Knitting Sweaters from the WIP Graveyard | What's Mili Making Knitting Podcast Episode 3

[@lili-loops]

You are SO CLOSE with the wave sweater. Then when fall approaches you will have it all blocked and ready to go. You can do this.

[@whatsmilimaking]

Thank you for the encouragement!! Here's hoping I can power through it 🤞

[@doxycanmake]

Don’t give up on the wave sweater! I think as you said it will be a great piece for the fall weather and you will thank your past self! As I was watching I was actually working on the bind off on my Stripe Hype Sweater that I have turned it into my own scrappy version!☺️🙌🏼

[@whatsmilimaking]

I have been loving seeing your scrappy version come together! It's honestly the perfect project to make scrappy, and now I am tempted to perhaps knit one too 😆

[@tsj147]

Was not knitting while watching but was sewing a nude bralette from some powermesh ive been hoarding since 2019 🤪 the algorithm showed me your video. Was a nice companion to my sewing ✿

[@whatsmilimaking]

Omg it must have felt so good to use up deep stash-- well done 👏 Thanks for watching 😊

[@staceydasilva5076]

currently knitting baby booties and bonnets as i watched this! but this video made me want to knit some things for myself so definitely going to pick up some pretty yarns during the NJWW as well!! always inspired by your knits! 🤍

[@whatsmilimaking]

Awww baby knits are the cutest 🥰 Hope you get some lovely treats at the wool walk!

[@becalexa]

im a crocheter not a knitter but i still really loved the chill conversational vibes to keep me company while working on a project! im currently making allaboutami's elephant plush pattern with sugar and cream's "pink camo" color as a birthday present for my cousin's daughter :D glad youtube recommended your channel to me! i'll definitely be back :D

[@whatsmilimaking]

Omg that is absolutely adorable!! I hope your cousin's daughter loved her new elephant plush 🐘

[@alittleeden]

I was knitting on the wave sweater while watching this and was losing motivation as you were talking about it LOL. Forcing myself to finish though!

[@4SlowFashion]

My black WIP is perpetual because its hard to get lighting correct to work on it. The stripe sweater was cute tho! Fully agree the yellow wouldn't have 'worked' with those, but the frog was worth it. too much frogging will always tarnish the feeling of the end result. my biggest motivator was a quote i overheard at a yarn festival "we claim we like knitting, so reknit it"

[@whatsmilimaking]

I'm currently on that same struggle with the body ribbing of my sweater no 23 so I feel you 🥲 That's so true! I think the constant frogging and re-knitting slowly sucked the joy of the finished object. But hopefully when I re-knit it (again lol) it will be worth it!

[@chansq28]

I love your soft pink vibe !!! It's so pretty and it looks really good on you🌷so glad I found your channel!! Also very impressed you're able to recall the most random of hand-dyed yarn bases and names lol.

[@whatsmilimaking]

My mind is apparently excellent at remembering useless, random information 😂 In all honesty, I do spend a few days beforehand writing notes for the podcast, and I think that helps me remember most of the yarn details!

[@stephanierobertson3118]

Love your colorful makes! I am currently working on the Piazza tee by sari Nordlund 😊

[@whatsmilimaking]

Wow what a beautiful combo of cables and lace 😍 Happy knitting!

[@kristintamm502]

I´m so exited that there´s a new podcast episode! Love your content so far. I was knitting the berry special socks during the podcast.

[@whatsmilimaking]

Aww thank you so much 🥰 Stone Knits eye for colorwork is phenomenal; hope you enjoy your new cute socks 🍓

[@a.to.z.crochet]

Big fan of your knitting style Mili!!!! You always have the best colour choices 🤩

[@whatsmilimaking]

Aw thank you! Picking fun colors is one of my fav parts of knitting 🤭

[@StaggySwaggy]

I don't have the time to thoroughly participate in the wool walk this year so I hope you're having fun!!

[@whatsmilimaking]

Thank you! I hope you had fun too-- however much you were able to participate 😊

[@ida.och.garnet]

Thank you so much for another great episode 🙏🥰 You are such an insipiration, and I just love everything you do 😍 I feel that I need to cast on a Sweater No. 23 right now 🧶😉

[@whatsmilimaking]

Yesss do it, it's one of the best MFTK patterns in my opinion 🤭

[@Stitchesinstem]

I love your shawl! The colours are lovely together

[@whatsmilimaking]

Thank you! I'm so happy the scraps came together that way 🤭

[@sweetpeaknit]

loved watching this! i worked on my linya shawl by Berangere Cailliau and i’m almost done i can’t wait hehe

[@whatsmilimaking]

Thank you for watching 🥰 Wow-- that shawl is gorgeous! Simple but the stitch pattern adds some interest. I've added it to my ravelry favorites too so thank you for sharing!

[@crooked-leg-rabbit]

ngl, i'm kind of obsessed with the colors you picked for your nightshift scarf, it came out so beautiful!

[@whatsmilimaking]

Thank you!! I guess have coordinating scraps is a benefit of having a go to color palette 🤭

[@QueensYarnBoutique]

Love the color of your Sweater No. 23. ❤ I worked on my Match Cardigan by Caidree while watching.

[@whatsmilimaking]

Thank you! Ooh that'll be such a lovely closet staple 🥰

[@SylviasStuff]

I love the Stripe Hype tho! But if you're not happy with it frogging is the way to go! Just came across your channel and I love your makes! 💜 Currently finishing the sleeve on my Halu sweater (in my most recent video's thumbnail) as I watch your video

[@whatsmilimaking]

Yeah I really tried to sit with the colors for a few month but it just didn't seem to fit my initial vision 😩 Ok wow, your comment made me realize there are so many Boyland Knitwear patterns flying under my radar. The lace motif on the Halu is so darling!

[@SylviasStuff]

@@whatsmilimaking Yeah she has some lovely patterns! Would love to knit Ghost Horses too because horsies!! 🤣

[@knitsewyou]

Love the colour of your Esther Sweater! I was waiting to see how the Nutiden and La Bien Aimee would work up together and its like the most perfect peachy colour ever! I'm working on the Hana Flower Scrunchie, it's such an interesting little project!

[@whatsmilimaking]

It's so satisfying when a yarn combo fulfills your vision 🤭 Omg, that was instantly in my cart upon release! If you're also in the northern hemisphere, you cast on the perfect spring knit 🌸

[@knitsewyou]

@@whatsmilimaking I finished it yesterday and I love it!! I'm for sure making a couple more for me and as gifts for my friends!

[@grandiane5569]

I've made a couple of set in sleeve sweaters and really like them. BUT the youtube "10 Rows Day" had an improved method for shaping the sleeve cap that I'll definitely use next time. Very much enjoying your podcast! Thanks

[@whatsmilimaking]

Oooh I am gonna go check it out, thanks for the tip! I've found that the pick up row on the set in sleeve can sometimes be a little loose, so am looking for ways to improve 👀

[@femmeknitted]

looooove your color choices for everything. I especially love your scarf that you made! I'm currently working on the Maud Blouse by fabel knitwear :)

[@whatsmilimaking]

Ok wow the sleeves on that top are beautiful 🤩 Fabel knitwear's patterns always stun; hope you enjoy your new blouse!

[@hearthsidehandmade]

yarn + abortion funds + pride = triple slay subscribed immediately 🥹🌈💖

[@cammiewithac]

love that wave sweater😍 currently bouncing between a custom design cable knit beanie for my husband using the 100% superwash merino by lion brand in midnight blue & the long weekend cardigan (for myself of course lol) using big twist fleck in the matcha latte colorway. i’m soo close to being done with the cardigan & the hat is kicking my butt😭😭

[@whatsmilimaking]

You will get it done!! 👏 I bet once you finish the cardigan, you'll be extra motivated to finish the beanie! At least that's how it goes for me. Once I finish a project, it's like I get a boost of motivation to finish the next closest wip lol

[@fallingforthesea459]

I've been working on a 2x2 italian bind off on my Eun Sweater sleeves. I've still got the body and split hem to go, but we'll get there! I'm loving your videos

[@whatsmilimaking]

Good luck!! The ribbing on the Eun looks like so much work but the result is so beautiful and worth it 😌

[@sadcrab29]

Omg all your projects are beautiful, I especially love the yarn combo for the Esther jacket. I’m knitting the Aurelia pullover by sari nordlund in camellia fiber co yak dk while watching

[@whatsmilimaking]

What a perfect yarn and pattern combination 😍 I've never knit with yak before but it always feels so soft when I see it irl, and the subtle halo is everything!

[@LindaNixon-ws4ge]

😊Good podcast. I’m test knitting Jennifer Steingass’s new design. Loving it.

[@whatsmilimaking]

Oooh their yokes are beautiful! Congrats on the new timeless piece in your closet 🤭

[@snugglymisha]

Knitting a summer top while watching, my first knitted top! Really inspiring to see what you make, thanks (:

[@whatsmilimaking]

Yay!! Congrats on your first knit top 😎

[@atwistoffiction]

I'm working on my a spicier life blanket by Sandra Paul while watching this! I love all the WIPS you showed!

[@whatsmilimaking]

That looks like such a cozy blanket-- hope you are enjoying it!

[@abirthdaypony]

Your sweater no. 23 came out so beautiful!! I'm working on the Harlow v-neck sweater by Caidree in almost the same bold shade of red ❤

[@whatsmilimaking]

Yesss to red sweaters!! Something about a timeless stockinette sweater in a bright red color seems meant to be ☺️

[@AllieDurr]

I wasn't knitting but I was winding yarn from one of my first projects that's I'm about to re-do. The flutter butt top by Jessie Maed. Thanks for the great video ☺️

[@whatsmilimaking]

Aw that's such an ethereal project 🥰 Re-doing things can be not so fun sometimes, but the end result will be worth it!

[@pikadegallo_]

just subscribed! i love your vibe so much! i'm currently knitting the cloudburst gloves by arienne grey. it's my first time doing the magic loop and i Do Not like it. i miss my dpns

[@whatsmilimaking]

The thumb shaping on those mitts are so nice! Good luck with the magic loop 😝

[@SarahJo]

those lesbian pride flag socks are amazing, love that the proceeds of the yarn went to charity too!

[@maxx6050]

Good podcast

[@whatsmilimaking]

Thanks 🤗

[@knitpicky]

I see that you use the Nutiden yarn a lot, I assume you like it?? I am so curious to try it but the unspun nature makes me really worried that it will felt? What are your thoughts?

[@whatsmilimaking]

I personally haven't had any issues with it felting, and I do wear the knits I've made with it quite often. However, nothing I made is close fitting, and everything I've made (not counting WIPs) has been held with a strand of something else. Ik nutiden can be an investment for those of us outside Sweden, so to dip your toe into the pool of unspun you could try a small project with manchelopis by wooldreamers or plutolopi by istex? Imo nutiden is softer than plutolopi but it would give you an idea of the knitting experience!

[@jordnthomas]

i’m currently knitting the zakkuri cardigan by noriko ichikawa

[@whatsmilimaking]

Love love the look of that that pattern! The designer does elevated classics so well. Hope you're enjoying the project!

[@jordnthomas]

@@whatsmilimaking i love it! i’ve finished everything but the collar. i don’t know why i just really hate picking up stitches haha the pattern is great tho, holds your hand a little but not too much. super easy to follow since you knit the button band as you go