Pretentious? No, I don't think so. Knitting , crocheting and sewing for charitable causes is all some elderly ladies I know are able to do and it brings them joy and they feel useful. And they are! They're treasures.

@eddavanleemputten9232

2 ай бұрын

I don’t think it’s pretentious either. A few years ago I heard one of the hardest things for homeless people to get is good, warm socks. I had a yarn stash explosion and needed to de-stash. Despite not being fond of knitting socks at all (childhood trauma from horrible sewing and needlework classes) I decided to knit as many pairs of socks I could. Then I went to every place I knew I could find homeless men and women trying to warm up a bit… and asked who wanted new, warm socks. Those socks were gone in minutes and the amount of heartfelt thanks I got was… close to uncomfortable. I’s knitted those socks to get rid of unwanted yarn. It was, in a way, self serving. Little did I realise the impact it would have. I still don’t like knitting socks. But I definitely know the value they can have. And if I need to de-stash again, I’ll find projects to make someone happy with something warm and cozy to comfort them. It’s not much but it makes a difference. It really does,

Love the humour, glad the algorithm recommended this, hope your channel keeps going.

I can imagine it knitted in white and worn wapped around the neck with the ends crossed in front and pinned with a brooch. Like a jabot.

@MaireColclough

4 жыл бұрын

I've had a very similar mental picture. 😃

I audibly gasped at 1000 meters of 50/50 silk and wool lace weight. To die for.

@MaireColclough

3 жыл бұрын

This is why we stash in the good years. So we can use our hoard in the lean ones 😉 I still have plenty left for a small shawl, so I'm saving it back until the right project beckons...

@Padraigp

3 ай бұрын

@@MaireColclough i watched a thing about gossamer shawls on I think the shetland islands...some UK island where they sounded dutch...they had 6 miles of gossamer yarn in each shawl. Mind blowing. If i can find it ill post a link. everyone here will like it

@eddavanleemputten9232

2 ай бұрын

@@MaireColclough - That’s part of the reason why I started spinning: making the good stuff myself means I’ve got more budget for it. Fibre costs less than yarn. For anyone considering it, a new spinning wheel can be a big investment but “new” can mean “new-to-me”. My time doesn’t cost me anything and spinning is fun. It gives me the yarn I want. It took practice but I’m spinning lace weight now.

As one of those “weak and feeble invalids” I can confirm that making things for others does indeed make me feel better… though I’m not so keen on the wording. Wow. Also, I know this is an old video, but I’ll admit to avoiding your (and others’) knitting content because I knew if I started watching historical knitting content, then I’d want to pick it up, and I already have enough fibre arts, darn it! (Pun not intended). But I’m sure you can guess that I fell to the dark side, seeing as I’m commenting on such a knitting video. I need more storage. Thankfully embroidery floss doesn’t take up too much space ( and especially not when wound onto cards and put into those very handy storage boxes). I can’t say the same for my epic fabric collection, and my not-yet-epic but I’m sure it will get there yarn collection. Whoops. But I made myself a pair of fingerless mitts as a first try it out and see how I like it project, and I think I’m hooked now. Especially because, as the pretentious “A Lady” pointed out, knitting is something (some) disabled people can do. Much like hand sewing, and hand embroidery, knitting is something I can do in bed, and it’s really wonderful to be able to make something, and be able to make things for other people.

FYI: when purchasing new knitting needles check out your local op shops and hospice shops. Us old ladies die all the time and our collections of needles end up somewhere. My last 5 sets of circulars have cost $1 each at a hospice shop.

I don't use straight needles either. I'm always losing one of them. I never lose the second needle on my circular needles.

Hello from Australia. Was very entertained by your skills and your humourous presentation. Last week,.I found Shetland Wool Week on KZread which showed some knitters from the 1950s. Their test for a scarf/shawl was to pas it through a wedding ring to test it's fineness. Perhaps you have seen them.

@MaireColclough

Жыл бұрын

I have! And this scarf definitely would pass that test 😃

I love this scarf ! I am presently doing it in some sock yarn from my stash not sure if I’ll have enough for a scarf so it may be a table runner of sorts. Just bought fingering yarn and can’t wait to start. Thank you so much for this look back in time.

I have a pile of early 1900 crochet books. I need to pull those out again.

Love it one day I will be able to do such knitting. Am spinning some Marino and silk blend on my supported drop spindle so exiting to see this project lovely.

It's a lovely scarf, I especially like the diamond pattern. Thanks for taking us along on your knitting adventure.

@MaireColclough

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm quite partial to the diamond pattern, myself 😃

I know this is a couple years old but there is a great video about Shetland shawls and how they are made. I believe it was from 1964. It was very interesting.

I don’t think the ‘lady’ was being pretentious. She spoke in the language of her time and culture which may sound odd to those of us more used to hearing ‘globalised’ English What she did do is supported her contemporaries by providing them with an outlet for their creativity and desire to help those less fortunate. She also provided us with a fascinating insight into womens’ lives in 19th century Edinburgh

Thanks for this,loved the video.

Wonderful video, I have learnt so much. Thank you

There are a lot of good crochet items on that site too. Thanks

Just found you and subscribed. Enjoyed your humor! thanks

Wow. Stunning work! I’m terrible about blocking, but this just shows how important it is! It’s just beautiful.

@MaireColclough

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm really pleased with how it turned out 😃

Great detective work and well put together posting! And such a fine lace!

Hey, thank you from New Zealand, I really like you style of commentry. Thanks again, Kate

I knitted 3 Victorian lace doilies from patterns in Piecework magazine. The fun part was figuring out what the Victorian abbreviations meant and how to interpret them in my knitting. They came out very nice🧶

Hipster bait😂😂😂 Beautiful pattern.

There's a lady in, I believe North Dakota who sells very old knitting patterns both on eBay and Etsy. It's a long German name, something like Schmetterling or something like that. I doubt they've been updated.

Thank you for your video. This is the first time I saw one of your videos and my first thought when seeing how it knitted up was that it would be a nice dresser or livingroom table scarf. It looks really beautiful.

@MaireColclough

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video, thank you!

You have a very interesting way of knitting. I've never seen that way done before!

@MaireColclough

3 жыл бұрын

It works for me...I guess that's the important part 😃👍

@christenagervais7303

3 жыл бұрын

@@MaireColclough As with any craft, whatever works best for you! Your work is beautiful.

@MaireColclough

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 💜

@MrsSweetpeach

3 жыл бұрын

@@MaireColclough Does your knitting technique have a name? I knit continental, but your way looks quite ergonomic and I'm interested in giving it a try.

@MaireColclough

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrsSweetpeach It's the lever knitting style used by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee (The Yarn Harlot). I just use circular needles rather than DPNs and long needles. :)

What a fantastic video! The scarf turned out beautifully and the history lesson was enjoyed! Hi from Ottawa!

@MaireColclough

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Haha, glad you acknowledged the fact that many people just refer to the hooks and needles in 'mm' instead of the confusing UK and US numbers/letters!!

@MaireColclough

Жыл бұрын

I find mm is a little more precise 😃

I loved your video, as well as your sense of humor🤗 This was my first time watching one of your videos and I am now a subscriber. Great knitting job btw 🤗

Just found your channel ! So now binge watching while I organize my craft corner.

Beautiful scarf! The first part looks crocheted!

@MaireColclough

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's 100% knit, but it's designed quite cleverly. 😀

Your editing has already imrpooved so much in your more recent vids!

@MaireColclough

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

Absolutely loved this. Thank you for making it and please feel free to add the chart. Stay safe.

@MaireColclough

3 жыл бұрын

A little late, but getting caught up on some outstanding comments...the pattern is now available on Ravelry, if you're interested. Link in the description 😃

I'm so happy to have just found this video. I've been knitting for quite some time, but because I favour my left hand, learning from family members was challenging. I found lever knitting worked best for me, and also found it caused less irritation with my arthritis... Then came the circular needles that as you mentioned, more comfortable to work with..... I'm now having a great time knitting, and wanting to learn to read vintage or older patterns. Thanks so much for sharing ☺️

@MaireColclough

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! 😃

@personalexperience3637

Жыл бұрын

What is 'lever knitting?

@spiritwaterwolf

Жыл бұрын

@@personalexperience3637 lever knitting is where 1 main needle is used in loading the stiches on. Another term used is also Irish style cottage knitting. Traditionally it was 1 long needle positioned under the arm while the other needle did the work loading the new stitch onto the stationary needle. it's better understood if to be seen, and I am sure there are some video references on KZread. instead of using a long stationary needle positioned under the arm, I have found the circular needle can keep a stable position, where one hand works the yarn and the other the needle. Again, I am sure that there are some video resources available on KZread. 😊

This is such a great video! I’m inspired to find an old pattern without a picture and knit it. : )

@MaireColclough

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely give it a try! 😃

Just happened to accidentally access your video - REALLY enjoying all aspects of your work and commentary!

Food for thought. First loved this video, thank you and you have a new subscriber. Second with reference to "A Lady" , did you know that in her later years ( and in 1876 she would have been reigning for almost 50) Victoria was a knitter, a darner or socks, and modestly loved that which made her feel like a housewife and not just a queen. Just a thought.

This is absolutely stunning. I'm awed by your patience and skill in figuring this out! Do you share the patterns anywhere with your updates and recommendations? I understand you must have put in lots of time and research so I could understand not wanting to go through the process of translation and sharing it as a free pattern but I thought I'd try my luck and ask? It really is stunning, I'm absolutely in love with knitting lace but am too inexperienced to tackle the old patterns I've found without inevitably tearing it apart before I tear my hair out instead! Either way, definitely subscribing and thank you so much for this video!!

@MaireColclough

3 жыл бұрын

Hello and thank you! I'm working on the pattern - it's just a matter of making a few spare moments to get it done. Thankfully, most of the notes I need jog my memory are in the video 😄

@ying-shijie

3 жыл бұрын

@@MaireColclough oh bless you and all your ancestors. May your yarn never tangle and your stitches never slip 💜

@MaireColclough

3 жыл бұрын

I could use good wishes like that...thank you! 😄 💜

Quick note regarding old UK needle sizes and US customers. For the US customer, if you've had anything to do with stretching piercings, the needle sizes are the same as those gauges.

Amazing thank you

I enjoyed this, thank you for sharing

@MaireColclough

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it 😀

I am in awe of this type of knitting..youre very talented!

@MaireColclough

3 жыл бұрын

Knitting lace is just making holes in your knitting. I just figured out the directions and used a magnifier lamp to see the stitches 😉

@roxannlegg750

3 жыл бұрын

@@MaireColclough Oh - i can make holes in my knitting well enough...just not in the right places, nor where i want them nor the right size!!! MY HOLES APPEAR AT RANDOM ROTFLMHO :-) It s my one needlework achilles heel. For now - the Dr Who scarfe for hubbie will have to suffice. He told me that holes at random were going to be screen accurate! LOL Methinks i shall still to dressmaking , millinery and embroidery.!

@MaireColclough

3 жыл бұрын

@@roxannlegg750 He's not wrong about the Dr. Who scarf...it's definitely a forgiving (if long and somewhat tedious) pattern ;) Oooo...Millinery! I like hats :D

@roxannlegg750

3 жыл бұрын

@@MaireColclough Oh aparantly fighting cybermen and daleks took its toll on the scarfe HAAA. I have researched it al LOT and will have made three by April. ANd yes - hats are wonderful, bonnet making and hat making is underrated and under represented in historical costuming episdoes. Maybe i should correct that!

@MaireColclough

3 жыл бұрын

@@roxannlegg750 You're one up on me re: the scarf. Somehow, I don't feel the need to compete by knitting two more ;) (and yes, hat making is very much under-represented!)

Excuse me, I had to go and be sick from the intro to that book. By which I mean, sick from how LUCKY I feel to get to spend my "spare time" knitting people socks. Ugh. That aside, your project was lovely 🙂 well done- I am an amateur knitter at best, and I definitely need a visual reference to be able to follow a complicated pattern! That you could do something so advanced without knowing what it was is pretty rad.

@MaireColclough

4 жыл бұрын

Aw, thanks. This was actually a pretty easy pattern to follow. At some point I'll make the time to translate the pattern with my changes so others can make their own pretty little thing. (And yes, that intro was just way too much. So much too much, it hurts) ;)

@resourcedragon

Жыл бұрын

@@MaireColclough: I thought you did a very good job of reading it out aloud!

This was a very interesting video to watch! I love to knit, crochet, tunisian crochet & Nalbind beautiful functional items for loved ones to wear or use. I really enjoyed listening to the background historical information very much :) Liked & subscribed! ^_^

Your scarf turned out very nicely. I'm enjoying your podcasts, thanks for taking the time to share your knitting adventures. Perhaps a little set of writers using the leftover yarn although you didn't say you were looking for suggestions. Greetings from Tasmania ☺️

@MaireColclough

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! As it turns out, I only used about a quarter of the skein, so I think I may try to squeak out another medium-sized shawl out of it later 😀

UPDATE: Pattern is now available on Ravelry! ravel.me/shetland-lace-mystery-scarf-from-1876 This was definitely a fun project, and I feel very lucky to have found a pattern that was so easy to work up. If there's enough interest, I may chart out the pattern and upload it to Ravelry so other knitters can enjoy this delightful little piece of 1800's Shetland Lace.

@robinveldhoen8528

4 жыл бұрын

And why should I pay the price for JJ's story sins?

@MaireColclough

4 жыл бұрын

Oh, you know that whole "Mystery Box" thing was overplayed. Besides...it's the phrase that's in timeout, not you 😄

@ying-shijie

3 жыл бұрын

I'll learn how to read a chart just to knit this, you watch me 😤😅

Fascinating. Thanks for sharing this interesting project.🇿🇦😷👍🙏

@MaireColclough

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 😃

Its beautiful, I wish I could create something like that.

@MaireColclough

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! It's definitely possible to create a scarf like this. The pattern(s) are available online, and if you're not a knitter, now's a great time to learn 😃

0:01:54 I just had a RuPaul moment reading the symbols in the left of that description page --- wonder if that all added-up to a valid-back-when saying or word! HA!!

2.0mm is usually what I use for making socks.

How do you get your bangs to look so good?

@MaireColclough

2 жыл бұрын

100% pure luck. 😄

"I'm sure I messed up... and that's fine!" THANK YOU. Finally someone who understands my struggle!

Basket cat!

Archive.org is a reeeeally deep rabbit hole that goes straight to wonderland (geez what a cheesy comment i just wrote )

@MaireColclough

3 жыл бұрын

Even so, you're not wrong! 😁

Iam sogoi g out to that website of old knitting books

Ok, call me crazy... but what if we knit several of these on size 8 with worsted weight, and sew them together into a blanket

@MaireColclough

3 жыл бұрын

Eventually I'll have a moment to translate /interpret the pattern for modern knitters...and then whatever you do with it is entirely up to you. Go crazy with either the alpaca or the red heart. I'll just be happy it's bringing you joy 😁

Schal is German for scarf

KITTEH!!!

@brigidscaldron

3 жыл бұрын

Archive.org? Oh sister you have just sent me on a deep dive! Lol

@brigidscaldron

3 жыл бұрын

I’m not a knitter but this was fascinating!

@MaireColclough

3 жыл бұрын

She sure is 😉

@MaireColclough

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed 😃

🙏🥰✨💫🌹

It’s the technique not the needles that cause discomfort.

@resourcedragon

Жыл бұрын

I'd agree with you there! I was doing a rather complex Arran pattern some years ago and I buggered my wrist for a few weeks. When I was able to resume work on that project I took it a bit more carefully.

Pretentious? I don't think so, I rather prefer that lovely language over the vulgar, poorly spoken grammar of today.

@MaireColclough

3 жыл бұрын

That's the beauty of language...it grows and evolves. I enjoy the writing of Jane Austen, but there is still a certain loveliness in the image of the modern Lizzie Bennett yeeting one Mr Wickham from her parlour. 😁

I don’t get the o stich, especially with o2

@joelbaker9366

7 ай бұрын

I've translated the diamond element of the pattern for personal use (just that bit as a scarf), and do get a bit of how confusing it can be. The "o" stitch (raise the thread over the needle) is the same as a yo (yarn over). So you're doing a double yarn over to increase the stitch count, and still keep pattern with the k2tog. This is also why you have the knit/purl combo on the next row corresponding to where the double yarn over is. You can't knit into both yarn overs and have the stitches remain sound. I hope this helps.