Everything I knit in 2023 and how I feel about what I made - Mostly Knitting Podcast

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In 2023, I completed 53 projects:
3 Dresses
7 Pullovers
13 Tops - 7 with sleeves and 6 sleeveless
8 Pairs of Socks
14 Hats
4 Shawls
3 Scarves
1 Pair of Mitts (and a singular Mitt)
For links to any patterns or the yarn I used, you can go to ravelry and search "tashbalaz"
Everything I made is in there along with the yarn I used.
2024 Plans - First Quarter
3 Oslo Hats with Mohair
3 pairs of Skimmer Socks
Half and Half Wrap
3 Tops - Camisole #4 (WIP), Camisole #9 and Kuutar Top
2 Pullovers - Clay Sweater, Snow Wonder
1 Vest - Stockholm Slipover
1 Dress - Ilha Sweater turned into dress
Half and Half Wrap by Purl Soho - will use Purl Soho Linen Quill in Baby Bird Blue and Poppy Red
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Camisole #9 by My Favorite Things using Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino in Bark
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Kuutar Top by Sari Nordlund using Sandnes Garn Tynn Line in Rose
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Clay Sweater by Ozetta
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Snow Wonder by Heidi Kirrmaier - need yarn - plan to purchase 3 skeins of De Rerum Natura Gilliatt in Ciel
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Stockholm Slipover
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Some Maybes of for 2nd Quarter
- Stripe Hype Sweater by Veronika Lindberg
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Found some super vintage Patons Totem and some single skeins of Madelinetosh
- Champagne Cardigan by Petite Knit
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Endcard sweater:
Sorrel by Wool & Pine
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I am @tashbalaz on ravelry and Instagram
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@mywonderfulknittinglife 8 месяцев назад

I don't think I have enjoyed a recap as much as this one. I was constantly asking myself, how does she knit so fast? You have a talent for pairing beautiful yarn and patterns that compliment you perfectly. Can't wait to see all of 2024 projects develop. Best wishes-Margaret of My Wonderful Knitting Life podcast.

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Margaret! :)

@abbocris 7 месяцев назад

Wow! You are my hero! I have no idea how you manage to knit so many items, but I think your color/pattern/yarns combinations are spot on. You have made all my favorite patterns in one year! And you look so beautiful in them all. You have ALMOST inspired me to quit eating chocolate so I can wear a knit dress.

@mostlyknitting 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for your lovely comments. x

@rosemaryeveleigh3562 7 месяцев назад

Phew that is a lot of knitting. I don't remember you knitting the last top Turquoise one. The dresses are amazing and you really have the ideal figure for wearing dresses. What to knit mindfully....❤😊

@mostlyknitting 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much Rosemary. I think i knit the turquoise top in a short period of time in my July school holidays. :)

@anneallen9947 7 месяцев назад

Wow😊 An amazing knitting output in 1 year! You've inspired me to sit down and review my 2023 knits sometime soon...once grandsons' visits end and tgey return to school.

@mostlyknitting 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much Anne. It is an interesting exercise and hopefully will help me be more intentional with my 2024 knits. :)

@cherylportsmouth5101 7 месяцев назад

Fantastic recap Tash. I've watched all your podcasts and I'm amazed by how many items you've finished when you put them all together. All your garments look lovely on you.

@mostlyknitting 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Cheryl. x

@bluejay5531 6 месяцев назад

This was so lovely Tash! I have been enjoying your channel so much, you are so talented in knitting, in choosing lovely patterns and pairing them with yarn choices and colors. Looking forward to your next knits!

@mostlyknitting 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Barbara. :)

@joannamartin7917 8 месяцев назад

Wow!! So much knitting! You are so fast. I love your plans. I tend not to knit so much of the sleeveless tops/camisoles but you really inspire me. ❤❤

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Joanna. I havent knit sleeveless tops in quite a while but I am quite enjoying the ones I have found lately and am actually wearing them which is nice. :)

@MikiCrespo 7 месяцев назад

All your knitting projects are absolutely beautiful, amazing episode 🩷

@mostlyknitting 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! 😊

@lindapesnell5723 7 месяцев назад

You are AMAZING! I’m lucky if I can get even one project done. You are so talented. Love your podcasts ❤

@mostlyknitting 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! x

@susanblair6560 8 месяцев назад

This was a great recap of your knits. I think the mini mock neck tank looks great on you.

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Susan. And for the encouragement on wearing the mini mock neck tank. :)

@constancemcconnell2128 8 месяцев назад

What a wonderful year of knitting you have had, Tash. Lovely to review and analyze everything . Knitting is a grounding, creative, meditative, and learning process for a lot of us and I'm happy to prioritize it. Never worry about being boring....that's impossible! Looking forward to seeing you and Bec together.

@mostlyknitting 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Constance. xx

@maryannbergeron9531 8 месяцев назад

I love your recap of all your projects. Like you, I love to knit whenever possible. My husband does the driving so I always have a small project, hat, socks or scarves to work on. I cannot just sit and watch TV so sweaters are done during that time. I always have something to knit with me for appointments. I never mind if the doctor is running late. 😊 Looking forward to 2024 with you. ❤

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

I can relate to everything you have just said Maryann. I think my knitting makes me a much more patient person. :)

@maryannbergeron9531 8 месяцев назад

@@mostlyknitting totally agree. Plus I bet our blood pressure and stress levels are much lower 😊❤️

@thebikerwhosews111 7 месяцев назад

Such a fabulous roundup of the past 12 months’ projects. Beautiful makes with such an eye for yarn and pattern matching, great job👏. Looking forward to seeing what 2024 brings x

@mostlyknitting 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much. x

@vikkiknight2 8 месяцев назад

Another great episode - you are definitely the podcast I wait for and enjoy the most every week ! Dont over think your segment about plans!!!! It’s such a great reflection of all of all knitters who have so many plans and what has caught our fancy whizzing round in our heads. It’s not boring at all to revisit plans that are on the back burner frequently- it’s a knitter’s life ! What you do is fab - keep doing you ! X

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Aw - thank you so much Vikki. I really appreciate your lovely comments and encouragement, xx

@a.leehilliard4716 8 месяцев назад

Your recap is the only one i will watch because your podcast is delightful. Thank you for making every episode a teaching moment. Sending you blessings and love from NYC!

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Aw - thank you so much. I really appreciate your lovely and kind comments. Blessings back to you in NYC. I hope i can get there some time soon. I miss it very much. x

@catallsopp 8 месяцев назад

So many beautiful projects in one year! I can't wait to follow along in 2024. I'm so happy I found your channel - it's a knitter's dream! Thank you so much for sharing your talents - I can see you're a natural teacher and we knitters benefit/learn so much from your enjoyable presentation and gorgeous content. Cheers from the west coast of Canada!

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! xx

@mariatorres3171 8 месяцев назад

Loved all your makes ❤❤❤I am almost caught up with all your previous podcasts. I’ve enjoyed them all. So glad I found your podcast in December 2023. Thank you for all the tutorials too.

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Maria. And thank you for taking the time to catch up on past episodes. That is a lovely compliment. :)

@bevabberley1524 8 месяцев назад

All beautiful you will need another cupboard for 2024. ❤

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

You're right Bev! I need to turn a yarn cupboard into a sweater cupboard. Actually, I think i will donate some of my knits that arent getting worn. x

@lindapesnell5723 7 месяцев назад

Your work is STUNNING ❤️

@mostlyknitting 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! x

@chantaldelage3269 8 месяцев назад

I love all your choices. Thank you for all the tutorials

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

You are so welcome Chantal. I am so glad you have enjoyed the episode and find the tutorials helpful :)

@christinepatmore9060 8 месяцев назад

Loved your podcast...I am a big ranunculus fan,am knitting my 2nd one... also have got dotted rays shawl on my list Lots of lovely inspiration from your beautiful knits thank you x

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much. Ranunculus is definitely a favorite. :)

@ericacatlett8412 8 месяцев назад

Your videos are my favorite! Excited to see what 2024 brings for knit projects for you! I have so many thoughts to share. For the socks, with the yarn you don't have enough. The colors look gorgeous together. Could you do like a faded sock? Start with the pink or charcoal and then fade into the speckle and finish the sock with the other tonal? I think that would be fun and different than what you have previously made. The tank top that was green that you were short on yarn for... is absolutely gorgeous on you. For the mock neck tank... do you have a funky necklace or something chunky that could go on top as an accessory? And if you use it in spring/fall and add maybe a beige cardigan you could really pull an outfit together. The vest... tweed yarn I think is cute but since you have a tweed vest, I vote for the second option. More yarn unfortunately, but I think you would feel like you aren't repeating a project. Cheers Tash! Happy new year

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for all your input and encouragement. You have so many good ideas. I love the idea of playing with the yarn for the socks but then they probably cant be my walking project. Still - i could do a hat or something else on my walks. I like your ideas with the mini mock neck tank to play around with the styling. That can definitely make a difference with wearability. Thanks again for taking the time to leave such thoughtful comments. Happy New Year! xx

@janicejackson5090 8 месяцев назад

Hi, really enjoyed the recap, I’ve watched your channel from the beginning also I’ve found very useful your helpful tips. Likewise with another comment, I too end up buying some of your recommendations! It is a Sunday afternoon l’m knitting the ‘Snowfall sweater scarf’ by knitatude, listening to you a perfect afternoon

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for your lovely words Janice. I am very happy to have kept you company for an afternoon of knitting. x

@salomeelizabeth6026 8 месяцев назад

Love your dresses!! I've knitted two myself. Fabulous!

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much. Knitted dresses are awesome. So comfortable!

@nickjaneclark2092 8 месяцев назад

Love watching your videos in the depth of winter here in the UK, a little Sydney sunshine would be very welcome. Just a thought about the lovely hats which seem to fly off your needles. In the summer 2022 one off my daughters developed breast cancer and had several months of extremely crueling chemotherapy and although we had a very hot summer she wore a knitted hat all off the time. This was partly due to the cruel way people stared at her when she went out, no hair, eyelashes or eyebrows but also she became so thin and felt cold all of the time. so just a thought that if you have an excess of hats your local hospital's chemo department will surely be able to find a greatful recipient.

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for your lovely comments. I love your suggestion of donating to the chemo department of a hospital. I am so sorry your daughter went through that and suffered so much. I hope she is cancer free now and has recovered. xx

@sheilamccart7553 8 месяцев назад

I’ve made two Stockholm Slipover’ s in Rowan felted tweed, love them.

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for that info Sheila. I am leaning towards casting it on. It looks like a great pattern and it would be quite different to my Boardwalk in Rowan Felted Tweed which is much more fitted. :)

@sheilamccart7553 8 месяцев назад

@@mostlyknitting I live in Sydney too and find it warm but very light.

@annettebowersox1976 8 месяцев назад

Enjoyed it so much!! Only downside is I purchased 2 patterns while watching……Which will take me a year to make!! Amazed at how much you accomplish!!❤

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Annette. I am glad the video was inspirational. And the time to knit a pattern doesnt matter - as long as you are enjoying the process. :)

@Lisamakes 8 месяцев назад

Beautiful projects. You pick very flattering colours. ❤

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Lisa. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I love your podcast and always inspired by you. x

@Lisamakes 8 месяцев назад

@@mostlyknitting aw, thanks! Right back atcha.

@melitacarder 8 месяцев назад

Love looking at the whole year in one go. It’s great even if I’ve seen them in the previous episodes. You certainly knit fast and I love all your choices. I’m going to include a few more of these summer tees and tops in my own list this year. I need more of them in my wardrobe. 💚

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Melita. It was a really interesting process for me as well and helpful to inform how i plan for this year. x

@carmenguzman7991 8 месяцев назад

I love your showcase for the year. Here the United States, the color of the year 2024 is peach fuzz, you have plenty. You are ahead of game. You work is stunning

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Carmen. :)

@mongrain8934 8 месяцев назад

❤❤❤

@knitcrochetsew 8 месяцев назад

I thoroughly enjoyed this recap. I really like how you pair colours and yarn to patterns. I think I have a few in my fav on revelry

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Julie. x

@olasolska7886 8 месяцев назад

A 53 knitted items! OMG! One a week. How on earth do you knit so quickly? Thats amazing. And all of it sooo nice and wearable. I wonder how many hours a week you knit, on average...

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much. That is a good question about how many hours a week i knit. As i am usually doing so many other things at the same time, I dont often stop to keep track. It would be interesting, though.... :)

@rhondacutler6712 8 месяцев назад

You are amazing! 53 projects, plus 3 kids and a job! How do you do it? And every one a beauty!

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Rhonda. xx

@cheryleschick9754 8 месяцев назад

I just love your podcasts, I feel like we’re friends😊I made 2 musselburgh hats gave them for gifts and now down in Canada we’ve had - 46 below with wind the last 3 days. Should have kept one lol.Thanks for sharing love all your makes.❤

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Cheryl. I am so glad you feel so comfortable with me. That makes me really happy. Definitely sounds like you could do with your own Musselburgh!!

@maryherbert9082 8 месяцев назад

I have so enjoyed your podcast. You have such a great eye for color and your enthusiasm is contagious. Thank you for your help with the Field Sweater (It is a fun sweater but haven't finished mine). I look forward to seeing this year's project take shape.

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Mary. :)

@LennyAnnePee 8 месяцев назад

I really enjoyed your video, Tash! You’ve made so many incredible items. I think we have the same attitude about what is excessive. I would be *excessively* anxious if I didn’t have knitting in my life to keep me grounded. One of my goals this year is to make a hat a month to donate/gift.

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thanks so much. That is a lovely goal for the year. :)

@ladyjacquiehawey5191 7 месяцев назад

A couple of things. I recently found your podcast and I am enjoying your content and presentation so much! I recently won a pattern choice for a Caitlin Hunter design and choose the Inglis based on your reaction to how much you like the version you knit. I'm not sure when I'll get to it, but I'm looking forward to the experience.

@mostlyknitting 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Jacqui. I am so happy to hear you are enjoying the podcast. I really love my Ingalls. The pattern is really well written. The neckline is a little large for what i like so I just used a smaller needle size for the cast on and the first row of the ribbing. :)

@ladyjacquiehawey5191 7 месяцев назад

@@mostlyknitting I'm definitely going to take that into account. I appreciate the reminder 😁

@joanspiller1553 8 месяцев назад

Another great podcast, Tash. All your knitting is so beautiful. I sa n

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Joan. x

@Drakbee 8 месяцев назад

Lovely episode. I totally enjoy your podcasts. Thanks so much for your time and energy creating this community space. Just a suggestion for your many hats- Why not auction off the musselburghs you don’t want to keep? Then donate the proceeds to your favourite charity. I’d bid on one or two. I Can’t believe how much you’ve knit. You’ve inspired me very much in 2023 and I’ve knit the musselburgh (I am also addicted to knitting it but I live in Canada so I wear toques constantly) , the ranunculus (made two) and I want to try the sorrel, the ankler, and the birds of a feather shawl for 2024. Cheers from -37degrees Celsius Canada, not counting wind chill. Lots of knitting time during the prairies deep freeze happening right now.

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much. You definitely need warm beanies in that kind of weather. I am not so good with admin side of things so i think i will donate the beanies to my local shelter this winter. :)

@glofdahl1733 8 месяцев назад

Great episode, really inspiring- thank you!

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you. I am so glad you enjoyed it. :)

@bigkaffy8495 8 месяцев назад

Another great video. Very inspiring. 😊

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! :)

@Sairjay 8 месяцев назад

Wow so many knits in 12 months well done. For the little singlet you can’t wear a bra with if you made another could you knit a small extra section inside to cover that area maybe? You could use your excess hats as give aways in school or on here????? Thanks for another great episode, so much inspiration ❤

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much. I think i will donate some hats to a shelter when winter comes around here. :)

@deborahderden4860 8 месяцев назад

Have you considered holding a sparkle lace weight yarn with the blue on your “snowflake” pullover. It would give the feeling of sparkling snow. Just an idea.

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Oh - that is a nice idea Deb! I probably dont have enough in the sparkle yarn i have but you have given me something to think about there. That sounds lovely. :)

@Dina21976 8 месяцев назад

Great episode! Lovely garments Tash, I am inspired again 😊 Tash, would you do a tutorial about blocking?

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you Dina. I can definitely do one where I block something. I have one about blocking in general (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xTcD9o_mR0M.htmlsi=FqukgTLOOa8-lq8I) but not one where I have video'd myself actually blocking it.

@viviennehughes4343 8 месяцев назад

Hi Tash. I enjoyed your recap. You really are a machine 😂. You often refer to Sunspun. Is that the store in Canterbury in Melbourne?

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Hi Vivienne. Thanks so much. Yes, I do mean Sunspun in Canterbury in Melbourne. I have been there once in person but ordered a couple of times online as well. :)

@mphailey1 8 месяцев назад

Such beautiful makes! I must say that dark purple sweater tee looks really good on you, I know you don’t care much for the actual yarn, but I think you should make something else in that color! Xoxo

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much. I actually like the yarn. It is lovely and soft. It just doesnt really show the Ranunculus stitch pattern very well. Thank you for the lovely comment. :)

@veronicazimmerman3294 8 месяцев назад

I need a tutorial on knit walking

@jenniferfryer9638 8 месяцев назад

Me too

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you! I am not sure how i would do one unless i got myself a Go Pro. ;) Maybe when Bec is visiting I can ask her to do a video for me when we go for a walk. :)

@veronicazimmerman3294 8 месяцев назад

@@mostlyknitting my fingers are crossed! I love knitting but the sitting bothers me a bit after coming from 20 years of a desk job (computational sciences as a mechanical engineer) - I try to stand when I knit but I would love to sort small project knitting while out for a walk! My gauge goes all over the place when I try! You’ve knit a few patterns I’ve been on the fence regarding, but your projects turn out so lovely. Yarn choice and color is so key and I learn a lot from watching your videos. Thank you!

@JanCrawford-qc5ot 7 месяцев назад

Congratulations on all of your projects!! They are so varied and all beautiful. Do you have a regular length sock pattern that you like? I just finished a pair of socks (knitting one a time) from one skein/spool of yarn and found the color pattern not so much to my liking. My guess is the solution is to start each sock with a new skein, rather than continuing a skein.

@mostlyknitting 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much Jan. I have gone through phases with my socks. I started off liking knee-highs, then mid-calf and now i am making no-show socks. They seem to be getting smaller and smaller. ;) With the patterning, it really depends on the yarn and the way it has been dyed up. :)

@JanCrawford-qc5ot 7 месяцев назад

I apologize if I've already posted this...I recently discovered combination knitting (in connection with knitting continental) where the purl stitch yarn is wrapped clockwise. From what I've read, this method uses less yarn, but also gives a tighter stitch. Do you use this method in your knitting?@@mostlyknitting

@mostlyknitting 6 месяцев назад

Hi Jan. Sorry, i just saw this. I dont usually, but i think it can be a good idea when you are doing a 1x1 ribbing. I might give it a try next time and see if it makes a difference.

@joanspiller1553 8 месяцев назад

Oops!! I say if you want to knit, just knit, don't listen to anyone. Beautiful plans for the coming year!

@mostlyknitting 8 месяцев назад

Thank you Joan. Your encouragement to just be myself and do what I love means a lot. x