Knitting Ep # 61: Top 10 hand-knit sweaters in my wardrobe!! + Knitting updates + My chai recipe!!

[@Reeneedee]

Great video! I hope you will do the summer knits as well. I would love to see what patterns and yarn have worked well for warmer weather. Thank you for this content!

[@marciakaba3345]

Wonderful sweaters, beautiful fit and great colour choices, you look amazing in all of them!

[@elainekidd5442]

Lovely Sunday morning knitting with you Megha ❤

[@judithmullin390]

Great podcast, as usual, thank you, Megha. I was thrilled when you included the recipe and demonstration of making chai tea because I just started drinking store-bought chai tea and wondered how to make it. And now, thanks to you I know. Analyzing both our knitting successes and not so successful projects allows us to make better decisions for our next project as you so elegantly demonstrated. Yes, a second podcast analyzing the not so successful projects would definitely be helpful. One of the benefits of Podcasts is that we can learn from one another. Happy new year!

[@maggieanderson592]

Thank you Megha - full of inspiring ideas as ever. I was so delighted to see your Cargill included. I’ve been wearing mine this weekend. As you know it was Rebecca’s first published design, and she asked me to test knit it - a complete unexpected first for me - and there’s been no looking back since then. When I wear it I just feel relaxed straight away. Now you’ve given me some more ideas to consider and some lovely yarns too.

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

I definitely have a soft spot for cargill!! And kerr and dornie are both baljeet’s sweaters he wears constantly! Rebecca ‘s designs are super wearable and I am so glad we met through test knitting ❤️

[@cathyannpaape3506]

this was fun. I have more statement than everyday so it was nice to hear what makes a good everyday, especially with how the yarn aged.

[@bethpaschal7859]

I loved seeing your socks and new sock yarn. Also, all of the sweaters are beautiful. It’s interesting to hear your thoughts about the designs and yarn choices. Yes, I’d love to see summer knits sometime. Thanks for showing how you make your chai tea! I’d love a cup of that warm goodness!

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

@@bethpaschal7859 thank you ☺️

[@margarethastings3332]

It’s always good to find out which designs end up being favourites and are most worn. In my case it’s usually the plainer more comfy ones! 😅 Fortunately, I enjoy plain knitting. I always have a pair of socks on the go too. I wish I could get Patons Kroy Sock in the UK. Bought some in Canada years ago. It’s bulletproof and such good value, esp for men’s socks. Looking forward to seeing all your new socks this year. Thanks for the chai recipe, I’m definitely going to try it. ❤

[@kimfrerichs3764]

Thank you for the surprise chai recipe! I love the little inclusions on Indian traditions every once in a while ❤

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

Thank you ☺️

[@shelleywilkins9339]

Megha you are so inspiring (and sassy with that haircut!) I definitely added some of your top ten to my favourites. When it comes to knitting down your stash, one thing that helped me was pulling out some yarns that I really wanted to work with ,then finding a pattern for them. I keep them in a separate basket so it is easy to get inspired. Thanks for keeping me company while I knit. It’s always wonderful to spend time with you.

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate it!

[@LadyOfLaMancha19]

"Spilling the tea is mandatory." My husband always wonders what could possibly be so funny in a knitting podcast - you crack me up, Megha! That Cargill is perfection, and Camille's yarns have been on my list for quite a while. Oh, how I wish I could knit socks like you!

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

Hehehehe, thank you for watching!! Are you not into knitting socks?? I would happily send you a pair ❤️❤️

[@lyndabishopp5853]

Really enjoyed this podcast thank you so much. I love your enthusiasm and also love your quilting videos. Xx

[@EvieO1950]

Yes spilling the tea is mandatory! 😂. Very enjoyable and interesting video. I’m just starting to knit garments so I would be very interested in the ones you don’t wear much - the misses.

[@Hellen-pf7ts]

Thanks Megha, that was fun and inspiring to me and made me think about what I actually want to wear rather than just jumping into every new pattern. Your knits are all so different and classy. Thanks for sharing them ❤

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

Thank you! I am trying to not be so cast on happy and be a bit more thoughtful!

[@sallyidso182]

I love this Thank you so much I would love very much to see your favorite summer knits as well. I have pulled out my summer yarns to bring to FLorida with me. I have the desire to knit for summer but I experience more joy knitting with wool! I have not knit this pattern but I made a purchase it is called Loom Sweater by Ruthermann design. I might make this for my adult grandson… or myself. Very clean crisp look. I had given up on socks for a couple years, fell out of love with magic loop. Paula on Stitched by Mrs D inspired me to go back to double points… I am using knit pro Gingers. Nice tip nice velvety feel. I’m knitting 2 at a time on 2 sets of needles. It just makes sense to me psychologically 😂🤣

[@heatherr9201]

These are my favorite ❤❤❤ thank you as getting real feedback on things people actually wear and what they like and don’t about them is very helpful And agree colder month knits and warmer knits need separate videos!

[@laurierickward3916]

Loved hearing about your most worn objects and your yarn choices. Great video and much appreciated! Best wishes for a wonderful New Year!

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

@@laurierickward3916 happy new year to you, too!!

[@CelticPurl]

Another great video ❤

[@SuzKnits]

Very nice knits and nice patterns to look up. It would be interesting to hear about the ones that you mentioned not going quite as well and your thoughts on them.

[@bethmacdonaldstone]

So interesting to see what you wear and go for on the daily. I always get so excited about the prospect of a unique knit and think I will wear everything but there definitely are pieces that just suit my daily life the best most I can anticipate as work horses and some are huge surprises too. I need to be a bit more thoughtful when i start a project but honestly, some knits are just too good to not try :). Thanks as always!!!

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

I agree! Sometimes it’s a process thing for sure!

[@Woollykindknits]

Oh thank you for the chai recipe. We haven't found chai we like since leaving Seattle, so it's time to try making it at home! Lovely sweater parade!!

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

Hope it works out!! It takes a couple tries to figure out the tea vs milk ratio!

[@wildflowermagicknits]

"spilling the tea is mandatory" had me cackling 🤣 your sweater are lovely! I'm hoping to get into vests this year, so you gave me some great ideas.

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

🤣🤣 thank you!!

[@jilllang3679]

wow - love your new test kni but everything is beautiful!

[@alexradloff4095]

Great podcast - thank you for sharing your favourite knits. Looking forward to seeing a podcast about your summer knits. Best wishes from Melbourne, Australia.

[@christycampbell1874]

Lovely video and tysm for the chai tutorial ❤! I would love to see your summer knit favorites and to hear what sweaters haven't worked out. I need to do more of that in 2025. Take care!❤

[@YoungfolkKnits]

9:32 the tags 👌

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

@@YoungfolkKnits hehehehe i tried

[@shreyaknits]

Great episode! I also struggle with splitting quantities of yarn - worried that what I have left over won’t be enough to do anything with, but then of course, none of it gets used🤦🏾‍♀️ I need to just go for it and use the yarn - and then learn to love making hats 😂

[@preetiverghese6920]

I loved this top 10 sweater list! I think a video of garments you don’t wear often would also be very interesting. And now I’m craving chai and pakoras even though it’s almost midnight 😊

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

I think I will make that video next for sure!

[@YoungfolkKnits]

31:04 ok this is my fave

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

@@YoungfolkKnits hehehehe

[@janetjroberson2581]

Happy New Year! From Swansea, Illinois. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

Happy New Year to you too!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@suzannecarr5871]

That was so enjoyable as well as informative. I love that you are a fellow Rebecca Clow fangirl! Have knit one short sleeve Ranuculus from leftover Kelbourne Woolens Scout and REALLY enjoyed the process. Have been inspired by Selma from BLK to try a fingering weight long sleeve version but interested in hearing your critique of your knits from that pattern.

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

Haha I am definitely in the Clow fanclub! Everything i make from her designs is so wearable and Baljeet has 2 of his most worn sweaters from her too!!

[@MariCooke-p5y]

I thought for sure your Plusses sweater would be top 10. You have so many to choose from. Great video as always.

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

Aaah! The plusses! I am so proud of that one but my gauge was off and i didnt check it throughout the garment and its a very snug sweater 🙈 i will talk about it in the next video i think! I need to make it again

[@YoungfolkKnits]

3:52 I agree color is not equal to statement pieces 👍

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

@@YoungfolkKnits yes exactly!! I need more texture and colorwork lol

[@noramcdonald2669]

I enjoyed your video. I am shaped like you so I will be checking out some of your patterns. There is a Berroco pattern I love, it’s called Dorel. I think it’s kind of like the ranaculous if you would like to try a new one that’s similar.

[@theknittystew]

Megha i loved seeing this! I audibly gasped at the Reflections Vest. You rock the greens and golds so well!! Spilling the tea is mandatory. P.S. I would be VERY INTERESTED in seeing your top summer knits too. You have a way of describing your projects that is very helpful. Thanks for the video and great catch-up. Next time you may have to pre-book the spot with Oreo .. the boss. LOL.

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

Thank you Leanne!! Reflections was a surprise as it was the first time trying that yarn and it turned out to be such a keeper!!

[@bennyknit]

great episode as usual! If I understood correctly you are mentioning "Le lanivendole". Just a precisation: Le lanivendole is an Italian yarn company, not French. :))

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

@@bennyknit yepp! My bad, the designer is French and I assumed the yarn was too! Sorry about that!

[@Elianaalfonso7703]

Luckily for you, Lanivendole is an Italian - not French - yarn, so no need to pronounce it in French! It’s beautiful yarn. I bought some at Barcelona Knits in 2023.

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

@@Elianaalfonso7703 ooops!! I had looked that up and forgot 🙈 thank you for reminding me!!