How to use a Swift and a Ball Winder! (part two)

Check out seriniti11's channel:

http://www.youtube.com/seriniti11

Here is where you can get the pattern for the shawl I'm making with the yarn.
What a great website for patterns! I love Jackie, she is a beautiful designer!

"Triangles within Triangles" Shawl

HeartStrings knitting pattern #A63

http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/a63.shtm

The yarn I'm winding is from Joslyn's Fiber Farm. I was wrong about how big it was, it is an 8 oz. hank containing 1700 yards and is considered a lace-weight yarn by them. It is called "Angel Hair" and the color is Claret.

http://www.joslynsfiberfarm.com

I belong to their Shawl Club (and have for several years) and receive a new shawl pattern and the yarn to make it every three months. I haven't knit all the ones I've received, but I'm working on it! LOL

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[MrBojangles447]

why are swifts so expensive the cheapest i have found is $40 do you know anywhere i can find one for around $20

[ravensky23]

Hi Jacob, I think the cheapest I ever found was $30. That's for the metal and plastic one I'm using in the vid. The site discountyarnsale(dot) com has one for $30. The show using it on the side which is the other way you can use it. They last a LONG time so it's a good investment. I have two, blue and orange. I got the blue one at a tag sale for $10, so that's another option. The wooden one's can get real pricey. My husband always says he's going to make me one...sha right! ;-) Knit on!!!!!

[mysteryglo]

Ok, now you are getting me interested again in picking up those needles and get started on one of the many projects that I wanted to do. I have new needles and new yarn and just need the time now.. LOL My problem is the way I knit. I learned the English way and am consistent with my stitches with that, but now am trying to learn the continental way and I'm "inconsistent" with my stitches so far. That has made me put things down and I am undecided as to which way to proceed.

[ravensky23]

You KNOW you want to knit, Judy. Look into my eyes, you're feeling knitty, knitty...knitty....LOL

Just grab your yarn and make some swatches and practice knitting continental until your stitches even out. I won't say it's easy, I have failed at learning english style many times. But I keep trying because it would make two color stranding knitting so much easier! Practice, practice, practice!

[edenbainbridge]

my mom would have loved to have one of your spooling machines. well i guess she had two, my sister and i (my sister was better than i was, dont tell her i said that ;) )

id love to learn to make argyle socks!

i always make my sock monkeys out of argyle socks, if i could make my own socks they would be even more 'eden'

i have had the same ignore-y attitude in bead shops. it gets my goat how rude they can be. come on share the love with others!

xoexo

[ravensky23]

I would love to see one of your argyle sock monkeys, Eden, have you ever shown one in one of your vids? How cool! I make sock monkeys, but with the classic red heel socks. I have a pattern to make red heel socks with wool yarn. I've often thought I would knit the socks, and then cut them up to make a sock monkey. But that always seemed the ultimate waste in time. Wouldn't it just be better to knit the monkey? *shrug" I guess I need a pattern, or to make on on my own. Someday! LOL

[doodie5009]

JUst wanted you to know how much I enjoy and appreciate your videos. Thank you for sharing with us!

[valisle]

I have just found your video when looking for intructions for using the Swift. Thankyou it was very helpful.

[genuineyes]

OMG I LOOOOOOOOVE your knitting videos, I think I have watched each one at least four times now. Please keep them coming, they are very educational and make knitting easy!

[Hokdonfonix]

Hi there!! I love your videos!! I was just watching pt1 and hello to your kitty too (and doggy)!! I was recently at a higher end yarn store in my city. I fell in LOVE with the centre pull yarn. They let me use their swift and winder when I buy from them, but I REALLY want a set of my own!!!.... X-mas is coming!!! LOL - anyways, thanks for the tips, you make me smile, you seem like a sweet and cool lady...take care

[connorcollin1]

Hi, Ravensky. I started knitting very shortly before watching your cables demystified video. I then knit a set of elbow length, cable-patterned arm warmers for someone. They turned out fantastic. I was wondering what happened to that amazing alpaca sweater? Finished yet? VIDEO!? A sweater is my next project. I'm thinking classic V-neck cricket style, very polo. Any tips? Thanks! Love the Knitting Vlogs.

[soschadao]

ur cool!!! i like your knitting tips!!!

[Tinkerlove13]

I never learned to Knit. I can only crochet.

I have tried to teach my self but never got to far with knitting and went back to crocheting.