Knitting Podcast Ep 47: 18 Garments I knit in 2023!!

[@Marie-qq1su]

Your warmth, authenticity and humour make watching your podcasts always such a joy!! Really enjoyed this round-up, giving me lots of knitting inspiration. And I have to admit even though it is not your favorite, especially the Grapefruit Pink Lady looks gorgeous! Definitely want to make one, and oh the colour is just *chefs-kiss*

[@judithhirschhorn7249]

Beautiful knits! I laughed when you referred to your husband as Mr. Skeins of Dreams!

[@j_filippo]

You have the best taste in designs you knit. I put on your episode and fell asleep in the showing of the second sweater for your husband. Lol I went back where I dropped off and I am SO glad I did. I took notes and I think there are a few new patterns in my future. You made so many beautiful knits in 2023. You should be proud of your successes.

[@elianaalfonso7703]

Stunning knits. You look beautiful in all, but especially in the reds and strong pinks. You’ve chosen well

[@lorrainewalker9426]

The colour of your tolsta tea looks fantastic on you, all your knits are great,love your podcasts looking forward to seeing what you make in 2024 . Have a lovely time in India,best wishes to your mum ❤x

[@aprilflowers6288]

What a treat to wake up to a new video from you! Thanks for all you do, Megha. All your projects are beautiful.

[@quil10it]

So beautiful! I cannot decide which is my favorite. Have a wonderful trip.

[@kristinwiener636]

You asking your cat, "What are you doing?... Relatable. 😁❤️

[@denisedejose718]

The orange, green and raspberry colours looked so striking on you!

[@stephaniebenson2501]

I adore your self drafted sweaters. Outstanding!

[@kathrynbarry3059]

‘I was born an old lady’ made me laugh 😂 Love all your knits you are so talented but when you put on your self drafted tee in orange I gasped its stunning ❤

[@Enig_Mata]

This was so fun to watch. My favorite were your self-drafted raglan tee and long-sleeve shirt. Loved the colors and the fit was perfect. You should release these patterns - they are perfection!

[@mj-tg5ob]

Megha the one u did for me is graet and it's warm and i love the colour so much dear! BTW all ur knits are superb, so 2023 was a great knit year 🙂

[@aprilflowers6288]

Mama’s stamp of approval!❤❤

[@mj-tg5ob]

@@aprilflowers6288 💌

[@Kate-t2h]

Tolstoy t looks really great on you just as it I,s. I like it over that t shirt you are wearing. Most flattering item so far!❤

[@EvieO1950]

Thanks for sharing your lovely makes!! Glad you’re feeling better. I particularly enjoyed it since I only found you a few months ago.

[@peggypaya1489]

Thanks for trying on all your knits. That really helps to imagine what it would like on oneself. You do beautiful work.

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

Thank you so much!

[@anna40400]

The orange colour of the linen top suits you so well!

[@emalahow]

Your year end round up two years ago was how I found your podcast and now it's one of my favorite podcasts! Your round up video is fabulous-- well-lit, you try on each item, and your love of knitting is infectious. 😻 (It also makes me laugh when you talk to your kitties when they are being naughty. Thank you for including clips and pictures of those little goofballs!)

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

Aww thank you so so much

[@Hellen-pf7ts]

Fab podcast Megha, its great that you did a fashion show as it really shows the styling and fit of the garments. By the way, there were no fails in my opinion, each of them looked amazing on you. My personal favourite was your aubergine colour self-drafted raglan, just beautiful. Happy travels to India, best wishes to your lovely mom too xx

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@miriamcatshoek1856]

Thanks for your great video ! I love wearing my Ranunculus with a long sleeve under it 😊

[@addy5335]

Thank you for the podcast. Have a great time in India. Looking forward to the footage.

[@heyrosanna10]

It was fun to see all of your knits. You were so cute, happy, and enthusiastic you were when you talked about sweaters. Love it.

[@bernicejames8014]

Love watching your podcasts. The Dornie sweater is amazing . So many beautiful garments.

[@trudydelich2920]

As always I am mesmerized by all you make. I think my favorite on you was the "Plusses". Is that right? The orange and blue one with the plusses being a shared yarn with your husband's sweater. Looks outstanding on you. A lot of color suits you so well!

[@Renata_M]

WOW so many beautiful garments!👏 Oh and you are just the cutest 😸 LOL "To be fair I only wore it two days, and one day I wore it on the floor" 😻😹

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

Hahahaha it’s true though 🤣🤣

[@bethmacdonaldstone]

What a fabulous roundup Megha! Love them all! One thing I was thinking re pilling (esp the Camijo linen/wool yarn) is that one or maybe two passes of a gleaner may do it. With new wool rugs, quite often they shed a first layer and then not again. I would imagine a lot of yarn is the same. Have fun in India! Love to see any photos or videos or stories - armchair travelling until I can go myself 😜. ❤❤❤

[@jennxknits]

The pink grapefruit is beautiful on you. Maybe try wearing it as a vest with a long sleeve shirt underneath for the colder months.

[@brookwillow]

I’m glad you still made this video! It’s fun to look back on all of your beautiful makes 😊 for the pink wide neck sweater, could you put just a crisp white t-shirt underneath that shows at the top for a cool layered look? I think the sweater looks really pretty and to just lean into how the shape has changed!

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

Thank you so so much for watching, Ahna!! Also, I love the way you put it ... I need to lean into the change in shape of the garment and layering with a white tee would be perfect :)

[@Mossa75]

Beautifull knits, thank you for sharing 🧶 Have a good trip to India ❤

[@susanbossung9098]

Your self designed basic raglans look great on you.

[@sabinebauerle7655]

Beautiful garments, congratulations. Have a safe trip to India and a lot of fun at the wedding. I just returned from one in India and it was spectacular

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

Thank you so much Sabine! Hope you had fun at the wedding ☺️☺️

[@sabinebauerle7655]

@@skeinsofdreamsknits I did, for me it was a once in a lifetime experience. I’m still dreaming about all the flowers and colors and all the beautifully dressed people. Even I was wearing a sari, though I have to admit that the sari and I won’t become friends. Starting with putting it on and ending with the ever present fear that it might fall or unfold. But all in all it was a gorgeous experience.

[@Melmaz32]

You look really good in Pinks! You got a lot accomplished in 23! Thanks for the inspiration! Have fun in India ~ sounds wonderful!! Happy New Year 🎉

[@AHandKnitLetter]

I loved seeing all of your beautiful creations!❤

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

Thanks Becky ❤️❤️❤️

[@CelticPurl]

Your knitwear is lovely. I love these year end videos.

[@betternpopcorn]

It’s so nice to see you in more fitted sweaters this year. I think your self drafted raglans are very flattering. I’ve been watching some styling videos and they all say I should be wearing V-neck sweaters to flatter my large bust. I, like you, wear a lot of higher round necks. I’ve purchased some V-neck tees and I find I’m okay with them as long as they end high enough that I can comfortably bend over. Thanks for taking the time to try on all those sweaters. So nice to see them in action! Here’s to a year of experimenting with necklines. Deb from Florida

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

I agree! I know they say v necks are better on full busts but I always worry about having the v too deep. And some how the shorter v doesn’t look at good. I have drifted more towards scoop necks and also, stopped worrying about flattering. I mean I want to be happy in my clothes!

[@carolinvonfritsch5312]

Happy crafting to you too and have a good time in India.

[@sherismith9517]

Such beautiful knits Megha!!

[@melissafriedrich3171]

Awesome video, I love that you try them all on and give your honest opinion on whether you wear them, how they hold up etc. safe travels!

[@geenanyc]

Such a successful knitting year!

[@Dina21976]

I really love your podcasts megha xx

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

Thank you 😊

[@MrsKWheatley]

I love a round up podcast as we get to see how a garment has held up when the flush of first love has passed. I had issues with the necklines of a couple of summer tees this year and fixed it with a crochet edging. They hold their shape now without puckering, so that might work for you ❤

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

I like how you phrased that! ‘Flush of first love’ … I think I will use that from now 😂

[@bionance]

yes! the ezra vest is flattering on you - all are, this is just where i started writing...at first i wasn't sure about it, but the more you talked and the more i looked at it - fabulous - you look great in it. love that color combo, i wonder what a long sleeved white and black-striped shirt would look like? it'd be cool to find one with large white stripes the size of your knitted ones, same for black...but the blue t looks primo. oh! and the tolta t!!! and you!!! the color is fab on you. hmmm - fixing the collar - what about an tightish i-cord? and ooow, if you cut the ribbing, will you kindly film this, and your re-do? ima having a similar problem, only with a cardi. thanks for the knit parade - have a wonderful time in india, and we'd love to see as much footage as you'd care to shoot!

[@elizabethbetts6363]

OK Megha, just started your round up and you need to I’ve to the UK. All British designers (excepting the Lento) so far. We knitters would love you over here

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

Hahahah thank you ☺️

[@susanjohnke3575]

I think your self drafted garments look so good on you! Do you have a video where you talk about how you went about creating the pattern?

[@218lorna]

It was fun to see all your beautiful knits, especially modeled. You are an amazing knitter. Another design you might enjoy is Solare, by Joji Locateli. It was one of the (five) sweaters I made last year, and I love it. It has a cabled yoke that fits over my square shoulders beautifully, but also looks gorgeous on my daughter, who is two sizes smaller than me.

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

Ohh thank you for the suggestion!!

[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

Your orange self-designed raglan tee and the rose 3/4-sleeve one are both gorgeous, flattering style and fit. (I’m built like you so I’m looking to see how things might look on me too! I also prefer more fitted sweaters, today so many are oversized and I don’t like that. I don’t know how to get such good fit, like you do, though.). Thanks.

[@OldeThymeKnits]

Hi Megha, Happy New Year and it was fun to see your recap!

[@luciaevangelho4593]

Happy New Year to you too!

[@bobbiallison1117]

I would say you had a wonderful year of knitting!

[@YoungfolkKnits]

I’m very excited for this episode 💃

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nonnasstitchingloungewithr7281]

I love these type of videos as it gives me inspiration. All of your sweaters look beautiful and you look great in bright colours. I personally can't wear heavy wools despite living in Toronto. I've learned the hard way over the years. Enjoy India!

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

I think I was able to wear heavier sweaters in Buffalo and my job also was in an outdoor lab. Now in Pittsburgh with a mostly desk job, I am realizing I have to switch gears a bit!

[@tracyaa1081]

Happy New Year! Bon Voyage!

[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

Your “fail” would look great under a structured jacket in the cooler seasons.

[@LadyOfLaMancha19]

"That's not my style. I was born an old lady."🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for so much fun, Megha.😘 @lamanchaknitter

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

😂😂😂

[@sandranewman8191]

I met you at woolen folk(forever rose) and that pink top does look great. I have done crotchet edges on drooping shoulders and it works great. They don’t pucker. Think you should give it a try using a backwards single crotchet also called a crab stitch.

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

Oooh thank you Sandra ❤️ I will try the crab stitch!

[@loispatrick2594]

With any cotton garments I have that stretch out I always put them in the dryer when they are about 80%dry. I check every 5 minutes to see if it's enough. Works like a charm. You do have to do this every time you wash the garment though.

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

Thank you!! I will try this next time!

[@jessicalila3712]

"I was born an old lady." Me, too!! HAHAHA. I love the look of the grapefruit sweater on you. I'm wondering if it would be a good swimsuit cover-up for the pool or beach?

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

Ooooh that is a brilliant idea!!!

[@joannemoseley8994]

Well done with your self-drafted tees! They fit you so perfectly. I would try the elastic with the Tolsta…easy to try and you can adjust how tight to make it until you are happy (or just take it out again if you don’t like it). The pink grapefruit is SO pretty…how about with a cami and blazer in the winter time?

[@CherryCreekOriginals-yv1fq]

I think your thea colman piece would look beautiful as a vest. Maybe just a styling choice. And wow, your self drafted blacker yarn sweater is very beautiful. Might be my favorite of all your knits. Great job, beautiful color. the knitting is lovely. Can I ask you what gauge it is knit in? I think I need one exactly like it. I 'm not as experienced a knitter as you. but I think I am going to buy the Tolsta Tee pattern and alter it to knit it a dozen times, short sleeve, long sleeve, stripes, a bit of lace etc, But the solid color of that Blacker sweater, with the length sleeve, the drape - it is feminine and easy and I am going to try to make one just like it.

[@janetjroberson2581]

Hello from Swansea Illinois. Happy New Year!

[@littlebigknits]

Join me on a walk 😂 great to see your makes!! I wonder if your grapefruit too would be a good layering piece?

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

I need to lose some weight for that I feel 😂

[@littlebigknits]

@@skeinsofdreamsknits or maybe it just needs to go away for a while!!

[@susansatchwell8482]

That. Orion cardigan is very flattering on you, I am not as fond of the vest as armholes don’t look good, just my opinion…but your knitting work is great. Would a crochet edging help with the tolsta tee?

[@YoungfolkKnits]

Mr Youngfolk knits is jealous 4:20

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

Hahahaha :D His wish is coming true this year 😂

[@noramcdonald2669]

How do you pick your size to knit? I feel like I pick my pattern by my bust measurement then the sweater is too big.

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

I have started picking based on my upper bust. I then have to make modifications to increase when I get to my full bust.

[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

May I suggest not hanging heavy knit garments like sweaters. ❤