Jessica McDonald

Jessica McDonald

Knitting podcasts and educational knitting resources to make your knitting life easier and more enjoyable.

Hi! I'm Jessica! I design simple and beautiful knitting patterns. This channel is a place for me to share my knitting process and knowledge with you all.

Jessica Knits Episode 41

Jessica Knits Episode 41

Jessica Knits Episode 34

Jessica Knits Episode 34

Jessica Knits Episode 33

Jessica Knits Episode 33

Jessica Knits Episode 32

Jessica Knits Episode 32

Jessica Knits Episode 31

Jessica Knits Episode 31

Jessica Knits Episode 30

Jessica Knits Episode 30

Jessica Knits Episode 29

Jessica Knits Episode 29

Jessica Knits Episode 28

Jessica Knits Episode 28

Jessica Knits Episode 27

Jessica Knits Episode 27

Snowy Shawl design Vlog

Snowy Shawl design Vlog

Jessica Knits Episode 26

Jessica Knits Episode 26

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  • @siljeskarnilsen6357
    @siljeskarnilsen63574 күн бұрын

    My work started to unravel!! 🤯 What went wrong 😔 I had to reinforce with knots and stitches...

  • @Kayraeraeokay_official
    @Kayraeraeokay_official6 күн бұрын

    The fly is trying to learn too 😂❤

  • @marginannotates
    @marginannotates8 күн бұрын

    Instead of showing off maybe slow down and actually show how to do it.

  • @KnotPaige
    @KnotPaige7 күн бұрын

    You can slow this down yourself in the settings.

  • @DontenDressage
    @DontenDressage8 күн бұрын

    To anyone talking trash about your child interrupting; to hell with them it made me subscribe! Go Mama! Go little Jimmy! It really made the tutorial for me, you sound like a wonderful mom and Jimmy is cute and adorable with his questions. Anyone saying he should be laying down taking a nap or arrange to have someone watch him- haha sounds sooooo easy and affordable, it’s better he’s there with his mama ❤️

  • @Serenity-fu8xz
    @Serenity-fu8xz12 күн бұрын

    It’s safe from moths❤

  • @cyndidaves5313
    @cyndidaves531312 күн бұрын

    you are a good instructor. thank you for your videos

  • @lindseylimore3643
    @lindseylimore364315 күн бұрын

    Have you ever knit a blanket?

  • @airil_berry
    @airil_berry16 күн бұрын

    Hi Jessica, I would really love seeing the T-shirt and cardigan worn together. I believe they could make a really nice set. Thanks for your podcast!!

  • @srilathak9442
    @srilathak944216 күн бұрын

    Its really awesome i like your patterns

  • @bettyboadwine4890
    @bettyboadwine489017 күн бұрын

    I'm a total beginner but your instructions make great sense to me.

  • @jilliankonig2759
    @jilliankonig275920 күн бұрын

    I'm seeing future Christmas presents as you knit sleeping bags or nightshirts for the kittens...

  • @jilliankonig2759
    @jilliankonig275920 күн бұрын

    Love these sweaters. Since your colorwork starts with a little bit of white snowflakes, I'm wondering if Snowy Pines could have had short rows in the top, with colorwork "snowflakes" to prevent there being a solid wedge of green. There just would have been a bit more snow in the back neck.

  • @jeansweezie6241
    @jeansweezie624121 күн бұрын

    I see everyone else thinks it is nice to hear him, so pls ignore me :-)

  • @jeansweezie6241
    @jeansweezie624121 күн бұрын

    Why don't you make this while your child is sleeping or arrange for someone else to spend time with him while you are making the video

  • @taylormatthews7488
    @taylormatthews748824 күн бұрын

    Do I do knit stitches even if I have a k1 p1 ribbing?

  • @Eloraurora
    @Eloraurora13 күн бұрын

    If you're planning to continue the body of the sweater in k1/p1 ribbing, you'd work the two edges together in ribbing. This is (I think) assuming a standard stockinette body/ribbed borders construction.

  • @jimnlindy
    @jimnlindy26 күн бұрын

    Very clear, excellent tutorial. Thank you very much. It looks like a nice finish, can't wait to try it

  • @arielle2745
    @arielle274527 күн бұрын

    Thank you, Jessica. I’ve tried learning this with several videos, and yours was the only one that made sense to me. 💖🙂

  • @jesssmith8773
    @jesssmith877327 күн бұрын

    What are you making??

  • @lailaelkhatb
    @lailaelkhatb28 күн бұрын

    I'm 72 yrs old and have actually decided to stick to the English style knitting... I learned when I was only about 8 or 10 yrs old. So after knitting for 60+ yrs using English style, I found it difficult to change to continental ... knitting...

  • @debralynfisherpryor7728
    @debralynfisherpryor772828 күн бұрын

    I love the Violet and just purchased both adult and child sized patterns. I also love the Violet pullover. The unnamed cardi is so pretty too, and I'm definitely going to make it. Thank you for making a tutorial for the cardi. Jessica, I love that you made the sleeve a bit loose instead of the "balloon" sleeve. Your style is so beautiful and classic. Your designs are not going to go out of style and I can see wearing them for years to come.The socks are so pretty too.

  • @malkytusk
    @malkytusk29 күн бұрын

    You so much for this tutorial. I never knit a sweater before and was able to follow along and do it!!!

  • @mairaurena4488
    @mairaurena4488Ай бұрын

    Hi Jessica as always your knitting is just beautiful and timeless. I’m very excited about your yarn and can’t wait to have the opportunity to buy some of it.

  • @theknittystew
    @theknittystewАй бұрын

    Love your designs Jessica! I am excited for all of them including the colourwork socks! Regarding the unnamed cardigan - it’s in Finnsheep yarn and the star of the pattern is the sleeve so how about calling it “sleeve” in Finnish which is Hiha (hee-haw). Just an idea. Safe travels to and from swimming lessons!

  • @Kathy-xy2sr
    @Kathy-xy2srАй бұрын

    Love those kitties and some sweet sweaters would be wonderful too, but no pressure 😉

  • @taliabatten6042
    @taliabatten6042Ай бұрын

    No going to lie, the kid interludes kinda made this tutorial; it switched the tone from being clinically taught to knit to the feeling of getting taught by the neighborhood knitting group and it brought back a lot of fond memories. Keep up the good content! 😁

  • @alexandranobaek3170
    @alexandranobaek3170Ай бұрын

    Continental knitting is just a generic term for a knitting style where you hold your yarn in the hand that doesn't hold your working needle. Depending where you are from on the "Continent" there are variations. And lot of people develop their own personal ways to knit. There is no wright and wrong, as long as it works for you ( from a continental knitter )

  • @marloonie
    @marloonieАй бұрын

    Your new designs are beautiful! Looking forward to them, and to your yarn. 😊

  • @katelynrader4592
    @katelynrader4592Ай бұрын

    I love your cardigans! I think you should name the second one the homesteader cardigan, because it looks like a classic piece to be worn with homesteading dresses and can be used throughout all the daily tasks!

  • @judithtaylor6916
    @judithtaylor6916Ай бұрын

    Greetings from Cape Douglas, South Australia. A tiny coastal community of only 21 full time residents. Knit the sleeves first to overcome sleeve boredom. We never blocked socks. The wearer's foot blocks the sock. Why block it to an unnatural shape? Same here in the southern hemisphere to try and purchase overseas yarn.

  • @andreabush1742
    @andreabush1742Ай бұрын

    I love your tutorials and can’t wait to buy the pattern! Thank you for your talent and help!

  • @maryannbergeron9531
    @maryannbergeron9531Ай бұрын

    Love both cardigans that you featured. Definitely looking up the pattern for the Violet Tee in Ravelry. Looking forward to your email announcements.

  • @alexisrobbins4074
    @alexisrobbins4074Ай бұрын

    Charcoal might be a cool name?

  • @donnarasor5662
    @donnarasor5662Ай бұрын

    Jessica, Eagerly awaiting the release of the Violet Cardigan so I can cast on one my size! Your new raglan cardigan is so perfect too. I love the fit, especially a bit of room in the sleeves but the tighter cuff. The length looks perfect, and I think I need some summer dresses to wear under both of these beautiful designs.

  • @anitadollmanits
    @anitadollmanitsАй бұрын

    i love both cardies too1😊

  • @RikkiMitchell13
    @RikkiMitchell13Ай бұрын

    The cardigans look amazing!! I cannot wait for the "how to" on the unnamed cardigan! I'm working on woodsmoke to make sweaters for the whole family, starting with my daughter! I love the in depth how to, it's a total life saver!!!!

  • @gretchenhagen9906
    @gretchenhagen9906Ай бұрын

    OMG😂....exactly...I don't know why we need sock blockers....just lay them out....

  • @gretchenhagen9906
    @gretchenhagen9906Ай бұрын

    Love the new cardigan! It appears to have a fantastic fit! For name, I suggest "Meadow Walk Cardigan".

  • @KateMH_
    @KateMH_Ай бұрын

    Something about your lovely cardigan makes me want to put it on and go outside on a cool evening, so how about the Night Sky Cardigan?

  • @katefisher7493
    @katefisher7493Ай бұрын

    Can’t wait to knit the violet cardigan. How much yarn was used in your cardy sample?

  • @donna519
    @donna519Ай бұрын

    Agree with you about snug fitting cuffs.

  • @esscee54
    @esscee54Ай бұрын

    Your yarn looks amazing and would work for a Guernsey/Gansey pattern - purls and plains in horizontal designs.🐑

  • @mariehansen2534
    @mariehansen2534Ай бұрын

    Hi there Jessica, your cardigans are really pretty. I have been knitting Woodsmoke and almost finished it until I tried it on, when suggested in the Tutorial and the top fit really well but from the waist down, not so good. I have ripped it back and will retry when the faze restarts. It is such a beautiful pattern and having you guide me through I had high hopes. Nevermind, I will not give up and maybe get some hints from other Sweater knitters to see where I am going wrong. Thank you for your photos and all the vrry best with the wedding and the swimming. I am looking forward to your email newsletter because I live in Christchurch New Zealand and would love to see your support for yarn.

  • @Jananav
    @JananavАй бұрын

    I love my Violet Tee. Just wore it yesterday. I want to make the little girl cardigan, even though my girls are big and I don’t know who I’d make it for, but it’s soooooo adorable! ☺️

  • @noreenmcneely9261
    @noreenmcneely9261Ай бұрын

    Love the sleeve design of the new sweater and look forward to making it with you once it’s released. Just started knitting for my very young grandchildren so really appreciate the children’s sweaters. Will definitely knit Violet Cardigan as soon as released. Just discovered you and submitted email. Thanks for the discount!

  • @karenalbery2773
    @karenalbery2773Ай бұрын

    Beautiful. You are really making it hard for me to pick what to knit next!

  • @kathstephenson6027
    @kathstephenson6027Ай бұрын

    Am from UK so brilliant news about comparison wool from here. So just signed up for newsletter and hopefully will order a pattern. Love both of the cardigans.

  • @catrave8681
    @catrave8681Ай бұрын

    Love your sweater/cardigan patterns and looking forward to your cardigan tutorial. Name suggestion: ease-e sleeve cardigan. 😊

  • @lauracarnie6652
    @lauracarnie6652Ай бұрын

    Looking forward to your raglan cardigan. I’ll definitely be making at least one. What weight of yarn?

  • @adixon6237
    @adixon6237Ай бұрын

    That’s just sewing the ends in not weaving in the ends as you go.

  • @edinacole6382
    @edinacole6382Ай бұрын

    Omg!! I’m in the same boat! I started making a few of my WIPs short sleeves because 10 sleeves is just a bit too much for me!!!