everything I knit in 2023, part two • marlene’s knitting podcast

[@KnitsByNayla]

So many makes, lessons, adventures and new friends. It was so great to meet you this year and follow along your journey. I’m looking forward to the next year of trying new things and getting better at the craft! You’re keeping me great company today as I’m alone in the office!

[@marleneknits]

truly!! thank you for following along and it was amazing to meet you too ✨

[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

The tiny “promise keepers” are adorable!!

[@YoungfolkKnits]

I really enjoyed hearing you chat about the corran. I’d like to knit one this year and I appreciated hearing your thoughts.

[@HeidiSpear-oz6rw]

Thanks, Marlene, for creating your inspirational and informative content. I do think that the Ankers Summer T and Harlow V have got to go on my list! Happy 2024!

[@roos7631]

You've made so many gorgeous knits! I would love to see a video about your stash and the plans you have for it. I'm floating between wanting a stash and not wanting to get overwhelmed. The last months I bought a lot of sweater and t shirts quantities, I have specific plans for it, but I don't have a lot of room to store it. Can't wait for part three and I also would love to follow your crochet journey! I started dipping my toes into crocheting last year and I quite like it! Especially for amigurumi gifts, but I think it's also great for decoration! I would love to get inspired with crochet garment patterns, because I just love making things I can wear. I feel like crochet uses a different kind of concentration than knitting, so I quite like it every ones in a while. Knitting can be very mindless, but crochet can be very mindfull, at least that's how it works for me.

[@tulpenballerina]

You know what? I think a grey lilac would suit you so well! You said you will try to step out of your comfort zone a little bit more colourwise, too. I would recommend this colour as you have quite a cool complexion. 🧶

[@jeannehelena_]

you've been such an inspiration for me last year :) thank you for sharing all your beautiful projects with us & I can't wait to see more this year!

[@marleneknits]

Thank you so much Jeanne ☺️🧡

[@mepmanningknits]

Hi Marlene. Congratulations on your success in 2023 and more to come in 2024! You are so very talented. I too have the same goal about test knitting. Only take a test on if I want the garment and have the time/desire/bandwidth to take it on. As you say, knitting should make you happy, not stressed. Anyway, I love your podcast and looking forward to Part 3 and to see what's in store for 2024. All the best, Maria ❤❤❤

[@brookwillow]

I’m in love with those two brick colored sweaters you made. They are so lovely!!

[@brookwillow]

I also love how your hand spinning turned out! I look forward to everything you knit/spin/sew/crochet in 2024!

[@marleneknits]

thank you Ahna! 🧡 I’m so happy that we get to inspire each other along the way!

[@courtneylee3352]

Do not feel bad about the crochet struggles! I tried to learn in 2017 and it just did not make sense to my brain. I started knitting in 2022 and everything just made sense. It all makes sense to my brain lol. Crochet still doesn't click with me. Thank you for another amazing video!

[@YoungfolkKnits]

So excited to sit down and watch this!!!! ❤❤❤❤ 😘

[@sarahs.handmakes]

One of my intentions/goals for 2024 is also to knit less! It was great to see all your knitting from this year. I always love your pattern and color choices and your voice and attitude is so calming. Thanks for keeping me company while I work on some mittens 🥰

[@Jewelhanks]

Look at you!! Great job of already working on your goal of building up the community and not being a silent scroller :)

[@sarahs.handmakes]

@@Jewelhanksyou’re so sweet! Thank you for keeping me accountable over here 😊

[@darlenedavis3585]

A beautiful selection of projects for 2023. I also have a goal of less knitting for 2024 and make sure the items knit have a purpose or a use. I also need to go through my stack of finished items and gift them or donate them as there is no point in it sitting. Maybe some could be frogged and use the yarn for something else or just instead of buying more yarn. Learning to crochet is a great goal. Crochet has come a long way from the years old granny squares. I muddle through it but it is not something I am strong in. Wonderful video.

[@lekale450]

Du warst eine große Inspiration letztes Jahr ❤️ ich habe jetzt während ich die beiden Teile geschaut habe auch eine sweetshop blanket angefangen 😊

[@marleneknits]

Oh wie lieb, herzlichen Dank für deine Worte und ganz viel Freude mit der tollen Decke! ☺️

[@eileen97V]

Totally understand the struggle to part ways with knits that don't make you happy. I've knitted a top last summer with small needles and it took me so long as well, but it turned out way to big, the gauge is loose and I don't like how it looks that way. Will be frogging it this spring and try again in summer 😅 However, beautiful knits!

[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

I liked the Killiney Blouse a lot. Couldn’t find on Ravelry. Do you know if the pattern is available yet? Thank you! (Brilliant idea with the duplicate stitching to balance pooling!)

[@marleneknits]

Unfortunately not yet! And I’m not sure when it will, but I will mention it on the podcast when I do! 😊

[@CassieDA17]

I enjoyed seeing your knits. I tend to use similar colors for my knits. Love that pillow. I have that pattern in my ravelry favorites! What’s the difference between the Italian bind off and tubular bind off? I always thought they were the same. I would love the Marco Polo if you don’t have anyone to pass it on to

[@marleneknits]

The tubular bind off has these set up rows and the Italien bind off is just the last step of that too, a sewn bind off ☺️ I have already sold it to another person unfortunately, but thank you so much for your interest and kind comment :)

[@eeeveeelieeen]

Yeyyyy

[@meepiecrafts7799]

Marlene i would like to know if there is a link to the yarn shop you work. I live in Sweden but would love to try some yarns you sell.

[@marleneknits]

of course! www.strickfairliebt.de 🧡 I’ll make sure when I’m back at work that sweden is one of the countries that we ship to - shouldn’t be a problem just going to check and make sure :)

[@meepiecrafts7799]

@@marleneknits thank you so much.

[@alexandradegruyter]

❤🌈

[@monicacorr6979]

Hi is Killiney blouse available to buy the pattern ?

[@marleneknits]

unfortunately not yet! I’d follow the designer @pasleyknits over on instagram for updates on that!

[@TheSolipsist0]

Du schienst in Sorge ob man sich so lange Videos überhaupt ansieht: Ich seh mir gerne sehr lange Videos an, da ich dabei Nähe oder selbst stricke und nicht immer ein anderes Video suchen mag. Bei Periodenkrämpfen kann ich sehr Frauenmantelkrauttee empfehlen, TENS soll wohl auch gut sein. Es gibt auch Muster um die Wärmflasche wie ein Gürtel zu tragen, so bleibt man mobil (wenn man es mag).

[@marleneknits]

Vielen Dank für dein ganz liebes Feedback, ich selbst mag auch lange Videos :)

[@christinemccloskey7429]

You need a better micropone.

[@marleneknits]

unfortunately I don’t have one at all, yet. I’m filming on my phone - if you want to support me in upgrading my filming set up, my kofi is linked 😄 I honestly just haven’t been able to afford it yet or know much about technical equipment. I’m sorry if you weren’t able to understand me well!

[@mimamona5158]

​@@marleneknitsPlease don't stress yourself. I heard you and understood you great! Thank you for your open manner and sharing your thoughts about the finished projects ❤

[@marleneknits]

@@mimamona5158 thank you so much! I also thought the low tech was working out fine so far so thank you for reassuring me 🧡

[@maz4114]

​@marleneknits I have also never had any issues hearing you either so don't stress!

[@christinemccloskey7429]

@@maz4114 But some people do and we want to hear her.