Click here for my review and a mini tutorial on how to knit this We Are Knitters Kit | Poupa Hoopoe.

Click here for $12 off the kit! Use code MGMLPCIGK at checkout.

I wanted to make this video in case there is anyone out there who is interested in buying a We Are Knitters kit.
What comes in it, what to expect, quality, etc.

The colors I chose are: Red, Grey and Natural

This is what you can expect: High Quality. The needles are artisanally made from 100% beechwood which is known for being a "hard-wearing" wood. It is shock absorbent so it can withstand your powerful knitting arms ;)

The yarn: Okay, We Are Knitters yarn is E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G! I have used their wool and cotton yarns and they are the best quality. So soft and squishy where my knits look luxurious and expensive. Deffffinitely worth it.

If you're going to make something and spend so much time and effort on it, you want it to look one-of-a-kind am I right? Which brings me to their patterns. I have made a few of their patterns and I love how unique and fun they are. You can see the designers personality and I always get compliments when I wear them!

Their kits are very beginner friendly. They take all the worry and stress of ensuring you have enough yarn, the right materials and everything you need. They go beyond to make your knitting experience extra special by adding a label for your garment to put on. I just love that finishing touch.



You can opt out of having the needles included if you already have them. There are soooo many color choices, you are bound to find the perfect color for your knitting project!

Click here for $12 off the kit! Use code MGMLPCIGK at checkout

Here are some of the steps you need to know to make this Poupa Hoopoe Kit.
1. If you want your cast on edge to be nice and smooth on the right side of your work, the long tail cast on will not work! Trust me, I went CRAZY over this because I didn't want the bumpy side to be on my cast on for this beautiful knit piece. I used the Cable Cast On and it worked beautifully. Shown in video at 6:35.



2. Stockinette Stitch: Knit on the RS(Right Side) Purl on the WS(Wrong Side). Shown at 7:41

3. Changing colors. 9:24 (You will have to change colors on the wrong side once. 13:56)
4. Decrease - K2tog shown at 13:10

5. Bind Off shown at 11:08
6. Sew the shoulders, sides, and sleeves. 15:36


7. Weave ends 18:32


Watch my video for any other questions/tips you might need help with. 😊




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Materials

15% Coupon Code for the yarn I used: WAK4IKNITS

     -Color 1: Size 3 DK weight yarn - I used weareknitters-pima cotton in natural 2 skeins (343 yds.)
     -Color 2: Size 6 super bulky yarn - I used weareknitters-the wool in forest green 1 skein (85 yds.)
     -Color 3: Size 3 DK weight yarn - I used weareknitters-pima cotton in beige 1 skein (84 yds.)
     -Size US 13 (9.0mm) Needles *MY FAVORITE!!!* Worth every penny, and you save $$$ because you can do everything with them!
       OR you can get the straight needles: http://amzn.to/2Gkxqnv
     -Tapestry Needle

Gauge:

DK yarn held double: 6 sts x 8 rows = 2” in stockinette stitch

Click here to follow along with the Video Tutorial: http://bit.ly/easybreezytop

**Instructions for Size Large only** Click here for all the other sizes: iknitsshop.com or on Ravelry or Etsy.

Abbreviations:

BO - Bind Off
CO - Cast On
RS - Right Side
WS - Wrong Side

Notes:

This sweater is made from the bottom up in stockinette stitch.
Knit 2 rectangles flat and sew together.

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PATTERN (MAKE 2)

Row 2 and all even rows (RS): knit all stitches.

1st stripe: 16 rows

2nd stripe: 14 rows

3rd stripe: 9 rows

4th stripe: 12 rows

5th stripe: 9 rows

6th stripe: 5 rows

*For the stripes that end on an odd number: cut yarn, transfer stitches on your other needle to start the next color on the RS.* VIDEO TUTORIAL

BO purlwise.

Cut yarn leaving a 12" tail.

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SEW SWEATER TOGETHER

BRAIDED SHOULDER SEAM Click here for the PHOTO TUTORIAL | VIDEO TUTORIAL

With right sides facing up, using your tapestry needle, go through the 2 bars on the back piece of the last row from right to left. Now, go through the outer most V stitch on your front piece from the top to bottom. Go through the next braid(outer most V stitch) on the front piece from the bottom to the top and into the next 2 bars on the back piece from right to left. Go back into the same V stitch from before from the top to bottom. Repeat until you have 25 braids. Repeat on other shoulder.

To sew the sides: VIDEO TUTORIAL (start at 13:40)

With right sides facing up, side by side, using your needle, go through the outermost horizontal bar switching back and forth on both pieces.

Weave ends.

Block your sweater | VIDEO TUTORIAL | It is very important to block your sweater once you are done. I blocked it by putting it in warm water with a little bit of liquid laundry soap, rinse, and hang dry as well as pulling on the sweater making it longer/wider.

You will need a tapestry needle.

BRAIDED SEAM PHOTO TUTORIAL

RS(Right Sides) are facing up. You should have a tail that is connected on your front piece.

STEP 1

With your tapestry needle, go through your first stitch on your last knitted row(two bars) from right to left. Pull yarn through.

 STEP 2

Now, go through your front piece on the outer most edge(two bars) from the top to the bottom. Pull yarn through. *This is the braid that will be showing*

 STEP 3

Go through your next braid from the bottom to the top. Pull yarn through.

 STEP 4

On your back piece, go through the next stitch(2 bars) from the left to the right. Pull yarn through.

STEP 5

Go through the SAME braid on your front piece from the top to bottom.

This is a shoulder seam, so I put my yarn to the back and weaved my ends then did this again on the other shoulder.

Chunky + Cardigan = EVERYTHING! I've had my reservations with knitting kits because sometimes I just want the pattern and not have to buy the whole kit. But then I got this Simone Cardigan by We Are Knitters and I have to say, I have loved the experience of a knitting kit. I didn't have to worry about where I'm going to get the yarn, if I have enough yarn, do I have the right tapestry and knitting needles? It was just all there in a bag, ready for me to open it up and get to work!(The best work ever might I add) I loved the surprise of receiving TWO tapestry needles, both different sizes and great quality. Then the little tag that you get to put on your work when you're finished is just the icing on the cake. So, if you're a little hesitant to order a kit..try it out! Be careful, you might just fall in love ;)

We Are Knitters asked me if I would make a photo tutorial to help beginner's be successful at making this cardigan. I of course said yes and am very pleased with how it came out. I couldn't just stop there, I had to make a video tutorial version as well so that is up on my YouTube Channel! This will also help you with any kind of sweater/cardigan you are trying to knit. Click here for $12 off the kit! Use code MGMLPCIGK at checkout: https://www.weareknitters.com/knitting-kit/knitting-levels/easy-level/simone-cardigan



Here are some of my quick notes for the Simone Cardigan:

1. If you want your cast on edge to be nice and smooth on the right side of your work, the long tail cast on will not work! Trust me, I went CRAZY over this because I didn't want the bumpy side to be on my cast on for this beautiful knit piece. I used Cable Cast On and it worked beautifully.

2. When you are finished with your front border, bind off purl wise. This too will make the smooth edge on the right side. If you bind off knit wise, the bumps will be on the right side.

3. Watch my video tutorial or photo tutorial for any other questions/tips you might need help with. :D






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If you are looking for the best transitional sweater from spring to summer to fall, look no further! 
I just created it for you :) Let me back up a little bit and tell you how I came up with this pullover.

I'm always thinking of ideas for knitwear for the summer/springtime and really wanted to make a sweater that was lightweight enough to work in those seasons and will be a great layering piece for fall. I searched and searched for hours on Ravelry for a sweater like this with no luck so I knew I wanted to make my own pattern. As I was looking for inspiration online, I found this perfect, beautiful of a sweater and knew that this is the look I wanted to go for. Now the work(or fun) begins!

©Free People Have you heard of Free People? They are my all time favorite in their knitwear designs.  I made my version shorter. I included in the pattern how to add rows to make it longer.

Step 1: Find the perfect yarn! Let me tell you, finding wearable cotton yarn that's not crazy expensive is hard to find! My family calls me Ms. Frugal because I always find great deals on quality products! So I put my skills to work. By far, this is my F A V O R I T E cotton yarn to knit with! Please let me introduce to you(if you don't know already), We Are Knitters-Pima Cotton Yarn! It is so soft it's like knitting with silk. I just love it and can't say enough good things about it. It also comes in the most beautiful shades, it was so hard to choose a color!