Hello from Aunt Laurie and thank you so much for the beautiful shawl/scarf that arrived in my mailbox today. You're totally right - it's my color, i love the fact that the yarn was thrifted, and that you made it for me. Now that the secret is out and we know about your channel, I'm happily subscribed and i can pass the word around.

@akaNoraKnits

3 ай бұрын

I’m so happy you love it!! And happy to have you here now too ☺️🥰💛

Good Morning! Coffee ready, knitting in hand! What a great idea for the front panels of your niece’s cardigan! I knit socks TAAT up and love it! It never thought of doing panels this way! Genius!

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

Good morning!!! I love that! Thanks for being here!!

@Serenity-fu8xz

4 ай бұрын

Tea ready knitting in hands❤good morning

@creativian68

4 ай бұрын

😂 I also sat down to knit and enjoy the pocast over a cup of coffee (it is late afternoon here), but I couldn't knit a stich because I was so mesmerized by Noras energetic and entertaining commentary. Let's comment actively so she gets 100k subscribers this year.

@TheSablelou

4 ай бұрын

@@akaNoraKnits Thank you so much! You are just so wonderful to watch and learn from! I love, love, love knitting and you just make it more to love!

@TheSablelou

4 ай бұрын

@@Serenity-fu8xz Good Morning! Hope you enjoyed your tea!

Wow! What amazing gifts! I cannot wait to see what you make with them. The little shawl you've made is so beautiful. I'm a shawl girly (so much so that my little boy wraps his blankets around his shoulders and walks around the house). I now have to cast this on. Happy knitting 💚🧶💚

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh that is just the cutest! I think this little mesh shawl is just so unique! It’s a must! Thank you!!!

Thank you Maddie and Sarah for your generosity. Those colours are perfect for Nora❤

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

For the minis Crazy Sock Lady has a round and round cowl and that would look great in those colors

I am so enjoying watching you ! Glad I found you. Amazing knitter

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

Well thank you so so much 🥰 😉

I love shawls. They're fantastic for the single skeins of handpainted yarn I love to buy.

That pink yarn is amazing! Those two pinks look amazing together!

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

Right!!!! So exciting!!!

@QueenBaha

4 ай бұрын

🌴☀️I know right that yarn my goodness☀️🌴

@creativian68

4 ай бұрын

If you do an advanced search on ravelry (two yarns, lace+fingering) you might find the perfect design :)

@yarn_oops

4 ай бұрын

​​@@akaNoraKnits was the cone Holst Garn Super Soft base color imperial purple? If so you could do the Whitmoor Sweater with it. I just finished that with the same color, doing a tides base now, color Orchid and have another on the needles too super soft base color indigo

the minis would make such a cute sweet shop blanket by laura penrose! Plus if you got more minis you can continue to add to it

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same!!

@juliao9146

4 ай бұрын

Laura also has a cute pillow pattern out now, the Stella Quilt Cushion, if you want something smaller to start with.

Laura Penrose has some lovely little patterns that you could use the 10 gram minis on … another fantastic podcast ❤

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

So true!! Thank you!

Heya Nora, that Lily Kate Makes lace shawl is so pretty, great job. I'm so drawn to the rusty orange color! Sounds like your aunt is beyond knit worthy! Added bonus that she loves to thrift as well. The folklore cardigan looks amazing, keep it up. Easter deadline? You got this I know you do! Side note: it is not uncommon for KZread to unsubscribe folks... Such an odd phenomenon... Hope your week is going great. Take care, Anna

@akaNoraKnits

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!! The little shawl is a must-knit! Easter is definitely sneaking up, but I think we can make it!!!! KZread is such a wild place 😂 I always appreciate you being here! Thanks, Anna!! 💛

Literally can’t wait to make that mesh-like shawl!! It would be amazing for spring summer!

@akaNoraKnits

3 ай бұрын

She just released the pattern yesterday!! The Nettie Scarf by Lily Kate France!!!

Hi there, I have a couple of shawl pattern suggestions 1) for the mohair you were gifted- Magnolia Heaven by Twinset&purl- uses a skein of fingering and 50g of mohair for a light shawl 2) for the 10g minis - the Maggie Shawl also by Twinset&purl- stripes minis with a solid fingering weight skein. Both simple but effective patterns and lovely gift knits xxxx

Always better than Saturday morning cartoons! Love the shawl and that grape wool combo--be still my heart! You will look stunning in it whatever you choose to make. You're the best!!!

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much!

I love how you've styled this mesh scarf! Lovely episode as always :)

@akaNoraKnits

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! It’s filling a gap I didn’t even know I had in my wardrobe!!

Very anxious for Lily Kate’s scarf pattern, thank you for sharing.

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

It’s a great one!!

lol at being diligent about being chill

i would love the mohair with a cream fingering merino for a hat or something 😍

Thank you for the yarn info, appreciate it so much. 😊

The watercolor mohair would be pretty knit into one of these wraps…..accidental beach or birds of a feather.

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

I’ll have to look!!! Thank you for the recommendation!

What a lovely little scarf

OMG Nora I absolutely love your scarf/ bandana, I'm currently knitting a Sophie scarf but I am just in love with the one you have for the warmer months I can hardly wait for the pattern to be available to buy. And as always, thank you for such a great podcast! I just love knitting and watching you ❤️

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

It is so perfect for a little summery accessory! Thank you so much for hanging out!!

The mini yarns would be perfect for the Cozy Memory Blanket ❤

Another great one, Nora! I look forward to Saturday mornings sooo much :)

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🥰

Needle recommendations on a ball band are for sweater density knitting. For shawls and lace work you traditionally size up more than you would think. Don’t be afraid to aggressively block it either for a nice open lace.

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

That’s so great to know!!! Thank you! I’m definitely excited to see how it blocks out!

I really thought that shawl at the beginning was crochet, then when you said it took 4 days I knew it wasn’t 😂. 4 hours for crochet maybe 😅 That yarn you showed at the end of beautiful. I think I would pair it with a grey rather than a white.

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

Hahaha so true! If only!! I was actually thinking the same about the grey yarn instead!

Did you ever imagine becoming addicted to knitting? 😂 I always knit the fronts at the same time and the sleeves at the same time. Best method for assuring the pieces are exactly the same length

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

You know, I think in a way it was inevitable! But if someone told 21 year old me that my ideal Friday night would be knitting in bed by 9pm I would have laughed hahahah. I think that knitting has saved my life in that way. I hadn’t even thought to do the same with the sleeves! I’ll definitely have to try that too! Thank you!

I absolutely love your channel. Your way of describing everything is amazing. Almost story like and better still it’s about yarn and knitting 🥰🥰. I’m working on the largest size of the folklore cardigan. I’m a bit stuck on the increases on the arms (I’m new to written patterns). Anyway thank you ❤

@akaNoraKnits

3 ай бұрын

Aww, thank you so so much!!! I just love to chat through the process-it’s helped me learn even more about the craft! I hope you get it figured out! I should be getting to the same step soon and will keep that in mind when I’m there!

The minis would be amazing for colourwork if you pair them with a white yarn as the main colour. Some pattern ideas off the top of my head are the Spot Sweater from Anne Ventel, the Fair Isle slipover from Sandnes Garn (you could get it from Mother Knitter), and the Selbu Cowl by Skeindeer Knits

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

I have admired that spot sweater for so long! That’s an amazing idea! Thank you so much!!

You are a breath of fresh air always. Love your energy and enthusiasm. Definitely subscribed and watch weekly!

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so so so much!!

36:34 You can make Sophie scarf by fading this colors together.. Oh, you can do another version of your scarf that you made with these by fading them with each other. 38:11 and I think the best way to describe this color is pomegranate juice color. I love it , it’s very autumnal.

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

Oooh that could be so fun!!! Very pomegranate you are so right! It is the perfect cheerful autumn color! I can’t wait to come up with something for it!!!

For the minis from Row One, they are great for heels and toes on socks! Love your podcasts.❤️

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

I thought so too! So exciting! Thank you!!!

@QueenBaha

4 ай бұрын

🌴☀️What a fantastic ideaaaaaa Moirah I forgot about that!!!!!☀️🌴

That Berroco yarn reminds me of Claude Monets paintings. edit: I just checked and I, too, was unsubscribed, but I definitely remember subscribing to you.

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

My thought exactly!!! Thank you so much for checking-KZread is wild hahaha

varigated mohair and solid colour yarn is one of my favourite combos! That yarn looks lovely. I would suggest a simple pattern that would let the yarn shine

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

I’ve always wanted to try it!! Thank you for the tip!!!

Thanks for sharing the scarf (shawl). I have very small skein of souvenier cashmere bought at a goar farm in Intaly. This pattern would be perfect!! I'll be on the lookout.

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

That sounds like the perfect yarn for this!!!

The pink yarn is gorgeous! I'm sure you'll make something beautiful out of it!

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

It really is! I’m so grateful!

I think it great that your are taking the time to savor that Noro yarn you wanted so much! ❤❤❤

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

It makes it so much more special!!

Your becoming a "Mood Knitter " !! This is how we end up with multiple projects at once going ! I love deciding what to work on ( Or cast on ) depending on my mood ! .....now you'll start collecting project bags -- it kinda helps ! ;)

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

Hahaha I can definitely see how the progression works! It is really nice to have some options!

Thank you as always, very interesting and entertaining

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching 🥰

🌴☀️I was watching your other video so I’ll be second this week lolol ok going to watch now☀️🌴

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

Hahahaa I love it 💛 thank you!! 👑

Hello bubbly, entertaining Nora! About your Noro yarn cardi ... Did you remember to cast on the right amount of stiches under the arm when you joined the front and back panel? Also you probably lost almost an inch when you chose to join at the sholder with a seam instead of picking up stiches. I also suggest you pick up the sleeve stiches from every available stich in the armhole. Then you decrease 2 on every round at the beginning of the sleeve until you have the right amount. It will not look so good, but it is not visible as it will be in your armpit 😊. You seem to be a tight knitter like me. The fabric of this garment will be very sturdy and good for something like a coat. Did you block your swatch? I wouldn't just trust that the yarn will relax enough. Sometimes it will grow lengthwise, but not widthwise and sometimes the opposite. If your yarn is thicker than what the pattern calls for you might consider using a larger needle and knitting a smaller size. Sorry for the rant, but I struggle with the same problem. I just NEVER knit with the expensive yarn suggested. I always have to swatch, do some maths and have a mental breakdown before I achieve the result I want😂

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

Hahah thank you for your concern! I did cast on the stitches at the armhole opening and I did block my swatch. This yarn actually isn’t what the pattern calls for, just what I wanted to knit it with. But when I did my gauge swatch with the recommended needles, I found that the fabric was too holey for my liking and I felt that with the length/weight of the garment, I’d be better off with a slightly tighter gauge anyway. So I dropped my needle size down by one and am on gauge by doing so. I also don’t think that I am a particularly tight knitter, but it might just appear that way with the current fabric since I am intentionally knitting it at a smaller gauge. Good news is I was able to try the garment on last night and everything is fitting perfectly Pre-blocking and should relax in the exact way I had hoped after blocking! I feel like I’ve done a fair amount of consideration and additional planning for this one, so I’m happy to see things are working out so far

@creativian68

4 ай бұрын

@@akaNoraKnits you have done the math. Now don't do the mental breakdown :)) Go for it, girl. We always overthink, but we just have to trust the designer. They know what they do (be careful with free patterns on Drops design).

The minis are lovely. Maybe you could combine it with a nice neutral and use it for the stripes fot the Stria cardigan by DRK. Thanks for your happy vibes!

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

Ooooh I love that idea! Thank you!!

😢 the dreaded KZread unsubscribe glitch!! 😮 As always, love 💗 your wonderful episodes!!

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely wild. I always thought people were just saying that hahahaa. But I’ve had too many messages to not say anything. I’m happy people are looking out! Thank you so much! 🥰

Joji locatellis Elton cardigan would be so good in your berroco yarn for a spring cardigan. Both light and airy but warm for those cool spring mornings when you leave for work. I hope you know I love you podcast and your knitting unsupported! ❤❤❤ Thank you so so much!

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion! I’ll have to peek at that one! Thank you so so much 🥰

Hello Nora😊 I checked the subscription it wasn’t modified. I like your podcast very much, you are such a fun person. About the Berroco silk mohair I think the poisonedapple tee from LilyKatemakes would be perfect for you.

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for checking!! I love that idea!!

🌴☀️Loving the balance of your knitting, I’m very much the same. I’ve been wanting a long cardigan as well so I’m working on Joji Locatelli’s Evanescence with a bunch of skeins of Diablo from Hobbii. When I blocked the Big Cozy Cardi by Andrea Mowrey it was nearly twice as wide as it should be…haven’t touched it since (got tendinitis in the process for the first time ever after 30+ yrs of crochet/knitting) so the Evanescence is a real treat. Your Sand Cardigan is coming along nicely, it seems you and I enjoy knitting the same types of garments…all the way down to not being a shawl knitter 🤭 THAT GIFTED YARN THOOOO 🧶 😲so dang beautiful NORAAAA🎉 what a blessing can’t wait to see what you do with that bit. Have you thought at all about spring/summer knits? I always begin my knits the season before it comes so I can ACTUALLY wear it when that season arrives. I most often do the back & front of a garment for try on purposes as well & sometimes the sleeves especially if I suspect some yarn 🐣. I appreciate you so darn much 💐 and sending you a BIG OLE’ TKS for taking the time to make & edit this video. And I wanted to say once again how much I thoroughly enjoyed the latest inspirational roundup video! Such a realistically comfy & cozy bundle of patterns to knit up VERY practical and I think its my fav roundup video on your channel. MINI SKEINS: do you think you could get a pair of fingerless mitts out of those? HAND DYED YARN: In 2024 I will NOT be purchasing ANY!!!! I’ve had enough of that exorbitant vampire blood sucking bottomless pit 🙄….excuse me just had a mini meltdown but anyhow xoxoxoxoxo you are a gift to the community have an awesome week dear one☀️🌴

I have a color/yarn combo similar (maybe the same) as what Maddy sent you. I was going to use it for a Love Note. Can’t wait to see what you decide to make with it. I may change my mind!

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

It’s such a good color!!! I love the idea of it in a love note! I have to think because I have way too many ideas right now 😅 hahaa

@QueenBaha

4 ай бұрын

🌴☀️OH MY Grace the Love Note is an awesome idea! I just purchased it this week too…Grace & Nora if you consider buying it…it’s awesome in their “app” happy knitting you two☀️🌴

@saraw8503

4 ай бұрын

I did my Love Note in a similar color……fingering color Merlot and mohair color Bordeaux. I call it my wine time sweater.

That beautiful multi coloured mohair yarn you were gifted would look great as part of a “Cecil Shawl”by Joanna Herriott, if you felt inclined to do a larger shawl :)

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

Ooooh that is so great to know! Thank you!!

The little scarf looks great, I have been wanting to knit a headband/bandana thing kind of like that. I haven’t knit an actual shawl (yet lol) either, I’m sure it’ll happen someday but I have found I really like knitting mobius scarves that can double as shawls.

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! If it were just a touch bigger, it would make a great bandana!!!

Happy weekend to you. I have knit with lion brand wool ease and my advice to you is when you are done, throw it in the washer and dryer and the yarn will soften up nicely. Wet blocking and air drying leaves it a little crunchy. The sweater is lovely

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

That is so great to know! Thank you so much! Happy Weekend!!!

Kinda reminds me of the Sophie scarf/shawl. I have knitted up the scarf, 3 times and just started the shawl. The test knit, is cute but, not my cup of tea. It look so GOOD on you!!

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

I thought so too! What’s funny is that I love the way that other people wear that cute little Sophie scarf, but I could never imagine myself wearing one. Then I saw this little meshy thing and it just felt more my style. I’m not sure if it’s the idea of having a toasty little scarf around my neck vs. an airy little accessory, but that’s one of my favorite things about knitting-that those little differences from pattern to pattern can be the make or break it detail for someone! Thank you for the compliment!!

@roseandra1

4 ай бұрын

I think, you wear it well…. The test knit. I think, the Sophie is bulky…. Classy but, bulky. I’m in Colorado, and it does get so cold here in the winters. Sophie is more suited for me.

Hi Nora!! I love your little scarf! I need one. So cute.

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

Hello!!! Thank you!!! I will definitely let you know when she releases the pattern! It’s such a great little knit and accessory!

@kimmyk3640

4 ай бұрын

@akaNoraKnits Please let us know! I have been struggling lately with garment knitting, a mini shawl sounds like just the thing I need. I think the patterns I'm choosing will look great on me, and then they don't. So much work, so much money--how have you dealt with that issue? Or have you?

Barbra Benson has beautiful shawl patterns if you want to gift knit some! I love gift knitting shawls, working on one right now actually lol

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

They’re so fun to knit! Thanks for the recommendation!!!

Minis could go to sweet shop blanket or Stella pillow cover both by Laura Penrose.

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

I cannot wait to see one of those Stella quilts come to life!

Hi! I was thinking for your minis, you could make a Musselburgh for yourself and you would not have to weave the ends since they are inside😊

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

Brilliant!! Thank you!!

Oh the beracco mohair would be stunning as the front part of the Bog Cozy Cardi by Andrea mowry

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

Ooooh I totally agree!!

The Berocco Aerial mohair, held double, for a Lily Kate Makes 'Tonight Top' (sleeveless, high neck) might be smashing under the ultra-long cardigan you're making -- on my screen, it looks like the combinations of color/no-color on both yarn brands might work together?? The extreme texture contrast between the two would be dynamite worn together --

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

I love the way you think!!! And it works with my whole Lily Kate kick I’ve got going right now! Thank you!!

For the mohair what about the Birds of a feather shawl by Andrea Mowry. She is doing a March to May KAL for both sweaters and shawls. That color way reminded me of that pattern. Are you going to add the stars to the folklore cardigan to make it match Tayler Swifts? I absolutely love that Noro yarn you are working with. I may have ordered some. Thank you for the inspiration.

@akaNoraKnits

3 ай бұрын

I’ll have to look into that one!! Thank you! I’ll have to ask my Aunt if she wants to-I definitely think it would be super cute! It is such a treat to work with!!! I hope it’s as nice to wear too! I’m glad you’re going to play with it too!!!

❤

I would love to know how to get ahold of your Folklore Cardigan spreadsheet. Do I find it on Ravelry, here, or on Insta? You've inspired me to make one with similar mods for my granddaughter. Hopefully I'll finish it before her Swifty love fades!! Love your podcast and your bravery in tackling knitting projects!!

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

Aww so sweet! I am going to try and figure out how I can link to it so that it’s more accessible to everyone! Feel free to shoot me an email in the meantime!

Maybe a striped musselburgh for your row one minis?

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

I was thinking something similar!

What wool wash do you use?

@akaNoraKnits

2 ай бұрын

I have been using the Eucalyn wool wash ☺️

LisaR : Love both versions of neckwear ;) I'm Thinking it could be very cute worn tied under hair in back ( hair down or low pony.. & leave wisps out in front -Cute with oversized " boyfriend button down tied , or French tuck , slim leg pants or jeans ,fresh uncomplicated canvas sneaker / flat - 😂Inspired!❤

@akaNoraKnits

3 ай бұрын

Totally!!! Such a versatile little knit!! 💛

How do I get on the list for your spreadsheet for folklore?🙏🏻 TIA

@akaNoraKnits

3 ай бұрын

Shoot me an email! I got crazy busy over the last couple of weeks, but I’m getting to it! akanoraknits@gmail.com

I don’t know if anyone has asked this yet but is that you singing the intro song?!? It sounds like the tone of your voice! 😄

@akaNoraKnits

3 ай бұрын

Hahaha your ears are not lying to you ☺️☺️☺️

@cherylmendez2198

3 ай бұрын

@@akaNoraKnits hahaha yay! Has anyone else asked?????

I adore your positivity and enthusiasm ♥️ I also came here boldly to advertise my podcast because I recently made my first video in English and I have troubles finding the international audience. Help me out 🙏♥️

Where can I get yarn like that.

@akaNoraKnits

4 ай бұрын

Which yarn are you referring to?

@cleoklobucher3062

4 ай бұрын

@@akaNoraKnits the pinkish ones that kind of pair together

@QueenBaha

4 ай бұрын

🌴☀️I get my cone yarns from Holst Garn out of Denmark. I love love love it 🥰 ships worldwide☀️🌴