Everything I made in 2023 | sewing, knitting, crochet, oh my!

[@CatsCostumery]

The knitting patterns I used: (All by Fabel Knitwear, I think they're all available on Ravelry too) The Hobbiton Vest (Green vest) www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1570173720/hobbiton-vest-knittingpattern-digital The Ithilien Vest (Copper vest) www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1016697281/ithilien-vest-knittingpattern-digital The Minerva Cardigan (Red cardigan) www.etsy.com/uk/listing/647116583/minerva-cardigan-knittingpattern-digital

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

I always think it’s a bit sad that so many people feel that it’s somehow “not right” to wear long skirts in everyday life. I wear long (ankle length or floor length) skirts whenever I’m not going somewhere muddy or dealing with livestock!

[@jenniferoliver8765]

Me too. I wear layers of skirts to keep warm, everyday in the winter, but people sometimes think it is strange. Whatever, I'm happy with my style.

[@sewmuchjoy]

Wow, that sounds like me!! I also wear ankle length skirts almost daily, except when I am milking cows or in the henhouse! :)

[@allisonyaguchi7177]

I wear them even though I work in a lab. Floor length is safety compliant 😊 even if getting in and out of cars is not an elegant process for me 😅

[@kilodeltawhisky1504]

The pope-coat... You just started knitting and made such cute wearables... There's hope for me. I've just started, with classes, and have two hats and a scarf done, and will be starting a sweater next week. I already crochet... And love that, but want to knit so badly. Nice amount of finished projects! It's good to review so you feel accomplished! Cheers!

[@courtneyperry7659]

Yes to the gradient sweater tutorial! I want one!

[@HannahHappyHomemaker]

Me tooo!!!

[@polinaignatenkova3634]

That jumper looks amazing! And so fun! Absolutely yes to a tutorial if your friend is up for it!

[@Ford_prefect_42]

Your ever after dress is STUNNING

[@bhavens9149]

I think the Ever after Dress came out rather well and you definitely should wear it to whatever it can be worn to. Just lovely.

[@bhavens9149]

ps, geek that I am, I call wips, UFO's unfinished objects. thought you'd find that fun

[@sharlaidrey7898]

I love how you are trying to improve the projects that you've ended up not really wearing, so you do wear them in the future. You are clearly not making things just for the sake of making things or for content, and then throwing them in a corner like a piece of junk, but you think about what you want to wear and make things that have either practical purpose or are huge passion projects, that might not get so much wear but are a dream coming true. This whole video gave of this vibe of you actively working on achieving your own happiness. If you want something, you make it. If something isn't working, you change it. I LOVE IT!

[@procrasticrafting]

I love these kind of look-back videos!

[@breec]

I love yearly recaps! I tend to forget everything I made, too, so it's a good reminder. Plus it lets me know if there's any videos I missed so I can go back and watch and inspires me for more of my own projects. That being said, those vests are adorable. You mentioned linking the patterns, but I'm not sure I'm seeing it/them? I've been looking on ravelry too, but so far I haven't had any luck finding something close

[@CatsCostumery]

Ah sorry I’ve just added them now!

[@dorota1504]

I love end-of-the-year wrap-ups, especially on your channel. You're so creative, I've learned so much from you this year and in the past. Thank you! I must admit though, that I could not take my eyes off this gambeson-like red jacket you are wearing in the video. It's amazing, did you make it? You look fantastic in it.

[@CatsCostumery]

I bought it second hand but I love it so much! I was thinking of patterning it, just in case something ever happens to it 😂

[@dorota1504]

@@CatsCostumery if you ever decide to do it, I'd be happy to buy it. Even not scaled. It stole my heart.

[@Ella-iv1fk]

I just started learning how to knit. That rainbow jumper is really cute, if your friend is up for sharing/teaching how to make that I might have to also try crochet. 23 completed garments in 12 months is great, especially finishing up some really big wips, definitely worth a sense of achievement

[@MiddlingSewist]

You had quite an accomplished year! I actually love when sewing KZbinrs just focus on making what feels reasonable and works for their lifestyle offline...I think a lot of their audience (me included) relates. Small projects also are approachable, less daunting, and deserve their time to shine in addition to the larger makes! Congrats on the beautiful additions to your wardrobe this year! Your work was impressive.

[@bibliothekla]

23 finished projects in 2023! That's great. The cape-coat-thing looks great! I'm looking forward to seeing more details about your traveling suit.

[@nightfall3605]

I find I accomplish more in my project room when I have creative videos playing. It’s like I get a reflected dopamine hit with each of your completed projects, which gives me the oomf to work through the hours necessary to get to the end of my own! Thanks for being there ❤

[@ShettikkaWoods-jl8iq]

Good morning 🌄🌞 blessings ☕ and crocheting 🧶, awesome 💯

[@sarahinnis7364]

Could you link to those crochet tops? Everything you made is gorgeous! Thank you.

[@BethAge95]

You made so many beautiful things!!

[@amandamientkiewicz1846]

I am going to really get sewing in 24 I miss it so much. I took a 3 yr break and now it’s time to get back into it.

[@sewmuchjoy]

I love crocheting too! Perfect for quiet days when you just want to relax by the fireplace and not sit at the sewing machine! I love crocheting lace! Made lace many times last year and hemmed several handkerchiefs for Christmas presents! I then embroidered a different flower depending on the person's birthday month! Very rewarding and everyone was thrilled! Love all the projects you made Cat! You did a wonderful job!

[@onepurpleostrich]

Cat, what is the yarn for the sunset sweater? I usually don't like gradients but those colours are wonderful!

[@CatsCostumery]

I think it was Hayfield Spirit!

[@nanettebromley8843]

Wow. What an amazing amount of projects you finished. Love all of them. Yay for crochet. What a brill idea for the headphones. Think I'll look into doing something similar. Mine are round so dont think granny squares will quite work. What was that fabric shop you went to in Edinburgh? Going in March for my birthday. Right, going back to watch kirtle and petticoat vids.

[@leaf2576]

I'm VERY interested in that sunset jumper! I'd love to learn how to make it! What pattern did you use for that lovely rust-colored vest?

[@HannahHappyHomemaker]

I’m here to ask the same thing!! I need those two patterns 🎉

[@Mycopoks]

"Thanks, i made it" is definitely a bit part of my motivation. Being a teenager i always appear as some sort of god to people of my age when i say that some clothing i wear is made by me. Even simple skirts appear as nuclear physics for them😂

[@aksez2u]

I would definitely be interested in a little tutorial on how to make that crochet sweater (jumper)!

[@loonaberry5995]

Mee too!

[@jenniferstocker5462]

23 in '23! Fantastic! Is this the beginning of a trend...?😀

[@tammyellison735]

I love everything you have made. You have been very productive and should be proud! I can't wait to see what you make in 24

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

That is a very nice and long list! Everything looks wonderful! I think I need way more info on the red cardigan and the last coat!. I think I will need both in my wardrobe!

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

I forgot to say happy new year! Here's to a spectacular year!!!

[@agimagi2158]

Oh and of course the rainbow jumper! Suuper cute! If your friend would be up to it, I'd love to see a video about it!

[@Serenity_Craft]

Because of your recent love of crochet, I would like to encourage you to research broomstick lace. I put together a scarf recently using the broomstick lace stitch and it was so easy.

[@Auntie7024]

Your projects are so lovely. Wonderful job! I'm looking forward to your 2024 projects. ❤😊

[@KlingonPrincess]

You wound up with quite a few items - all quite pretty. Here's to a great new year 🥂🪡🥂

[@momosaku16]

Could you please put links to the knitting patterns in the describtion? Thanks

[@fulloflife97]

Wow what a wonderful year of makes!! Congratulations on finishing multiple years long projects!! Such a treat to see and inspiring me to finish my own wips 😊. I loved your cardigan you finished in September and the red jacket you're wearing in the video, could you please share what patterns you used for those?

[@CatsCostumery]

The cardigan is a pattern by Fabel Knitwear (I’ll compile all the patterns and add them as a pinned comment!) the red jacket was bought second hand but I’ve been thinking of patterning it 🤔

[@nanettebromley8843]

Please pattern the jacket. Looks great.

[@agimagi2158]

I love your cape coat thing! Also crochet is amazing, I agree!

[@sarahmwalsh]

You made such a wonderful array of pieces! Bravissima!

[@katarinadankova2949]

You made so much this year, so proud ❤ does anyone know the pattern for the cape coat thing at the end? Looks absolutely amazing and I would love to make it myself

[@tygress12]

I would love to find the pattern too. It is gorgeous. All the vibes of a cape but the warmth of a coat. 😊❤❤

[@CatsCostumery]

I can’t recall exactly where it’s from but I’ll include it in the video about it! ☺️

[@katarinadankova2949]

@@CatsCostumery thank you 💕 can't wait for the video

[@aukjevankolck1017]

I'm very interested in the knitting patterns. Where can I find them?

[@CatsCostumery]

I’ll compile them and add them as a pinned comment!

[@bhavens9149]

I crochet okay but I can't ever seem to get tension right on knitting.

[@sannabengtsson3044]

I wish I come to crochet. I don’t understand it your crochets speak, not the same language.

[@Minnigirl1]

Where’s the link to the knit vest? 😊

[@reganrose04]

What pattern did you use for the cape coat at the end?

[@dahlia_day]

What pattern did you use for the red cardigan?

[@CatsCostumery]

It was from Fabel knitwear!