I’ve never known which roe would be next. I’ve needed this explaining for years. You’re the only person to ever mention this. Thank you Thankyou Thankyou

I feel like I’m just learning to knit. Where have you been all my life lol

Thank you for explaining these brackets and antics, I have also struggled reading patterns and just gave up. Now I can go finish my sweaters. Thank you. Btw, my name is Amelia ,lol Haha so thi was very personal lesson.

@CrazyForEwe

6 күн бұрын

Hi Amelia! Nice too meet you!

Could you make a tutorial on correcting mistakes?

Great tutorial. Greetings from Poland. :)

@CrazyForEwe

17 күн бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Clearest tutorial ever. Thank you

I recently found you youtube ona yarn I covert every time I go to the yarn shop! now this one on understanding patterns. I am now subscribed! Thank you, Mary from Montana

@CrazyForEwe

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome, Mary!

# 1 Always read the pattern first.

@CrazyForEwe

7 ай бұрын

Yup!

Another stellar video! The part where you showed writing out the pattern is golden! I am starting a cardigan and this is exactly what I’m going to do. I’m sure it would be so helpful for me. Thank you so much.

@CrazyForEwe

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Excellent information. Clearly explained. Will review frequently as needed. Well thoughtout. Thank you , Ellen.

@CrazyForEwe

3 ай бұрын

You’re welcome. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment

You have cleared up so much confusion and eased my knitting angst enormously.

@CrazyForEwe

Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad! 😊

Thank you 🎉🎉🎉

@CrazyForEwe

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I’m glad it was helpful

Just saw this tutorial. Great info and presentation. Too bad there's not a UN of knitters so that all pattern instructions were similar. I've been watching knitters explain the slip stitch with diff composition. Wish they listened to this pod. Thanks for sharing wonderful knit issues.

@CrazyForEwe

Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad it was helpful!

Hi Ellen, always a pleasure to learn from you. As someone mentioned, you are indeed a great teacher. Thank you for sharing.

@CrazyForEwe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Louise. I’m so very glad it was helpful!

Best class ever!

@CrazyForEwe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Dear Ellen thank you again for explaining the knitting instructions, I would really like to have a book on understanding knitting patterns! this would be a tremendous help! I have been looking at different places to find this type of book I just haven't come across one yet!!

@CrazyForEwe

Жыл бұрын

What a great idea! Maybe I can put together something

@JoyceW-yx9mn

Жыл бұрын

@@CrazyForEwe this would be a terrific idea and to be able to understand what you are reading I would be over the moon! thanks again J

Very informative and helpful! Thank you for all the time you put into your videos!

@CrazyForEwe

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment 😀

Wow! This is an exceptional video. Thank you for explaining this in such detail.

@CrazyForEwe

7 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! Glad it was helpful. Tell me what else you would like to see on my channel.😀

Ellen, excellent podcast. You are a great teacher!!!❤

@CrazyForEwe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Anne! It’s what I love to do.

Excellent video. I've been tripped up on all of these especially end on ws or rs. Always thought that was the worked row I just finished. Thank you so much

@CrazyForEwe

3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

This was really helpful! I will watch this again (and probably each time) I knit a Kim Hargreaves pattern!

@CrazyForEwe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m so glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching out and for taking the time to comment 😊

Hi Ellen, didn’t get to watch yesterday’s video until now, but a huge thank you! This was beneficial in clearing up so much confusion on my part. Notebooks are about to become my new best friend.😊

@CrazyForEwe

Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy this was helpful, Barbara!

Just saw this video. Amazing tutorial. I’ve been knitting for quite a few years but took a break and currently crocheting. I was asked to make a knitted cardigan, for my little grandson, by the other grandmother. Oh my. I’ve been doing a trial run and took my little sample apart so many times. I’m so glad I found your tutorial. Thank you so much. I have subscribed to your channel. .

@CrazyForEwe

10 ай бұрын

That is so sweet of you, Julie! I am absolutely delighted that this video helped you! Good luck with your knitted cardigan and congratulations on your beautiful grandson❤️

@juliecorbeil9060

10 ай бұрын

I’m laughing but I’m not, I usually write down everything. After row 12 it said change to 4mm but I kind of missed that line so I worked 46 rows in stockinette when I realized I forgot to change the needles 😩. Left front delete and start over. Would you happen to have a video on decreases in 1.1 ribbing? Pattern says: Rib1, rib2tog (rib5, rib2tog) 5 times, rib 2. Tackled it the best I could but it looked a bit weird. Some rib2tog is a knit then a purl and some a purl then a knit. It is the transition row to stockinette done on the WS side Is it as simple as k2tog or P2T so I maintain pattern🤷‍♀️ all the videos I watched they were decreasing by 2 sts at a time. Thank you!

@CrazyForEwe

9 ай бұрын

@@juliecorbeil9060 Hi Julie-decreasing in 1x1 rib is tricky. it’s not as simple as it would seem. I’ll try to do a video on that for you.

@juliecorbeil9060

9 ай бұрын

Omg that would be so awesome. Thankfully for now it’s just the transition row from rib to stockinette where I decrease 6 stitches. Have an awesome day and thank you again

I am struggling to read the rows in the Sarsnet Pattern by Quail Designs for the Rowan Fine Tweed Haze yarn. I just cannot figure out what to do on what row. I am trying to write out each row so when I begin I understand it like an American pattern. I appreciate your content. Thank you!

@CrazyForEwe

6 ай бұрын

Is it the short row section you’re having trouble with? Or are you unclear on how to work the increases into the ribbing?

@shawnawyland1506

6 ай бұрын

It is new for me to not see "repeat rows 1 and 2" blank times. I assume it is 10 times? The first increase is at row 11 and every fouth row 5 x. Is how I understand it. Then on a wrong side we increase in the middle? Not on a stitch number? In my mind this would put me at row 32. I don't see what I am to do for row 33 and 34. I assume the rib? But the next row listed is Row 35. I am going to make a journal page like you showed to figure it out. It's funny because some of my knitting friends expressed Rowan patterns as "too daunting!" sigh. Thanks for your support.@@CrazyForEwe

how do you count rows.

I am knitting a jumper 12 month old I am up to shape back neck 1st row knit 24 turn cont on these 24sts for right side of back neck dec one st at neck edge in next 3 row then 21st

@CrazyForEwe

Ай бұрын

Did you have a question about these instructions?

what is the best way to cast on

@CrazyForEwe

2 ай бұрын

Well, that depends. I am devoted to the long tail cast on for most projects because it’s attractive, flexible, and easy to do. Same with the German twisted which is just a variant of long tail. But for casting on stitches under the arm, I use the thumb method (e-wrap). If you need a firm cast on, like for a buttonhole, I like cable cast on. For lace, you want a very stretchy loose cast on, so many people like the knitted cast on for that. I think maybe I need to make a video on this!!! Thanks for your question 😀

Hi Ellen, I enjoyed your tutorial very much. Perhaps you wouldn't mind helping to clear up a question I have? the pattern is a yoke pattern I am working on, and I am confused with the way it is written, the pattern is asking pick up and knit 16sts up right front neck shaping K42 of right sleeve and knit 9sts. down right back neck shaping. should I pick up and make 16sts. also the 9sts. down right neck shaping. all of this doesn't make sense to me at all, also this is being done on a circular needles as clear as mud to me! thank you! for your thoughtful ness

@CrazyForEwe

Жыл бұрын

Hi Joyce! It sounds like that might be only part of the neckline pick up instructions. The instructions are having you pick up 16 stitches along the rows that angle from your front neck to the sleeve. I’m assuming the sleeves are still on a holder. Then you would pick up along the rows that angle from the sleeve down to the back neckline stitches. Your pattern should instruct you to pick up your back next stitches, which may already be bound off, or may be on a holder. You would then pick up the stitches that angle from the end of your back next stitches up to your left sleeve. Then you would pick up the left sleeve stitches and then pick up along the rows that angle down from your left sleeve to your left front neckline, and finally you would pick up your front neck stitches. Unless, of course this is a V-neck. Without seeing the pattern, I can’t say for sure, but this is typically how finishing is done for a yoke sweater. Do you know how to pick up stitches? That might be part of the problem as well.

@JoyceW-yx9mn

Жыл бұрын

@@CrazyForEwe thank you for getting back to me. you have helped me already this is a yoke finishing, also completely confused what it meant to pick up the stitches as well . I thought make the stitches or that it was already part of the stitches that are already there. thank you so much you have made my day!

Im watching from the UK, and love your videos. Could you do a video on Hats ? I have tried a few Rowan Patterns but VERY disappointed as they do not do the adult hats in a good size. I recently knitted the 008 Beanie in Big Wool. But It was so small I could not get it on my head. 51cm. What adult has a head that small !!! I had to add 10 stitches to get it to fit my BALD head. I have alopecia so no hair. I would struggle with these patterns even without my hair. They should include different sizes. I asked 20 friends and none had a head at 51cm . Any advise ?

@CrazyForEwe

Жыл бұрын

Hi Sand! I’m so sorry you’ve had trouble with the hat patterns. I’ll take a look at doing a live on adjusting or designing hats to fit. You do want some negative ease in a hat, but it definitely should be too tight to get around your head! Did you check your gauge? I’m sure you know this, but if you knit more tightly than the pattern gauge, it will be smaller than described.

Do the instructions typically include a seam allowance or do you need to add a selvage stitch on both ends of each row? Knitting seems quite mathematical

@CrazyForEwe

3 ай бұрын

Instructions do not include a seam allowance. I have never added an extra selvage stitch because knitwear is stretchy and pretty forgiving

Wondering what a double astrix means?

@CrazyForEwe

6 ай бұрын

An Asterix typically identifies a place that you’re going to repeat. For instance, it might say, repeat between ** There is usually a single Asterix first, and then a double one, if they have another set of instructions within

Ending with the wrong side?

@CrazyForEwe

Жыл бұрын

That means that you complete a wrong side row and you are ready to work the Public side next time. If you are working in stockinette, that means that you end with a purl row and are ready to do a knit row.

I wonder if you can help me? I have these instructions for a wrap: "Bring yarn to front, slip the next stitch onto the right hand needle, put yarn to the back, slip the stitch back to the left needle, turn the work, put yarn to the back then continue to knit to the end of the row. Following pattern instructions ". However I get this totally confused with the pattern instructions: Having 344 stitches - Row 1: K173, wrap next st, turn. Row 2: K2, wrap next st, turn. Row 3: Knit to wrapped st, k3, wrap next st, turn. All the turns confuse me!! There seem to be turns for the "wrapping" procedure and turns for the pattern that ENCOMPASSES TURNS............................Please excuse the capitals, I'm just trying to emphasis my confusion. Are you able to clarify for me, please :-).

@CrazyForEwe

13 күн бұрын

Hi there! I believe this is an example of a pattern trying to be so very clear that it’s actually more confusing. They want you to do those short rows with wrap and turns. In addition to telling you when to work the short rows, they are telling you how to do it, which is creating confusion. If you know how to do wrap and turn short rows, just do them as indicated by the actual pattern instructions and ignore the technique guidance that is added.

@trevanji

13 күн бұрын

@@CrazyForEwe Thank you so much. I will try your suggestion, otherwise it is give it away ((especially with 344 stitches as I no longer have the patience :-) )) and use the wool I bought for another pattern which I don't really want to do. I appreciate your advice & reply :-).

@CrazyForEwe

13 күн бұрын

@@trevanji you’re welcome! Good luck and happy knitting

Clarification: I am knitting the largest size. What about the "every 12th row"? Thank you! Your tutorial is the closest I've come to answering my following confusion. Clarification: I am knitting the largest size. The instructions I am questioning are: Row 16 (Buttonhole Row) Work as for row 2 to last 5 sts, k 2, yo, k2tog, k 1. Rep Buttonhole Row every 14th row 1 (3, 6, 2, 2) times, then every 12th row 6 (4, 1, 6, 6) times and AT SAME TIME, continue as follows: Row 17 and all WS rows to lower band [K 1, p 1] twice, k 1, p to last 5 sts, [k 1, p 1] twice, k 1. Row 18 [K to marker, yo, sm, k 1, yo] 4 times, k to end. Rep last 2 rows 10 (12, 15, 17, 19) times more, working buttonholes when necessary - 218 (238, 266, 282, 306) sts. Next row Rep Row 17. By my interpretation, the Buttonhole rows are rows: 16, 28, 30, 40, 44, 52, 58, 64, 72, 76, 86, 88, 100, 112, 114, 124, 128, 136, 142, and 148. Am I correct? Anyone care to tackle this for me? Would GREATLY APPRECIATE it!

@CrazyForEwe

22 күн бұрын

I don’t know what size you’re making, so I can’t write out the whole sequence, but I will tell you that our first buttonhole after row 16 is on row 30. That’s 14 rows 😀

@CrazyForEwe

22 күн бұрын

Your next buttonhole would be on either row 44 or row 42 depending on the size you are making

"Ending WITH a ..... row is very unclear. No disrespect to you as you are clarifying and they are not your words/directions. It is the industry and it needs more clarity 😁😁.

@CrazyForEwe

14 күн бұрын

It is unclear!

you don't speak loud enough

@CrazyForEwe

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment

@camellia8625

3 ай бұрын

IMHO she speaks perfectly clearly.

@camellia8625

3 ай бұрын

IMHO she speaks perfectly clearly.