Saturday Morning Hoodie Pockets VIDEO instructions

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Saturday Morning Hoodie Pockets VIDEO instructions

February 6, 2011 by prettysticks

VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS for knitting the pockets of the Saturday Morning Hoodie can be found here:

I joined the Ravelry knitalong group that is knitting the Lion Brand pattern known as the Saturday Morning Hoodie. It is a really great looking open front sweater with pockets and a hood that is unisex. If you have a Lion Brand free account, you can search for the pattern, or link to it HERE. The KAL group on Ravelry (another free account) is HERE.

I ran into a huge confusing headspinning mess when it came to knitting the pockets. The pattern offers no real instructions for those of us who have never done pockets before and I was feeling pretty frustrated. I spent quite a bit of time going through the sparse number of photos available Ravelers had posted until I finally wrapped my brain around how it was supposed to be done. Once I got it, it was pretty easy, but up until that point, I felt like I needed some kind of code-breaking key to figure it out.

I offered help on the pockets to other Ravelers and several have messaged me asking for assistance. So, today I remembered my digital camera is capable of taking videos and I think a video is probably much more instructive than a long, in-depth letter accompanied by a bunch of photos. I am offering THIS VIDEO to anyone who is having trouble figuring out how to knit the pockets. If you have any trouble with that link, simply search on YouTube using the search terms “Saturday Morning Hoodie”. I tested it and it pulls right up.

I hope this video is helpful to at least a couple of other newbies like me. This is my first video, so forgive any errors. I would appreciate your feedback here and on the youtube site, if you don’t mind. If I got something wrong, please tell me. If you need more assistance, please just message me and I will try to help. Happy Knitting!!

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Posted in Knitting | Tagged beginner knitting, how to knit, Knitting instructions, knitting pockets, Saturday Morning Hoodie, Video instructions | 14 Comments

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on February 9, 2011 at 7:30 am | Reply Miakoda

Wonderful video! You did a really good job at explaining how to make the pockets!
- on February 23, 2011 at 5:25 pm | Reply prettysticks
  
  Thanks, Miakoda!
on February 9, 2011 at 4:18 pm | Reply Michelle

Your video was very helpful to me as a visual learner. I think a diagram added to the pattern would be helpful, as well. You did a great job of figuring it out on your own and of explaining and demonstrating it for others. Thanks!
- on February 23, 2011 at 5:25 pm | Reply prettysticks
  
  You are welcome, Michelle! I can’t wait to see everyone’s finished sweaters!!
on February 10, 2011 at 12:00 am | Reply Lisa

Thanks so much for this video. This is my first sweater with pockets and I was confused also.
I figured it out but its so nice to see that I’m doing it right.
Your instructions are very clear and helpful.
Just what I needed!
Lisa
- on February 23, 2011 at 5:28 pm | Reply prettysticks
  
  You are welcome, Lisa. Believe it or not, it is comforting to me to know other people were feeling confused, too. Knitting is always about learning something new…that’s one reason we love it. :~)
on February 10, 2011 at 8:04 am | Reply math games

thanks
- on February 23, 2011 at 5:28 pm | Reply prettysticks
  
  You are welcome!
on February 10, 2011 at 4:33 pm | Reply SimplyForties

Great job! I’m just about to start the fronts and feel like it will go a lot more smoothly now! Thank you!
- on February 23, 2011 at 5:29 pm | Reply prettysticks
  
  So welcome! Can’t wait to see our finished sweaters!
on February 15, 2011 at 1:30 am | Reply Tami H

Thanks so much for solving the pocket construction delemia I was having ! I’ve been confused with this for over a week. I loved your video and it made perfect sense. I appreciate you taking the time out to make it !
- on February 23, 2011 at 5:32 pm | Reply prettysticks
  
  No problem, Tami!! I guess once we understand it, it seems natural, but until then…lol…it really doesn’t make much sense at all. This is my first knit-along and I really love how everyone helps everyone. I will be joining others in the future. :~)
on February 20, 2011 at 11:25 pm | Reply Marjie2

I just saw this pattern. I have never done a sweater but i really like the look of this one.
In watching your video. pockets make more since.
Was wondering in reading some of the post it looks like they ask you to buy more yarn than necesary. What would you recomend.. buying? I where a exta large normaly. would i do the same size or do i go up one size?
- on February 23, 2011 at 5:12 pm | Reply prettysticks
  
  Hi Marjie,
  Yes! This is a great pattern for a first time sweater knitter. It is easy to follow, and with all the notes left by the knit-along group, it is even easier. And…there are a lot of people who can help because so many of us have already begun our own!
  
  I think I am going to have extra yarn left over, too. So, maybe look for other knitters who are knitting the size you need and just ask them how much yarn they had left over. Then, you can know how much to really buy, or, decide if you want some left over for matching scarf or hat. That might be cool, too. I am knitting a Men’s small for Andy, and he usually wears a medium. We looked at the photos by the others who had previously knit it (there weren’t many before the knit-along) and decided the Men’s small was the right one. I think we were correct. A Men’s medium would work for him, but only if he were wearing another sweater beneath. Please connect with with me on Ravelry . I am “yinlite”. I would love to see your progress!! :~)