The Return of Deborah Newton on the Yarn Thing podcast with Marly Bird.
This episode took place because Deborah’s newest book came out right after she visited with us last time and she ASKED if she could come back to share it and another fun thing she’s planning. We LOVE that!
Deborah Newton has been designing professionally for knitting magazines, yarn companies and for 
Seventh Avenue for over 30 years. Her first book, the classic DESIGNING KNITWEAR, has been in print since 1990. Her book FINISHING SCHOOL: A MASTER CLASS FOR KNITTERS was in Amazon’s Top Ten Craft Books for 2011. Deborah hopes that her most recent book GOOD MEASURE: KNIT A PERFECT FIT EVERY TIME will change the way knitters think about choosing sizes in a pattern, and how to alter patterns successfully! Deborah also writes a regular column for Vogue Knitting magazine, sharing her professional expertise on a wide range of knitting topics.
Seventh Avenue for over 30 years. Her first book, the classic DESIGNING KNITWEAR, has been in print since 1990. Her book FINISHING SCHOOL: A MASTER CLASS FOR KNITTERS was in Amazon’s Top Ten Craft Books for 2011. Deborah hopes that her most recent book GOOD MEASURE: KNIT A PERFECT FIT EVERY TIME will change the way knitters think about choosing sizes in a pattern, and how to alter patterns successfully! Deborah also writes a regular column for Vogue Knitting magazine, sharing her professional expertise on a wide range of knitting topics.Deborah teaches often and excitedly about her favorite knitting topics: design, pattern writing, finishing and fit. And she loves to share her enthusiasm in classes about illustration, cable knitting and Scandinavian motifs. This year she is pleased to be finally sharing a goal she has 
had in mind for over 20 years — she will be leading a 4-Day workshop in all aspects of Knitwear Design. The event will take place in September of this year 2017, hosted by North Light Fibers on Block Island. For more info, here is a link. goo.gl/WKQpJk
had in mind for over 20 years — she will be leading a 4-Day workshop in all aspects of Knitwear Design. The event will take place in September of this year 2017, hosted by North Light Fibers on Block Island. For more info, here is a link. goo.gl/WKQpJkDeborah Newton’s design work can be followed in her Ravelry Designer page. Here is the link to listen to Deborah’s earlier visit to Yarn Thing in 2015. Good Fit Good Measure can be purchased through Amazon with Marly’s affiliate code.
If you missed getting to hear this live, it is still available as an episode where it was archived:
You may also view Marly’s behind-the-scenes video that she shared LIVE in Facebook at her page: https://www.facebook.com/MarlyBird/
Judi C says
January 24, 2017 at 10:46 amI”m still a novice knitter, but my sister loves making sweaters. Finishing for a Good Fit is essential. I’d love to learn more.
Michelle says
January 24, 2017 at 12:57 pmTo me finishing is the most important thing to get right. It elevates your project from “homemade” to “handmade”. Keep up the great work ladies. Love the show.
Juanita Quinones says
January 24, 2017 at 1:32 pmGreat podcast as always. Good finishing of your garments is necessary for a good fit too.
Aurora Benavides says
January 24, 2017 at 2:23 pmFinishing a garment is great. Getting a good fit is an accomplishment all its own. Loved your tips.
Johnny says
January 24, 2017 at 3:27 pmI am so bad at finishing I am so much better at starting! Thanks loved the podcast!
roseruffolose says
January 24, 2017 at 3:43 pmWOW!!!! The retreat sounds amazing. Hope you get to go Marly. For those of us who unfortunately won’t be able to attend, the book sounds like a great substitute. “FINISHING FOR A GOOD FIT” is the goal and such a disappointment if not achieved. All tips and advice are welcome!!!
Thanks,
Rose.
Kathy says
January 24, 2017 at 4:45 pmI struggle with putting an idea to paper; if I could manage that then I may find Finishing a garment with a good fit something to be proud of.
Theresa says
January 24, 2017 at 8:38 pmLove making sweaters. But actually haven’t finished one for me yet. But this book might help me create a good fit.
Lorraine Jones says
January 24, 2017 at 8:40 pmIt is always best when finishing that you have a good fit
Sarah Short says
January 25, 2017 at 10:30 amAnother great episode! I often dread finishing a garment but maybe with Deborah’s book I can learn to enjoy it.
Susan Oeltjen says
January 25, 2017 at 10:41 amI would like to learn better finishing techiques. Sometimes things just don’t look a good as what I think they should it would also help for a good fit. Someday I might get to go to a workshop like this!
Loretta says
January 25, 2017 at 1:28 pmI’m a new-be knitter so getting a good fit as well as a polished finishing is a struggle…Looking forward to checking this book out!
Rachel says
January 26, 2017 at 9:43 amI love getting the finishing just right. I wanted her good measure book, and now I want her book on Finishing techniques too. So much to learn. Thanks!
Elisa Avellana says
January 26, 2017 at 12:24 pmsuper loved the podcast Marly! i am not that advanced but i would loooove to go to the retreat! im a seriously thinking about it!
Vicki Lynch says
January 26, 2017 at 5:27 pmI loved hearing Deborah’s story of her life in the fiber arts. of course Finishing for a Good Fit would be an excellent resource. Your retreat sounds like a dream, but I won’t be able to attend. I hope it goes well for all that attend.
kayleigh says
January 27, 2017 at 9:07 amI enjoyed this podcasts, the retreat sounded amazing. I do struggle with good fit, so I need to check out your book!
Jody says
January 27, 2017 at 9:56 amMy dream is to make a garment with a good fit!
Lori Biamonte says
January 28, 2017 at 6:29 amI have knit many beautiful things but finishing sweaters with a good fit for me is still a challenge. Good podcast!
Deborah Gajee says
January 28, 2017 at 7:54 amI am a great starter but poor finisher. I so need to work on my finishing skills.
Trisha says
January 28, 2017 at 11:22 pmFinishing for a good fit is my new mantra. Love Deborah Newton.
Laura says
January 29, 2017 at 3:13 amI’ve made a couple crochet sweaters and on the last sleeve of my first knit sweater. So happy to say they have all been a good fit! (Ahem…swatching, washed and blocked is the first step….)
Pam Maher says
January 29, 2017 at 6:40 amI really enjoyed listening to Deborah! I think finishing is what really puts the final touch on a project and there is a big difference between a good job and a poor job.
Valerie says
January 29, 2017 at 10:17 pmI have to learn about finishing for a good fit. I need this book. Thank you for offering up all this knowledge that you have garnered over your career.
Mary L. says
February 1, 2017 at 3:11 pmI enjoyed listening to Deborah today. Finishing for a good fit is something that I still need to work on. I am always looking for new and different ways to finish my hand knits.
Mary says
February 1, 2017 at 7:23 pmI don’t mind the finishing work, but it’s the inertia that keeps me from starting a garment project! Thank for a great podcast!
Carol T says
February 2, 2017 at 12:50 amGreat interview with Deborah. I am not the fondest with finishing techniques. Maybe her book, FINISHING SCHOOL: A MASTER CLASS FOR KNITTERS, is a good option for me to get. Also, Deborah’s book, GOOD MEASURE: KNIT A PERFECT FIT EVERY TIME, sounds like I could get a good fit with the sweater I am currently knitting. Would love to get both of these book to help my knitting. Thanks for a great podcast.
Amberly says
February 2, 2017 at 1:18 pmFinishing can make or break a project, so learning more about how to do it is always a good fit!
Kathy Itson says
February 3, 2017 at 5:51 amThis was an inspiring Podcast. I have been knitting for about 10 years now and have never felt I could do garments. I think if I can get one of your books I could. Thanks for the inspiration and I will be finishing for a good fit.
Lauren says
February 4, 2017 at 11:47 amI really need to learn how to do finishing for a good fit. I have never enjoyed finishing and my garments show it. Deborah’s books would sure be an asset to me.
Diane Barton says
February 7, 2017 at 5:41 pmI know I am too late to the party, but wow this would have been great to win! Finishing for a good fit <3
Missy Schmidt says
February 8, 2017 at 6:05 amLoved the podcast! Finishing and fit is definitely a weak spot for me! I need her books!!!
colleenstorzek@yahoo.com says
February 10, 2017 at 8:49 pmFinishing is so important, I definitely need finishing for a good fit advice.
amy says
February 11, 2017 at 3:16 pmI am still working on perfecting a good fit in my knitting, but i’m beginning to think that might be a life long learning experience.