About Petite Knits or any other successful knitting pattern designers.... Why do people insist on tearing down people who I am sure started out small and grew because they produce a product that works whether it be writing style, design or fit. Success should be celebrated not torn down. Thank you for your designs and projects, they are always an inspiration

Knit whatever you want to, it is your hobby, your money, your time and most importantly for your enjoyment. 😘 please carry on making what makes you feel good.

I don’t think people should police/ judge who anyone chooses to knit. We are all different and gravitate towards different things. Is petite knit really well known, yes! And there’s a reason for that. Like you said it’s easier to stick with something you are familiar with/ trust, because you already know you like it. As a beginner knitter, i needed a pattern to hold my hand throughout the whole process and I found petite knit’s patterns did that. For me it was soooo easy to read, understand and follow, which helped me gain confidence in reading patterns. Now I feel like I have the base knowledge needed to explore other designers and their writing style, without feeling overwhelmed. On a different note, I love all your projects as usual ☺️and I’m looking forward to your new design.

@barbararadzeviciusbondi4150

2 ай бұрын

I agree.

@msy6487

Ай бұрын

This is so true! I always recommend petiteknit patterns to beginners because they are so thorough in explanation and also come with videos

Thank you for your comment about Petite Knits. I get tired of people feeling they can tell others what they should and shouldn’t knit. That is how I feel about those who are almost rabid about the size inclusivity issue. Good in you!!

As a maker, knit whatever appeals to you, whatever excites you. Thanks for your podcast!

I think it is important to knit what you want to knit. I personally love PetiteKnit patterns because they are my style, the patterns fit really well, are beautifully designed with a polished finish, and the patterns are really well written. There is a reason her patterns are so popular. Knitting is your hobby, so just knit whatever you like.

For most people knitting is a hobby, and everyone should be entitled to knit whatever they want, however they want with the yarn they choose. I think this applies to Influencers as well. I follow people whose aesthetic is similar to my own and often use their projects as a leaping off point to explore pattern/designer options. I have knit 4 Petite Knit patterns, but many more patterns from other (mostly smaller) designers.

On the Petit Knit issue, I think you should knit what brings you joy. Everyone, and I mean everyone, knows there are other designers and I don’t think you have any responsibility to guide knitters in any direction. A quick glance through Ravelry will help someone find a different designer if they wish to. You do you, knit what you want ❤️ On my second sleeve of The Reste, by the way. A lovely pattern that I am going to be so happy with 😻

A reste blouse sounds wonderful! I hope your test knit call gets lots of attention! :) Re: petite knit: knit whatever you fancy!! That said, I know I always like the podcasts that have a segment of ”recent favorited in Ravelry”, because they always make me discover other designs than I’d noticed myself, and it spreads information of other designers and items without having to knit them all!

@HiveKnitsNatters

2 ай бұрын

Love the idea of a “recently favourited” section!

It’s sad to see that no matter the genre on KZread, Facebook or IG there are people who think it’s ok to bully others. You knit what you enjoy, Lizzy. Your knitting is beautiful no matter the designer. Your designs are gorgeous too btw! I’m excited to hear all about your new job!!! 🌷🪻🌸🌻🌹🐈‍⬛

You should be able to knit whatever you want. The naysayers are free to go and support whatever indie designer THEY want.

You do you. It’s your hobby and you make what gives you joy

Congratulations on finishing your training and the new job!! It was lovely seeing all your projects, and also hearing the birds chirping in the background

@HiveKnitsNatters

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

I think you should knit whatever you like, designed by whoever you like as a designer. No one else has the right to criticise your choices. I can't wait for The First Tee to be released!

@HiveKnitsNatters

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Not long now 💖

Lovely podcast and look forward to the release of your new pattern. Regards petit knit I think the popularity is the simple designs but with interesting details. Because we knitters spend so much time working on each pattern we need to trust that it is a success.

Your First Tee is absolutely beautiful 🩶

@HiveKnitsNatters

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 🤍

In the Fleece and Harmonay podcast two times ago I thought they would tell you how to pick up stitches on both sides at the same time. I did that for a double knitted border. Was very convenient and quite fast. I think your design will be beautifull😊

@HiveKnitsNatters

2 ай бұрын

That's a great idea!

Interesting comments by your viewer about Petite knit, I have never made her patterns I prefer not to make things that everyone else is making, but there are so many designers and so many patterns I don't have to. We all choose our projects and yarn. You knit what ever you want to knit and Don't worry about what anyone else thinks, I think I have knit as many Joji patterns as Truly Myrtle, love them both. I do want a vest tho.

I’m not sure where people get the idea they can comment negatively on what designers anyone uses to make garments. Many of us have brand loyalty when it comes to clothing, and that isn’t anyone’s business either. Knit and wear what you love. I will do the same. ❤ I enjoy your podcasts.

I think that petite knit is amazing for beginners and for a knit that gives you some knits you can make without thinking. Your job is demanding enough and i think you need to knit what you like. I love your channel since episode 1 and love everything you knit😅

I'm sorry for that comment you received. Everyone is free to knit whatever they want. If some people want to explore many designers, good for them! And if someone wants to stick to a few designers, it's completely fine too. If a person wants to knit only vanilla socks or everything in pink, it's their choice! It's true that we can get tired of seeing the same designs knit over and over again but we must remember that when we knit something for ourselves, it's not for other people. So if we really wanna knit something, we can't deprive ourselves of the pleasure of doing it simply because someone else might be tired of seeing that kind of project or designs from that designer.

Oh my goodness the Reste Blouse is going to be adorable!

I find it mildly interesting how different the pie chart of size applications is for your test knit compared to mine! My last test knit had upwards of 500 applications, but something like 3 sizes had no testers. Maybe 70% of my applications are for sizes B-C. I wonder if there's something I can be doing to attract more varied applications since it doesn't seem to be such an issue for other designers ... And also on the PetiteKnit thing - of course knit whatever you want, but recently I've been trying to branch out and knit more things by different designers and with different techniques because I feel it's really helpful for my designing! Using different techniques or working through patterns written in different styles helps me identify what I like about different pattern features. Still always go back to PetiteKnit when I want a guaranteed successful comfort knit though :')

@HiveKnitsNatters

2 ай бұрын

Oh hi Florence! I didn’t know you watched my channel 🤍 very interesting, my numbers of applications are nowhere near but a more even spread by the sounds of it. Have your patterns always had extremes of the size range graded? Perhaps your designs are more attractive to those with a certain body shape/size? Re: PK, agree and always wish to learn & develop but I think yes that’s it for a comfort knit, and I’m not sure it’s our place to police others I guess….✨

Re the pattern debate. I love Petite Knits. I buy her patterns because tge patterns are reliable and easy for me to read. I have dyslexia and patterns that have more instructions that I can't read or more than 5 pages is pointless for me to buy. I want a pattern basically that I can read and knit. I also don't want to buy a pattern that has 15 sizes because I can modify to fit a basic basic pattern and I don't want a book to print out. I suggestion for you is to promote your own beautiful patterns as a designer, first and foremost. Its your business. Then you can make and talk about any patterns and designers you like. Rebecca at creabea is a good example of how a knitting designer promotes her patterns first than she talks about her knitting with other designers patterns. Don't compare your patterns to anyone else ever..its your pattern and your ideas. Best wishes and don't feel you need to compare xx Congratulations on finishing your medical GP exams. Always learning more. Come to Australia..we need good GPs in the country areas

@HiveKnitsNatters

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 🤍

Good to see you podcasting. I enjoy your enthusiasm for your designs as well as your FO's. Petite Knits are popular because they are wonderful patterns. Aside from the marketing, aesthetic fantasy they give, etc. they are easy to knit, flattering, size inclusive, wearable, classic as well as stylish. If knitters want to knit new designs from new designers they can but they really cannot determine what any other knitter makes.

I’m looking forward to your new pattern.

Like so many other people have already said, I believe that you should knit what you want and what makes you happy regardless of who the designer is. I like PetiteKnit and I understand why she’s so popular, but I personally want to branch out and try other less well known designers ☺️ Other people shouldn’t feel entitled to tell others what they can knit, and I find it quite rude when they do.

Wow, you have been busy. Love your style.🥰🇨🇦Sharon.

Your Tee is beautiful! There are so many people today who feel morally superior and do not hesitate to show it. It's sad. The Danish designers stick out from the rest of designers. Once one falls in love with the simplicity and fit, it is love. :) We live only once so let's knit what we like... No place for negativity... :)

We all knit for our own enjoyment and to acquire sweaters we want to wear. Knit and wear whatever designers appeal to you.

That tee is sooo cute. I’d love it in sandnes garn line.

@HiveKnitsNatters

2 ай бұрын

That would be lovely

I don't care what anyone choices to knit, but I have a list of things I need from a designer/ pattern before I will spend money to buy it. Petite knit misses a lot of my boxes, but I can see why all of my nos are yeses for other knitters. I don't judge and I don't want to be judged. For me, I have a large family who I love to knit for. I have trained them to tell me when they like something and I will add that to a running list of gift knits. I don't want to use my limited resources on something I can't make for all of them. If I can't find what I want, I'll do the work to figure it out myself. If I buy it, I DONT want to do the maths. I'll adjust minor things for fit, but unless it's free I'm not making major revisions.

@HiveKnitsNatters

2 ай бұрын

Love the idea of making your family make a gift knit list!

You do what you want to 😊

In sewing people like certain pattern companies over others when their base block fits them better without lots of alterations. I don't see how knitting patterns can't be the same. If you know a company, familiar with the pattern layout and they fit us well, don't try to fix what isn't broken IMO.

Personally, I *try* to knit from designers with a smaller following and large size range. I like to spread the wealth and uplift people trying to make a go of it. However, if you already own the patterns and like how they fit, that’s your choice as a knitter and you should not be judged for it! 🤷🏻‍♀️ (just like I would RATHER shop from a small business but sometimes I just need the convenience and the speed of Amazon).

Great and lovely WIPs and finished garments!. Can I suggest that you sit further away from the camera when filming as the garments are so close you can't see the "big picture". Also, when items are closer to the camera any movement is extreme and dizzying.

@HiveKnitsNatters

2 ай бұрын

Hello! Thanks for feedback, I had comments that when sat further away from camera I couldn’t be heard so trying to find a happy medium!

It's your knitting and you can choose to knit whatever you want! There are no rules! Sorry, I would have done the test knit for you in size 1 or 2 but I am recovering form Carpal Tunnel surgery. I'll apply the next time.

@HiveKnitsNatters

Ай бұрын

No problem! Rest up 🤍

Life is short. I think you should do whatever makes you happy. At the same time, I think you are losing out if you only make from one designer. I make about 1/3 of my sweaters from Petite Knit but my fav sweater is not a Petite Knit.

@HiveKnitsNatters

2 ай бұрын

What is your fave sweater, out of curiosity? ☺️

I think there's designers that aren't making patterns that are size inclusive and some people would prefer to not use those designers. The one you have mentioned they used to not do all sizes.

@HiveKnitsNatters

2 ай бұрын

yes, definitely appreciate that

@sml-wf3pb

2 ай бұрын

Pearl buttons! And please keep knitting what calls to you. I believe there’s something for everyone in this ever growing knitting world, so let’s all do what makes us happy 😊

No one can tell anyone what they should knit or buy. Did anyone challenge a knitter if they chose to only knit king Cole or sirdar ? Did anyone challenge someone if they only bought clothes from next or only shopped at Asda ? We can spend our money where we like and if we have favourites then that’s great. ❤

I think when you don't have a lot of time to knit you stick to what you know pattern designers, yarns etc as you don't want to waste your knitting time knitting something that might not turnout as planned.

@HiveKnitsNatters

2 ай бұрын

Agreed ✨

I would say as a general life skill to do what you enjoy and like regardless of what someone else thinks or has problems with. Would you stop listening to Queen because Freddy Mercury kept putting out absolute bangers and was "famous enough" No.. you play that shit as loud and often as you want! Haters gonna hate... we are going to keep knitting wicked good patterns and styles from petite knit without apology!

@HiveKnitsNatters

Ай бұрын

Love this so much!! 🙌🏻

Oh, a collar 🤔

I don’t think people should be so judgmental, everyone is entitled to knit by any designer they like , please don’t take these comments to heart

I think people can knit whatever they like but I do think there's an element of being mindful of what you promote when you have followers. Whether it's supporting/promoting certain franchises or people who are problematic, showing non-size-inclusive patterns, or whatever it may be. I don't think there's anything wrong with knitting PetiteKnit patterns if that's what you like! There are some things about her I don't like though: -I don't think she puts as much effort into grading at the larger sizes as she ought to (in my opinion) -She has a large back-catalogue of designs awaiting being updated to be size-inclusive, sometimes being updated to include 3XL but not going up to 5XL -(this is my main bug-bear) She releases basically identical versions of her patterns under a new name and charges full price (eg DK version and mohair edition which have the exact same grading and numbers etc), and she splits her designs into eg the Moby sweater has a baby (up to 12 months), mini (1 to 7 years), junior (7 to 14 years), as well as the normal and the 'man' version. Her transparency on what is different between patterns is usually non-existent, and I feel like she's sometimes either trying to take advantage or doesn't mind taking advantage of people who don't know better. I know grading a pattern is a lot of work, but it does feel like she's taking the mick sometimes, especially on a simpler design (the Moby isn't a great example of that as I'm sure grading cables is a lot of extra work)