Planning My Knitting Projects for the Summer!

[@heathertucker7056]

Love a good planning video! It wasn’t until I started watching you (several years ago) that I ever considered planning my projects. I was getting overwhelmed with too many unconsidered projects on the go! I know consider each purchase and project and give myself time! It works for me and it’s down to your inspiration, so thank you Natalie x

[@nicoledoyal8386]

I don’t really plan but love watching you plan. If nothing else, it motivates me to finish something so I can start something new. Have a wonderful, well earned vacation.

[@monahoscheid]

Summer project planning sock week

[@ebbaclaesson]

Looking back at this video and seeing how fast you've made these items! You're so far ahead of "schedule"! :)

[@pixiepops9058]

Love watching your planning videos x

[@KnittyNatty]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@tessa5]

I always enjoy your planning videos! I never plan using a timeline, but so far always by what I need in my wardrobe. I'm now knitting my Sophisticate cardigan by Linden Down. We haven't been having much of a summer here in The Netherlands, so it looks like it's going to be useful right away!🌧🥶 I usually only wash my knits to store them for the season I'm not wearing them, unless I drop something on them. In between, I hang them out to air.

[@Jessd85]

I've been trying to be more intentional with my knitting. This video is inspiring! I need to set goals for myself and plan better.

[@woolnwords]

I always love seeing how other people plan and organize their thoughts. I’ve been planning my projects for the rest of the year too so this is perfect timing haha

[@AnnikaScheer]

I am planning to knit the Joni tee by Natasja Hornby as well as the Cumulus tee by PetiteKnit, both with yarns that I naturally dyed myself.

[@nancyprinsze2211]

I love all your videos, but especially love how you plan. It really inspires me. I plan and then I change my mind. There are so many wonderful patterns out there, and I wish I could knit and crochet 24 hours a day. I need to simplify and this really helps. Thank you!

[@margaretbehar8037]

I love Mountain Meadow wool! You're going to enjoy working with it. I've made cowl, mittens and a sweater with some of their yarns. Enjoy!!

[@heatherorton1663]

Wearlively bras are awesome and the strap can clip together in the back Perfect for tanks really comfortable.

[@ellendewombat9946]

Hi Natalie, I love these kind of video’s. Nice to see how this kind of planning works for you. I just started a summer sorrel. My third one, I love this pattern. And after that I want to knit the Umbria summer top from Cookie the knitter. I normally don’t plan to far ahead. I just try to always have a simple project on the needles and one more interesting and challenging. I don’t have too much knitting time and after two or three months I usually have seen something else I want to make. It is nice to see you make more garments. I personally find that more inspiring then making blankets, socks and hats. Thank you

[@jackieholifield5575]

I love Mountain Meadow Wool Cody. I have made a vest and a cardigan with it and I wear them all the time. The yarn was wonderful to work with and I love the feel of the garments I made with it. I have also used their Green River yarn and it is wonderful to work with and wear as well. I really love to watch your planning videos.

[@PelafinaLievre]

I’m spitballing here, but if the snaps idea for your bra cups doesn’t work, maybe you could knit a rectangle to go inside the tank and hold the cups? Something like how swimsuit tops are made? You could leave the sides open for easy cup removal

[@cindyhuntress165]

Oooo, Mountain Meadows! I've been wanting to go visit them for a while. I have some of their yarn club yarn. It is yummy! Can't wait to see your finished garment. 😊

[@karenkarwoski607]

Started the Sea Glass Tee a few weeks ago with a Koigu Pencil Box and am really liking the look. I also started a Love Note. And I am working on the Electric Sheep shawl. Hope to finish all of those over the next two months. Wish me luck! 🙂

[@joanneyoung5410]

I really love your planning videos. I plan in my head but I realise I would be better getting it down on paper. I’m currently finishing up charity and gift knitting. While I’ve a lot of babies I would like to knit gifts for I’m ready to knit something for me. So I sat and planned out my makes starting next Sunday 17th I started a Feldspar tee last year so I’m going to start with working on that. I’ve several blankets on the go so while it’s still cool I’m going to work on my temperature blanket. If we ever get something resembling a summer I can switch to crochet granny squares. I always have socks so I’ll wind up my next 2 yarns. For the summer that seems manageable for me as I knit a bit less and garden lots more.

[@conniebursaw887]

Love your videos. I’m working to finish my Suri shirt by Caidree and a pair of shorty socks. Trying to not start anything new until these are completed. I want to knit one more pair of shorty socks, start the River Birch top and restart tge Smoked Orange Cardigan. Hope to finish one of those before end of yer.

[@kathyzacharias9867]

Love your videos. And I love love, love your idea of finding a way to incorporate bra cups into your sleeveless knits. There are so many cute non-bra friendly patterns that I would love to make, but I find strapless bras uncomfortable as well. If you figure out how to do this, it would be awesome if you could do a video about it, especially if it’s something that you don’t need to have sewing experience to pull it off :-).

[@01SimSim10]

I was working on getting the materials to make the Travelers Sweater. I will be making it in green and I am super excited to make it! Looking forward to see your progress on it.

[@susangall5850]

You will love knitting with Soka pii!

[@kristinahill3708]

Nothing beats a good planning sesh! Fabulous plans. I'm going to knit summer sock camp, sock week and Christmas in July socks. I have a Christmas blanket that I might start. And I really need to get my Christmas gift making sorted.

[@diposs937]

I’m working on the Polka Dot Creek blank club blanket. I just finished Aprils squares last night. Hoping to get May and June done this month. I would love to knit a tee or sweater this summer I do have the yarn for them. 🤞🏼

[@Viennagirl1120]

I'm a pretty loose planner. I'm working on finishing up a Niki sweater. I've done the body, and I'm working on the hem. Then it just needs sleeves and the collar before it's ready to go. No pressure on finishing that at a particular time. I have a friend headed to Paris for the Olympics this summer, and I want to send him off with two pairs of socks. One will be vanilla and the other will probably include a pattern of some kind. That's probably my summer knitting, especially since the socks have a deadline.

[@esthermartens5814]

I don’t plan too specifically… usually just a goal of when I want to finish current projects. I’m hoping to knit lots of socks this summer, already working on the shell yeah socks! And I also want to make the Little Black Tee by Tayler Earl.

[@angiemcdermid4845]

I love your planning and have learned to keep a notebook handy while I watch. This summer I have 2 kids sweaters , monthly socks, monthly gift cowl and a surprising 3 shawls on the needles. I hope to finish one of the shawls. Plus I knit Christmas in July (my birthday month) so I hope to knit myself a Christmas sweater, the socks will be gingerbread and I’d like to make a Christmas quilt. If it’s really hot or there is wildfire smoke, I shelter in my basement sewing room.

[@vysgiyi]

I’m going on vacation in two weeks and wanted something new. Started in a tank but it quickly got technical so I put that on hold and went stash diving and started a ranunculus with berocco light remix. This is my third ranunculus and this yarn is made for this pattern! I also started a tolsta tee but I think I went wrong in the short rows somewhere and need to take it to my LYS for some troubleshooting. I also have at least 3 pairs of socks in mind this summer. And a couple hand towels I want to Tunisian crochet. If I have time I’m going to come back to the tank. I think I actually knit larger projects in the summer. I’ll make a couple tee shirts and not just socks or one sweater over the winter. And I think it might be because the sleeve situation is so much better and over all there’s less knitting and I can go up needle sizes for a more gauzy look with fingering or dk yarn so it’s def faster than say a sweater where you want a much tighter gauge. I didn’t realize until I typed this all out that I even had summer plans. This video def got me thinking and might need to go plan things out myself so I don’t find I’m just adding more WIPS to the parade. Great video as always! Can’t wait till the next one!

[@junimondify]

15:27 Toaster contentedly scratching his ear is a mood! 😂

[@KnittyNatty]

hehe was getting after it!

[@niknaiman5359]

I know this may seem really random, but I have found that with summer tops that I struggle to find the right bra for, my Cakes (that's the brand) are the best option. You can even wear them in your bathing suit!! Once you warm up, they stick really well and they feel like you're not even wearing them. They're not sticky like other similar items (which irritate my skin after a little while) so they're the perfect option for me. Obviously they're not going to give you any support, but even as large as my, um, girls are, these do fine for me in summer dresses and such. Perhaps it would be a good item for you to have?

[@lesliepartin956]

I enjoy your planning videos though I am not so organized. This summer I want to make socks - finishing up 1 DRK knee high sock before starting on ones from Summer Lee's Sock Project. Like another viewer, I am making a ranunculus with Berrocco Remix light - in swatching stage. Plan on making a baby sweater, hat and booties for my neighbor's granddaughter due in fall. And I want to make a Traveler hoodie too - stymied on the yarn decision. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

[@susanmoten1636]

I love to hear your plans for crafting! I am a teacher and I definitely do more crocheting and knitting in the summer, but I don’t plan like you do! Gonna have to experiment with that!

[@gildorgirl]

I am doing 2 crochet tops this Summer: the Vesuvius tee and the Neverland top, both by Nomad Stitches. I have some other ideas too (amigurumi, scrap yarn wavy crochet blanket) but no plans when to start those.

[@annettewiggins2220]

Love to hear about your plans and process! Your approach has really helped me manage and enjoy my own projects. As soon as you said "hoodie," I thought of Andrea Mowry's Traveller! I think that will be perfect on you :-) The Chelsea Tee is another really cute summer knit!

[@K1Junkie]

it will be interesting to see how you attach the cups to the tank top. I like the snap idea but I immediately thought to sew the cups on a simple stretch tanktop and cut the section out and the sew snaps to that piece and the knit top. It would allow the piece to move with you instead of feeling the cups won't move or pull on the knit fabric. I see the design in my head so this may just be the most confusing comment you read. lol!! 😂

[@sum8572]

I didn’t use to plan my knitting as it reminded me too much of work (I’m a teacher!). However following your fabulous videos I am now a convert and it’s really helped make my knitting more fun. Thank-you. Currently knitting my 2nd Tumble Tee by Lydia Morrow.

[@Determinedknitter]

Loved this video! Your planning videos are some of my faves. I also wash my wools very infrequently. Even my socks never stink.

[@nancygillarddoran7213]

I LOVE Mountain Meadow Wool! They sell kits for the DRK Everyday Sweater- I’m about to cast on my fourth lol using Tweeds in Gypsum.

[@christielamb2894]

Hi Natalie, My BIG ongoing project for this year is socks. 1. So that I can see how many pairs I can randomly do in a year, as I am a new sock knitter. So far I'm on pair #5 of short/ankle socks, using various patterns and worked to a woman's size 9. And, I am on pair #8, of 3-6 months sized socks, using the "Celer" Baby Socks pattern by Kristina Tyla. 2. I'm knitting shorter socks to use up those lone, 50g and now discontinued skeins of sock yarns from my stash that I originally purchased to knit fingerless mitts. I'm using #3, baby sport weight yarn remnants for the baby socks. Baby socks and other baby items are great to have on hand for donating, "surprise" baby showers or for selling at crafts fairs. They're fun to knit because they work up fast (for some instant gratification) and there's an amazing amount of baby patterns available. I've been eyeing a tank top pattern, recently posted by "So Wooly" here on KZbin. It has a beautiful lace panel on the front, for which Carolina also posted a tutorial. Since I've never knit an adult garment (other than a vest that ended up being way too big for the recipient) I think I need the hands on instruction/guidance that she provides. Lol! I also have some UFO's hanging around that I would like to finish or frog. I've already repurposed cotton worsted weight yarn from a couple of shoppers that I crocheted a while ago and wasn't happy with the narrow opening the bag ended up having. Although I did love the stitch pattern, the practicality wasn't there. I had some circle bag handles in my craft supplies so, I frogged two shoppers, and was able to crochet two new project bags within a week. 😊 That's just some of what has been keeping me busy and what I'd like to cast in the future. I don't want to take up too much of your time. Lol! Here are the links to Carolina's tank and the lace panel tutorial so you can see it and/or make one for yourself if you're so inclined. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGSZnISQj5yeqtksi=XkkAd41hr_iwoShA kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2iaeWqnecp1r9Esi=ucC1EO9S0z9a3k-v

[@knitsandcrochetsnv]

I also wash my knit garments about once a month or, depending on how often I wear it, once a season🫣🤣

[@louiseanne9653]

I was feeling a little stressed this afternoon, so was super happy to sit down and knit along with your podcast for half an hour :) Regarding hand-washing my garments - all my sweaters are worn on top of a tee (so they are not next to skin) - and they each get washed once a year, in spring, then are packed away until autumn when the temperature drops and I want to wear them again.

[@KnittyNatty]

Aww I'm happy that the episode and knitting could bring some relief! That's super smart for your washing routine!

[@yarnmotivated]

Lot's of planning. I knit and crochet about the same all year. I've got several (ok lots) patterns I'd like to make and some knit worthy people requests. It's not a linear queue. I just remind myself of the list, look at the selected yarns and pick what speaks to me at the moment.

[@rebeccamolock2564]

Not sure if you have ever tried or heard of Cakes. They are so great and I am in my fifties. They really work. You just need a tight fitted shirt to wear. Hopefully this helps.

[@chantalharris5785]

Sting bikini Top. I have a black and a white top that I only wear under summer tanks that don't cover my bra. It looks cool and intentional

[@janlizKnit5968]

Have you tried Racerback bra clips or strap holders. They hold the bra straps back so not visible. Tons of options on Amazon. Great video! Very fun not stressful lol!

[@sharbear1968]

Thanks for this video. They all have value but I love seeing how someone plans out projects. We travel at least once monthly and I’m always randomly searching last minute for a new project that I can work on in the car, hotel, waiting rooms, restaurants. Question…. Im the sock week eye roller who now has converted and wants all the SockSquatch things and ready to sign up. When exactly is sock week 2024. I’m so new to this.

[@JordanLeigh]

Brianna’s Low Tied Tee is super cute and I want to knit it so bad, but I don’t have a sweater quantity that I know I want to use on it.

[@KnittyNatty]

It is so cute!

[@marycalderwood18]

As a business owner and content provider, do you ever consider viewership in your project planning? And in your project planning, as you are already working on the Hexi blanket, does that change your consideration of adding another blanket to your line up instead of a garment? Thanks😊

[@knottedrealm]

I’ve knit 3 Travelers!! 😜 2 hoodies and 1 crew neck. It’s sooooooo good. You’ll love it!

[@JordanLeigh]

As for the bra situation and needing coverage more than you need support, you might like silicone nipple covers! The ones from NIPPPY have lasted me a really long time. As a very big chested girlie, I prefer them to the cheaper ones I found at Target. Another brand I want to try is CAKES Body’s “grippy, not sticky” nipple covers, they’re a bit larger and non adhesive, and stick to your body thanks to body warmth, so when you pull it off it’s not like pulling off a band-aid. I like that I know the NIPPPY covers are adhesive and long lasting, but a fresh pair stick VERY WELL… sometimes a little too well and it can hurt a little bit to peel off. The adhesive is very long lasting though and I can just rinse them with soapy water if I need to wash them, and they go right back to being very sticky. Anyway, if those snap in foam pads bother you and you don’t like them, maybe try the CAKES ones if you aren’t sure about adhesive nipple covers. I can’t believe how much I love them. I wear them all the time now instead of bras because my bras dig into my back and cause me some back pain and even heartburn sometimes, and I’m not a fan of the tight feeling around my rib cage anymore

[@courtneyn.m.1687]

Is your notebook from an indie brand? It seems so cool and definitely on brand for your colors and being outdoors

[@ShanaH414]

One thing to consider when knitting with the single-ply, non-superwash yarn is to ensure there is enough ease in the armpit. I've used a similar yarn and you can felt the armpit area very easily if there isn't enough ease. The arm can get a little tight if that area does felt since felting shrinks the fabric. I'm sure your project will be beautiful!

[@KnittyNatty]

Ooh okay good to know!!! I appreciate the tip as this will be my first time working with single-ply, non-superwash!

[@_KarenS]

You didn't mention the hexi blanket at all - how does that fit in?

[@lanageorge5865]

Is it possible to knit tights?

[@JordanLeigh]

As for the bra situation and needing coverage more than you need support, you might like silicone nipple covers! The ones from NIPPPY have lasted me a really long time. As a very big chested girlie, I prefer them to the cheaper ones I found at Target. Another brand I want to try is CAKES Body’s “grippy, not sticky” nipple covers, they’re a bit larger and non adhesive, and stick to your body thanks to body warmth, so when you pull it off it’s not like pulling off a band-aid. I like that I know the NIPPPY covers are adhesive and long lasting, but a fresh pair stick VERY WELL… sometimes a little too well and it can hurt a little bit to peel off. Anyway, if those snap in foam pads bother you and you don’t like them, maybe try the CAKES ones

[@JordanLeigh]

Update: after seeing their ads in my Instagram feed for like 6 months, I finally got the CAKES covers. I just noticed they have “itty bitty” sized ones too, as well as their standard size. So I’d definitely recommend having a look at their store!

[@KnittyNatty]

Thank you!!

[@HappyCraftyHomemaker]

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[@Nicky-1293]

First in 5 minutes!

[@KnittyNatty]

Oh wow!! Good morning!

[@Nicky-1293]

@@KnittyNatty morning Natalie! Amazing video as usual! Thanks for more project ideas 😂

[@enchansin-cindy]

hi