Let's chat Fall knitting plans // sharing acquisitions + inspiration for selfish knits (finally!!)

[@WellLovedKnits]

I'm super stoked to be working on some selfish knits!! Let's see how many of these I can accomplish with a new baby coming any day now :) but I do have plenty of knitting time awaiting his arrival... Thank you so much for spending some time with me x wishing you all a great week ahead!

[@marypassalacqua2490]

My baby is 6 months old, and knitting really kept me sane during the first few weeks. I was able to hold him while I knit, and I was able to make more than I thought I could.

[@amoiuniversetv]

Loving the mini mood-boards you have for each project. I suggest alternating skeins of the mohair every round for your rust/brown sweater, it’s recommended for avoiding pooling of colours in hand-dyed yarns so it should work nicely with the different mohairs😊

[@sarahzammikiel2484]

For the different mohairs, maybe try to split the cone in half and use helical knitting to alternate. If you hold a strand of wool and one mohair and alternate it with another strand of the wool and the other mohair it might work. With helical knitting there is also no place where there is an obvious change in yarn, so there is no place where you would have to worry about tension issues. I have tried helical knitting before and I used Knitty Natty's video and found it to be an easy fix. I hope this helps!

[@laverona86]

Thank you for a really cozy video! I'm currently knitting the Elias-vest from klompelompe for my godson who's 3years old on Sunday ❤

[@sofiekapteijn216]

It’s so nice to listen you telling everything you are going to knit while I am making my first sweater for myself!

[@tatersprecious5827]

You often hear of women saying they didn't even get to shower when their babies were newborns, so I had that in mind when you were talking about all of these projects. But I imagine your baby in a sling or wrap and you knitting while holding him, and I think it's doable! I didn't knit when my kids were babies, and I really wish I had. 😊

[@carolinepreece3141]

Love that you're doing knits for yourself! LOVE the dusty purple with your complexion!

[@Jaragreene]

For the mohair addition for your cone project… you could use the mohair to make a decorative pocket and to be the collar of the sweater

[@highfiberknits]

I LOVE all of the inspiration boards you shared for each project, and your excitement for the selfish knits is very noticeable! The fabric for your purple sweater is sooooo dreamy, and seeing your progress is motivating me to crank out the second sleeve of my Louvre before it cools off in Toronto. I’m also planning a creamy knitting for olive merino + mohair raglan this fall, and I have opted for Sari Nordlund’s Auer pullover because I love how the shaping doesn’t cut across the chest too much. It’s also a bottom up sweater where you knit the sleeves separately, so it may be great if you’re craving a challenge through a new construction. I hope your last few weeks before baby arrives are as relaxing as they are exciting

[@erikabutterfly]

For me, the beginning of September is present planning time. I try to make as many gifts as possible myself, so I don't really have time for many selfish projects. There are also a couple of birthdays in fall to consider and plan for - presents to make, cards to ship, etc. Anything I make for myself would be more of an "Oh no, it's getting colder and I have nothing warm to wear" types of projects :'D

[@melanieselvester5703]

I am watching the episode from Sept 4, where you share the project you are working on, the everyday sweater by Drea Renee knits. I thought it pretty cool because I, myself, am knitting that very sweater too. For me it will be my first knitted sweater or garment at all, me being knew to knitting, I normally crochet. I wanted to share with you that we are working on the same project as you. I also wanted to say that I enjoy watching your channel, it's nice to listen to you talk about what you are doing while I work on my own thing. Like listening to a friend chat with me. I am looking forward to seeing all the baby things you come out with as well as possibly seeing baby once baby comes into the world. Congratulations on becoming a mommy soon. 😊

[@the.creabea]

The conealong lives on

[@TheStrikkechick]

The Jenny sweater would look so lovely in the KFO merino + soft silk mohair! This fall I'm planning on finishing the Waffle Sweater by knitting for Olive, the Inis Skirt by Knits From Oslo, and knitting some stuffed toys from the Robin Octopus and Friends book by Claire Gelder for my little niece and nephew (along with some designs I'm whipping up in the meantime) ☺

[@karacurran6022]

Love the ideas for the cinnamon cone sweater. For the moe hair, I wonder if you could helical knit that. I have never done that with a yarn that is being held double with but I can imagine that one moe hair ball would just hang out and wait while you work with the other. That way you do not need to unravel them and splice them together, but the project will still have the two colors mingling with one another (one row of each alternating in a subtle striped look- I doubt you will notice it at all) - Good luck!

[@mariyatomyev]

Hey. Taking about alternating mohair. You can alternate every 2-4rows. That would nicely combine them without clear line

[@KnitandGrace]

I love all of your plans and yarn combos. The epitome of cozy! I’m wrapping up my summer knitting over here with a few thoughts for my fall knitting plans ahead. 😊

[@roman-cu1cw]

omg it was so lovely to see you all excited for the Wednesday sweater (now I want an oversize lavender sweater myself 😅) and the video in general was so cosy and aesthetic. It happened that I just settled down on my autumn-winter knitting plan and ordered yarn from Drops just last night! I plan to knit Nele sweater from Gregoria Fibers, Terrazzo slipover and Ingrid sweater from PetiteKnit and Waffle sweater from Knitting for Olive. If I do get enough motivation to plan something myself, I’d also like to knit a scrap yarn sweater in Laerke Bagger sort of style because I’ve collected enough scrap yarn after knitting for almost two years hehe

[@eduardaarrais]

I love how the yarn in the big cone almost 100% matched your hair color 😍 it's going to look so cute in a finished product!

[@monalawhorn707]

Yes and amen to the cold weather coming I am so ready for it in the US here it is been so hot is crazy hot but actually Wisconsin has been a milder summer but the hot has still been really hot and I love you in the Lord and I wish you well with you and your husband and the new baby on the way and yeah thanks for sharing shalom

[@knitty781]

Love your upcoming projects. Toys are fun to make and it would be great if you wee one had a whole menagerie! My goals are to finish a couple of pair of socks started this summer, start making hats from my grandkids, work on an afghan to snuggle under, and perhaps some other fun winter knits.

[@thekindles1183]

I love love everything. Including the tiger. This made me excited for fall and fall cast- ons. I love how realistic you are and I should try to be like that. I have too many ideas and really need to narrow them down. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and plans! You look terrific and hope all is well with your family. All the best, Kimberly

[@basketcase2384]

Your inclinations cowl is going to be SO beautiful! I love when stash comes together with new to make something so original. I have done the inclinations and DRK everyday and I can confidently tell you that you will love the DRK when its done!! (If you dont like cropped-ish sweaters, definitely make it a bit longer like 14" from underarm before you start ribbing). Right now I'm working with stash yarn on Caitlin Hunters Tegna top. I almost CO the Wednesday sweater but realized I didnt have enough yarn! Happy knitting, lovely!

[@lecy2525]

a knit tiger is such a cute Christmas gift! Also pretty fitting - in the Chinese Lunar Calendar he will be born during the Year of the Tiger.

[@sarahpriest7153]

I just stumbled upon your video and thoroughly enjoyed it! I’ve been a crocheter for the past 10ish years, but am about to take the plunge and learn to knit. Your video was super fun and relaxing to watch. Can’t wait to watch more and start my knitting journey!

[@jo7127]

Love the new projects, thanks for sharing. The purple shade is beautiful 😊

[@kenziexxbeauty3132]

I just discovered your channel and I love your lengthy videos they are perfect to crochet and knit to 🥰🥰🥰

[@brittanyszymankiewicz7324]

Wow congratulations on your little one on the way 💕💕 so many beautiful items to knit your babe, I’ve just cast on the Mary Janes tea room bears 😍

[@carly8193]

Hi Bethany. Wow 🤩 what an amazing line up of projects and yarn After you said that the white yarn was intended for a wedding project that didn’t come into fruition I immediately though that the yarn would be prefect for a baby blanket/ wrap. It could be something so special for a Christening/ Name Ceremony and or Christmas 🎄 Love your content, best wishes for your impending birth. Xx Carly

[@catherinegage5597]

Can’t wait to see the knitted tiger...love your podcast channel... I have started Noah the horse for my granddaughter and a Musselburgh hat for hubby for Christmas presents. Have a great week!!

[@PichanDaisuki]

Fall has already come to Oslo, Norway, and my needles are running hot with all the fall knits! The best time of the year for sure :) I must say though that I'm really gonna miss your videos while you're on maternity leave. You are my favorite knitting youtuber and knitting along with you has been just so so nice :) Nevertheless, I'm so happy and excited for you, and I can't wait for both life and knitting updates this fall and winter, whenever you have the time and energy. Lots of love

[@brookwillow]

All of your new projects are the perfect fall vibe! And I like the mood boards you posted for each project. It’s a very nice touch!

[@WoolRevival]

Hi! Love your thoughts. The reddish brown yarn for the A.M. sweater might look good with the lighter mohair around your face and top of shoulders. (I’m referring to the mohair you have less of.) Then use the other for the remainder of the sweater. It’ll look a little ombré. 😉Best wishes to you on the birth of your baby!

[@jennydearnley6127]

Hi Bethany. Thank you for your wonderful videos that you make to show us. I wait for them. Just wanted to tell you that today I went to my local knitting store and bought the exact same Andrea Mowry shawl pattern as you. I'll be so excited to see how yours turns out too. I have never knitted a shawl either. I thought I might use the Drops yarn with Alpaca. Just had to tell you. I hope all goes well with your precious baby and I know you'll make a great mother. Love Jenny 🌹

[@monicalindberg9147]

I love when you say "Sjal" it's like Swedish 😊 💕

[@24567423ify]

Your project ideas look great. I’d suggest getting as many done as possible before baby arrives. 💙💙

[@taizyamillettegarcia6021]

I just got into crochet but this video has got me wanting to knit ASAP! I love that sweater Idea and am so excited to learn more from you! Thanks for being an inspiration!

[@freddytam8181]

I'm on the opposite side of you - currently knitting a baby hat and boots for my coworker's sister! Hoping to get back to my own projects after. I'm planning on making a scrap yarn basket to hold my yarn at my new apartment!

[@glass2167]

For the stuffed animal, if youre really having tension issues with intarsia or fair isle you can use duplicate stitch for either repairing the mistakes or making the entire thing with it

[@patsycoats4061]

I would do a fade with the mohair. I’d use the lighter on the yolk and the darker in the bottom

[@vysgiyi]

OBSESSED with your color choices and patterns this fall/winter! I really love that mens sweater for myself but the zipper scares me. I’m def looking forward to seeing how that works out for you!! And that TIGER! Omg I’m dead! 🥹🥰

[@eileentarrant9876]

Oh Bethany please move that candle from near that grass or I won’t sleep tonight for worrying about you 😱😱😱❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@RachelBearn]

Loved seeing all your autumn knitting plans! The colours of those yarns 😍 so perfect for this season. And the little knitted toys for baby are just the cutest ❤️ Can’t wait for your next podcast ☺️

[@mama_knitter]

I originally set out to knit the Zipper Man sweater too and then switched to Fort by Jared Flood, then frogged that and went to Sawyer by Julie Hoover and now I want to buy some yarn to go back to the Zipper Man because of you! I also really want to get into stuffed animals, my youngest daughter keeps wanting her Little Cotton Rabbits bunny to be finished, so I need to get on that!

[@michellenokken2597]

The white combo would make a lovely cardigan - the Jenny Jacket perhaps, perfect topper for spring or summer

[@ZackRekeSkjell]

I knit the Zipper Sweater Man for my boyfriend last year and it’s an amazing knit! He has similar store bought jumpers with the zipper designs previously, but they were all worn out so I knew it would be something he would wear a lot. I think the fit it very easy to pull off and I am certain your husband will love it! I would just recommend for you to measure the sizes of jumpers he already knows before you decide on a size for this piece. It is rather oversized and PetiteKnit recommends sizing down if you want a more fitted look. My boyfriend always wears at least a size L, but for this one I ended up knitting a size M. It’s still roomy and a good size for him, so I think the finished garment measurements is a better guide here to find the right amount of ease than the size guide.

[@YoungfolkKnits]

Your shawl is stunning!! You picked such beautiful colors!! I’m so looking forward to seeing it knit up because I’m already loving the combo together and wow! Does it look flattering with your hair and skin tone ❤️❤️ thanks for the shoutout! 😘

[@monkeyfrogsprinkles]

I've actually just swatched a Petite Knits sweater too! The Novice Sweater and my swatch came out light purple/grey! Purple sweaters are in the horizon!

[@dianeespinoza8647]

Oh man! I Love this! You make such gorgeous sweaters, well everything but especially sweaters! I didn’t cast on any thing this fall because I couldn’t “see on myself anything I really wanted. I hope you don’t mind I am planning on copying you almost exactly 😂😂 if I can because I don’t have the skills you do. But I am planning to try.

[@ihearteuz]

I'm planning to knit the same sweater for my hubby with he same yarn Lol I just haven't had the time to cast on. I have a newborn and my knitting time has been cut down drastically so I've been working on one project at a time instead of multiple. Good luck with everything and I can't wait to see how your sweater turns out.

[@MissSholia]

I hope you can keep the sweater a surprise! It's so much fun! I've knit a surprise sweater for my hubby once. I made him tell me which combo he liked best for the stripes but I didn't tell him it was for him (we both wear mostly blacks and grays so not a problem here) and then, while I was knitting the sweater, he was telling me that it looked really nice 😄He never thought I was making it for him lol! You're right about the heat. Summer is great but not when it's too hot. I think we're in the perfect time of the year (here at least) now that days are warm but nights are a bit chill. I haven't planned any specific knitting for Fall. There will certainly be socks though, (there's always socks) 🙃🧦 And I've placed an online order of Fall teas this weekend 🍂🍵

[@zoehatfield6734]

Your cast on for the shawl looks like a beautiful tricolor corn. So perfect for fall!

[@Jennie8684]

I love the Ficolana yarn combo. The colours look amazing and I really, REALLY want them. 😍

[@jasmijnmencke1922]

This makes me so excited for fall! For the DRK Everyday Sweater, you could try helical knitting. I haven't looked into that myself before but I know that people love to use that technique for preventing pooling in handdyed yarn so it could work for this as well! xx

[@nicolepalanzi9589]

Great video! Love all your projects. You made me want to start some fall projects. Thanks 🥰🌹👍

[@Crow.c]

you know what would look incredible? a soft green, shawl triangle type scarf to compliment your lovely sweater! (i'm really leaning into the scooby do thing here)

[@thegirlydinosaur1714]

Loved the editing and inspo pages in this video! Glad you’re getting back into some selfish knits can’t wait to see the progress

[@alicemarchetti4340]

Hi Bethany! Let me say that your fall projects look really beautiful, can't wait to see your progress with them🤗 I normally prefer the summer and spring months but for this year my goal is to do my best for enjoying even the fall and winter ones, well I'll try😅 But at least sooner this year I've learnt how to knit, at least the basics of knitting, and I'm planning to knit up my first sweater ever - really excited😍 - so I guess it could be a nice fall after all🤣

[@hazeldonner1855]

You can do it. Can’t wait to see how you go. Good luck with the birth ❤️❤️❤️

[@Plantsandmusicandyarn]

I never thought I’d knit a stuffed animal but I’m totally inspired to. That giraffe is too cute. 😍

[@SylviaTricote]

Obsessed with your Wednesday Sweater!! Love the dusty purple.

[@susym5494]

@Well-Loved Knits Hi Bethany, I hope you are well. Regarding your rusty brown sweater, I was thinking along the same lines as @AU-TV about mixing the mohair colours. There's also the possibility of making subtle stripes (changing the mohair every few rounds instead of every round). Or you could make a subtle gradiant by using one colour of mohair for the first third of the sweater, then changing the mohair at every round for the second third and finishing off by using only the second colour of mohair. Some options to consider. It's always nice to have options. :-) I can't wait to see how things turn out.

[@tvvistedstitches5470]

Zipper Sweater Man was my first completed sweater! Well, I still need to do the zipper since I bound off in April and it’s been 90 degrees ever since. It went SO fast. If you think you’re flying on size 5 needles wait til you’re on the 8s! This is definitely a pattern I’ll make again.

[@grisenanna]

Love the colour choices on all the knits! But I am itching to know what colours the Wednesday Sweater is made with, if it is not a problem can you tell me what the colours of the yarns are? If you said it the video then I totally missed it! Absolutely beautiful!

[@mairaodesign4659]

I really loved to hear all your fall plans! The projects you started looks great and I can't wait to see your other projects. I am looking so much forward this cozy season! :) Greetings from Sweden!

[@kassidyr6475]

Ooo that purple sweater is so gorgeous! I have some lilac-purple yarn in my stash that has been waiting for the perfect project, I may borrow your sweater idea...

[@judygrayson7896]

What wooden needles do you love? Purple is a great color for a redhead. Enjoy 😊

[@solste1]

I have two super messy kids, and wearing white has, to my surprise, never been an issue for me 🥰

[@maridlins]

My best idea for the mohair for the DRK everyday sweater is to treat it how people prevent pooling with hand-dyed variegated yarns. That is to say, either alternate the Drops and HipKnitShop every other row, or every two rows. That way, you should be able to avoid cutting the yarn or re-skeining it together! Hope this helps :)

[@emmastone5063]

I knit my husband the same sweater in pretty much the same color! Totally love it :)

[@ckizziah00]

I looked at the zipper sweater this morning and really want to make it for myself! I already have a sweater quantity of yarn for the Gingham Raglan by Jessie Mae so I need to make that first. I’m currently working on The Essentials sweater by Darling Jadore and working on my second sleeve to finish the sweater.

[@Ruth-tbk]

Literally going to cast on a Wednesday sweater tonight. Didn’t have it on my list, but yours is so beautiful and I have yarn for it. I was in a bit of a slump and this might just get me out of it, so thank you!!

[@WellLovedKnits]

Love that!! Good luck 😊

[@carolflores2905]

Beautiful colors for the shawl!

[@reneesmith3033]

Love that dusty purple. It looks wonderful on you

[@isabellahelms883]

I loved this video so much! The colors you chose are so pretty ☺️ and I also had a little laugh when you showed the yarn and project you chose for your partner as I‘m very patiently sewing the zipper into the Zipper Sweater Man I made for my boyfriend while watching this video. I went for the same yarn and same color. 😄

[@WellLovedKnits]

Haha awesome! So I’m guessing the yarn is a good choice 😊

[@axellaxell6528]

I have SO MANY projects for fall (like 8) and i really cant choose, ill start with the Promenade Blouse by Caidree, and maybe go for the Grandpa Cardigan from her too, but that might change ! What i know is that september is a not buying yarn month because I have way too much already !

[@kathyvazquez3601]

Lavender sweater is gorgeous!!

[@lilithbachelder4631]

That dusky purple is divine!! Is the Filcolana mohair in 324/ Amethyst?

[@mst7574]

Ahh btw i was wondering if you have considered long haired yarns like mohair & baby combo? I cant stop wondering🙈

[@faydowner4718]

Loving all of your projects Bethany......I too am so excited for autumn and have cast on four projects myself with another three planned.......I got super carried away because at best I will get two finished (I am a very slow knitter)...... anyways that's all part of the fun right?! 🤣

[@emilykatemadethis]

This year I'm also planning on making my husband a sweater for the first time. Have to say the enthusiasm is lower now that I've seen how much yarn I need and how long I need knit the body and arms for haha but it will be so worth it I'm sure :) I look forward to seeing your progress :)

[@lakeshagadson357]

I like to use candles for the fall and winter

[@opheliev5489]

Thank you for this lovely video, as always! I am so impressed by your knitting mojo! I don't think I'd have the energy to already cast on so many projects after a baby knit marathon and just before giving birth. You are really an inspiration, girl! But who knows? I am just starting my own baby marathon (baby due in February!) with the seaside sweater, cardigan edition (actually a mix of the seaside sweater and Ellen's coming home set), so maybe I'll find the same courage as yours after the end of my own marathon? (or probably I'll be so tired of baby knits that I'll crave a good ole selfish knit!). Anyway, thank you for your amazing content, I have been watching and re-watching all your baby knit videos for inspiration lately!

[@WellLovedKnits]

Haha certainly not casting all of these on at once 😂 good luck with your baby knits!! It really is a lot of fun 😊 you got this mama!

[@Courteneywren]

How much of each purple yarn did you get for your sweater? I love it so much, I think I want to make one in that color combo

[@kyaitsme]

Bethany, where's the purple and grey jumper from you use in your inspo for your own purple sweater? I'm completely in love with it. Is it a knitting pattern or just a Pinterest photo? I so hope the first, haha. Loved the video, your plans are awesome.

[@leamarieoutrata2882]

I was wondering if you use ravelry? I have never heard you talking about it but on the other hand, I haven't seen all of your videos yet :)

[@sarawhear633]

One suggestion from a fellow knitter and recent first-time mom (my son was born last October). I would consider knitting more sweaters without mohair. Immediately after my son was born, I knit myself a magnolia bloom sweater with one strand of wool and one strand of mohair. While it turned out lovely, my baby would end up covered in mohair, especially in his hands as he would grasp onto my sweater. I ended up hardly wearing it at all last fall/winter because it was too much hassle and I didn't want him inhaling any of the mohair.

[@WellLovedKnits]

That’s a good point! Thanks for the advice 😊

[@brainstormedperson132]

I love the wolly knit cone ... Is it itchy at all or would you say it is rather soft? My skin is super sensitive and I am always struggling with good fall/winter fibres that arent itchy 🙈

[@copper_fiber_studio]

I really love the color combination for your Wednesday Sweater! What's the name of the colors you are using? Thank you!

[@SpintressStation]

Haha I love how everyone has different words for when they knit for themselves. You say selfish, I say self-care, there's nothings wrong doing some knitting for yourself! 😂

[@emmanuelleh7218]

I feel like this summer lasted for 5 months ! I'm so existed for fall and winter, I just made a list of a bunch of sweaters I want to make, starting with Ozetta's Travelers cardigan :)

[@anthrogal19]

Warning: The Drops Nepal is so soft but it pills alot! If it were me, I'd choose something else (maybe that Filcolana Peruvian you have for your purple sweater?). Keep the Nepal for a blanket or something like that.

[@kylie4867]

The jenny sweater would be gorgeous in that white!!

[@lois-marietodd1502]

Souffle by Penrose knits would look great in the white.

[@amethystskeels3788]

omg how many projects do you get through a year!?!? Youre insane! I take a day just to get through the ribbing of my sweater..... okay like 3 days

[@piababy03]

Which Colour Combination dod you use for the dusty lavender Wednesday Sweater? Peruvian highland woll in lavender grey and Tilia amethyst?

[@SofDiane]

Or you could just buy new cinnamon mohair skeins to go with the cone. Stash isn’t always the answer. Good decision--but. …. I love the darker colors. I have auburn hair. And the darker colors are my favorites. Love your ideas.

[@mst7574]

You should switch between the two cologne every second row. Like with handdyed

[@lydiamuller8560]

I am actually starting to knit a sweater for my boyfriend, after I finish my Chestnut sweater by petiteknit, it needs 18 skeins! 18! incredible 😆

[@Serenity-fu8xz]

Hey just an idea what if you die the mohair the white mohair you could die any color you want