Some tips from a lace knitting lover, Nora: 1) I noticed while you were placing your sts on the tubing that you had no stitch markers on your knitting. It’s really essential when lace knitting to use these to keep yourself on track and to reduce errors! It also makes it much easier to find errors when you make them because you have smaller sections to check to find any mistakes. Place them between each “repeat” section. 2) As another viewer suggested, definitely use a lifeline before separating your sleeve sts and body sts. My philosophy is to insert lifelines whenever you feel necessary (every 5, or 10 rows if necessary). You can leave lifelines in your knitting until you are ready to remove them. I use dental floss as lifeline material because it’s easy to remove! 3) Your idea of carving out a “chunk” of time for lace knitting is really good. It definitely takes a certain mindset to knit lace, and you don’t want to interrupt it once you get into a groove! And 4) as for instant gratification when it comes to lace knitting, I frequently use my fingers to “spread out” my sts so that I can see what they are going to look like when blocked. This helps to motivate me & keeps me going. Good luck with your cardigan; it’s looking great so far!

I also find lace a little less satisfying WHILE knitting, but then so satisfying when blocking. I think it's because it often doesn't look that great while knitting as opposed to colorwork or cabling which obvious neatens up with blocking, but you can still see the different motifs coming together pretty accurately while knitting which is encouraging. Lace on the other hand can be a little discouraging while in the process I think. But then blocking it is magical.

“My brain and I!!” Oh I love that phrase.

Hi Nora, great video as always😁 I suggest putting a lifeline in your Florence tank before you split for sleeves. I know I wouldn’t be able to rip that back without one, and it’s turning out really beautifully!

HI Nora had a flash when you were talking about JM in rose, close to your JM terra cotta garment. What about a color play w an accessory trio to wear together? I envisioned a super sumptuous cowl, a hat, and fingerless gloves with long sleeves. Could look fantastic together. And that rose really could work as a neutral in combo with a lot of your other garments. I could really see you getting into layering your knits. Anyway just a thought, love your channel!

I love the vest. Can I suggest blocking it before you go any further. It may grow vertically as well as horizontally and you don’t want it to be too long

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

So true!! I really should-thank you!!

Knitting lace - The Knit Companion app on my tablet is a game changer. Very pink knits has tutorials on how to set up the charts. ❤❤❤

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

So good to know!! Thank you!

I also have a spool of tubing and I snip off 2-3”pieces to use as needle stoppers. Works great! Thanks for the video!

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

Such a good idea!! Thank you!!

Ahhhaha, I was laughing so hard when you put the little eyeballs on your sleeve 😂 Would also love to do a Stripe Hype knit along! I've had that pattern on my list for awhile now, and would love to cast it on!

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

Hahahaa thank you for noticing 😂 so so good to know!!

I'm making the Poetry Pullover by Sari and that's a 48-row repeat 😵‍💫 but I can't wait! I just tried it on today, too and was bracing myself for disappointment but it fits!! BIG relief and it gives us that boost of excitement to keep going!! ❤

You must be near me in CT since my LYS closed this week too - or it is quite a coincidence. I stayed away because I have way too much yarn 😂. It is sad that another shop has closed though.

YES!....to a Stripe Hype KAL 😁. Also, I love the feel of my sweater knit with Juniper Moon Patagonia. I need use it again, as my first sweater is only good enough for around the house

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

That is so so so good to know!! I could squish those skeins all day!

For the sand cardigan button band I’d just actually do double knitting up the edge and k2tog to the cardigan edge as you go. I just found a tutorial by Handmade by Florence -double knitted edge, that shows what I mean though she does pick up the edge stitches first but, like you said with that long of a edge I’d just do it as you go.

@kathileo

Ай бұрын

I think that also the Levitate Wrap by MTTKW using a double knitted edge without picking up stitches 🤔

@alecsgirl

Ай бұрын

I knit the Garti Cardi by the Bluebird Box last year. She had us do a double knit button and separately, then seam it on afterwards. I know seaming isn’t everyone’s jam, but for something so long, it’s what I would do!

@Izzabellaa

Ай бұрын

@@kathileonot the case, alas

It’s Nora time! I think you did absolutely awesome on your yarn sale! Can’t wait to see what beautiful items you have planned! You’re not the only one with numerous projects on the needles! Ask me how I know . . . This weekend is all about my stash and getting organized! I have not bought any yarn this year. The last two years I was buying yarn as a coping skill. I am so excited as my favorite yarn festival is in September! I have not been able to go to a yarn festival in 4 years due to life circumstances! But I will going this year! Already making out projects and watching the vendor list!

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

Yayy! Thanks for being here!

I love your excitement over the scissors lol. Sometimes it's the practical things that bring us the most joy. I believe they're safe to bring on flights too because of the rounded tip.

Can't wait for the Messi Dressy! So many fun knits on the needles. I love that you're down and dirty with your knitting!

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

You know the ebb and flow of it all! It's so fun when everything's going right 😂

I knitted my first lace top by Yumiko Alexander, called Lily. It looked a mess in the first couple of inches. I decided to steam block after finishing each repeat of the pattern. It made all the difference! Now I steam block as I knit on most of my projects.

Stripe hype KAL? Yes please, love that idea. It's a great sweater!

Thank you again for knitting inspiration!

Your stripe hype is so cuteeeeeeeeee (ps: yes!!! to a kal!)

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

I enjoyed my Saturday morning with YOU and a glass of Champagne! All of your knits are coming along nicely and looking amazing! I still can't believe your relatively new to knitting - your stuff is amazing! I am going to make the Stripe Hype for sure but have 2 in mind! One in the same colors, some of which I have in my stash, and some new colors that, to me, are more nautical inspired. Blues & greens. I live in Texas (heat index of 110 predicted for today) so I only get to wear my knits in the Fall & Winter but I'm taking trips to colder climates so I'm always ready!! Hugs from Texas - Love your spirit!!

It's always fascinating to hear what aspects of knitting other knitters prefer. I'm the exact opposite of you with the lace and cable motifs. I can do cables but don't care for them but love lace. Although, I'm more of an accessory and process knitter. I've just now working on my first adult garment after 19 years of knitting. Lol! Your podcast is one that convinced me to try! Can't wait to see what happens with your lace tank!

Awe don’t give up on lace knitting- there are so many beautiful 4 row repeat laces that are fun and knit up so fast! I too also find many row repeat lace patterns tedious! 💗 thanks for the video! I’m working on the 2nd sleeve of my daughters victor sweater with coffee this morning while I watch.

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

I don’t think I’m giving up on it entirely…but I’ll definitely be taking a little break from lace after this one 😅 sounds like a great start to the weekend!

@Serenity-fu8xz

Ай бұрын

Ditto

I love the vest. I think the reason you were struggling to see the lace is the color. It’s a beautiful color and I want it for myself. However, it can be difficult to see lace on darker colors. I’m seeing something similar with the Ranunculus I’m knitting with a pomegranate color.

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

So true!! I definitely need to consider that for next time! Thank you!

Another excellent podcast! The stripe hype sweater is looking fabulous and im excited at the progress on the lace vest. I live your new acquisitions! I can almost feel how soft they are. Your enthusiasm and candor are an inspiration even for us non-knitters. You go, girl!

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!! 🥰🥰🥰

Hi Nora! I love the musgo color. What I was thinking about modifying the back to a V-shape is that you should keep in mind that it might show through the back of the bra if you make it too deep. Anyway, playing and trying is part of the fun!

Your projects look amazing! 😍I have some long-term projects (XL sized granny square cardi, fingering weight sweater, etc.) on the go, and I've really been losing steam on them lately... but your Stripe Hype side quest really inspired me! It might do some good to finish a project while puttering along on longer term projects. If you run an MKAL for the Stripe Hype, I would definitely be interested!

Just wanted to say I really enjoy your knitting Podcast I always put it on when I am workin on a Project ❤

Yes please to Stripe-hype KAL. It'd be great to see the colour combos people choose!

Great podcast as always. You are so talented. You brighten up my day. I love your striped top. Like the colors you used. I was so glad to see Miss Osi.

What a great deal!!!!! I buy little nail clippers all the time at the dollar store and stash them everywhere in the house and project bags for cutting the yarn lol

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

So smart!! I thought about that too!! It’s just so nice to not have to wonder where the scissors are lol

Your episodes are always such a pleasure. The stripey sweater is fantastic! And I cannot wait for the cardigan to be finished. Hopefully, we still have cool mornings ahead of us, or it will be great for the fall, which will be here soon enough. The kid's scissors with the measurements on them is the best idea. I have to put them on my wish list. Happy knitting and crocheting 💚🧶💚

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

Thank you!! 🥰 even on the hottest days, it can be a bit chilly when I’m leaving before the sun comes up! But it will definitely be perfect for fall too!! I’m so glad I bought those scissors. Honestly, one of the best things I’ve bought for knitting!! Happiest making to you!

@Meredith36

Ай бұрын

@@akaNoraKnits that's so wonderful 🥰

I agree, lace definitely is more fun and efficient to knit in longer, more focused sessions.

Yowza...you got a great bargain on those newly acquired yarns and such. Check out the Maire sweater by juniper moon patterns( specifically for your yarn, I think) or tin can knits love note pattern. You might love these. Maire has some interesting designs , like mini cables. Love your stripey hypey and vest. Both amazing. Thanks for sharing. Love visiting with you.

Such a fantastic podcast as always 😍. I can totally imagine the Rose colour Juniper Moon yarn becoming a Peggy sweater by Lene Holme Samsøe! 🤩

I am struggling with wrist problems so I’m having to take a break from knitting 😭 these podcasts are getting me through. I just adore your podcast and how much you inspire me

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

Well thank you so much for being here! I hope things heal quickly 💛

Great video! I totally support your yarn purchases too ;)

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

Thank you!! It’s just too good to pass up 😅

I’m sitting here knitting and feeling cool and comfortable (I finally bought the neck fan you raved about).

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

Isn’t it a game changer?! I have to dig mine out for the season!

It’s great to hear all your ideas and opinions. I prefer to crochet lace rather than to knit it. I also paused all my knitting for now, in lieu of crochet projects. I just feel like summer is for crochet! However, my crochet tops are turning out a bit heavy even though I’m using lightweight yarn. I forgot how much yarn goes into a crochet project. Anyways, it’s all good…

I'm about to cast on the stripe hype! Been dying to knit it for a while and after seeing yours (which is gorgeous) I'm not waiting any longer! Can't wait to see yours finished!!

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

Yayyy! I hope you love it as much as I love mine!!

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I’m with you on lace. I love the look but the knitting of it just isn’t fun for me. I too love knitting cables and just about any texture other than lace. Part of my issue with lace is the difficulty it takes to fix a mistake.

I love to watch your vlogs. The sleeve faces cracked me up.😅 The Florence Vest is beautiful.

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂 I had fun with that!! Thank you!

Hi, Osi! I love you!

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

🐶💛

Great episode!

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

I think you could cast on widthwise rather than lengthwise on your cardigan and double knit it but I would try it on a swatch scrap and see if you like it so that you don't run out of the yarn that you've been knitting your beautiful cardigan. The stitches would be oriented a different direction and may have less structure than you want. I hope you try it. That being said i live your podcast and can't wait for Saturdays. You're wonderful! ❤❤❤

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I like both lace and cables. Lacework does require a lot more concentration on my part and I'm not a big fan of charts. My brain works better with written patterns over charts. I am in Texas and there is no way I'm knitting outside. It's not even June and we've had multiple heat advisories because of high heat and humidity. Open the front door and you're instantly slightly damp. The heat index yesterday was 107. I'm living for linen and cotton blends right now.

Take a look at the Soft Trails sweater by Carol Feller. I think it suits your style really well, and the (ahem!!) lace is manageable and stylish. I KNOW you can do it! 🎉

Your mindful needle cords have markings every inch - just in case you need to measure longer than 5cm when you don't have your measuring tape

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

😲😲😲 is that what those are!!! You’re the best! Thank you!

Im knitting a traveler hat for the challenge of Andrea mowry woth stash yarn 😊 thanks for this vidéo!

You are making me want to cast on a Stripe Hype! I just have to get my brain accept that multiple colours can be combined in one piece! I am "slightly" OCD about combining colours... 😁 I am also excited to see your finished Florence Tank. The colour its great. I have to enjoy watching others knit lace garments as my brain is very, very far away from thinking I could possibly wear something like that myself lol. I absolutely love Colourmart yarns! I have quite the collection by now. The blocking when you remove all the spinning oils is magic! (They suggest using hot tap water and dish soap. Put the garment in but don't agitate and let it sit until lukewarm or room temp. Rinse and then wash again with wool wash). Some of the yarn feels very ropey on the cone and after blocking it's fluffy und soft.

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

First of all, thank you so much for the info on the colourmart yarn!! I’m hoping that’s exactly what this yarn needs!! Next, of course you can always make the stripe hype with two colors or even just one! It’s such a simple construction that’s it’s just the best kind of relaxing knitting!!

@ursulas9369

Ай бұрын

@@akaNoraKnits I really hope the yarn turns out great for you after blocking! I have to mull over the Stripe Hype some more. I want to step out of my comfort zone. It just has to be the perfect colour combo. Your inspiration picture from bobbles and berries looks pretty perfect for me. I saved that! Once I have finished all the winter wips I am currently working on it is going to be hot (hopefully) so I have a few more month to figure out the stripe hype.

I'm still working on my lace shrug, but I should be finished soon! Do you keep all your yarn in one place? If so, would you consider doing a stash tour video?

I have knit my double knit button band separately and then mattress stitch it to the sweater.

I totally feel your lace pain! I love the end result but the process seems very painful. I think I don’t pay enough attention and miss yos all the time. So frustrating

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

All the time!!! I want to like it. I do now and again-I think I might like it for smaller projects but maybe not all over garments

Hey hey, check the Seasons cardigan by Ozetta! It is a pattern with the button band knitted at the same time as the body. Just finished mine, totally worse it❤

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

Oooh so good to know! Thank you!

I have never done a KAL, but I would jump on in to a Stripe Hype KAL. 😊

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

Good to know!!

I'm finishing up a lingering wool pullover, dying to get something cotton going next

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

I am with you!!!

What is the name of the tubing you used to try your sweater on? I couldn't find it on Amazon? Thanks.

Knitting a Feels Right Tee by Lily Kate in some silk yarn that was gifted to me from my friend’s destash #stashbustspring 🤗

Nora, you don't have to put all the stitches on the barber cord. Attach the barber cord to end of needle the side only until the point where it is fully stretched then wrap the garment around you. After you finish it is easier to just pull the barber cord until needle is visible again. Maybe you knew this but prefer your method but figured I would still share.

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

I always get too afraid it will pop off and all of my stitches will be lost forever 😂

I was watching you put your green vest on to a pink cable and I suddenly thinking why didn't you just join another cable to your interchangables then you would never loose stitches. Just a thought.

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

I so should have for this one! Thank you for the reminder!

Strype Hype KAL would be awesome .......

I really enjoy your podcasts! Please let me know if you still need some prizes for your first KAL as I am happy to donate the yarn of your choice from my online shop. Thank you for the fun videos!

@akaNoraKnits

22 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for your generosity! I am getting caught up this week and if you are still interested in donating, I would absolutely love that! If you can, please email me at akanoraknits@gmail.com so we can connect! Thank you!!

@Yarn4All

22 күн бұрын

@@akaNoraKnits Hi, of course I am happy to donate the yarn. I just sent you an email to connect and figure out what yarn would you like!

A Messi Cami would be great too! Just sayin’. 🤣🤣🤣

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

Hahaha it will just shrink and shrink as the day approaches 😂

For the rose color yarn, what about Silvia by Novita or Paloma by Espace Tricot?

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

That Silvia sweater is gorgeous! That kind of texture is exactly what the rose yarn needs!! Thank you!

If I left scissors all over my house my whole house would be cut up. Lol mom live 😝

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂

When knitting the Icelandic lopapeysa cardigan, we steek it, knit the button band separately and then sew it on. Don’t know if that is more work but if fits very well. Here is one version of this method kzread.info/dash/bejne/pqNq1tGSddjToKg.htmlsi=WUxTvYW_qjlAZYvA

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

I must try at some point, for sure!! Thank you!

As I was watching your video, I realized that I became Unsubscribed... Oh my my my... I have heard others talk about something like this but it never happened to me before until now. This is so terrible. Of course, I subscribed immediately because I truly do enjoy your videos. Can't wait for you to finish the Stripe Hype Sweater. The type of pullover I like is a top down raglan style. And I like to do them in 1-color only. This way I don't have that much to weave in. If I want different colors in my project, I tend to use variegated yarns for it. But, your Stripe Hype Sweater is coming out so beautiful that it is encouraging me to give it a try. Maybe not in that many colors yet. I will maybe try knitting up in 2-colors when I cast on my next project. I already have 1 project that I am itching to cast on... the In & Out Raglan by Ivana of the The Republic of Me. As I mentioned before, I'm going to use the Eddie Bauer Wool-Paca in color Deep Pink. But, I might have to cast on another one and I will do a stripe. For my stripes, I'm thinking of doing 10 rounds for each color. What do you think? Or, should I maybe do 10 rounds of the main color and then 4 rounds of the second color. I would love to hear your thoughts on this. Thank you Nora.

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

That has been happening in and off lately-thank you for letting me know! And for re-subbing 💛 I have been carrying the different colored stripes down the inside of my sweater as I knit so as to avoid having so many ends to weave in. I can’t say it looks the greatest where the new colors are joined in, but I do think it will save me a lot of headache! Lol. I love the idea of the varied stripe thicknesses! I think it gives things a very classic and slightly nautical look that I love, personally! I think this cozy sweater is just begging to be knit in something like the wool paca so i really don’t think you can go wrong!

@liziking306

Ай бұрын

@@akaNoraKnits - Thank you so much. I appreciate your feedback. Have a wonderful rest of your day. See you on your next episode. 🙂

Button...... do we not pronounce the t?

Hi friend! My maybury cardigan I’m making you do the double knit button band at the same time as knitting the body, and I think a petite knit cardigan pattern does the same. It has been pretty easy to tack on to the end of the row so you should look into it!

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

I shall look and see!! Thank you!! 💛💛

HI Nora, I love your stripped sweater, and I'm not sure if you're a SpongeBob fan, but it makes me think of him singing about "the best time to wear a stripped sweater, is all the time" kzread.info/dash/bejne/nnWt1ryYe8Lgn84.htmlfeature=shared 😆 LOL Thank you again for another great video! I have enjoyed knitting with you. I'm currently working on a wonderful test knit for Teti Lutsak, using stash yarn i have had for years! The pattern is called Drevo, I can't recommend it enough!! It has a very intriguing amd brilliant construction. Keep an eye out for this one. Have a great day, Nora!

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

Omg what a nostalgic reminder!!! 😂😂😂 I love it! Thank you! Teti’s patterns have been calling my name since the beginning of my knitting career!! I’m so glad you’re enjoying it! I’ll have to check it out when it’s released! Thank you! 🥰

Probably already brought up but thinking that you can use the same method as for an applied i-cord, but with double knitting instead :D kzread.info/dash/bejne/c5aLuJawkcbXZZM.html - good video for that at least :)

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

You’re amazing-thank you!

I think I saw a tutorial on a cardigan by kutovakika (sp?) on KZread. She showed how to do a double knit buttonband where you worked it without picking up stitches. It takes a while but it looked really nice when it was finished.

@akaNoraKnits

Ай бұрын

I’ll have to look!! I followed her tutorial for the only other double knit button band I had done and it was great!