My top 10 favorite hand knit sweaters and cardigans of 2021!

[@dvnsource8429]

Beautiful creations. And congratulations on reclaiming a rejected garment that is a work of art. This helps the earth too. I weave rugs out of rags, make quilts out of scraps, and rework clothes from garage sales and resale stores. It makes me happy to make beautiful and useful things out of materials that were throw away. I prefer natural fibers though and knitting with quality yarn. from Toledo

[@Lesya77]

I struggled quite a bit with slippery yarns on my slippery addi lace interchangeable needles, till I discovered wooden needles. what a life changer! Still love my addi for more toothy yarn though.

[@15AAAdhod]

Just loved seeing your very talented work and beautiful choice of colours! Smart and brave! Taking it all on!

[@cheriebonnin-goetz6081]

Your Yell cardi is The Most Beautiful Knitting Art I've seen. Absolutely Stunning!

[@VeeZee2194]

I love all your choices but saving the one from the thrift store is brilliant

[@TaylorOwen]

It is the perfect cold weather cardigan. 👍🏼

[@hannahboswell]

That last sweater looks like our Icelandic Lopapeysa! It may be made out of our special Icelandic wool :)

[@clearwater7000]

Stunning work and collection! Amazing!❤

[@arthurvanspanjen6038]

10:25 looks so good on you!! very clean, good job!

[@shannonoliver5414]

Love your knit sweaters. 😊

[@debbie.mckenzie]

I Love all your knitwear but can I just say that my absolute fave is that cardigan you rescued from the thrift store! There's no telling what the story of that sweater is. I LOVE that you have extended its lifespan. 🥰

[@knitwit2871]

I’m a crocheter but I still love your videos because it gives me inspiration for crochet! Your details on you sweaters is beautiful, I have yet to try patterns like that! Beautiful work 😊😊

[@juliecoffey4161]

One of your top ten sweater videos was the VERY FIRST knitting Podcast I ever watched. It opened a whole new world for me! I’ve often thought about your Yell cardigan.

[@juliecoffey4161]

Still have not been brave enough to make it! My next project is going to be the Avena Sweater by Jenn Steingass

[@genier7829]

Very fun seeing all of these. I endorse you thrift and fix idea. I've only been knitting a year, but I have always thrifted sweaters and mended holes. Word got out and friends gave me their damaged sweaters. I got very good at invisible darning and even learned how to cut and graft sleeves (Cheryl Brunette on KZbin). Now I thrift for yarn and reclaim it for new projects.

[@ninajawnyj6091]

Great Idea!!!

[@suannmiiller4088]

Wow! I love all of your beautiful and stunning sweaters! And that you even spun the yarn for some of them! Great Job! Nice sweater rescue also! It fits you perfectly! Love the style show!

[@dollywilliams3446]

Awesome talent!!!!

[@lisascenic]

Yay for mending knitwear!

[@allthatjazz6778]

All the sweaters look lovely. you are so talented!

[@bobettemccann8497]

That colorwork "labor of love" cardigan is absolutely stunning. #goals

[@susanlagassa9535]

So many lovely garments! You brought that thrift store jewel back to life, well done.

[@yvonnevigil7489]

Enjoyed this So Much

[@mariar2081]

I’m impressed! Beautiful work.

[@bmwvintageprincess]

Am impressed by all your knitwear. As for me m still struggling with one sweater for days 😪. Am too slow . Love your video

[@chrissy24-7]

I'm so glad your video was suggested, I love your natural style and that you have US wool recommendations (less postage) that are delightful. And what a great idea and result, to mend a sweater from thrift! 💕

[@TaylorOwen]

Glad we found each other!!

[@leahcbee5425]

This is the first video of yours that I've come across. Such beautiful sweaters! Usually there are one or two in a round up like this that I really like, but every single one of yours is so lovely. :) Subscribed now!

[@TaylorOwen]

Yay! Thank you for the compliments!

[@sujatarai2730]

Each piece is beautiful 🥰 and love your hair.

[@TaylorOwen]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@silvia-chatsaboutknits5240]

I love that you bought your last sweater second-hand and made it yours by mending it! 😍 One of mine (also second-hand) has several holes as well. I'll definitely try double-stitching, thanks for the recommendation!

[@ThePattiw]

I still love the Doocot with your mods the best Taylor! I watch your videos for these great tips and find it really helps me make modifications with my knitting! Thanks so much! Happy 2022

[@terryblanckenberg8880]

Well you are a wonderful inspiration! I have Never commented on any of the knitting videos or podcasts I've watched over the last year when I discovered them, but I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed this one. I liked all your garments you presented. I would like to be more adventurous with patterns (I only ever knit bottom up and at most include a few cables.) Well done.

[@TaylorOwen]

Thank you so much, Terry!

[@littlelionheadknits7306]

So inspiring!

[@MsMasomo]

Loved all of them ❤

[@ninajawnyj6091]

Time to Knit !!!

[@cynthiajohnson5189]

Beautiful sweaters❤️

[@fionasteinbrecht60]

Hi Taylor , just found you and your sweaters are beautiful , do you not want to try new colours ? Lots of beige , brown combos . 😊

[@dolosabello6993]

Son todos preciosos !

[@TotallyYari.]

Love love love your knits and creativity. For a beginner, where should I start? Thank you 🥰

[@TaylorOwen]

Hmmm… my greatest advice is to find a sweater you love enough to commit the time learning to create… and find the right materials to make it happen. Dig around Ravelry, you can view other peoples project and favorites. DM me on IG what ideas you have and I can maybe give more suggestions!

[@mellomakes]

I love your videos. You’re so well spoken and authentic. Would you consider cutting the constant music in the background? It’s an ADHD nightmare. 😅 your knitting is gorgeous!

[@TaylorOwen]

Yes, I only play intro music now 😊 thanks for watching!! ♥️❤️🧡

[@mellomakes]

@@TaylorOwen that’s great!

[@editaedita5296]

nice jobs!

[@kimc6736]

your hair is beautiful. how would you describe your haircut? i'd love to get my hair cut that way

[@TaylorOwen]

I cut it myself using Brad Mondo’s curtain bang tutorial on KZbin and the ponytail unicorn technique for layers. I only use super sharp hair cutting scissors otherwise I would be creating damaged ends from the get-go. Thank you for your compliment!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@camdewval]

Love you tshirt at the beginning! Where did you get it?

[@TaylorOwen]

Neighborhood fiber co, Baltimore represent!

[@rufsia]

The lopapeysa is beautiful! Do anyone know the name of this pattern?

[@TaylorOwen]

Sadly I don’t

[@rufsia]

@@TaylorOwen I managed to find it in Etsy!

[@anetaturkiewicz5229]

I'm curious if you modified the sleeves of the first sweater you present, the orange one, based on your experience or you used a pattern for widening them? I love your modification starting from the bright colors ( I do love orange, especially in the winter, as well) and finishing with the shape of the sleeves. Really great!!

[@TaylorOwen]

I modified the sleeves for sure. I believe the pattern included decrease shaping, whereas I did no shaping whatsoever - simply stockinette with a few rows of rib so that it doesn’t roll. 🧡

[@anetaturkiewicz5229]

@@TaylorOwen Thank you so much! Do I understand correctly?: You did not do any increases, just continued knitting with the "original number of stiches from some point? 'Cause the sleeves look like getting wider from the ellbow or so :)

[@TaylorOwen]

@@anetaturkiewicz5229 yes, isn’t that crazy! That’s the impact of gauge. I did the same thing on my Yell cardigan, knit in woolen spun colorwork. The dense fabric of the yell made the bell sleeve way less dramatic. The loose gauge and the drape of the silk mohair made the same application of straight stockinette far more exaggerated. ❤️🧡💛

[@anetaturkiewicz5229]

@@TaylorOwen Thanx again! You've been very helpful once more !!! And yes, it is amazing!

[@anetaturkiewicz5229]

Hi Taylor, I seem to bombard you with questions recently, I'm sorry! I would like to ask you if the soho mohair silk yarn in sweater no. 10 (orange one) contains a lot of mohair and if it's itchy? I'm not a sensitive person (with yarns) but I have an occasion to buy a yarn with even 75% of mohair and 25% of silk. Since the percent of mohair is very high and the yarn is very expensive, I wonder .... I consider buying just one skein, make a tiny collar and wear it and feel how it feels against my skin. I was curious what your experience with that yarn is, as well as with Jamieson & Smith's 2-ply jumper weight yarn. I've already bought some single skeins but haven't made anything yet. Would you say it is itchy? I remember once, while presenting your Ola yoke sweater, you said that it's okey as long as it's not too warm, then it gets kind of itchy on your skin. Your opinion would be much appreciated!

[@TaylorOwen]

The purl soho silk mohair is a great yarn, not like other silk mohair I have tried before. Definitely next to skin soft for me in any season. Jamieson and smith however, is impossible for me to wear except in the coldest months. It def has the itch factor for me but I still love it! I’ve noticed that I can wear the Yell cardigan more often though, I think because of the amount of drape and ease to the garment. It’s not sitting as close to my skin as the Ola Yoke.

[@anetaturkiewicz5229]

@@TaylorOwen Reliable as always! Thank you Taylor. Your remark on J & S yarn might stop me from buying more skeins unless for a cold winter. Their colors are so tempting tough .....

[@TaylorOwen]

@@anetaturkiewicz5229 FWIW they get softer over time. It’s just not the softest yarn. I can swear it next to skin no problem, but for a short while when I was on a medication that made me very sensitive, it was impossible.

[@anetaturkiewicz5229]

@@TaylorOwen I understand. Thank you!

[@garyweybright3227]

Loved loved loved this! If I could give you 100 likes I would! I live in Washington so you need to come for a visit!! Take care Taylor! ClaudiaSJI

[@TaylorOwen]

Washington DC or Washington State? ❤️

[@garyweybright3227]

@@TaylorOwen Washington state! Far west actually…… San Juan Island. Weather needs woolly wool knitting!

[@ZwombiieCutecore]

hi taylor

[@TaylorOwen]

Hi Kendra!!!

[@ZwombiieCutecore]

@@TaylorOwen meow

Handmade??😮