Everything I Knit in 2020 | Knitting Year in Review

[@juliefakkema]

I'm really impressed with your knitting ability. But your ability to hold an audience's interest in your presentation is just as impressive. I think it's rare too. Example: showing an inset of yourself wearing the sweaters as you talk about them. Really adds a lot to the uniqueness and appeal of the sweater.

[@snehatandri8982]

not me learning a stockinette stitch for the first time in my life and bingeing vintage knitting videos lol. Hoping to get to a point where I can actually make some of these, someday! Long time crocheter here. Love your videos, they really inspired me to take to knitting, and vintage knitting in particular (Though the timing could not have been worse, I have an exam tomorrow and all I can think about is knitting)

[@rachaelhall1164]

I'm pretty much the opposite knitter to you. I basically am just looking for an excuse to knit stockinette in the round. I can, and will, do more complicated things (lace, cables colourwork (as long as it is only 2 colours to a row and the floats are short)) if I'm motivated by the finished object, but zombie knitting is my happy place.

[@ingridspinknitlove1192]

Yes! The world needs more vintage knitting podcasts. I hope you continue to share your knitter projects.

[@ShowandTellknitting]

Ingrid, check out Show and Tell vintage knitting

[@cindyrosser2471]

If you are interested in historic knitting, I'd like to recommend Roxanne Richardson AKA RoxKnits, she's knitting a sweater from every decade starting in 1890, although she isn't knitting them in sequence. Also, Engineering Knits has done several late 19th century knits. Both on KZbin.

[@RetroClaude]

Oh yes! I follow Maike from Engineering Knits bit I will check out RoxKnits

[@ShowandTellknitting]

Rox is outstanding in everything she does!

[@sabrina.h2737]

Thanks for the recommendations. 🙂

[@Toyon95]

I have such respect for her. She seems soo knoweledgeble.

[@lindapankhurst4513]

Have just found your channel and am loving all the knitting!!! Isn’t it great to find kindred spirits online? I don’t have many friends who share my obsession with knitting and knitting history, so the KZbin vintage knitting community are now my tribe!!!

[@tanstermonster5289]

Thank you for confirming my suspicions regarding WAK and Wool and the Gang. I have also been put off by the cost for very beginner patterns and subpar wool.

[@EmilyBHelms]

I’ve been watching so many historical/vintage type sewers this year, but as much more of a knitter myself, it’s nice to see some knitting chat in that same vein. I want to get into some vintage knitting as well as vintagey sewing. Thank you for the inspiration and I look forward to seeing what else you do.

[@felipejaxen8369]

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[@felipejaxen8369]

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[@felipejaxen8369]

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[@ralphrobert3034]

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[@megananderson1431]

I'm desperate to make a twinset with some navy blue merino/silk I have. Good luck with your upcoming knitting. I'll be watching.

[@stephaniehawkins932]

This has inspired me to pick up my knitting again. They all look fantastic. When you mentioned looking for 3ply weight yarn, my mind immediately went to Bendigo woollen mill - I will rave all day about how good their wool is.

[@howcanikeepfromsinging]

I've heard from other knitters that it is good quality wool, but knits up to a higher ply than is labelled as. What's your experience with the smaller plys?

[@maleahlock]

Thank you for the cosy chat. Your videos are making being an unwilling bed lump so much more bearable. You've done so many amazing things this year! I can't wait to see more.

[@evadedenbach1226]

I have a collection of vintage knitting patterns from the 1940's to the 1960's. In the 1940's patterns, many of them required the knitter/crocheter/sewer to use scraps. That was due to everything needed to be rationed. And, I knit a lot of keyhole scarves. And, I gave a few of those from the 1950's when they were popular. Also, ponytail hats were popular in the 1950's and 1960's. And, they've made a comeback in recent years. They're called messy bun hats now. I also knit a headband from a pattern from the 1960's. I just knit it in the round, and did Knit 1 Purl two rib. I had one done by the time I got to Cleveland when I went to go visit my brother.

[@tiarabass4625]

Thank you for sharing all your sewing and knitting! I am sad to hear about the problems with the nutcracker sweater as I am a brand new knitter who was greatly inspired by Fabled knitwear and vintage knitwear to learn how to knit so I could do them. I am glad the other fabled knitwear pattern went smoothly. That gives me hope.

[@lyannecb8499]

I like to have 3 different types of knitting/crochet projects on the go - the easy knit knit knit things that I can sit on the sofa & watch TV with my son & keep my hands busy; something small enough to fit in a pencil case to work on if I'm waiting in the car or on my lunch break (socks, at the moment as my 2021 goal is to make a pair of socks a month); and something that I have to think about as I work it in my calm hideout space - 1 lace cowl completed as a gift, now doing my 1st crochet blanket, which will also be a gift. I love my twinset more than I thought I would before I made it, but it is dk weight so good at keeping me warm, not so good as an intermediate piece for spring & autumn. Will need to think about finer yarn!

[@RetroClaude]

I love the idea of having different levels of knitting project on the go at once. I have an upstairs knitting project and a downstairs knitting project to avoid unnecessary trips up the stairs but I hadn't thought about difficulty. I think I should cast on another project!

[@walaaemad382]

-if you're finding the common light weight yarns heavy i'd advice to check holst garn, it's a danish brand, their yarns are really great quality and quite affordable even more than jamison and smith, the yarn have a spinning oil tho so you have to give it a good path after finishing the garment. also i would advice to stay away from superwash yarns like cascade it tend to be quite heavy and loss it's shape with wear and there are alot of alternatives with much higher qualities like knitting for olives for example it's supeeer soft, airy, and affordable, it also thiner than the normal fingering weight -regarding the fabel knitwear patterns, Helene tends to go for the cropped length for most of her patterns and most of them are bottom up so you can't really try it on to check the length but i found it's helpful to lay it over an exsiting jumper or blouse that i like the length of and knit until it hit that length then join the sleeves, also unlike the vintage patterns where they have a standards modern patterns are way different so always check the measurments before choosing the size because M in one pattern is waaay different than another pattern and always take the upper arm circumstances in account (i had to learnt it the hard way) but to the arms makes a big difference espicially in a bottom up jumpers like the nutcracker -regarding the steek, knitting doesn't unravel sideways especially Shetland yarn it is very very sticky so even if you missed up the steek completely nothing will happen and in worse case you can easily felt it and it will never move even if you tried to unravel it initially edit: sorry it's a very lengthy comment 😅

[@aliefranklin]

Holst coast is wonderful. Love supersoft as well.

[@RetroClaude]

Thank you so much for all this wonderful information! 💚

[@meme-sw1pc]

I just saw a Miss Marple episode with one of those jumpers in it the episode is A Murder is Announced. The short sleeve striped patterned one.

[@peggykelliher5698]

December 18, 2021. Just found you. Enjoying your content. I have lots of vintage patterns from my mother and my grandmother. Totally intimidated by the patterns. Your using them and explaining has given me courage to go and get them back out and at least give it a try. Love the 1940 dress, the knickers, the slips, they are all so lovely. Thanks for the encouragement. Peggy

[@shouritamraparni2730]

I’m such a fan. This is the first video I have seen of you and I’m in love with all your projects. I’m a fairy new knitter and I’m glad to have found this video. I love vintage projects and atleast half of the projects from this video are going into my to make list 💕 loads of love from India

[@RetroClaude]

Thank you so much! Lots of love from England 💚

[@RobinPike]

Thank you for posting the vintage knitting patterns in the description! I love '30s and '40s and am looking to make one of these this year!

[@ShowandTellknitting]

Robin, you might consider joining the 1940s #sirdarchevron knit-along. We'll all zoom to compare notes and help each other.

[@22marketst]

Some fantastic knitting !! - I also love vintage knitting patterns and have 'played' with them for many years with greater and lesser degrees of success - but the 'archive' is a real treasure trove and I can never resist patterns in thrift shops which are pre- the 1960s which (sadly) popularised those unattractive (to me anyway) 'TV friendly knitting' designs - in rather 'blank' and increasingly bulky stocking stitch. Looking forward to more of your knitting in 2021!

[@RetroClaude]

I agree, I can't stand knitting plain stocking stitch. Give me the fun stuff any day!

[@nadia.lewis.]

Love to see all your 1940s knits! As someone who sells these patterns, I love seeing them actually knit up. 🧶 💕🤓

[@SpacyMidnight]

really cool you made Selbu votter ;) its still something we norwegians make ouuself ;)

[@Zukhane]

I just found your channel! I love your videos and you really inspire me to try vintage knitting. Thank you very much❤

[@lesleyharris525]

Happy New year, love the knitwear you have done, I can knit but I'm so slow, I know it's my hands that are the problem but I'm going to try again this year, thanks for inspiring me.

[@debraitaliano4831]

So glad I found you ,loved listening to you talk about all the knitting, I’m yet to knit a vintage pattern , I think a short sleeved lace jumper will be happening very soon , loved all your knits . Looking forward to more 🥰🥰🥰

[@RetroClaude]

Thank you! I'm so glad you find me too and I love my short sleeved lacy jumpers, I'm currently knitting another so look out for that soon 💚

[@barbarradevlin9111]

I love those mittens!!! That combination of green and orange is absolutely lovely. Now I need to make these!

[@gemineyyy]

So much inspiration from this video well done on all your creations! I like to slightly upskill myself every time I knit something new. And I say slightly because I don't want to get overwhelmed doing something I love doing and im still a beginner!

[@MelsGunn]

You’ve inspired me to pick up my knitting needles again. Gonna make stockings, wish me luck I can’t be bothered to find a pattern 😂😂

[@MelsGunn]

11 hours later ive got half a stocking and my hands are cramping XD

[@passiveroyal7288]

I'm so excited to see more knitting on youtube!! I love your white sweater and all the short sleeves. Can't wait for you to share more 1940's knitting (the best decade for knitting)

[@ShowandTellknitting]

@passiveroyal We're going to do a 1940s knit-along with the same cardigan knit by everyone...and we'll zoom to compare notes. Starting 4/15/20 #sirdarchevron

[@casual_cupcake]

For finding vintage yarn I would look into Susan Crawford. I think she struggled to find true 3-ply vintage yarn, so she developed her own range for the Vintage Shetland Project.

[@RetroClaude]

Thank you I'll check it out 😊

[@naritariko9390]

Wow, I love your pieces, they look stunning 😍 I also have some pattern from Fabelknitwear, love the designs - but none of them fit me.... I had to do so many changes :o I would love to see more knitting projects from you.

[@RetroClaude]

I'm thinking of starting a monthly series to show my knits as I make them because I really enjoyed filming this video 💚

[@grena37]

I also had trouble with fabelknitwear patterns :(

[@aly_b]

Omg, everything looks amazing. I really want to try knitting next year.

[@ukehimesama]

There is a Facebook group called vintage pattern library the shares vintage patterns and yarn tips etc. Lots of ppl recommend the bendigo woolen mills yarn extremely affordable and also the 3ply comes on a cone

[@carolineLonnqvist]

I had no idea you were a vintage knitter aswell. Yay! 🎉💖

[@kirstimakela9086]

Selbu is a village in Norway and Nagu is a small island in south-west of Finland, Nauvo in Finnish. The mittens were usually knit in black and white. Link of the pattern in English mielitty.com/blogi/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Nagu%20Selbu%20in%20English.pdf

[@RetroClaude]

Thank you I didn't know this!

[@roxannlegg750]

They are ALL so pretty!! Im desp to find a knitter...ive searched and willing to pay really well...but no one will do it for me! 😞 I can knit only basic things, and ive tried lace work for vintage knits BUT i just lose count all the time - i just suck at it. COmplex sewing..easy for me...but knitting...nup - beyond me.

[@MeiLegg]

I would love more vintage knitting content on your channel! I'm revisiting this video to look for inspiration

[@RetroClaude]

I promise more is on the way! But knitting is much more time consuming and I'm still figuring out how to film myself as I knit without constantly elbowing the camera!

[@expatpiskie]

You've inspired me to get back to knitting jumpers because this year I've been making a lot of socks. I've also made several lengths of Victorian lace using patterns from Engineering Knits with crochet yarn - after that the sock yarn seems really bulky.

[@ShowandTellknitting]

Sue, would you consider joining our knit-along? We're all going to knit the same 1940s cardigan and chat about it on zoom. #sirdarchevron

[@baileyk1989]

More knitting videos! This was great to see the finished products, but it's so fun to see them as they happen

[@RetroClaude]

I'm working on it! Stay tuned!

[@woolywonders5546]

Awesome! You are very productive on your knits! Thank you for enabling closed captioning. Subscribed!

[@traceyhall9018]

Your 1940s projects are fabulous! I really enjoyed this video. I’m about to tackle my first vintage project which is also a 1940s short sleeve sweater/jumper. I love the style of that decade.

[@RetroClaude]

Good luck with your first 1940s project! 💚

[@sabrina.h2737]

Glad that this was recommended to me. 👍

[@PopcornEmma]

I've done a lot more knitting than sewing this year! For the first time I'm starting to feel less like a beginner and more like a somewhat intermediate knitter which is very exciting as I can now knit more exciting things. I have been very much influenced by this video as I have just impulse bought the Tudor Roses book! Not sure if I'm at the level for it yet but perhaps it can be ~aspirational~

[@RetroClaude]

It's always great to have an aspirational project. I like to plan my steps up to *the project* so I always feel like I'm working towards it 💚

[@kjtherrick4031]

Your knitting is so impressive! I love the Elizabeth Woodville sweater and after watching another of your videos in which you recommend some books, including Alice Starmore's "Tudor Roses," I went online to Amazon and purchased it. That book is gorgeous! I've left a review and mentioned you in it. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@rebeccacuthbertson1271]

I’m in genuine shock. You are so incredibly talented! Every single thing you have knitted and sewn this year are simply stunning. I legit have never seen anyone hand-knit anything have as complicated as what you’ve done much less the quantity of garments in a year. Like holy-moly! I almost wish I had the time and energy to pick up knitting now but 1. I’m just learning to sew so let’s not get ahead of ourselves lol and 2. I don’t think my wrists could take the repetitive motion and 3. I live in Florida so it’s usually too hot to wear anything knit 😅😅 I can’t wait to see what incredible things you create in 2021. Keep being the incredible you that you are. Wishing you health, wealth, and happiness as we enter 2021 💖

[@RetroClaude]

The British winter is definitely a great motivator as a knitter! I need all the wooly clothes I can get 😁

[@rebeccacuthbertson1271]

@@RetroClaude I totally get that!! I grew up outside of Boston and miss sweater weather season so much. Where I'm at in Florida gets chilly (usually in the 10-15*C but on the rare occasion in December or January it'll get down to 4*C at night) but nothing like what you get in the UK or what I grew up with in Massachusetts. So I only get to whip out my sweaters or long sleeved shirts a few times a year. But cardigans!! Those I should invest more in because when the aircon is blasting in Florida summers, you can get pretty cold when stuck inside all day 😂

[@RetroClaude]

@@rebeccacuthbertson1271 Of course! It's the irony of living in a hot climate, you have to wear a cardigan INSIDE because the aircon is so cold 😂

[@TaraDeighton]

I really loved all your knits! Very inspiring- thank you!

[@janegibson6678]

Have you looked at Susan Crawford's website? Her Fenella yarn may be the type of 'vintage' yarn you are searching for. Have you come across her books 'A Stitch in Time' volumes 1 and 2. I'm sure you would enjoy them. Happy Knitting! Jx

[@RetroClaude]

I will have to check them out thank you! 💚

[@nickyclarer]

I also made the honey bop cardigan this year - I used drops baby merino and it worked okay. And I went to unravel in February.

[@RetroClaude]

Oh wow amazing! A kindred spirit!

[@NannaLaurie]

I've made those mittens too. I love them :D

[@karenclement743]

2ply. What size needles and what gauge? 3ply. What needle size and what gauge? I want to do finer knits. I have had my moms old magazines from the 20's thru to the 50's. I have been afraid to make anything as of yet!

[@florenna]

I also love 1940's style, but what I don't like is how especially all knitted 40's jumpers have such very narrow (tight) necklines! I just can't wear them at all, I find them very unflattering (and I do have a long neck, so it's not that). I really need wide open necklines in my clothes, it's so much more feminine too :) As a lover of vintage & historical fashions, thanks so much for the tip of the Tudor Roses book! I hadn't heard of it before this, and loved the look of that cardigan so much that reserved the book from the library right away (luckily it was to be found there)! :)

[@RetroClaude]

Yes the 1940s and the 50s loved a high neckline! But the Tudor Roses book has got a few beautiful boat neck style designs so I hope you find something to suit in there!

[@ukehimesama]

Norwegian patterns are not for the beginner so much vagueness, i find vintage patterns easier to knit from. I still have bought some of the fabel knitwear patterns, but the first one I ever knit made me want to rip my hair out because there was a mistake in the pattern and I hadn't updated my pdf so didn't realize

[@linneawestberg6435]

such good knitting company and inspo! excied to see the 2021 edition

[@Michael-if6my]

I love it all! I'm gonna need to do that nutcracker jumper myself. I'm working on my first ever cabled project currently, it's just a simple double color cabled scarf, but I hope to eventually be able to make things this good.

[@RetroClaude]

Keep going! I know you'll be able to get there in the end 😁

[@cindyrosser2471]

I really enjoyed your knits in review. However, the Nutcracker jumper --- the color and the lines of bobbles made me think of a crocodile. The patterns in Tudor Rose are knitting that I aspire to.

[@paulalizotte4298]

I'm making a white crocheted sweater. It's almost finished. It will have red trim

[@paulalizotte4298]

R

[@RetroClaude]

It sounds beautiful ☺️

[@fibermethis6740]

What a lovely video and oh my those stockings!! Thank you for sharing about your fitting trials and perseverance... I currently have my Magnolia Cardigan on hold because try one was too small and try two is too big so I need to pull back and modify and now I feel encouraged to do so! Just gave you a follow on Insta and looking forward to seeing more projects.

[@nadinedetain6765]

I loved the white sweater, of course, and was glad you made very différent designs, colours toi because many internet knitters only make grey and beige baggy things. I find it sad neverthless that you did not try to improve the one you are wearing, with extra side pièces perhaps ? Wish you the best and great knits in 2021 !

[@RetroClaude]

I have thought about making it bigger but I didn't have enough wool!

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

Hi Claude😀🌻 So, there I was, frustrated and about to give up hope on the algorithm ever presenting anything interesting (at least, not this iteration). And, well, you probably guessed it. Here's the one I came across 🌻🦋

[@ShowandTellknitting]

Each of your sweaters is amazing! Pity about the modern patterns giving you trouble. Hate that. Superfine yarns can be had through Colourmart in the UK. They ship worldwide for free (some covid-related fees apply to the US). I just ordered yarn that is 1470m/100g, of which I will hold 3 together. You can ply as many as you want to get whatever thickness you desire...and they have zillions of colors and other weights at great prices! (Do mention billietoy in your order, if you would!)

[@RetroClaude]

Oh wow that's amazing thank you for the recommendation ☺️

[@VickyVanViolet]

thank you for your videos, they're quite inspiring!

[@lauraswift4170]

Malabrigo Sock is 3 ply!

[@RetroClaude]

Thank you! I shall check it out 😊

[@tututulle]

I'm a beginner crocheter, what yarn do you recommend (from experience that as a long wear life) or at least some tips to look out for. I've seen Wool and the Gang and We are Knitters recommended many times by other youtubers. I really love all your projects 💘

[@RetroClaude]

For long wearing I would go for one of the big established brands, like Rowans, over indie dyers or smaller producers. In my experience the dye is less likely to run and they don't bobble as quickly. Although a good knitwear comb is always a good idea for hand knits. I also think part of the reason the WAK yarn went so fluffy is because it is single ply, just one strand twisted on itself, as opposed to 2 ply, which is two strands twisted together. I hope that helps! 💚

[@juliemorley22]

Lovely video just found you x

[@aliefranklin]

Try colormart for specific weights of yarn. You can get a weight sample card to work out the thickness. colourmart.com/yarns/collections

[@aliefranklin]

They have very specific thickness and its reasonably priced. Either way, just trying to help.

[@veronicapersson9124]

how to find the bok you taking abut?

[@veronicapersson9124]

and how to find it...

[@RetroClaude]

This is the book on Amazon. It's called Tudor Roses by Alice Starmore. I hope that helps! www.amazon.co.uk/Tudor-Roses-Alice-Starmore/dp/0486817180

[@veronicapersson9124]

@@RetroClaude Thats it thanks

[@nadiamaily]

Bonjour ,tout vos creations sont magnifiques,elles vous vont si bien 🤩 vous êtes parfaite je m’abonne à votre chaîne.Salutations de France my name his Nadia

[@RetroClaude]

Merci beaucoup Nadia!

[@silasesteban4708]

Very happy 😍💋 💝💖♥️❤️

[@fabkreations]