tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17401386.post2030632727308714614..comments2023-12-18T02:12:34.362-05:00Comments on Kate Atherley Knits. A Lot. Mainly Socks.: On Free Knitting Videos. You know, on that free video website. The one whose name begins with 'You' and end with 'Tube'Marilla Wexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00410631303206026127noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17401386.post-70755348020458636702014-09-10T11:49:53.153-04:002014-09-10T11:49:53.153-04:00The internet is the Wild West for much info, knitt...The internet is the Wild West for much info, knitting, medical etc, etc. know your source is good advice. However, some of the best, albeit paid, videos of knitting techniques I've seen are from Elizabeth Zimmerman. Absolutely no "production" techniques, but when I saw EZ drop her needle doing the cast on for a centre start shawl, my frustration with this new technique evaporated and I got on with it. Love Lucy Nearby too, both free and paid - always sound advice.ZeeKnitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004331372780974825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17401386.post-23567757104017948572014-09-10T09:23:20.740-04:002014-09-10T09:23:20.740-04:00Hope this doesn't come off as harsh but I tota...Hope this doesn't come off as harsh but I totally appreciate the Real Talk going on here. YouTube can be tricky and I've definitely been confused by things I've seen there. Sorry to the DIY video-makers out there! (I shoot videos for a living so I appreciate the hard work!) I am often frustrated by videos that are lower quality where the sound isn't very good or the lighting is too dark and the yarn is not photogenic. (I can own up to being a film school snob here. But I like to think I'm not just nitpicking.) <br /><br />I like to use New Stitch a Day along with the sources you've mentioned. When I'm looking for a technique, I like to look for videos by a brand/company that I trust. Yarn companies and magazines have good resources!Sarahhttp://knityorkcity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17401386.post-68564793128481551822014-02-23T21:16:45.347-05:002014-02-23T21:16:45.347-05:00I agree that if you have never knitted searching o...I agree that if you have never knitted searching out advice on youtube can be risky business, but I have found some really good posts. A couple other sources on youtube are pleasantseas and iknitwithcatfur. I think Very Pink Knits is very good. I like how she explains things as well as Cat Bhordi. Interweave Knits is a good source for videos.Julie Herrschernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17401386.post-39789724404511855842014-02-22T22:02:58.263-05:002014-02-22T22:02:58.263-05:00I am not sure I agree with telling people not to u...I am not sure I agree with telling people not to use YouTube, as it isnt really much different than asking a friend or family member for advice on how to do something. They may or may not give you good advice. And for us folks who live in the back of beyond it may be the only advice we can get when we need to learn something in order to carry on with our project. However, I agree that there are often better sources and thank you for making a list. And the suggestion to check out several different videos is also good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17401386.post-26428324695402353212014-02-22T21:55:27.722-05:002014-02-22T21:55:27.722-05:00I am not sure I agree with you saying "do not...I am not sure I agree with you saying "do not bmcghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14690712180042457419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17401386.post-70775590236942649512014-02-21T21:36:05.135-05:002014-02-21T21:36:05.135-05:00I admit to using you tube but it can be time consu...I admit to using you tube but it can be time consuming. I watch at least two videos to be sure that they are doing the same thing. If the two teachers do the stitch differently I'll watch a third video. Sometimes I'll watch four or five different videos before I'm sure I understand. MichLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14250671474818045950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17401386.post-5823604246983117502014-02-20T18:58:14.051-05:002014-02-20T18:58:14.051-05:00FYI, "How to Knit" was the number 5 most...FYI, "How to Knit" was the number 5 most searched DIY topic on Google last year.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14262572149962801677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17401386.post-35578681104664846652014-02-20T11:35:21.597-05:002014-02-20T11:35:21.597-05:00I think this is excellent advice, there is nothing...I think this is excellent advice, there is nothing like taking a class from an experienced knitter. The little tips you learn, the discussion and the exchange of ideas and the life long friendships made from sharing in live classes.<br />Online tips are great, but live classes are so great for so many reasons.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816673183678504958noreply@blogger.com