Replay - Getting Ready for the KAL Part 3

If you enjoy my videos, please consider supporting what I do by buying me a Ko-fi. https://ko-fi.com/suzannebryan Answers to knitters questions on starting the KAL. Questions on measurements, yarn choices, adjusting for potential weight loss, how to keep project notes, needle choices, adding zippers, buttons versus no buttons, link to M1R and M1L, knitting software versus graph paper, how to measure back of neck width properly, steeks, avoiding armhole holes. Time stamps for 10-1-18 live stream 00:00 Introduction 4:01—Suzanne recommends a wonderful blog Patchwork Times https://www.patchworktimes.com 4:30—what’s next to get ready to cast on 5:35—Suzanne shows us her swatches for getting the right fabric 6:47—Suzanne shows us her cable swatches Video - Using Cable Flare Method for inserting a Cable into Your Garment - /watch/Qs7UM5OgRzhgU 9:41—fibers that can be spit-spliced 10:35—good fiber blends and yarn weights to use for this KAL 11:10—the schematic - Video - Calculating Required Yardage from a Schematic - /watch/AL7YGPhNbn2NY 12:05—“wonky” stitches that don’t form an upright “V”; why they look like they do 14:14—adjusting for a large bust area 15:37—fixing the finished sweater after weight loss 16:24—measuring for the back neck cable 17:28—knitting for someone you can’t measure 19:49—the pros and cons of some knitting software 20:40—identifying the M1R & M1L increases - Video - /watch/8K8a-TldzD6da 21:08—adding a zipper instead of buttons 21:40—how to keep good project notes 24:20—are buttons and the button-band required? 25:01—how to choose the best yarns, fiber blends and weight for a project 28:27—the importance of using the same needles for swatching and working the project 30:37—what needle length is needed to accommodate a large sweater? 32:02—more on the back neck measurement 33:15—getting consistent body measurements 33:58—in between sizes that aren’t in the book Videos: Using Top-Down Sweaters by Ann Budd to Knit a Cardigan - /watch/,w8LW6gncG8ZcL How to CO & Start a Raglan Cardigan Using Top-Down Sweaters by Ann Budd - /watch/,MoS0JAeNJsNNS Starting the ITAG Tutorial Cardigan- /watch/AuzRKEmSrjYSR 34:25—armpit depth measurement 34:58—how to measure for body parts that aren’t mirrored (shoulders/arms/etc.) 35:18—is this sweater roomy? Not too tight? 36:50—using variegated yarns 38:20—using a smartphone or other objects to keep track of parts of the project 39:28—which cable to use? 40:44—steeking in a future KAL? 41:05—row counter apps - search for “knitting row counter apps”. 42:20—using another garment to get measurements 42:56—yarn Suzanne used for some of her swatches 43:40—how long does it take Suzanne to knit a sweater? 45:55—how often will new updates for the KAL come out? 49:46—how to fix stitches that don’t make the traditional “V” shape (see time stamp 12:05 as well) 51:56—how to determine how much yarn will be needed to knit the ITAG sweater 55:14—Video - Steeks, Preparing and Cutting - /watch/,IxGIow3CIsRCG Avoiding Holes at Underarms - /watch/0KHTdMsI-K8IT . 57:28—is there an ITAG KAL deadline? 58:09—using magic loop or two circulars 59:09—exercises and stretches for knitters Carson Demmer’s Knitting Comfortably: The Ergonomics of Handknitting - https://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Comfortably-Handknitting-Carson-Demers/dp/0692824901/ref= sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1546015675&sr=8-1&keywords=carson+demers Join us in this knitting adventure. Pattern: "It Takes a Guild Cardigan KAL Tutorial" by Suzanne Bryan https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/it-takes-a-guild-cardigan-tutorial Find the full list of videos for this KAL in this playlist - /playlist/PLLKJ9GuhEEwkRjQQ0-G-D-C2yuYxImcHF Where to find me - Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on Ravelry - https://www.ravelry.com/groups/knitting-with-suzanne-bryan Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on FB- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1769286026429876/ KnittingSuzanne on Ravelry - https://www.ravelry.com/people/KnittingSuzanne Suzanne's Blog - http://www.knittingsuzanne.com

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