June Knits - No Frills + Winnie Sweater, Lulu Slipover & More

Hello, and welcome to today's video. Although it's supposed to be a round-up of June, this video covers the knitting I have done over the past several months. It includes my finished No Frills Sweater by Petite Knit and a test knit of the Winnie Sweater for @woozybyceline
I have also started a Lulu Slipover by Petite Knit and a Tonight Top by Lily Kate France.

Projects/Patterns Mentioned:

No Frills Sweater by Petite Knit
Yarn: Lanar Industria Alpaca Tweed in Blu Marine
held with Knitting for Olive Mohair in Dusty Whale Blue

Winnie Sweater by Woozy by Celine
Yarn: Drops Air in shade 02

Lulu Slipover by Petite Knit
Yarn: Hobbii Friends Kid Silk in Chocolate
held with Hobbii Friends Wool in Chocolate

Tonight Top by Lily Kate France
Yarn: WAK Baby Alpaca (The Baby Wool)

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[woozybyceline]

Thank you for the kind words Isy, so so happy that you were part of the Winnie pattern 💕

[lorrainewalker]

Love your style choices, these sweaters look amazing on you. More to add to my ‘to do‘list 😂❤🧶x

[mouseinparis]

Thank you for another lovely and chic video! I have fallen in love with the Winnie sweater and can’t wait for the release! Thank you for introducing me to it 😊
I can relate to what you were saying about the fit of a traditional hand-knit as opposed to the sleek and elegant look which one can find in ready-to-wear. I sometimes struggle to find a hand-knit which will satisfy both my love of knitting, and my love of neutral, oversized jumpers which pair well with a beautiful pair of wide-legged trousers for instance. I find My Favourite Things Knitwear probably is the closest to my heart in that respect; I knit her Sweater n.8 twice last winter and for me, it definitely has that chic and understated vibe.
Looking forward to seeing you in video again soon! Enjoy the Italian summer, over here in Paris, it still hasn’t arrived 😢

[marjoriebahm]

Both of your finished jumpers are lovely! I particularly like the sweater by Celine. Great podcast, thanks. Always love seeing you.

[maanknitwear]

I have the same problem with double knitting before the italian bindoff. I really don't understand how other knitters make it not tight like me so I'm glad to hear that we're on the same team 😂 ALSO: I feel the exact same about handknit sweaters vs. storebought. I need my handknits TIGHT or superduper oversized. A lot of patterns are somewhere inbetween and they make me feel like a potato.

[irenama]

Hi❤ what great projects! I never frog the Italian bandoff. I just cut it off. otherwise I will need a psychotherapist 😌😑 From summer products, I can recommend camisole number five - I adore it and am already knitting a second one.

[nikitinaknits]

I def get what you mean about handknit fit. I am very peaky about fit and it takes me time to find the right patterns. I think the english tailoring constraction and knitting flat to then sew the pieces can make the garments look better fitting. Loved your video, and Lulu slipover is def on my list! Just havent decided on what to wear it with and the yarn.

[theknitsewcro]

Watching this while making my LKF tonight top. I also played around with the sizing. I am in between sizes so I sized my needles down to a 3mm and knitted the larger size. I can't wait to see how it turns out.

[terinaobrien]

Just had to comment on two things! Firstly, I’m currently knitting a very simple raglan sweater with the exact colour of Drops Air that you’ve knit your Winnie Sweater in and having slight project envy😅. Secondly, I’ve just finished knitting a child size version of the Lulu slipover and even that size tested me on all the finishing - especially the double knit bands! However, having washed and blocked it I have to admit that those finishing details are lovely and worth the extra time. During the process of knitting though, I did keep moaning about how long this was taking me and how I hadn’t realised that before starting. So, I’m sure yours will look beautiful in the end but I completely relate to how you’re feeling about the process!

[ClaudiaB.]

I enjoyed your Video again very much and I love to hear your British accent... I recently finish ed the Agave Sweater by Yumiko Alexander. I knitted it with Drops Bomull Lin in dark Blue. It was fun and a quick knit also. I will also try one of the bags you recommended in the speacial bag video. Best wishes from Cologne! 🎉

[melissalampman]

Hi, ish, I think you would like the Joan shirt by Olga Grishina, and a few other of her designs! 😊

[Random_Identity]

Kim Hargreaves, Julie Hoover and Deborah Doherty might interest you. Most of their designs lean more in RTW classics.

[apurlcandream]

Thank you for this great video❣️I find your thoughts on the fit of typical constructions very interesting 😊 I am currently writing up a pattern for a short sleeved romantic cardigan and this gives me more hope that there might be knitters out there who would like take on the challenge of seaming in sleeves ❤

[mairelowry]

Thanks for the video and absolutely agree on fit. I’m still learning through trial & error on that one. Any tips for sizing up to get a boxier fit but so the shoulder etc aren’t falling off you, sleeves too wide etc.

[KarinaFaro]

Hey there :) I tried to make the Lanta bag and had to take a break on it for a while. I was messing up the YOs as well and the yarn I chose was not ideal. Let us know if you figure out the trick with the YOs :) Best of luck! 🧶 For summer knits I recommendation the Margaux Top by Gregoria Fibers (which I am working on now) :)