New Year, NEW YARN 🎆🧶 Lace Projects to LOVE in 2025

[@kathyffarney-keck8593]

Isn't it wonderful when the people in your life know you so well. Moss will show off the lace pattern better

[@melissabisesi5195]

Could you do the acorn sweater but ADD a line of the lace going down the sleeve like the other one? I think that would embrace the beauty in both and leave you with a really great original design.

[@squitten.]

I would love to see you make the ranunculus. Not just a “here it is I made it” update but I really want to see your progress and what alterations you make if any. It’s been on my list for awhile and I’m just not sold yet, so I’m really keen to see what the making process is like and what you can do with it!

[@JohnandDoreenBeck-oc6ff]

Hi Mark, I'm an enthusiastic beginning knitter who really appreciates your videos, especially those that mix some travel, music, and knitting. I was struck by the sweater with the quilt block design. I could imagine an open cardigan with vertical rows (one on each side of the opening) of smaller scale quilt designs in colors that coordinate with the solid color of the body of the garment. Thanks so much for sharing your great work!

[@MichelleLewis-nc8zv]

That blue sweater looks great on you!

[@juliaz5499]

The blue jumper you're wearing is very beautiful. It highlights your eyes well, they are beautiful.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you! This is one of my FAVORITE colors, however it's a sweater that I rarely wear.

[@trudiroach]

Salty Air tee would be my pick for you. Has lace AND some look of structure, which would suit you so well. plus of course a round yoke!😊

[@deborahlee4941]

Oh, my vote is for the Chinkapin pullover over the Acorn sweater. I love the lace running down the sleeves.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Yay! Thanks for weighing in :)

[@ireneholland7539]

I love that you are using sparkly yarn xx

[@klz4377]

The Caitlin Hunter pattern is my vote

[@andreashay7]

I find brioche to be beautiful, and it has the added advantage of making a fabulous fabric that has a great fit. The sweater from Ms. Hunter has some in the transitions, I believe, so I might have to try that one with you! Happy 2025!

[@thizizliz]

I love lace in either a solid fine yarn or a mild tweed. I think busy variegated yarns hide the beauty. Just my humble opinion since you asked. The Chinkapin is gorgeous. And I love your sparkles.

[@MABrody]

Well, phooey. I thought I was one of the first commenters in the wee hours last night but must have neglected to click the button. D’oh! And now you might not see this, oh well. I like all of your choices but had some suggestions too which I might not be able to find now…one was the Kudzu cardigan. I think another was the Ilya pullover, very similar to one of your picks. The Cinnamomum pullover. The Kuutar pullover. It’s a deep rabbit hole! I really like how you are stepping right out there and saying, who sez men can’t sparkle? Who sez men can’t wear lace? Don’t care, screw them! Good for you, and keep it up!

[@eddavanleemputten9232]

As a lace knitter, I can’t resist giving some unsolicited advice. 1. For your first lace project, you might want to choose a yarn that isn’t dark in colour, because dark colours make it hard to see the stitches. 2. Use life lines, and lots of them. The easiest way to introduce life lines is to use knitting needles with interchangeable tips. Cut a good length of dental floss and tie it through the tiny hole used to tighten the needle tip onto the cable. Knit a round and allow the needle to thread the floss through your stitches as you go. Once your round is done, slip that needle through the stitches not onto the cable (still sitting on your working needle) and snip the knot. Pull the floss a little further and secure any way you prefer: your life line is installed without you having spent time actually threading it through every stitch with a darning needle. 3. Use one or more post-it notes to mark your place in the chart. As soon as a row is done, MOVE THE POST-IT. This is especially useful if you’re leaving your project be for a bit for any reason. 4. If you want your lace to shine, remember that the wilder your yarn is, the less you’re going to see the lace. Somehow fluffy lace/cobweb weight yarns don’t fall into that category, especially if they’re very light in colour. 5. If a project includes a lace portion and one without lace, and you’re totally in love with a variegated/tweed yarn, consider using two different, coordinating yarns for your project. Use the most uniform one on the lace portion and the variegated/tweed one on the rest. 6. Don’t frog. Unravel. See (2) where I advise the use of life lines. I’m not kidding. As much as it hurts to unravel, trying to ladderstitch a lace pattern is madness and rarely looks good. 7. Yarn joins: avoid knots, they almost always show up in the lace, pop to the front etc. That, at least, is my experience. Spit splice, or weave in as quickly as possible. Usually when working with very fine yarns and/or when using two strands together for a project that involves lace patterns means you can easily get away with introducing an extra thread over several stitches without it being noticeable. And trust me, I’ve got several Haapsalu, Ohrenburg and Shetland lace shawls under my belt that I knitted in cobweb weight yarn. They took me ages to knit and I did NOT want the joins to be visible. I hope you thoroughly enjoy lace knitting. And as a spinner, I hope some day you discover the joy of spinning. There is nothing like the joy of knitting something in a yarn you’ve spun yourself. 😊

[@jeanscully8511]

Hello, Mark! Another very nice video. You asked for suggestions, so here goes! I think the color you were considering to replace your lost Ingrid Slipover might be too dark to show the pattern properly. That garment is so dependent on yarn choice to highlight the pattern that I think a lighter color and a tighter twist/smooth yarn might be called for. I just finished the Ingrid Sweater Man for my son. I had originally swatched for it in Berroco Vintage, but the stitch definition just wasn't what I wanted. I ended up using Malabrigo Rios and it came out great. I've also knit a Ranunculus (and yes, you pronounced Hirose right; you can basically pretend Japanese names are Italian or Spanish (the vowel sounds are the same) and you'll usually be right!) I avoided the Ranunculus for ages because the Sad Leaf Girl in the ginormous sweater was not the look I wanted for myself. It wasn't until I realized I could make a much less oversized version that I was interested! I did mine for summer in Juniper Moon Farms Zooey (cotton/linen) and it's very nice. Many people of knit multiples of them in all different fibers, which I thought was silly until I finished mine and immediately started planning what my next one would be! It's such a fun, quick knit. One word of advice: the short sleeve version is VERY SHORT! There's an option as you're finishing the yoke to leave the sleeves live to make them longer; I'd advise doing that unless you want them super-short. It's the only thing I don't love about mine, since my arms aren't something I want to show off. I love the sparkle you're adding to your version; it's going to be so striking. Also, I really enjoyed your last video where you showcased your musical life. I used to do a lot of choral singing, although now I'm a folk/standards singer and mostly perform with my husband. The Messiah is my all-time favorite; it feels like bodysurfing on a great big wave, and it was lovely to hear your beautiful tenor voice!

[@heatherholly6563]

Those lacey designs are all so beautiful! I can't wait to see your versions.

[@silkspinner7010]

Having knitted lace I think a plain yarn rather than a tweed would be better. The nubs/slubs in a tweed yarn will blur the lace pattern. In my opinion, and it is only my opinion, the stitch definition in a lace pattern needs to be very visible. You could try knitting up a swatch in the tweed yarn before doing anything larger and see how it comes out. With the last pattern you showed, the more you knit the lace the more familiar you become with the pattern and the easier it becomes. You recognise where the loops and stitches go to form the pattern so don’t be put off by the amount of a repeated lace pattern. You might be better off making a lace scarf or stole as a starting point to get used to how lace patterns form before undertaking a jumper, especially one with a lace yoke which will require decreases and the pattern being kept straight,

[@MakerMarkKnits]

I will absolutely do a gauge swatch/test piece with any tweed. And I very well may abandon it and choose a more tidy fiber choice! Thank you for being here and for sharing your wisdom and pointers with me!

[@orlaghmartin6267]

Hi Mark, you are the BEST on utube for inserting clear pictures of your yarn choices, colours come up very well. The insertion of patterns is excellent and giving the viewers plenty of time to make choices. Greetings from Ireland where we are spoilt for choice with super quality yarns. I am currently knitting with LITLG merino, which is so amazing. Stitch definition out of this world.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Your comment has made my day! Thank you :) I hope I get to take a longer Ireland trip in the future!

[@MB-hc9tk]

I absolutely love love tweed on men (on women too but men especially) and recently I came across a KZbinr that talks about fashions through the centuries… I always wondered why tweed was kind of seen as a country thing , turns out that tweed wool fabric was extremely popular do to it being very easy to keep looking good! So if they were out and about they could just brush themselves off and still look decent. There’s something about it that I think is so cosy and lovely. So tweed for the win - acorn definitely the winner and I think second would be for me to finish the ranunculus , then I have to say I love the Eiffel Tower one especially because of the sleeves so if I didn’t want that pattern all over I’d definitely take the sleeve inspo ❤ All your gifts were stunning and I really want a Paula bag now (my moms name is Paula) , I’ll have to check and see if she ships internationally to Ireland x

[@loiscassels8966]

I prefer the Chinkapin over the Acorn. Love the sparkly blue lace you’re doing. ❤️🇨🇦

[@JeanKnits]

Today I am weaving in ends. It is nice to watch you while doing this. 🙂

[@MrsStevenBrown]

lol..Me too! ❤

[@nysaea]

I'm generally not a fan of lace but some of these patterns look amazing! The sideways scales? Hell yes. Also this blue raglan looks really really good on you! Very flattering! Happy new year!

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Yes, the scales are really cool! I never thought much of lace, but I'm trying to give myself a different focus or challenge each year. So I'm excited to play with a couple of patterns!

[@nysaea]

@@MakerMarkKnits I hope you have lots of fun!!!

[@SusanCochrane-jt5zf]

I loved your cat bag and stitch marker.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you!

[@sondrahannan]

I live in Calgary and live near the yarn dyer Ancient Arts Yarns. They have a yarn called The Tail of Tom Kitten which is beautiful! So lovely to hear about your plans for the start of 2025. I just added a ton of sweater and cardigans to my ravelry favorites so I guess that's what I will be taking on soon! I just need to clear out a few WIPS first. 😊

[@michellelambton3636]

Hi Mark, I’m also a big fan of tweed. I think the Chinkopin lace pattern would show up better than Himiko in the dark tweed. Chinkopin has stronger vertical lines. That luscious lace would be a secret surprise when you get a close-up look, très chic!

[@theannaedition2252]

I think the Zweig sweater is so cool! Something about it reminds me of space so it seems fitting you got a yarn called Galaxy for it. I'm also planning on doing a Ranunculus sometime this year. It feels like a rite of passage for a knitter lol

[@maureenoberle869]

I think Zwieg would be great on you! Excited to see the Ranunculus

[@catherinekhalili4412]

I love the sweater you are wearing. I like the acorn pattern too. Happy NewYear!

[@silkspinner7010]

Hi, the mouse sticker is from Beatrix Potter book The Tailor of Gloucester

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Oh lovely! Thank you :)

[@Ms.Murchison]

Acorn lace-- what a gorgeous pattern! I think either color would look good, but I'd lean toward the Moss as well. My first sweater that I knit and loved the fit of has a lace yolk (Willow Branch), and it was so fun to do the lacework. When I do bigger lacework projects, lifelines have been *so* helpful. :) Have a lovely 2025!

[@r.mcd2921]

The pine color is gorgeous, but I'm not sure I'd use it for lace, as the tweediness might be lost. Really like the chinkapin pullover - I might have to make that myself! The blue pullover you're wearing fits you perfectly, and the color is great on you.

[@gabriellejacobs1192]

Love the Chinkapin sweater! I want to make it now....

[@Yesim730]

You might like the Ilha sweater from Orlane Sucche. I was going to make the ranunculus but made the Ilha as a t shirt. It looks better in person than the pictures.

[@lillianbarker4292]

My sister gave me some quiviut yarn from Alaska along with the book Arctic Lace. The book is a great introduction to lace knitting, Inuit culture and a lace knitting coop there. It includes patterns based on indigenous designs. So this is a lace knitting year for me too. I’d recommend the book for any knitter going to Alaska or a beginning lace knitter.

[@StephanieRichardson-o1t]

The little mouse sticker you have is The Tailor of Gloucester 😊

[@ThePurpleYarnivore]

I love knitting lace and cables. I can't remember if I mentioned this before, but my goals this year is to knit a pair of socks, knit the Bonfire Sweater, the Salty Days Sweater, and I'm currently knitting the Flax Sweater, and chose to add the short rows, which is a new skill added to my skill stash 😊 With the Bonfire Sweater, I'll learn colorwork and working with charts. Im so excited for my knitting journey this year!

[@laurenouellette6592]

You have some stunning sweater candidates! I love the idea of the Zweig; it seems very “you”. The colorwork reminds me of some other sweaters you’ve made, and the lace section seems like a lovely texture and contrast.

[@devoted2knit177]

The sweater with Acorn lace would be great, as would the Zwieg (?). Again, thank you - I learned again - your process of using a provisional CO in order to knit the neckline to your liking! I have no neck ( seriously - maybe 3”) and always have too wide or too tall in the necklines. Thank you!

[@klz4377]

Another option for lace is a shawl. Not sure if you are familiar with Expression Fiber Arts, every week they offer a free pattern. This week is a lace shawl Flottante. They have a website, also on Ravelry and YT. 😊

[@lindaapplegate4559]

Thanks, Mark for all the lovely patterns you shared. I think the acorn pattern will be beautiful with a rounded neck. Either green will work and will be a stunning sweater. Kate Davies writes detailed instructions. You can’t go wrong. And the catlin hunter sweater, I can visualize you in it! Happy new year!

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Yes! I think a rounded neck would make it work well for me. I'm excited to work a Kate Davies pattern!

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Lace for men... what a topic. I have lots of thoughts and feelings. I like seeing what you have to present. They are very Mark. I always shy away from buying a lot of them because I would do a lot of different shaping / construction and basically have to rewrite the pattern. Or- my got to, something slu*ty. I'm excited to see what you go for. More men should knit lace and rock it.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thanks, Jimmy! Working in a yarn shop always makes me feel like I'm safe to try out a style or pattern that doesn't scream "masculine." And so far, most have turned out to look completely gender neutral on me. I know lace is a slightly different story...so we'll see what happens! And yes to the slu*ty- a definite yes :)

[@carolynmcmillan7083]

My first knit project (well second but the first was shawl / scarf type thing) but tin can knits love note sweater is lovely jumper with some nice lace work

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Oh yes! I like that pattern as well :) And everything they do is so well written.

[@carolynmcmillan7083]

@ yeah was the perfect pattern for a first knit

[@janicecurrie9179]

I think my favourite is different from most other comments I’ve read. I really like the Zweig sweater and think it would look very good on you. Happy New Year from southwestern Ontario!

[@adelaideknits]

Haha me again I really like the zweig sweater. That dark blue would look amazing. I’m also thinking of knitting the ranunculus but not yet

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Yes! I love the look of the Zweig :)

[@margotchurchill5593]

The sleeve detail is so gorgeous on the Chinkapin sweater… That gets my vote!

[@juliebbb6031]

I just love doing lace! I don’t remember if you have blocking tools but you WILL need them. Lace isn’t lace until it’s blocked. I invested in some blocking wires and they were one of my best investments.

[@Mixedmutt]

I don’t knit but love watching your videos and just wanted to tell you you have a wonderful singing voice loves listening to it

[@deborahlee4941]

I have the Salty Air Tee in my favorites as well. That would look lovely in the pine tweed.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Yes yes yes! Thanks :)

[@patriciawilliams3006]

Happy New Year, lots of lovely projects, i love them all and always look forward to your videos.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you SO much! I love looking ahead to project ideas :)

[@yvainem7126]

I liked all the patterns.

[@deborarich2040]

You should definitely do the Andrea Mowry. I would look great on you. And I love the acorn lace. Enjoy! whatever you do.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you so much!

[@melaniemurphy7045]

Perhaps knitting a circular top-down sweater with the lovely Acorn stitch on body? I love that stitch too.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

That's what I'm thinking! :)

[@kimbarlow4876]

I have made seven Ranunculus sweaters, and most of them have been twinked to match the recipient. most of them were knitted out of DK or worsted. I even left out the eyelet and embroidered flowers instead in that space. I haven't even thought of sparkles, but if i make another one, I just might. I really like your pattern choices! I love lace and can't wait to see your versions. Happy knitting!

[@retahallonquist7614]

My vote is for the Chinkapin Pullover. I love it. I added it to my Ravelry favorites.

[@susanmarshall3709]

Hello,Mark. I think your tweedy yarns would look good in the Treit by Kate Davies. Many of her sweaters are tweedy. Thanks for all the new options for knitting., several are now added to my favorites. I am doing a lace patterns sweater by Patty Lyon called Corcoran, an all over lace sweater, my first attempt at this, usually I just do the yoke only. She has great tutorial lessons to go pattern if you sign up and take the class. She is a world of wisdom , like many of the long time knitters.

[@christineborgatti3760]

I vote for the moss. I am going to get the rose bush pattern for myself.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Hooray! Happy knitting :)

[@jilliankonig2759]

I really have enjoyed working with Kelbourne Woolens yarns. I made a solid Chestnut heather sweater from Scout, and an overall colorwork sweater of my design from Camper.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Oh those sound beautiful!

[@theyarnrandomizer]

I've knit a couple of Ranunculus sweaters - and I joke it feels like a magic trick - they knit up so fast. I used sport for one, and fingering + mohair for the other, and I definitely want to make more. The first one was just 600 yards of sport, it is somewhat cropped and has very short sleeves, but it's one of my favorite sweaters. Enjoy the pattern!

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thanks for your comment - it makes me feel more excited to work on the project! It is wild how little yardage it requires - definitely a magic trick!!

[@serapcakil4320]

I have Ranunculus in my needles while watching you. I am excited to see how yours will turn out. :)

[@weavenut]

The woven towel I think is a point twill pattern, for lace wosted spun yarn is better than woollen, to make sue the lace pattern is clear, if you use textured yarn it will blur the lace. Swatch the lace pattern and block to check it works with the yarn

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you! I will definitely do a full swatch to see if I'm happy with the definition. And I very well may abandon the tweed and safe it for non lace patterns!

[@barbaracrichton5954]

@@MakerMarkKnits I can vouch for losing lace in some yarns, I test knit the catch a falling leaf shawl for under the olive tree knits. And I used a variegated yarn and it didn’t show up as well as it did with other test knitters solid colour yarn. Love youre podcasts, and happy new year from Scotland.

[@LindaNixon-ws4ge]

I love knitting lace. My favorite

[@dorym8045]

The Zweig looks very you and you’ve already got a start on the yarn. I love the look of lace but I’ve found, for me, that it is so easy for me to make mistakes and unknitting lace is really hard for me. So if you haven’t done much of it, I would stick with a pattern that is just a lace yoke rather than all-over. Then see how you feel. Also, I echo another comment to stay with solid colors more so the lace pattern is the highlight. And I would stay away from halo yarns for the same reason plus it is awful to fix mistakes. But I’m sure whatever you choose to do, it will be great.

[@sachan4204]

Happy New Year! you look great in blue sweater. I love it😊

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you!!

[@susantomkins8798]

Happy New Year!🎉❤

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Happy New Year, Susan!

[@diblust53]

The dark green for your acorn sweater - the dark color will highlight pattern better. I have several lace suggestions (most in my pattern collection, patterns are as much of a hobby as knitting/crocheting). Ola Lola (Laura Nelkin). Sommer Ella, Seven Senses, Whakairo top, Kuutar tee -and many others by Sari Nordlund. Poppy tee, Laia, Seleste tee, Ilha. Happy hunting!

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Wonderful recommendations, thank you! And thank you for weighing in on the color :)

[@ltravis17]

Love tweed too

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Yes!

[@jasmineeyre9618]

You've inspired me to start my first knit sweater after years of avoiding them! Also, I agree with many others on the chinkapin pullover, it gets my vote! The sleeve lace puts it over the top for me

[@cball8160]

Hi Mark! Another fun video! Two suggestions-check out Whitehorse by Caitlin Hunter and I vote for Zweig. That lace has an art deco vibe that is so good on a yoke. Perhaps a slightly less contrasting color just to smooth it out? Consider using that color you’re wearing-it really flatters you. Lots of fun ahead for all!!

[@MakerMarkKnits]

I love art deco! Thank you for the other pattern recommendation :) And this is one of my favorite colors, although it's a sweater that I rarely wear!

[@carinaherrling8773]

Hej Mark, thank you for this wonderful episode. You got me a few inspirations... I see you in this Treit from Kate Davies. Or....there are so many great options. We will see. I'm actually on the Yell Cardigan from Marie Wallin. Also we'll see😊

[@cadoho]

Contrary to most opinions on here that I saw: I like the moss better for the acorn. And now I have to try to find that nice rusty orange color from the Hanami sweater at 19:31

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thanks for your input! And yes, a rusty orange is hard to beat!

[@DoreenHolderbaum]

Love🧡 your 😻bag❣️I also have two of her bags. She does AMAZING WORK 💯

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Hooray! I'm glad you have Paula bags in your life! They bring me so much joy :)

[@deborahlee4941]

I have fallen in love with top-down sweater construction and have always struggled on how to convert bottom-up patterns. I was looking at project notes for the Theit sweater and found one knitter who did a provisional cast on and knit the yoke bottom-up. She then picked up the provisional stitches and knit the rest top-down. I learn something new every day.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

That's sounds amazing. I love using a provisional cast on to help me make decisions about the construction later on! And I've only translated one pattern from bottom up construction to top down. And it can feel wacky!

[@sunnyw4148]

Yeah those sleeves will be stunning

[@StitchesGonnaStitch]

I actually prefer the Chinkapin. And I've gone back and forth on the Ranunculus since it came out and I'm getting ready to rip out a project and have enough of a linen blend to try the Ranunculus. I need to get to Around The Table sometime since it's not far from work at all. Not this weekend obviously because snowmaggedon... my boss sent me home early yesterday to be safe and it took two hours, a bunch of spinning tires, stress, just truly awful (especially Moreland Hills) to get home (usually a 35 min drive).

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thanks for weighing in! I'm not sure if I'll like the Ranunculus or not, but its definitely a fast knit! And yes, please come visit Around the Table (once the weather is better...stay safe!).

[@stitchersdelight]

Some lovely wool choices, I'll be looking forward to seeing the sparkly sweater when you're finished. Happy New Year from Canada !

[@AnneWiley-vp5rj]

Omg! That wallet-I love it!

[@dreamcreate116]

Thank you so much Mark and a very Happy New Year. I am in my lacework phase also. ❤

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Yay! I'm glad we'll be knitting lace together!

[@francesdeane3480]

I vote for the acorn lace pattern in pine, as the tweed nubs are less contrasty than on the moss

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Great point! Thank you!

[@3rdand105]

After a busy Friday night at work, I always look forward to your video. I'm usually gaining experience with my steel hooks while I listen to you speak; you have a great voice, singing and otherwise.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

That's immensely kind of you to say! I'm very glad to keep your company :)

[@RainandGiraffes]

I usually try to knit while I watch your videos. Makes me knit more and motivate me to not procrastinate. Today I was knitting while watching but didn’t even realize it until the video ended… =) Happy new year!

[@MakerMarkKnits]

That makes me so so happy!

[@RainandGiraffes]

@ I like knitting but I sometimes forget to do it if I don’t have a project I’m really sucked in to =)

[@JessicaOlson-q9e]

Happy Knitting and Happy New Year! I've been busy working on last minute Christmas gifts. Now that the Holidays are over, I'm ready to jump back into the Seaglass cardigan and get it done to hopefully wear for the remainder of this winter and into spring! I feel like we need a Seaglass check in session. Thank you always for sharing! Love your videos, how genuine you are and how positive you come across.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

We DEFINITELY need a check in :) I'll hopefully send a newsletter out later this week! Thank you for spending time here with me!

[@sandym7952]

Happy New year to all!!! Good to see you again. I enjoy doing lace looking forward to seeing more.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you for being here!

[@RenaRenshaw]

I vote Acorn. Happy New Year from Tasmania.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you!

[@evamp2605]

Happy new year!! Here from spain knitting the Asan shawl by Luimou, ❤

[@TheSablelou]

Oh Mark! The Chicken Stitch Markers! I must have! I work for an egg farm! And the towel! A true piece of art! Chinkapin Pullover! I think you would have more flexibility with yarn and color choice.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Oh my goodness, you definitely need those!! Thanks for weighing in :)

[@lorraineehrlinger434]

I have seen the Andrea Mowry quilt square sweater with a more normal amount of ease. Simone on the Fleece and Harmony podcast did a version. She lengthened the body and made the sleeves wider at the top to better fit her arms.

[@dr.westwood]

Do the Kate Davies tee but replace her lace pattern with the acorn lace.

[@malinbjorkman4615]

Happy New Years 2025!!! I’m looking forward to continuing watching your videos, and YOU being YOU!!! So inspired by your LACE choices!!! I may join!❤🧶❤️ Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you SO much! I hope we will knit some lace together :) Happy New Year to you!

[@adelaideknits]

I think the acorn lace would be amazing. I’m thinking the darker green though

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Yes, I also like that option! Thanks for weighing in :)

[@lindseywhite3371]

Hi Mark, I hope you don't mind a lurker throwing in her tuppence worth. I love the start you've made on your Rununculus, I especially love the sparkle! I would never have thought if adding sparkles to lace, now my brain is running at 200mph thinking if I should do that with a future lace project! I think the Acorn Lace is stunning, and would look fantastic in the moss colour. I'm looking forward to seeing what you make 😊

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you so much! I was tempted to do something else with sparkle following my all over sparkle sweater. I may not love the outcome, but I was inspired to at least get it started!

[@lindseywhite3371]

@MakerMarkKnits if nothing else it'll be an interesting experiment, and I'm looking forward to it.

[@TheKirstebee]

Happy new year Mark! I think the acorn would look great on you…. I’m also loving your ranunculus…. I have that one in my ravelry queue too… there is something about it!! Love it in the dark colour you’ve got and the sparkles… ❤ …. Love it with the sparkles ✨ have fun knitting it 🤩

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you so much! Yay for inspiring patterns :)

[@zannastar781]

Happy new year! Love the Chinkapin and the heirloom quilt cardigan ❤️

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Isn't the quilt cardigan cool? I love the example pictures. I might wait until I have plenty of scraps in the perfect colors to make it!

[@zannastar781]

It's soooo cool

[@lordumber3532]

2025 will also be my lace knitting year!! Currently working on the Rheinlust Shawl. For a sweater I really like the "Keep it warm sweater" by Yeon Ewa Lee if you are looking for more ideas

[@eenleukleven]

Best wishes for you and Ned! I think the pine green would highlight the lace pattern better than the moss will. Personally I don't understand why people like the Ranunculus so much, other than it is a quick knit. I have testknitted the Petal Sweater by Ravijennaknits (knitting my second one right now), and I would recommend that pattern instead of the Ranunculus. The pattern will be released Monday 7th of January (no, I don't get anything for this, the designer doesn't know I write this, it is just such a great design and quick knit 😊). Oh, and I love the sweater you are wearing in this video, looks amazing on you!

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you! I love hearing everyone's pattern recommendations!!

[@Cindy-k2b]

Is it possible for you to post your music performance schedule, I would love to hear you in person? Thank you.

[@paulamacdonald3222]

Happy New Year Mark. Looking forward to seeing your lace projects. Paula from Australia ❤

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you, Paula!

[@marjoriebahm9239]

Happy New Year Mark. I'm looking at knitting some lace this year, too. Can't wait to see what you make this year.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Yay! I'm glad we'll be knitting some lace together :)

[@ginninadances]

Hey Mark! The detail on the sleeve for the chinkapin is really cute! I do have a request for pattern links in future videos, though: space them out with their names? I fat lingered them badly and then lost my place in the list on more than one occasion trying to keep up. It is a lovely list!

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Oh that's good feedback for me to have! Will do for future posts!

[@atorres8760]

❤ sparkles!!! ❤ I have no input. I’d probably enjoy watching you make anything. Happy New Year!

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you so much! I want to keep throwing sparkles in every so often :)

[@teresa_bonilla]

The intro 😂 👏

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Lol. If you know you know. And of course, you know :) love so much