Everything I Knit In 2022 | trying on all of my knitwear

[@heatherthomas2135]

Just stumbled upon your videos and love your energy! You had me laughing out loud on the train at 5am comparing baguettes and apples. Year two of “really” knitting for me and I’m just starting to make some garments for myself and love the ideas you shared. Thanks for being a bright light in this world!

[@knitsbymandy]

Thank you for tuning in, glad you found the channel :)

[@Laura2016-g2a]

First time watching your podcast, and I appreciate your honesty regarding the knitting patterns and yarn. I love your energy! I’ll definitely be watching more of your podcasts.

[@river1216]

As a plus size knitter and crocheter, it is so lovely to see straight size fiber artists choosing to intentionally support size inclusive patterns. Everyone deserves to be able to make items that will fit their body without having to modify a paid pattern. Thank you for spreading awareness

[@lauralouise3133]

Love how thoughtful you are about all your knitting projects!

[@beezaroni]

when you said, "let's all take a breath together" I felt it 🥹 you bet I took that breath

[@pamelahernandez1310]

your podcast its the best! i also start knitting and i have found this so so so useful in terms of how to be smart about the process and actually using my brain cells before going nuts on any project / yarn. You are so funny and well spoken that i feel like im listening and ranting with a friend lol

[@kohlechats]

I found your channel from your video showing everything you knit in 2021, and it's so fun to realize i've gotten to watch your videos for a whole year now! thanks for making great content :)

[@knitsbymandy]

Thank you for being here and watching for a whole year!! That is truly mind blowing to me lol

[@ellamumby6359]

No but I loveeee the look of the white top popping out the top of the ankers sweater

[@KnitsFromLincolnshire]

Love your energy, enthusiasm & honesty! ❤

[@Tori3Eng]

This is the first video I've seen by you and wow you're hilarious, I loved watching this! Hope to see more soon :)

[@suereynolds2980]

Such lovely conversation..you have a beautiful personality

[@wigglymoose]

your videos showing your progress as a beginner to making the ingrid sweater after 2 years is so inspiring to me! i also learned to knit in fifth grade but dropped it after making two scarves lol but now i’m going to try the step by step sweater by florence miller (made by florence on yt). i love your attitude that everything is a lesson learned. also - i’ve been embroidering for about 6 mos so i’d still say i’m a beginner but french knots have been the most frustrating stitch to me! i always want my stitches to be tight but french knots (in embroidery thread) are prettier a bit looser. i also find the chain stitch (which you used on that baby sweater/cardigan) to be frustrating because it’s hard to get the stitch length to be even. anyway, subbed and excited to see what you knit in 2023!

[@kaaburaknits]

You are so fun!! Happy I found this channel, haven't found a new podcaster I love in forever:)

[@aaalexis8]

i just so happened to be recommended your “everything i knit in 2021” video last night! i’ve been watching your videos throughout the day while i start FINALLY finishing some crochet wips i’ve had for far too long 😂

[@quil10it]

You’re a kick! Thanks for going over your knits.

[@pseudoeternity5202]

I am so glad to have stumbled upon your video. It's really sweet and funny, AND it's always great to get insights (also critical ones!) from a fellow knitter, especially since I do plan to finally finish a sweater this year. Thank you for sharing! :)

[@shannondwire1058]

I discovered your channel last night and stayed up for hours watching your What I knit this year videos. Have enjoyed them so much and am so inspired to try knitting garments (other than socks) for myself.

[@ruthlovestoknitpodcast]

Just found you and really enjoyed seeing your knits. Love your honest account of your knits. Look forward to your next podcast x

[@KatNguyen]

This is my first video watching of yours 33:55 and I died! 😂😂😂. “ They looked like baguettes 🥖 , and I wanted them to look like apples 🍎 🍎 ”.

[@Jennyknitsthings]

Great video! I love cami no. 5 as well but will not be knitting it bc if the bra issue. No bra is no longer an option for these tatas! I also loved, loved the anker - I made the summer version in Line. Going to cast on a long sleeve version of it soon. Such a good style! Very flattering.

[@knittinggargoyle]

omg I love you so much, favorite knitting youtuber for sure 🥰 hope you had a good new year!

[@knitsbymandy]

This comment made my day! Thank you for watching and wishing you a happy happy new year!

[@meadhbhcorrigan3549]

This is your first video I came across and you’ve got such a lovely attitude! Can’t wait to see more! ❤️ also I’m obsessed with that orange sweater no 15 I’m going to have to copy it

[@balancedskein]

Congratulations on a year of learning and skill building. And thank you for sharing your journey with us ❤️❤️ happy new year!

[@Smashlynne13]

“Is that the male gaze? I don’t know, we don’t have time for that.” Same girl.

[@cleetus_]

❤❤ STOP IM A TEENAGER AND THIS CONVINCED ME MORE TO DIVE INTO THE INGRID SWEATER!!! AHHHH!! I was soo like it looks too much but im finishing the ribbing for a petiteknit v-neck and i really cannot WAIT to cast on my bestie Ingrid!!

[@ems313]

Love seeing you knits! I just commented to say that I think the Stockholm Slipover would look lovely with a dark blue or another coloured t-shirt under (and with darker denim) because, as you said, it does not go with white. I imagine cold dark blue would suit you otherwise, too!

[@lizholzer4930]

This was fun! I’ll be watching past and future installments! As to that DROPS top, I think if you have enough yarn to add some very short sleeves, it could be useful. Granted, it looks awful as-is, but that’s mainly because the armholes are ridiculously draggy. Adding sleeves would make it even less hot-weather-friendly than it is now, but I think it would end up kind of cute. Good luck with your 2023 knits!

[@emilyader7371]

Love the cashmere sweater! I thrifted one recently, but it didn’t fit well, so I reclaimed the yarn and now I’m double stranding cashmere with cotton for a spring sweater 😭❤️ also I would advise felting some fleece into the interior of your balaclava. I’d just be super careful with how much you felt it, because it will affect the exterior look. Cheers!

[@foebe5874]

I'm home for the holidays and not going back for a couple of days but i finished my wip while here so I've been missing knitting so much😭😭 Currently binging your videos to satisfy my craving haha

[@knitsbymandy]

Sounds like it is time for emergency trip to the craft store haha. I'm glad my videos can help curb the craving haha.

[@katerinamelin734]

I just want to say that the sweater no 15 goes up to 58,5 inches. Isn’t it enough? It’s pretty big size I think.

[@k8rn21]

it’s always floppest 😔 before the slay 🤩 (love the knits!! looking forward to see what 2023 brings!) ETA, omg, Looped is my LYS too! I’ve spent way more money than I’d like to admit walking in there without a plan 🥲🧍🏼‍♀️

[@SylviaTricote]

Team purple! Thanks for the video ☺️

[@inezmichielsen9950]

It's nice to weare when you drive a cabriolet, I mean the hat 😄

[@anne-kathrinhess5470]

Why does your podacast pop up now in my feed and not way earlier???? Love everything about this video. Will binge watch your other videos now...

[@inezmichielsen9950]

Maybe you can knit a smaller hat and you can make this inside the blue hat

[@rislachius]

I feel the same way about Cami No. 5, including the decision not to knit from that designer anymore. I wore it a bit to work under unbuttoned button up shirts but that could be too casual for a lot of work places. I have a similar bra unfriendliness issue with some of my other summer knits too. I'm looking forward to this summer of summer knits and applying what I learned from last summer 😅 So far I have yarn for an Outline Tee and a Demilune Top 😊 I really appreciated hearing about the afghan you made as a gift. what an amazing gift and so nice that it was so perfect for her ❤️

[@knittedbywhitney]

I love seeing your year of makes! Girl, DROPS patterns are freaking toxic -- I hate them so much! They're SO hard to read, they never fit properly, and they all just end up looking like sacks on bodies. At least they make nice yarn and it's at affordable prices haha! Also, thank you so much for stepping up and choosing not to make non-size-inclusive patterns!

[@knitsbymandy]

I also learned that DROPS commonly steals designs which is a bummer, but needless to say I will not be making one again hehe. Moving to size inclusive patterns will be easy considering all of the great pattern round-ups you've done 😄

[@knittedbywhitney]

@@knitsbymandy I’m happy to provide plenty of size-inclusive patterns to choose from! 😊

[@annikak.837]

I also made my first summer knits in 2022 and so far all of them failed somehow (a wraptop and a camisole). 🙈 Maybe the fibre is so different to wool and the fit has to be different to winter garments that it's not as straightforward. Mine were basically all too big after a couple of wears. I'm going to frog and knit something else.

[@edinacole6382]

That’s so interesting. Alpaca blended with anything has always been way to hot for me. Is it because the wind is blowing through the holes in the knitwear?

[@knitsbymandy]

I think it may have to do with the gauge as well as the silk-to-alpaca ratio!

[@emilygannon3122]

I’m on neckline island of my Ingrid sweater (literally why?? it’s barely any knitting and I’m just putting it off) so seeing yours is the kick in the ass I needed to pick it up again. What did you do for your collar? It looks like twisted rib but I can’t fully tell and I have no idea how I’m gonna do mine. Any tips would be appreciated 🖤

[@knitsbymandy]

I did 1x1 rib the entire way and picked up stitches at the rate suggested in the pattern! I was going for a mock neck and kept trying on to determine the length. You got this!

[@knittinggargoyle]

what happened to your james watts pure mesh pullover? I thought I remembered you working on that forever ago :)

[@knitsbymandy]

I ended up never finishing that piece! Maybe I'll revisit in 2023...

[@Neeena.beeena]

Roxanne Richardson is my mom!! Love the shoutout 🥰

[@knitsbymandy]

woot woot! love your mom's videos, how cool! thanks for watching 🤩

[@heavenknits]

for the cami no. 5, you can layer a button up shirt on top or maybe a black/white denim jacket and wear it in spring/fall i wear mine all the time on their own, but if you have a bra with detachable straps, you can cross them on the back and the camisole straps will hide them! :)

[@knitsbymandy]

Thanks for the tips! Hopefully this will help be get more wear

[@pinkpineappleknits]

I was also thinking a T-strap bra might work.

[@gemineyyy]

Beautiful pieces Mandy ❤ you’ve come so far and can clearly see your skill is being improved amazing❤ also really appreciate your 2 cents on MFTK and WAK. Do you follow Sarah karine knits? She had a good discussion on size inclusivity and MFK

[@knitsbymandy]

Thank you so much for this sweet comment 🥰 And yes! I do follow Sarah and her discussion on MFK really helped me think more critically about my pattern choice.

[@2koda1]

Is FibreSpace your local yarn store? You have been a busybee.

[@knitsbymandy]

I'm more local to Looped in DuPont but will have to go to VA to visit FibreSpace!

[@2koda1]

@@knitsbymandy yes you must go there. What is the name of the shop you go to in DuPont?

[@akerasanders6032]

As a plus size woman, I’m glad there are more size inclusive patterns. However not supporting someone, just because they may not design for all sizes. Is not a valid reason not to support them.

[@knitsbymandy]

Respectfully I think it’s a personal and nuanced choice, but appreciate your comment. 💕

[@Синяяворона-б7э]

I don't get your comment about size inclusivity... quick browsing through MFTK's patterns and they go from XS to XXL.

[@knitsbymandy]

I believe the accepted standard for a pattern being size inclusive, according to other creators and the yarn crafting council who creates grading guides for designers, is making patterns up to a 5XL or a 60'' bust. Fo MFTK's patterns that only go up to an XXL, it is limiting to those who only have a 47" bust or smaller. I believe she has started to make a few patterns up to a 3XL or 4XL but personally I'd rather support other designers that have a larger range of size inclusive garments at this time. Here is a link to the yarn crafting council as well: www.craftyarncouncil.com/standards/woman-size

[@Синяяворона-б7э]

@@knitsbymandy didn't know that, thanks!

[@Tiny_dubu]

Sounds like you like knits with negative ease and hate all the summer knits with positive ease :)