2022 Year in Review | Love in Stitches Knit & Crochet Podcast | Knitty Natty

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Welcome to the 2022 Year in Review where I look back on all that I knit and crocheted this past year PLUS share my favorite projects and 2023 goals. Enjoy!
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[@beanaasz4069]

A few things. Subscribing: I subscribe because I don't want to miss anything. I want to be notified when you or anyone else I like has put up a new video. Yarn cozies: I purchased your knitted pattern for yarn cozies. I have made 22, working on #23, and gifted 17 to my yarn friends. Still want to gift some to people I haven't seen over the holidays. Admiration: I admire you improving yourself and being kind to yourself. We are all our own worst critics. You see yourself so differently than I see you. I see you as smart, accomplished, dedicated, and fun. Have a good 2023.

[@lesliem358]

I am also a Club Pilates member. I have almost made 500 classes overall. It really makes a difference in my well being when I go regularly. Thank you for talking about your struggles. 2021 and 2022 were really hard for me and hearing other people give themselves permission to change things has helped me to make decisions to change myself. Thank you!

[@AMFibers]

Now I wanna make a year in review video! For the granny squares, I HIGHLY recommend a continuous join as you go as opposed to a standard join as you go because you only have two ends to weave in instead of a million. Hooked by Robin has several videos on multiple different continuous join as you go methods. She makes great tutorials so definitely check them out! Joining granny squares is honestly my favorite part because you quickly see a pile of squares turn into a finished project. So satisfying!

[@purposeinmind]

2023 is all about intentional knitting, choosing quality yarns for the pure pleasure of working with them, looking at them and creating items with them that I will love, use and wear. If it's not a "HELL YES" then it's a "HELL NO" 🥰

[@kendenta2207]

That something cozy sweater looks very cute on you Nat. The color and crop effect is absolutely fabulous lady. Yes it's your best. Ken

[@jillianroger7744]

I have been chaos knitting--starting projects, working on them sporadically and not finishing them. This is my year of FINISHING!

[@Knitgirl9]

2023: I’ve started a granny stripe blanket. I’ve realized that I’m going to run out of scraps, so it’s going to be a long time project as I make more scraps. I plan on knitting a pair of Felici socks each month to reduce my striped stash. I will participate in Sock Madness. I also want to knit my first personal sweater, but am in the process of losing weight. I want to settle on a size first.

[@senoritakaela]

So my knitting goal is to learn the pearl stitch so that I can attempt ribbing which might lead to tube socks.

[@angiemcdermid4845]

I appreciate how you use unjudgemental observation for your knitting. This is a great skill I am learning in yoga

[@angelajenkins3952]

Natalie, I know this sounds strange but I am so proud of you! I've been watching for several years and am amazed at the growth you have gone through over that period of time. You are such a mature, kind, giving person and it has been a pleasure to watch you.

[@chrissy24-7]

❤️ your cider House socks are so whimsical, I just love them!

[@michellenokken2597]

I so enjoyed this video and your recent review of eliminating your stash. The lessons learned were even more valuable than reducing the yarn you had. The fact that you discovered so much and your goals towards making what you need and use is such a powerful message. We all get caught up in various new patterns, new yarns, MAL's and Instagram - these are great for inspiration, but one has to filter this through their own values. I look forward to the mini skein and scrap goal; I think this can be a very creative process that does not necessarily rely on patterns designed for scraps. A variety of scraps can nearly look like a skein of dyed in the wool. Great success to you in 2023.

[@purposeinmind]

It is tough to tell ourselves what to do and then do it because we needed that experience growing up. Children need to make their own decisions (developmental stage appropriately) and learn through them, how to handle mistakes, set backs and also how to celebrate our wins without being judged on any of it, but with support and back up and lots and lots of hugs and emotional growth support. It is judgment that slows us down! Mistakes are growth - when seen in that perspective. Setting goals which truly align with us fuels decision-making and reviewing as you are doing helps to see what worked and didn't which IS the feedback we need to build upon. Exponential growth only happens when we keep growing and just don't quit. You've got this 🥰

[@tristanmarble4479]

Wow. Boss Hat once a week. Thank you!!! I would probably need a daily check-in from "the boss"

[@heathertucker7056]

Such a great summary Natalie! I found you last year and I’ve loved watching your videos and catching up with a lot of older ones! I just love your channel and I really admire your crafting goals and ethics! It might have changed your life but you have changed mine too! Thank you ❤

[@MadeByMaddie]

I knit 6 Musselburgh hats this past year and I feel the same, it’s the only hat I reach for now and the ones I gifted, I see worn all the time!

[@thelittlewolfknits1580]

I am so proud of you friend and I hope you're proud of yourself. I love hearing that your gentle doesn't need to look like everyone else's gentle, but it sounds like showing yourself a lot of compassion and listening closely to what felt important to you

[@OkayestChemist]

Hey Natalie! This is my most ambitious year of knitting yet. In my queue I have: - 2 cowls - 5.5 sweaters (the 0.5 is a Pink Velvet in hibernation) and a Stephen West Parallelolamb shawl. I also plan on casting on a Habitation throw to eat up all of my sock yarn mini skeins and scraps! It's going to be a big year. Thanks for the inspiration as always! Have a great year!

[@Ladeedi73]

I started club Pilates last month because of you! I am getting ready to finish my last week, eighth class. It is expensive, but I just think of it as self-care, and I’m loving it! I am very very challenged! Thank you!

[@dieSterbendeGiraffe]

I started my own business last year (dog daycare!), so my finished projects have gone down to 53 from 81, that's about 2/3 crochet, 1/3 machine knitting. My two goals for this year: finish my wedding shawl in time (made from the beautiful advent from Vegan Yarns!), my second goal is to find time to crochet, because it helps me calm down and I need something apart from work.

[@katecharles1591]

I LOVE your sock course! I think you are a natural born teacher. I have my fingers crossed that you will create a sweater making course and a color work course. Keep doing what you do! Best of luck in 2023!🎉

[@purposeinmind]

Love your project goal in with one out with one. It's minimalism at your own level since we each have a level that when reached we get overwhelmed. This is your super power, LOVE your style ❣💯

[@nicoleegan5739]

I have loved watching your videos each week in 2022. I LOVED joining in with Outstranding MAL. I wear my outstranding all the time and am looking forward to your MAL this year (would love more than one). I loved your ethos of choosing a designer that did not have a huge following and introduced them to the wider knitting community. I am a fairly new sock knitter but have set myself a goal of knitting at least one pair of socks for each member of my family for Christmas and possibly their birthday too.

[@CassieDA17]

I finally knit my first musselburgh hat late fall 2022 and found myself wearing it a lot also, more than my others (except my adventurist hat) and then I lost it. It’s gone I’m so sad. Definitely have to start another musselburgh!

[@kitkauffman4391]

Hi Natalie ~ I just discovered your podcast this past year, and really got engaged through Vlogmas. I have very much enjoyed everything I've watched. I'm quite a few years older than you, but feel a kinship in many ways. Similarly, I like having 1 main project and 1 secondary project going at the same time. The primary being the place where I learn new things or take on a bigger project, the secondary being a simpler project, like a Sophie Scarf or a crocheted blanket for a niece or nephew. At the same time, there may be another project that floats around in the background. I have 2 big goals for 2022 - the first is to make 12 sweaters in 12 months - whew! And the second it to start a podcast - double whew! And this weekend I'm starting a part time job in a yarn store. I'm intending to create my niche in the business of yarn and creating. Thanks for being a delightful inspiration!.

[@followin_Jesus]

My crafty goals for this year include: -finish WIPs/make new projects very intentional -shop my stash before buying anything -work on Christmas presents throughout the year, not just in the fall/December. Already started on a cross stitch stocking for my step-dad. My grandma (dad's mom) made everyone in the family a stocking so my mom has one but I think my step dad needs one too.

[@wendystaples5906]

I love these years in review! I’m currently finishing up the sleeves of my “Carlisle Raglan” (test knit) and am about to begin a cardigan test knit soon, as well as a pattern of my own.

[@arttheaters2346]

Oh goodness, what a wonderful video! My 2023 goals are loose and fast lol! A pair of socks every month, two shawls (one currently in progress, Vertices Unite, with a second planned and prepped for) and 3 adult sweaters. These are my minimum goals so, anything beyond this list is just icing on the cake 🎂

[@Drjoyce3860]

I have been following you since I think 2021 and really enjoy your podcasts. While I am closer to your mother’s age, I do learn quite a bit from your efforts and appreciate your creations. I lived in NYC for 18 years and miss it, so I get my fix when I see your video. ❤I know this is a generational difference, but I am a bit taken aback by you giving up a career early in life to become a social media influencer. I think it’s great that you teach and share that gift as well. When I learned to knit in my 30s, I loved it but could never have afforded to give up my full-time job to do that. Now I can’t wait to retire so that I can knit all day and perhaps become more involved in social media. No matter your age, I think it’s important to continue to grow and reinvent yourself.😊🧶

[@vlm3612]

I also love the multnomah falls hat on you

[@RemedyFibers]

I love this and I am so inspired. I hope I can make yarn and youtube my fulltime job this year. I'm excited to see your videos on making an intentional wardrobe. I want to do this too. I want to pick more colors that flatter me rather than whats trendy or cute. Out of all my makes this year, the one I least expected (knitting with red) makes me feel the most beautiful.

[@sarahondocsin6588]

I have been wanting to knit a “something cozy” ever since you made yours and this video put me over the edge to order a kit! lol I’m so excited. Looking forward to another year of inspiration from you!

[@melissaemery8686]

1- about echo talking to you. I have 3 boys and when they walk in and I can’t look up to see which one it is I say Hey Boo-Boo. And Google responds “what kind of information would you like to hear!” 😮 I am new to knitting and have completed one pair of socks. One of my goals is to participate in sock week and summer sock camp. I found you during vlogmas and have gone back and watched your videos. ❤them.

[@juliaboandl9612]

What about a floatalong? Maybe with yarn cozies? 😮

[@yvettepritchard3983]

You should do another video with Kent the one you where taking about what he new about your yarn and a knitting and the sweater he wanted lol 😆 I think it would be alot of fun he not shy in front of the camera to much anymore since volumes

[@rachelraye285]

I am so happy for you and Kent! Also, O really appreciate your consistent shoutout to other KZbin crafters. That exposure is awesome to experience and feels so inclusive. Thank you!!

[@katiab3548]

Thank you for this very inspirational review, I can relate to many things you were talking about. My goal for 2023 is to use my stash! I have so many ideas, just never enough time...

[@barbaramcrae8425]

I'm trying to use up some leftovers/scraps, so working on a First Chance shawl. It's a good pattern for me as I'm not a really accomplished knitter. I'm on a wait list for a first sweater, top down, at my local yarn shop...excited for that! Also always have a pair of socks on the needles, and dish cloths for my mindless knitting. So enjoyed this video, and was able to take a couple ideas away from it!

[@bethpaschal7859]

Wonderful episode Natalie! Your personal growth continues to push me to grow. Thank you! Your own growth is visible and beautiful. Also, the comments you made about putting off signing up for Pilates, was almost exactly what I have been saying to myself. But no more, I’m going to do it! Many thanks and love to you

[@gwendolenshepard9124]

I was thinking as making my lunch, that I had to get back to my pal's episode. Then I realized you would know me from Adam. But, props to you! Your episodes make me smile, catch up with your life and knitting. Thank you!

[@JkmgChannel]

Best of luck for 2023 😍 Great desk! Thank you for sharing :)

[@katpraeuner9794]

I've been following your channel for awhile and I love to see what you are up to. I finally bought the musselburgh hat and I want to make one. At least one, just to say I have lol and send it to my sister. I have purchased all your patterns I think and have made the float tote and versions (my own) of it. One is small for socks and another is medium size for sweater quantity. The biggest one I made was my first and it is really big - blanket size. I think I may have used a larger needle or it could just be I didn't crochet it tight enough because of arthritis in my hands. They are my go to project containers and I will be making more. I also have a bunch of the cozies. I found the snaps on amazon in a larger quantity than at Hobby lobby and cheaper. I haven't counted up my projects, but I know I made over 15 hats this year as they were gifts. I'm currently working on the vellichor by Andrea Mowry using malibrego yarn, lichen and lace yarn and a skein of my dyed yarn. It's my challenge of the year I think. I also have a pair of socks on the needles and a carry over of another big cardi in the works. As far as reading, I just finished the lost apothacary. I finally got the chance to go to the big library an hour away that has digital books to borrow. I'm a pretty avid reader so I know I finished a lot of books- had to go look 122 books read in 2022. I've finished 4 so far this year, 131 books in 2021. Love that kindle keeps track in the reading insights area(under more...) for those who didn't know it existed, like me, till a few months ago. Thanks for sharing your current reads books. I like to try different genres. My favorite it young adult (I'm 68), I think they are sometimes better written than the adult books. I have also been going through my stash and trying to use it up. I did succeed in using a ton of scraps and mini skeins for hats and cowls for Christmas gifts. I was going to start the scrappy blanket and I don't have much left. Again a big thanks to you and your husband Kent for making such quality videos and letting us all have a peek into your lives. I loved vlogmas! the guessing game had me laughing at my own guesses.

[@renee_mawnesco_]

I have you your playtime cowl on my make nine. So if you do a make along with that I’m set 🤣. You kicked butt with your goals this year!!!

[@jpat7726]

Hi Natalie, you've done a great job growing your channel 👏 👍 I'm sure you will meet your goals!! In helping a small channel (no affiliation), Junction Fiber Mill has a small mill in Vermont, and their own yarn. They put out very interesting Millcast videos you may like.

[@purposeinmind]

YEs this is my goal 2023 an intentional hand made wardrobe 💟

[@yourstrulybyrose]

With your granny squares, you should totally make a coatigan! Depending on how big they are you could totally make a nice one! I have made one and it is so warm! I posted a short on mine on Instagram and on KZbin.

[@LesliesLakeLife]

I can't wait to see what you have in mind for scrappy projects, Natalie! I stopped tracking my projects about 3/4 of the way through the year, which is unusual for me. I track them all. Thank you for sharing your year with us, Natalie, Kent and Toaster!!!! Happy 2023.

[@dieboervroumariette]

Oh my Natalie, this was such a lovely video. Thank you so much it actually inspired me a lot. 💜

[@tracys.5143]

Well done, Natalie! You work so hard and so diligently, you deserve all the success! Looking forward all the knitting and chatter from you in 2023.

[@amysmillie7290]

Wonderful video! My favorite item I knitted this year is also the something cozy sweater! It was our first friendship sweater!! I’m so proud of you and all you’ve accomplished!! You are an inspiration in so many ways. ❤

[@kristinahill3708]

Wow what a fantastic year in review!!! I am super goal oriented so this really made me smile. Congrats on a great year! Looking forward to all the fun yarn things in 2023

[@lesliepartin956]

Thanks for sharing about 2021 being hard and how 2022 has been better. I moved from NYC over 30 years ago and that was one of the hardest years, I didn't realize how much I'd miss it. (Moving to NYC after college was also really hard.) All to say that making a big move is hard even if it's something you're excited about and looking forward to. I admire how organized you are and how hard you work on your business. I was hoping to knit 3 or more sweaters for myself this year and knit several socks. But my sister took me up on my offer to knit a sweater for her, so . . . I work close to full time and am a slow knitter. So I'll take your advice to be kind to myself and not get bummed if I don't meet my goals! Looking forward to seeing how you manage all the scraps. I'm saving mine for Stephen West projects and socks!

[@irishbelle34]

Loved hearing about your favorites! You definitely convinced me to try the Musselburgh hat and the yarn for it is on the way! I think it's great to create an intentional knitted wardrobe. I'm slowly doing that too and I'm wearing my knits now often!

[@aim7128]

Do you have any tips for beginners knitting socks? How do you knit your socks? I would love to know!!

[@emilymiller40]

Thank you for your encouraging words! I’ve definitely felt low in a lot of ways and you sharing your journey over the past year or so was so helpful ❤

[@maanknitwear]

Thank you for this lovely video Natalie! I love it when you say: 'thank you if you're still here' and I'm like awwyeah haha :') My main knitting goal for 2023 is to kick-off my knitwear design! xx

[@annstoioff4351]

Thank you for another encouraging video. I’m committed to reducing WIPs and stash this year. I’ve felt them weighing on my mind rather than lifting me up. You are a blessing. 😊

[@tiffanytotallyknits2227]

My big goal for my knitting in 2023 is to make more sweaters. I am actually knitting my first sweater now it is called The Winter Bluff.

[@yvettepritchard3983]

Great video girl as always . Great wast goals setting to I am working on a cardigan crochet. And a my first knitted sweater. Pretty interesting and my goal is to get my yarn organized and learn how to to do the musselburrow hat and to to do socks

[@bigknitenergy]

Your hair looks so lovely today! Also I really like the way you layed out this video.

[@georgeanntkachuck3726]

Happy new year. I love your videos!!! I’ve loved watching you grow! As an older viewer, I appreciate your enthusiasm! I want to grow my knitting skills. What’s your advice about how to do that?

[@CourtneyBriee]

Your hair looks SO good!

[@TheWanderingPurl]

I am so happy to see that you are HAPPY and in a better place this year. You're so brave to share how hard the last couple of years have been. You do an amazing job and should be so proud of yourself for all that you have accomplished! I think you've convinced me to knit the Something Cozy pattern - you love yours so much and it's just so cute! (hopefully it will be as cute on me as it is on you!) Excited to see your scraps and how you plan to eliminate them! Keep up the good work, friend!

[@brennaparansky7758]

Thanks so much for your year in review! You have a great way of putting my own knitting into perspective and this helps me so much. Congrats on the stash down! So amazing. I’m planning on casting on the Sweetheart socks next week so they’re ready for Valentines. Love your videos.

[@kierafinneke5828]

I’m so glad I found your channel earlier this month! I have loved watching your stash journey and I have seen small clips of your scraps 👀 I am eager to see what’s next! I have been destashing this month and have really been enjoying it. I feel refreshed and ready for 2023! I’m currently working on a Ferndell cardigan and then I have yarn for a sweater arriving on Friday 🙈 and after that it’s exclusively stash knitting unless I’m very, very spoken to. Funnily enough my goals match yours! Curating a handmade wardrobe and putting in the time for pieces that I love. I feel like people don’t include research into patterns and materials as time put into a project, but it absolutely is! Gotta get what you want so it’s loved and worn to death! Cheers!!

[@farmgirlinthecity76]

I found your channel while searching for stash organization/stash down methods on KZbin and I have stayed because your channel is just so lovely. Good luck with your 2023 goals, can't wait to follow along!

[@jilljarvis94]

Such a great summary! You have grown so much this year and it shows in the upbeat way you’re reflecting on the year! Yay for LIS meet up!!

[@knittingiscool]

Thank you for encouraging people to subscribe to us smaller channels and explaining how much it means!! If I could subscribe to you a hundred times I would - good luck with your 50k goal! You can do it!!

[@camie44]

I started watching you very recently, and I really like how structured you are. Right now I am itching to cast on the Oslo hat - Christmas edition by PetiteKnits for my daughter in a glittery yarn, but I have been longing to make my own cloths and change style to a more vintage inspired one for a while. I think I will make a list of how to accomplish that and put up some goals to get there. Thank you for an inspiring video! :)

[@valeriejohnson1043]

Curious about what you don’t like about wearing your hand knit socks?

[@lolapunk20]

i love the cozy but was wondering if you could mod it to dk?

[@HollyTriedIt]

I really like the striping on the back of the Stay Cozy sweater. It looks intentional.

[@KnittyNatty]

Thanks!

[@jenniferoden9343]

You inspired me to learn how to crochet and start a scrappy granny stripe blanket of my own this year. I have really loved the process grabbing leftover project yarn and enjoy using it all over again. Plus, crochet goes so fast once you get the hang of it! I loved watching your journey to eliminate your stash last year and am excited to see how you eliminate your scraps!

[@thekindles1183]

This was a great episode. You're inspiring! I LOVE the slowing down to knit these days. All the best, Kimberly

[@alpacasandstitches]

I've been knitting gnomes to use up scrap yarn and they make fun gifts. My friends and family love them! Check out Imagined Landscapes patterns.

[@jewelse1975]

I’m so glad I found your channel in 2022; watching all your videos this fall (I watched a TON) gave me a lot of inspiration and keeps the fire burning under me to grow my own crochet business 😊 Can’t wait to see more of you this year!

[@lavendercottagefibrearts]

Love all of your makes but the dress is just a showstopper!

[@dianaschut2360]

Ik brei een kanten sjaal voor mijn dochter. Ik moet nog een vest breien voor mijn zoon Ik wil al mijn projecten af hebben dit jaar. En ik ga sokken leren breien heel spannend

[@MikiCrespo]

Happy New Year 🎉🥂🍾

[@elissarn8529]

What yarn did you use for your hat?

[@peggymowry2548]

Hi Natalie - I just finished watching and I love that you are stretching yourself by choosing “hard and scary” goals. It’s a brave thing to do, but you have given yourself the best start ever by realizing that your priorities must always be centered around the choice that makes you happiest TODAY. YAY for your self-love and care. You know, love and happiness are the two things you are born understanding. We let them slip away as we age and as we are taught that other things and people should take priority. As we all end up realizing, suffering and sadness ensue. I’m amazed by your growth in your journey back to the pure love and happiness you enjoyed as a baby… at such a young age! Brava Natalie. I can hear in what you say that you are on the right path. Now, for a crochet tip I can’t resist sharing: Check out my project page on Ravelry (Peggity), my recently completed Lydia Blanket designed by Dedri Uys and view my photo of the join I used. It is done on the diagonal and results in far fewer ends to run in, and Bonus - it is gorgeous! It’s part of Dedri’s instructions for joining granny squares for her Lydia Blanket on her website lookatwhatimade.net. Because you’ll be joining granny squares this year and it might as well be gorgeous!😍

[@faithdockendorff4747]

Question: Have you always been a very organized person, or is this something that has happened because of your KZbin channel?

[@jessicahuwer781]

❤️