examples of “upspeak” or “uptalk” here on KZread. I do agree that women take more flack for that and other speech patterns than men, but that doesn’t obviate the fact that this particular habit signals self-consciousness, no matter the gender of the speaker. Whether or not upspeak can be eliminated is a matter for consideration. I am certain that it is not a natural speech pattern, as most people don’t speak that way with friends and family. I know that I’m hitting a nerve with these comments, but I think that addressing the issue could make for a stronger, more confident presentation. I honestly mean no offense.

@Goodknits_

4 ай бұрын

You are entitled to your opinion and I am sure there is validity in this, but if you really wanted this message to be received with good intent, as you say, perhaps it would have been better sent as a private DM rather than via a very public channel. If the way I present my content isn't your taste you are always welcome to skip it. No hard feelings.

@Goodknits_

4 ай бұрын

Albertan accent 🙂

@andiestashed

4 ай бұрын

I’ve noticed I do the same on my knit podcast. I don’t think it’s a big deal unless you are doing a big presentation or something of that sort. Enjoyed watching you today!