MEL MAKES STUFF ✨ 5 Finished Garments - Knitting and Sewing

[@valturner2151]

Excellent!! Every bit. Love seeing your face ❤

[@annlarson4345]

So helpful and inspiring! Th3 dress is beautifully done!

[@sueemmons5658]

For sure I would like to see you seam a raglan. It's something I haven't done so I'll be nice to know if it's easy. And I love to hear all about everything! Background and family...

[@lindaapplegate4559]

Hi Melissa. I too appreciate your podcast style. They are informative and to the point. I would love to see the cardigan seaming and too, adding pockets. Is it possible without adding bulk?

[@Sunshine-gh7dr]

Yes, please do the tutorial to show the seaming of knitted garment pieces. Lovely makes.❤❤❤

[@dashamanshina]

Questions for Q&A! I first came across your channel when looking for info on Irish cottage knitting. Do you still use the style? Have you maybe tried and adopted any other “regional” knitting styles? What’s your favorite knit up to date? Both the most worn and the one you’re most proud of (if they are different) Not sure if you’ve shared it here, but can you maybe show your first ever knitted garment? How has your knitting influenced your clothing style? And also, you’re very cool, I love your videos. 3 this month is an absolute treat, thank you so much! Hope you have a great day 💜

[@alysonrodrigues122]

I almost overlooked this episode as you'd posted one the day before this one. I must say it was great to be surprised with this vlog. Questions for the vlog coming up in early Autumn:- 1. Do you track your FO's? If so , please share the process. 2. How do you recycle makes once they're worn out? 3. How many jumpers, pants, dresses, shirts etc have you made since deciding to make your wardrobe sustainable? (Thanks for answering🙃) Congrats on your hubby's graduation! As always, I remain inspired by your work ethic; precision; focus and commitment to creating your own clothing. Whatever you make is accompanied by loads of learning for me. Enjoy your summer. ❤

[@christinebarker9361]

That dress looks so good. I don't knit but do love watching your vid's when they come up.

[@brunacurtosi4642]

Hi Melissa! I loved the podcast. Your design looks amazing. Thanks for sharing❤

[@idaelbk3419]

Hi Mel. Would love to see a video on stitching a garment together 😊 Also, I have been watching your videos for a long time and you always pick such interesting projects - can you share more of your proces when choosing a pattern, both knitting and sewing? Best, Ida

[@selfishknitter]

I have learned and shared a lot of information from your videos. An overview of seaming a knitted garment would be fantastic. Questions: What are 3 things you wish you had known when you first started making garments? (Knitting or sewing) If you lost your entire handmade wardrobe and had to start over, what pieces would you make first?

[@8531022]

Listening to your bright sweater description, I can’t believe I knit it! It’s been a while…I’m mostly sewing now, but I do remember the back has the cape-like shape you mentioned. If I were to make it again, I think I might try to reduce some of that back material.

[@patricialoux5193]

One of the things I like best about your videos Melissa is how you share analytically what motivates your choices in a pattern or in how you approach a project. Are you like that in other aspects of your life?

[@rachelmitchell2144]

This was such a nice surprise! I wasn’t expecting a new video so soon after watching the other wip check-in. Personally, I love a wip check-in, but you need to do videos that you’re interested in. 😊 So excited you mentioned the hypnosis sweater! I was actually gonna go back through and make sure I didn’t miss an update on that project. I’m super excited to see how it turns out. I would absolutely love to see a video on how to do seemed knitted garments. It’s something that I’m interested in, but would love an intro a la Mel before diving in.😅 For the Q&A, I’d be interested in hearing you to speak about how you organize your stash, if at all. Do you keep track of it anyway, such as via ravelry or anything like that? Also, I love that you, Selma, and Megha are such good friends. It would be interesting to hear how y’all met. If that’s something you’re up for sharing. As always, thanks for the time and energy put into this video. It was much needed on a sick day. 💚🧶

[@ryoknits]

I 100% agree on that fabric - it's one of my favorites. For the Q&A: what color do you feel like you never get enough of in your wardrobe? Alternatively, what color do you need more of in your wardrobe?

[@ShanaH414]

Q&A: How do you allot your time between your different crafts? Do you try to do a little of each craft every week or month or just go with whatever you feel like working on? Also, how much making time do you have in a week? Love your videos!

[@siokee8752]

Love all of your content as so many have said already it’s inspiring and I love to hear about how you approach a pattern. I’m always very impulsive to get started and admire the decisions on colour placement and construction before diving in. Who are the makers that inspire you when you see a finished object and if ever you have the time I would LOVE to see your stash and how it influences your choice of designs. Hi from Brussels 🥰

[@Stumpybear7640]

I love your styling of podcasting. You are so informative and easy to listen to. Much love xxx

[@garyweybright3227]

Glad to see you again! I love your hair today! Great makes for sure! I’m not a sewer, but love to see what people make. ClaudiaSJI

[@theknittystew]

Hi Melissa, I just absolutely love watching your episodes. I feel smarter after I listen to how you describe things and talk about the process. I learn a lot. I was wondering if you do a Q&A, I would love to hear a bit about the inspiration behind your tattoos? I love your arm piece.

[@tanyaiuferova6416]

You are my one of the most favorite channels! I love your attention to details and I do learn a lot form you. Q: How do you find sewing patterns that you like? It's always been a struggle for me. I'm used to the convenience of Revelry database to search for knitting and crocheting patterns. But when it comes to sewing, I don't even know where to start to look for interesting designs.

[@mostlyknitting]

So enjoyed this video. I love hearing you share the details about your makes. I would definitely enjoy hearing you answer questions. I really enjoyed Selma's Q & A and learning more about her. I have a few questions. Knitting related - do you usually get inspired by yarn and purchase a sweater quantity and then look for a pattern for it or do you generally purchase yarn specifically for a knitting pattern that you are excited to make? Sewing - when and where did you learn to sew? Have you taken any classes in person or learned techniques online? You mentioned a fabric stash. How have you acquired your stash? Through visiting stores in person? Inspired through newsletters from online sellers? Do you usually have a garment in mind or style of garment in mind before you purchase fabric? Personal - I love hearing about people's backgrounds - their education, careers/jobs they have had, places they have lived. Anything you feel comfortable sharing would be lovely. Thanks for taking the time to share your makes and the journey. :)

[@ingeborggroth1415]

Yes to the seaming video 🤩🤩🤩 Thank you so much for sharing your knitting with us. So insightful and inspiring. I’m a big fan of your videos. Hello from Germany 💚 Q: What keeps you inspired? (In general and with your knitting?) Please do skip this question if you consider it too personal.

[@sandranewman8191]

Love your you tube. I really learn from them. I made the sweater with the butterfly pattern with your recommendation ( both stitch and yarn mix). Turned out great. Looking forward to knitting bohu and Japanese patterns using your suggestions.

[@squeelit]

It's always a joy to see the knits and sewing projects you make. Perhaps it's the way you "build the plane as you fly it", and seeing the modifications that result, that gives me courage to modify my own knits. My questions for you are: Which knits do you wear to work? Which knits would never wear to work? I've enjoyed wearing my knits to work on cold days, but find that some knits are "too precious" for active work/living.

[@cassafrass098]

I love the WIP videos - I learn so much from hearing about how you approach yarn selection, pattern construction, techniques, etc. Some questions for your Q&A are: 1) What sewn/knitted garments have you gotten the most wear out of over the years? (And why? Is it because they keep you warm? Because they're work appropriate? Because of the color/texture you chose? Because they hold good memories?) 2) Are you mostly a process or product knitter? 3) What's one of your favorite "traditions" in knitting? (for example - I know you're into Bohus sweaters, you are doing a seamed raglan video because that sort of tradition has been overtaken by seamless construction, etc.)

[@nicolanoller9264]

So happy that you’re posting videos again. I always learn so much from you. For your Q&A I’d like to ask about how you developed your style of dressing. You have an individual style which you seem fully embraced by. Have you always had this or has it grown over time? Do you have any style heroes?

[@cathyannpaape3506]

i do like the wip series as it helps me value mine more and not give up so easily. I would like to know what motivated you to study Japanese and how is it going? Tanoshimi? I picked up a couple of the Japanese knitting books you mentioned and am enjoying planning some projects.

[@MrsKWheatley]

Hi Mel, I'm definitely in the superfan category! I really enjoy this format in which you share a wide range of your creative output. I would like to know how you select your projects. You always choose such interesting designs, from a wide variety of designers and with interesting construction and techniques. Do you start with the yarn, with a construction element, or a design aesthetic?

[@apt.atelier]

I love your videos and can’t wait for the next one! For the q&a: what is your favorite project you’ve ever made, your most worn, and the one you’re most proud of?

[@knitgirl.7676]

A seaming video would be a great addition. I just made 3 seamed cardigans in the past 2 months. Before this, I hadn’t seamed a sweater in decades and I have to say that there is something very nice about the structure seaming provides to a finished garment that I had forgotten about during the “raglan years”. It really is something of a lost art in finishing techniques and I found myself liking both the process and the finished garment. Once again, you have lovely finished projects.

[@amycarlson6034]

Hi Melissa, I really appreciate your channel. For the Q&A I'm curious what your job is and how it relates to your making (or doesn't.) And I would be interested in how you seam a raglan. I've done a few seamed garments but I don't doubt that I could learn something new from you!

[@bridgetchristianson8706]

I always love to hear your take on knitting and making. Thanks for sharing your process.

[@michellenokken2597]

I have been enjoying the three-month updates, particularly the range in types of making and items. Please think anything you do is too boring; it is not. Question - What resources would you recommend for learning knitted construction or modifications? It's the same with sewing. I am always amazed at your ability to make modifications.

[@saracyclesandsews]

I LOVE that Kaufman linen/rayon fabric too--I've used the navy and the black for 2 dresses. It's easy to sew and feels so nice to wear when it's 1 jillion degrees outside. I think I'm going to get some more in the Heliotrope color and make a popover shirt for fall. 🤩 Great podcast/video, as always! Hope you are staying cool in New England.

[@melmakesstuff]

I just got a swatch of the Heliotrope and it is lovely!

[@janet8084]

So happy to see your podcast again Questions: how do you select a pattern/do you have a process? And along those lines how do you then choose your yarn?

[@streakyj2]

belated congrats to your DH on his graduation, hope the new direction works perfectly for him! --from a fellow booty-having, color-loving petite knitter 🙂

[@ellenhenrie4826]

Hi J! Fancy running into you here. love, El

[@streakyj2]

@@ellenhenrie4826 El Hen, indeed! i just emailed Kathryn--she can fill you in at book group, eh? 🙂

[@ellenhenrie4826]

Yes - she did. We'll make a plan!

[@streakyj2]

@@ellenhenrie4826 🙂

[@joharris6045]

I really enjoy your videos, you always choose such interesting projects. I would like to know how you find them, what draws you to a project and how do you decide what to make next. Thank you.

[@nadinegoffart487]

Thanks for this update! I love this series with your FO’s and WIPS ❤ you make me want to sew because I love your sewn garments. Q: are there any not well known Japanese designers you could recommend? I am thinking of designers that you can’t find on Ravelry. Where can you buy Japanese knitting magazines (other than Amirisu)? Have a wonderful summer ❤

[@ellenhenrie4826]

Yes to the seaming vid! It's on my list to make a pieced garment - the way I learned back in the olden days. Like others here, I'm curious about your life beyond the camera.

[@katrinarogers5489]

I love the wip videos but you've gotta do what's right for you. I really like seeing the thought process as you make something, and how you decide to modify the project as you go. For the q&a: -what got you into crafting? What keeps you crafting? -are there any kinds of crafts you don't do yet but want to do? -can we see pictures of your cat? -how do you organize your craft supplies, especially ones used for more than one craft (rulers, scissors, etc)

[@mercyvee3133]

Hello Melissa! I'm quite late watching and commenting but I'm in the middle of an international move and I wanted to wait until I had the brain space to enjoy a new video. I love your caspar top. I've definitely been considering making a tunic version of either to top or the camisole. I also have some RK yarn-dyed linen that you've inspired me to break out again once the move is done. For questions, I'd love to know more about where you find your inspiration for projects from, both for what to make and for colors, yarns, etc. For myself, I only rarely find myself inspired by RTW or other people finished garments and more often I'm inspired by abstract things or everyday objects so I'm curious how this process works for you.

[@deniseengel1451]

Thanks Melissa. I really loved the dress you made for your husband's graduation. It looks great on you. Congrats to your husband on his graduation. I would be interested in seeing you seam your sweater and Q&A.

[@ammmullan7129]

Knitting garments flat might not be in vogue, however, pieced garments are often best for certain yarns. I'd love to see your take on putting these garments together. Your videos are always informative and encourage me to take on more challenging (and interesting) projects. Cheers.

[@karynzlatkis]

I love how intentional you are with your projects. Thank you for sharing 🥰. I do have a question: What beginner-friendly sewing pattern would you recommend for making a pair a pants?

[@jilliankonig2759]

Beautiful job on the linen dress! I have always found that it's best to learn new sewing skills while you're in a project, because the skill is being applied. Kudos to you for taking time to maximize use of your fabric by arranging pieces differently to allow a block for bias tape.

[@melmakesstuff]

Totally agree with you on learning the sewing skills as you’re working on the project! Sometimes you just have to jump in 🥰

[@martharobinson1603]

Hi Mel, I love your videos. Thank you for taking us along on your projects. I wonder what profession or type of work you do. You are so analytical I imagine you might do policy or technical writing. No worries if this is too personal a question. Happy making!

[@nadiarogo4511]

Thank you for the lovely podcast as always! :) I just rewatched one of your older videos on Gudrun Johnston's Vair, I think, where you say you want to knit one of the dresses from the book but would not have the patience for so much stockinette. You know what? Knitting machine for all the boring bits, while having fun with colorwork ;) As for the question. How do you decide no your next project? I am an advanced knitter and I want to be challanged all the time, meaning that I am attracted to crazy patterns with all kind of techniques. But the finished project I actually NEED in my wardrobe are more basic understated things. You seem to balance this very well with your projects. How do you do that? PS: unrelated, you definitely made me jump on the japanese knitting train (I have knitted a few patterns now), with the problem that I can no longer stand knitting from written patterns. I want my patterns to be fully charted, every time and always, lol. You want me to read pages of written -short row- instructions?? Forget it! How much easier it is to work short rows from a simple chart! Now, I just re-chart the english patterns on paper so that I have all my instructions in one simple chart and don't need to refer back to the actual pattern :D

[@nadiarogo4511]

i meant to hightlight "short row" there but managed to strike through for some reason..

[@cathyjencks5107]

Love all your videos. No matter what the topic is you make it so interesting. I’d love to know what type of work you do. You’re so precise and analytical! I’m guessing engineer, project manager, data base analyst or something along that line. Am I way off? 😊

[@melmakesstuff]

That Gudrun book and those dresses are what made me get the knitting machine in the first place! Now just need to get my skills up on the machine 🥰 I love that you are going down the Japanese pattern rabbit hole too! I wish this style of pattern writing would catch on in the English speaking pattern world, but it seems like the trend in patterns is moving towards more hand-holdy as opposed to less.

[@christinevalentine3373]

I’m definitely a fan of yours. I’m very partial to any workable (for me) style of construction so, I’m not wedded to top down. In fact, I think I prefer the bottom up style of construction. I attribute my preference to the way I like to work; do the 80% first then, do the interesting and possibly more complex part last. I’d like to see the way you sew pieces together please. If you would be willing to share your crafting journey from beginning to current, I personally would appreciate and love to hear that. Manythanks

[@julsmei8128]

Q&A: Why did you decide to start a KZbin channel, and what do you feel like you get out of it / enjoy about it? Are you also creative with food? What are your go-to recipes, and what do you eat / snack on during a making session? How do you structure your making time / fit time in? Do you have a routine or method .to get into the groove with ongoing projects?

[@lindapayne9474]

I have just recently found your series and look forward to each new episode! Yes, to a video seaming knits. I have never done this being somewhat new to garment knitting. My questions would be 1. Are some yarns not as suitable for seamed knits? 2. How do you accurately seam horizontally knitted fabric to vertically knitted fabric. I tried once and gave up.

[@despinavassos7865]

HI Mel as always an enjoyable and informative episode ❤. I would love to see you seam an entire sweater. I have fallen in love with a lot of seamed cardigans but I get intimidated by not doing a good job. I ve been practicing,😂 but it would still be lovely to see you go through the whole process. My question is what edge stitch would you recommend for the best seaming result? And would you consider doing the bottom ribbing after you've seemed the garment? I've noticed that it's hard to make the seamed ribbing look good at the bottom. Thank you!❤

[@tui_bird]

absolutely hype to see the mohair sweater. I have been thinking about it on and off since you posted it. I don't think I will ever knit anything like it - I get easily exasperated by things like clingy mohair and more strands than 2 or 3 - but it is meltingly beautiful. I would also enjoy a seaming video. I'm getting into seamed garments this year for the first time in my nearly 20 years of knitting and my next project will be a self-drafted seamed cardigan and I really need to hype myself up for it. I really enjoy, by the way, your mix of knitting from patterns and knitting self-drafted garments, or knitting from patterns but modifying. I really love your project-based videos because I love getting into the weeds of the nitty gritty moment-by-moment decisions you're making when you're knitting. Still, I enjoy your WIP wrap-up videos because you often dig into those decisions in retrospect. Tried to think of a question - don't really have one. Do you have favourite yarns, designers, construction styles, magazines? You are an eclectic knitter so I am guessing your answer will be "I like the yarn that is right for the effect I want to achieve", but maybe it's more complicated than that. What garment are you most proud of? What garment do you wear most?

[@brenna1066]

The graduation dress is absolutely stunning! I love the time and consideration you put into each of your makes.

[@Reknits4me]

Hi Melissa. I really enjoy all your beautiful makes. You are so talented and I wonder how you got started with your making? Did you go to a design school? Do you have a career different from your crafting and what career did your husband just switch to. I’m excited to see you piece a garment. I find it always tricky but love the added structure it gives a garment.

[@lilasoes]

Always a good start to the day to see another video from you! For the Q&A how do you balance your busy work, weight lifting and crafting?

[@alanna7782]

I love knitting flat & seaming, looking forward to seeing your tips & techniques for it!

[@bonniewerner4121]

I am definitely a fan. Yes, to seaming!

[@laurenk5379]

I would love a video on seaming the sweater. I had a bad experience where I had a cabled sweater knit flat where the sleeve ended up being too small for the armhole (I was on gauge for reference). Any tips would be very appreciated.

[@ceb2737]

Hi Melissa, I would love to see a video on seeming. I have knit a sweater in pieces and yet to have put it together. I have done others and do not like it. That being said, my question to you for the Q&A would be, what garment making process (knitting, sewing, etc.) do you find most challenging and what ones bring you the most joy?

[@lynntimmer1620]

Thank you once again for an informative and thoughtful podcast. I appreciate the way you think aloud and change designs in small ways. I've altered knitted garments along the way, too, and it usually makes me feel more confident. Your aesthetic is highly creative, which I enjoy, since my makes are more traditional. Brava!

[@DuckOverboard]

I love your Jo dress, it looks spectacular! And i might go track down that tank pattern since it could be the only light enough knit to wear here in summer. Q: what was your most disappointing crafting/making disaster and how did it come about? What's a new craft that you'd like to try if you had all the time in the world? (And hello from France!)

[@tonyalynnd8732]

So nice to see another update from you. You are so very talented. Are you self taught in all these making skills or have you had any formal training?

[@StaceyBadour]

I love your channel! You really inspire me to tackle “hard” projects by the way you just methodically break down each element. I also sew and knit so my question for you is how do you conceive of or evaluate what project to work on next as it relates to your entire wardrobe? For example: are you the type to just make whatever suits your fancy and then by your taste it just happens to work with your other pieces? Or are you getting to the point where you are filling in gaps to work around tentpole pieces in the collection?

[@talitharitter3176]

I just love your podcasts. Thanks for taking the time to share with us. You are very appreciated here. ❤

[@knittenpurl8572]

It always makes my day when you release a video! Discovering your content was what inspired me to learn more about knitting and yarn besides just following a pattern, so thank you for that! I have found your speaking voice so soothing and engaging. And your communication style is so informative! I'd love to know what you do to prepare that for these videos. How do you approach a project walk through? Do you have a script? I'd also love to know what resources /books helped YOU learn the most about the technical aspects of knitting. And selfishly, I'd love to learn more about your pets

[@nixkbing1192]

I‘m really looking forward to your hypnosis sweater, Melissa! This sweater is definitely in my queue. Thank you for sharing your process and thoughts once again 👍 Happy celebration!

[@terralia644]

Omg I remember seeing that Bohus sweater at Knit city! Gorgeous - I think I might have forgotten to tell you then, but you have such an amazing and refreshing use of colour in your knitting. It was so nice to meet you then (Hii I was the girl in the teal ombre lace dress). I wish I'd known you were working on knitting bodies with the machine while hand knitting yokes - I've been trying to do the same thing (mostly because I broke my ribber's sponge bar when I was installing it, oops.) I know there are other knitters out there doing the same thing, but we're kind of few and far between. I love your other projects as well - the caspar top in particular is capturing my imagination. Good to hear from you again!

[@melmakesstuff]

Omg your dress was just fantastic, I’ve thought about it multiple times since we met at KCT - nice to hear from you again too!

[@terralia644]

@@melmakesstuff It's the White Karin :) Thank you!

[@joycerichards5699]

The part of this video I liked the most was when you assessed the dress you made to go to a grad celebration I like when you walk the audience through your process. Your knitting projects are too advanced for me.

[@knittysixx5106]

The Knitting Loft is my lys. I’m disappointed that I went on the wrong day of knit city Toronto to the store and the show! I would have enjoyed meeting you IRL. what is your favourite garment that you have knit, what was the most technically challenging and which garment are you most proud of ?

[@thinkaboutknit]

I found your channel a few months after I started knitting, and listening to you describe your approach to knitting helped me be adventurous when I was starting out! I'm curious if there's any particular knitting techniques or designers that you haven't tried yet, but want to in the future!

[@meganolivia6970]

Love that dress!! 😍 I too am curious what you do for a profession?! Knitting related, do you have a favorite designer(s)? Thank you so much for all of your content!

[@valturner2151]

Ooooo….does your first knitted item still exist? If not, I bet we can find one of your earlier pieces. I think it would be interesting to share some of the other making-passions or artistic endeavors you’ve had over the years.

[@dooby8029]

i would love to know your absolute favorite garment youve made, for any reason (do you wear it a ton, are you proud of making it, is it super unique, etc etc). thank you so much for your videos!! they always get me so motivated to work on my knitting

[@alyonal.2628]

Hi Mel! Personally, I'm VERY interested in this WIPs follow-up series. But any video from you is a joy to watch and there's always so much I learn from you! Q: Some time ago you shared that you did a course in wool grading which was fascinating to listen about. Did you change your career path in this direction subsequently? What career are you pursuing now? Hope that's OK to ask :) Warm greetings from the Netherlands!

[@SuRawknit-nj4vc]

All the best.❤ From Ottawa Canada

[@BooksnBeers]

I love all your videos. You got me hooked in knitting from Japanese patterns. How did that start for you, why Japanese patterns? Thank you for sharing and take care! All the best (from Portugal). Cristina

[@melmakesstuff]

Thanks for this question, Cristina! I’ll plan to answer this in my next Japanese knitting video (working on filming right now 🥰)

[@naturallyinspired1988]

Thank you for your podcasts. i enjoy your content and style of podcast!

[@antonelladt3212]

Hello, I am a recent but faithful follower and I am definitely looking forward to the technique/Q&A episode! My question for you would be the following: As you are an obviously accomplished knitter, what was the skill (or skill set) that enabled you to feel like you made the jump from, say, a competent knitter to an accomplished one. I mean, regardless of amount of experience, is there a specific skill/s that is, in your opinion, a game changer?

[@micahmilne]

Hi, I love your videos? One question I have is whether you have any tips for sewing knit fabrics without investing too much in expensive tools. I struggle to sew knits evenly.

[@genier7829]

I always look forward to your videos! I have had a series of semi-fails this year with my knitting, so I appreciate the inspiration, thanks. I like flat/ seamed designs for cardigans especially, as they add stability to the shoulders which carry all the weight. I don't like the saggy look you get with one piece cardigans except when knit in a very light yarn. My first ever knit was a seamed allover cabled tunic length sweater with a split hem and a tubular BO. I can't think of a less suitable or more educational pattern. my question- what forum or KZbin channel can you recommend for help with using Japanese patterns?

[@woolgatheringfran]

1. Out of all the things you have knitted, which is your all-time favourite (in terms of the final product), which one has the most enjoyable creation process, and which one is your proudest make/consider your magnum opus? 2. Are there any knitting/crochet techniques that you have not tried but want to? Really look forward to seeing your finished Hypnosis sweater!

[@shebear9251]

Here are some questions I had: 1. What is your professional background? 2. How is your stance on sustainability in making, esp when it comes to the number of garmwnts one owns etc. 3. How do you find inspiration? 4. Is there a project that seems huge, awe-inspiring that you dare not (yet) tackle, but wish to do some day?

[@joanarnold82]

What I want to know most from you is what is your favorite/best resources for knitting and sewing techniques. I'm sure you have plenty from your decades of making, and it would be very interesting and helpful to know where you go if you aren't clear on ... whatever techniques.

[@balancedskein]

Ive said it before, but i love your content! You were a huge inspiration in my starting my own channel. This is going to be a niche question, but how long does it typically take you to prpduce a video? And what does ypur editing routine look like?

[@Practical-Knits]

Two questions for the q&a 1. Do you like to listen or watch things while you work on your projects? Any podcasts, books, movies, shows, KZbin channels, etc. that you are enjoying at the moment? 2. I’d like to hear more about your pets. Names, breeds, adoption stories, or anything!

[@startan118]

Q: Strange question but I've been crocheting for over 2 years now but only started knitting recently (inspired by your videos actually!) and am having trouble picking it up (motivation, technical skills, etc). For someone who's interested in knitting garments specifically, what projects would you recommend a beginner knitter?

[@22mononoke]

I would love to know your cultural/ethnic background (if you're happy to share it) and if you have cultural/ethnic traditions passed down from elders who have taught you (or was everything knitting related learnt from online youtube tutorials?). Thank you for your episode uploads - they are so informative but also precise (without overt waffle and distractions) which makes them unique imo, at least in the knitting podcast world. And although I occasionally enjoy a podcast which is 'rambley', I really look forward to your uploads as I know I will be getting a lot of interesting and relevant information about the knitting projects you choose.

[@MandyRoeske]

I love the dress you made for your husband's graduation. As someone who likes to dress up, I totally understand your concern with not wanting to look TOO dressed up to take attention away from the people who are graduating. I saw in a previous video that you lift weights. What kind of weightlifting do you do? Do you compete? If not, do you want to?

[@antoniaguest311]

hi Mel, I wouldn't have asked if you wouldn't have asked for questions, so my question: does the flaring out hem of your bright sweater doesn,t disturb you? many greetings from Germany, Gabi

[@melmakesstuff]

Hi Gabi - for some reason, it doesn’t bother me on this one! I think because the overall vibe of the design is a bit more relaxed, it sort of suits it. I don’t usually love a rolled hem but on this one it felt right.

[@worldangel7]

My question for you: What was the first garment you knit that you felt really proud of? My other question would be, have you ever had a really disheartening knitting fail?

[@lawyer-skp]

I’m a loyal viewer and so was concerned when you didn’t post any videos for so long last year. Honestly, I was worried about you.

[@mairead5891]

Yes, me too!

[@Stumpybear7640]

I was wondering but not worried. Always great to see Mel❤

[@gretheoksholen9354]

Hi! I'm wondering what your profession is? 😊❤

[@talitharitter3176]

I’d like to know what your favourite book of all time is.

[@melmakesstuff]

Ooo this is the hardest question in here 🤣 - I’ll really have to think about this!!

[@talitharitter3176]

@@melmakesstuff mine is The Shadow of the Wind. It is a very tough question to answer!

[@bonnieschofield2947]

I am curious about your lifestyle when you are not knitting, sewing or working. (is that a dumb question?)

[@emilythomas6776]

Do you listen to anything while you knit/sew? If so, what?

[@postulatedspace]

I have a question for you - more than 50% of the time, I am disappointed at the outcome of the project. I am a process knitter but I do like to have a good product at the end. I am not a perfectionist but i am often quite disappointed. Hats, gloves, scarves - I am hardly disppointed but garments - don't like them much. Do you have this type of experience? Do your garment projects always turn out be happy projects? You are an amazing knitter. So I bet you like how things turn out pretty much all the time.