never apologize for raining background noise, I loved that!! and I'm so glad that you're transparent about your conversations with other designers and also calling out those that are unwilling to make an extra effort, I wish we'd see more of that from other knitters as well (not just about size inclusivity)!
It’s hard to believe you’re such a new knitter. Lots of firsts in this last year. Designing seems to have increased your critical thinking about fit. It’s a joy to watch. Thanks for sharing
please don’t ever apologize for rain background noise! this was such a cozy watch, thank you for sharing all of your beautiful makes for 2022 with us 🫶🏻🧡 happy new year!
For your step father's sweater, knitting stockinette in opposite directios will not show. I've modified several top down sweaters by knitting more on neck to fix the fit and you cannot even tell where I made the transition. Love all of your sweaters and your podcast ! 😍
It was lovely to see all these makes again. I've been a subscriber to your podcast since the first episode and I can't wait to see what you knit in 2023! I'm looking forward to casting on a Cargill sweater very soon...I need to finish a gift knit first. 🙂
Rebecca I’ve been with you since the beginning..what a journey you’ve had!! When I watched you work the Billy sweater, I thought..she’s reached a turning point…she’s surpassed herself!! You went from knit~purl to knit~WOW! Never get rid of that sweater and always look to it as your first of many shinning stars!! Thank you for being a constant in my knitting excursions and a person I strive to emulate. Your enthusiasm is infectious and your loyalty to “ big girl “ knits and our inclusions into the knitting community \designers is exemplary and I appreciate it. Keep on going, girl you are amazing.!! Happy New Year!! Ps I haven’t finished this vid yet so maybe you show it..but remember your step{?}dads fair isle sweater?? There was another major jump in your knitting journey..beautiful work and I remembered how proud I was for you when you finished it. Lol
I had the same issue as you with the no frills sweater. The neck was just to elastic to support the weight of the sweater. I did a fairly easy fix, using single crochet on the inside of the neck to stabilize and tighten the neck, and i sewed in a elastic in the edge also. After a wash to tighten the rib back up, it looked amazing and now this sweater have been one of my favorites!
Thank you Rebecca enjoy watching your podcast. Great critiquing love the way you breakdown and highlight parts of the sweater and the yarns you use. Look forward to seeing your second part. I love the Sari Nordlund sweater you made, just gorgeous.
I’ve been watching your channel since almost the beginning, so I’ve seen these…. But I must comment how utterly impressive it is to see them back to back. The Billie sweater and your gift knit colorwork sweater AMAZING! The time and patience (not to mention talent) you’ve put in to all of these! 😮 In my opinion you definitely suit jewel tones… I love that blue on you! If you don’t want to keep the sweater, do another in that yarn combo and wear it! It gives you that glow 😊!
Great review of your 2022 sweaters- crazy that you could only do half- that is a LOT of knitting. Amazing! The critiques were really helpful in terms of fit, wearability and yarn choices. I look forward to your part 2! Happy New Year from BC, 🇨🇦
I love seeing all the wonderful sweaters you have knit. I think the blue is the most gorgeous color on you and seems to fit well. I would undo the bind off of the sleeve cuffs and knit more inches, until you get the length you want. I just undid the bind off of a sweater hem that was too short and made the hem twice as long and it is perfect now. Hope your New Year celebration is great!
So helpful to hear your thorough critique of each design/project. Such an impressive portfolio of work. Looking forward to hearing how your analysis of each project has informed your own designs. Happy New year! 🎉
fun to see all the knits! I agree you look really good in that jewel tone blue... actually the gold/yellow/yellow-creams seem to make your skin coloring more pink/white... so it seems like cool versions of colors suit you better. Thanks for sharing the reasons you dont wear some of the garments, its important for other knitters to know. thank you for the podcasts!
Thank you for sharing all your knits (Part 1)!! I still think your Billy pullover is spectacular. I remember reading somewhere (or hearing somewhere) that cables should never have to be stretched, even though they are generally pretty stretchy. I still love honeycomb cables, but only if they're where they have the ease to be what they are. : ) It was great to hear your thoughts on why certain knits work, and why others don't as well! Thank you!
Your First sweater makes you look like a Disney princess…it looks gorgeous on you….rip out the ribbing on the sleeves, lengthen them, and wear this sweater!!!!!!!! Holy moly!!!!!!!! I need to knit this myself ha ha
Oh my gosh well it’s totally true!!! With your raven hair, ivory skin, and that dark jewel blue!!!! I’m so inspired I’m going to knit this for myself 😍😍😍
Love this it was an eye opener for me I’ve been knitting for years mostly kids now grandkids but since I retired I’ve started knitting jumpers for myself and have not always been happy with things, fit, neck, wool etc. it’s good to know that others find this too I was beginning to think it was me. Love your channel it’s one of my favourites thanks and Happy New year 🥳
This makes me so happy to hear. I think when we finish things it's all excitement and delight but filming this made me realise that after a few months there are some things that just aren't quite right and that's okay!
Love part 1, and looking forward to part 2. For your step father's birthday sweater, instead of making the whole ribbed collar wider, have you thought about reknitting it the same width but just adding stockinette rows on the shoulder parts of the opening to get the right opening size? And then knitting the original collar band size. I am thinking if you make the whole band wider it will make the front neck part feel uncomfortable and sit too high (much like the comments you had for other sweaters).
Oh now that's a fancy idea! I'd need to put some thought into it but I think that could definitely work, it's much wider at the shoulders than the neck sosome short rows would sort it right out!
For the First Sweater: I made the First Cardigan in a non superwash yarn, and the sleeves definitely stretch while blocking! So you should try blicking 😊
The Billie Sweater is beautiful. You could steek that sweater and turn it into a cardigan. With some decorative rows knit into the front bands you would give it a bit more width across the front. You would then be motivated to redo the cuffs and make them a bit longer and closer fitting.
Ooh have been looking forward to this! I love all these "Everything I knitted" video's. About your Billie pullover, I think the fit of the neckline may have to do with the fit of the bust. If the bust is too tight, it may sit a little higher than it is meant to, hence the neckline issue. If you can get it to block out, it could fix the neckline issue as well.
I really enjoyed seeing your knits in this video, thank you! Looking forward to your views on the Zosia as I'm finally knitting this after a run of gift knits since being inspired by yours.
Thank you! But my Zosia never made it into the video as it never ended up finished! I had a bit of a tricky time with sizing and fit and would have had to rip back quite a lot to get it to fit, so I ended up giving up on it.
I also made the Crescendo sweater in a similar colourway. It’s just perfect for working from him as the yoke is so pretty and looks great on head/shoulder video shot!
Loved your podcast, subscribed. Really liked to hear why you do or do not wear your makes. Hand knitted sweaters are often more pleasant to knit than to wear and some I made finish at home they just look too hand made !!! Once I found my idéal fit, I therefore always knit the same one again and again, with different colours, fair isle, etc etc and it is a Dream. Best fit for me is the T, from front to back or arm to arm.
Hi Rebecca! Loved this video, it was great to hear what you wear and why, what fits and wools you prefer. I love the last sweater, strange brew , you presented, what beautiful sweater and your work with the colourwork is just wow!! Hapoy hoidays! 😘
Rebecca, wow what a nice array of knits you’ve knit! I’ve been looking at the Woolly knit “Harvest “ colorway for ages! The sweater you showed may just have put me over the edge! Now just get the dang mail strike over with! I ordered from Woolly knit on the 24 of November! Still don’t have the cones yet! Hope you have a great 2023, and I look forward the the Second episode of all my 2022 sweaters! ClaudiaSJI
Thank you! I think Harvest is such a beautiful colourway so I'd definitely recommend it. I'm not sure if you've seen the Cargill pattern but the yellow/gold version that Jenni made and that's in the pattern is also Harvest!
It’s lovely to see all these talked about in detail. The Monday Sweater by petite knit could be a good raglan alternative to the No Frills. It has a higher neckline and a bigger size range. You don’t see many of them, maybe because for some reason the pattern isn’t on Ravelry. Ps. I’ll be casting on a Kerr sweater as soon as I liberate my 4mm needles
Love your podcast, so interesting and valuable review of all these styles. I too struggle to get the relight sleeve length....especially in top down styles. I like a wrist length and often find I make them too short and have to frog the ribbing and lengthen. You are such a wonderful knitter but it looks like it’s challenging for you to get the right fit. Simply sizing up doesn’t always work. A very good podcast for fitting sweaters is by Suzanne Bryan ( Off the Cuff #10 Customizing for Various Body Shapes) really love your sweater 1, glorious colour on you and also the Strange Brew.
Hi Rebecca, Really enjoyed part one and looking forward to part 2. I love all your videos, I find them so informative but also entertaining, the perfect knitting watch. I'm knitting sleeves and not allowing myself to start the Cargill sweater until this one is done although I have swatched. I had the same neck issue with the No Frills Sweater it is square so I wear a shirt under them. I am excitedly waiting for the Dornie Sweater pattern but will finish the Cargill first. I just wish I could knit as fast as you, so many patterns; so little time. Thanks for sharing your knitting life with us!
Hi Rebecca, thank you for the in-depth reviews of so many beautiful and timeless patterns, really helpful 😊 I am quite fluent in English but not a native speaker and had quite some difficulties to follow your speed, unfortunately. Plus, I wondered with every single pattern,why you didn’t fix the fitting issues afterwards? It is so easy to adjust the neck opening, or to make sleeves a little bit longer or the cuffs slightly narrower … instead, you decided not to wear several pieces. So much work for nothing? Now, let me say - with my tiny rant behind me - I REALLY do like your channel, your choices of patterns, your absolutely stunning own patterns … 😍
Hi Rebecca, I love watching your videos youre so talented and engaging....funnily I thought "Creabea" was an anagram of your name, then I watched a video where you explained the name! Anyway, I just wanted to say how STUNNING the blue jumper with the half fisherman sleeves looks on you! You should wear that colour more, it really activates your hair colour and complexion :) Happy New year, Happy Knitting and designing
Okay so I don't know if it's really bad but the thing that works best for me is a disposable razor. I use it lightly and just "shave" the sweater in the direction of the knitting. It works so much better than the fancy debobbler that I bought
You're an exceptional knitter! I'm so glad to have discovered your channel. I had to say hello just for that spectacular nooh, blurgh, eccchh commentary on Billie at about the 6-min mark. That feeling. When you dislike the neckline as you seem to with Crescendo, have you tried wearing a collared shirt or polo underneath to visually manipulate the neckline? I didn't mind how it fit your neck, but feeling good in a garment is important. Love the round yoke "star" pattern. A candidate for a remake with a new yarn. On Badger & Bloom, I agree with your queasiness about the designer's size approach and would consider that in the future, but with this piece it would seem wasteful to let an almost-great sweater go unused. I didn't see anything that blocking or a few extra rows of yarn couldn't fix at the sleeves. As for the body, you're right: the color pattern would've lent itself well to enlarging, even just the front half. Here's what I'd be tempted to try to improve the fit around the neck and body: inserting a high quality exposed zipper (gray, ivory, or edgy contrast color). Even add a Norwegian-style steek and add a few rows of colorwork in a perpendicular direction down the front? Bina V-neck: Very cool color and neck band design treatment! The fit problem is down to the designer. V-necks need to be carefully proportioned to the overall size. This one wasn't re-scaled. The same design could be wonderful on you if you made the V significantly deeper. Maybe also short row bust darts, too, to trim bulk at the sides? You measure out as the median size for an American woman. Any garment designer in the Western world should be able to design properly fit garments to fit your frame perfectly. It's always fun to see how other knitters tackle the problems we tend to think are just our own. Oh, felting and pills: thank you for reminding me how much yarn durability matters to long term satisfaction! A "free" or bargain yarn isn't a bargain if 40 hours of labor end up wasted after a few wears. Happy New Year. Keep showing us your treasures.
Wowza! Thank you for such a detailed comment on the video, loved these details on some of the garments and I'll definitely consider doing some of these features! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such great notes
Fabulous. Now my day is going to be taken over by trying to remember what the hell the name of that 4 sided not-a-parallelogram shape is. Happy new year to you too 🤪
I feel like no frills is probably a good neckine over a collared shirt. BUt yes, the necklines that are just off compared to t shirts are harder to just throw on as another layer
@@the.creabea I have a couple of tops like that. But I have a summer weight tee with that neckline and it's fine because I don't wear a Tshirt under it haha.
such nice projects :) I blocked my billie pullover to the GODS, and it came out real well, it doesn't scrunch up at all anymore. Definitely give it a try! :)
I love the Billie sweater on you looks great. I agree on sleeves. I like it so much when you made it I ordered the cascade in same color and bought the pattern, just have not started it yet, hopefully soon I will. I also want to make a sweater like no frills but dislike the large neckline, still looking for a good plain raglan sweater. I also want to make the First sweater, thank you for talking about things you like and dislike, I would like to know how it works after you block it.
Wow Rebbeca! you have done lots this past year. I found your channel like a month ago and I am binge watching from the first episode (alternating when you have a new episode)I like the style of your videos and I love that you knit mostly sweaters and socks. I like to have a pair of socks for when I am in a waiting room or taking my kids to swimming class. I personally do not enjoy Instagram. I find it quite overwhelming so It would be great to see the info of your sweaters or designs in other platform. Sometimes I feel like bullied into open IG because it seems that test knits and stuff happened yesterday there😒. Happy New Year🥳
This is so cool! I definitely understand what you mean about instagram, I'll have a think and see if there's somewhere else I could be sharing designs and they come out, and share what I'm working on
It shouldn't be a real problem to lengthen the sleeves of your blue sweater. If it is knit from top down you only have to rip out the binding-off-round and add some more centimeters to it. If the sleeve is knit from the cuff up, you can insert a needle above the cuff, rip this out and add a longer cuff.
With your neck/yoke fit issues have you measured your length from shoulder to top of bust. I'm relatively small busted but wide in my back but I've also discovered I'm short in the shoulder to bust. I often knit one size for the width but knit the length of a size below for the yoke. I find raglan fit me best. That's the good thing about making your own clothes you can get a good fit.
Loved this! Especially recommendations on how different yarn combinations have worn. I have a stash of woolyknit cones will definitely be taking your recommendations on the Sandnes tynn silk mohair to pair with them. Do you remember what tynn silk colour you used for the sweater no. 18? Can't wait for part two!! Have a lovely new year
@@the.creabea oh that's such a shame! Thank you so much for having a look. I'll have a bit of an experiment with some different mohairs to see if I can find a dupe.
The color of your The First sweater is stunning. What colors did you use? it's so interesting that knitting your own garments really helps you figure out what you like. I realized that I only like a full length sleeve in sweaters and cardigans that I wear as outerwear. For sweaters I wear as a next to skin layer I only like 3/4 or elbow length since I always push them up anyway 🤣
It's Mallard from WoolyKnit and Midnight mohiar from Filcolana! Turned out so beautifully together. I noticed that most of the videos in thesecond half of the video (coming nexxt week or so) are ones I love! So I think I'm getting to know my taste
Beautiful knits! I wish we used cm in the US because I have to keep converting to understand the size inclusiveness- 120cm sounded pretty large to me but when o converted to inches, it totally isn’t size inclusive! I would love to see the full view of your knits, it might be my you tube tv cutting off the bottom half
If you overdyed the Crescendo sweater a darker color, do you think you’d like it more? How the yarn ages might not be so visible in a dark color. Just a thought.
For the Stockholm sweater was it which sandnesgarn tynn did you use. There seems to be a few different ones in the range and i love your colour combination for that xxx
Thank you! I don't have any really. What I ususally do is put them in a big bucket of lukewarm water and woolwash for about 20 mins. Then I either lay them out on a towel and stamp on them to get the water out, or chuck them on a spin cycle in the machine for 5 mins. Then I have kids play mats that are foam and slot together, I lay the piece out and put it into the shape it needs to be, pinning it if necessary.
Happy New Year! This video is a great start, I'm looking forward to part 2 :) What kind of camera do you do your filming on? I'm considering buying a camera this year for my vlogs so I'm gathering research!
Thank you! I bought my camera a few months ago, it’s a Sony zv1. I did quite a bit of research and it came out at the best value for the price point so I would definitely recommend
I'm not watching your video because the only thing I crocheted last year is half of a shawl and I'm not sure if I'm more jealous of your skills (you must be insanely quick compared to me....), or angry at myself for not spending more time at crocheting :P you got my like tho, you rock!
I hv to say snap with the Bina sweater. I loved the v neck construction. Very neat. But i only wear my jumper around the house. Which isn’t v often 🙈. I thought it was me, as i find mine shapeless and I normally love baggy jumpers xx
Glad to hear it's not just me! I think it's because it has no shaping at all, other drop shoulder sweatrs seem to fit in some short rows and this didn't. But we learn!
I can’t remember how thick the yarn is but you could put your sewing skills to the test . A couple of darts down from the shoulder blades would cinch it in and give it some much needed shape. I have used my sewing machine to sew darts in a sweater before now. It’s made an amazing difference.
The first sweater could be easily modified to fit better, adding length to the cuffs and and reducing the collar ribbing. The rest could be blocked to fit with pins I think.
Are you right handed? I'm wondering if that why the one sweater felted under arm. Rhombus? Is that the word you were looking for? The jewel tone blue sweater is lovely on you. A great color. I love the sweater you made for your step-father.
Thank you so much for this episode!!! I am always struggling with necklines. And the perfect fit for my broad shoulders and for my long arms ... and so on. 🤦 I often say to myself: "Stop being such a Monk! Just knit it!" But: The struggle is real! 😎 I was also watching Andrea Mowry's Podcast today. She was wearing her beautiful "Wool and Honey"-Sweater, which I love. But for some reason, the neckline of the sweater was looking really horrible. And I couldn't stop staring at this neckline ... So, when I watched you plucking around your beautiful sweaters, I was really relieved: I am not alone! 😅
I know exactly what you mean! The neckline was sticking up like mad, I just wanted to block it for her! I think it's one of those things that once you start making your own clothes you really start to notice
Amazing projects! I think it might be better if you were happier with they way they appear on you... I saw none of the issues you mentioned. To me, it seemed like you perhaps were not crocheting for yourself but for someone else, i would suggest to fall in love with a pattern that You think looks amazing on you, and make a hundred of them!!! 🙏🏾
I knooooow. My Christmas tree is taking up the only other blank wall in my house so I had such a tricky time finding somewhere to film. Will aim for some wider shots next time
Someone dropped me a message saying they'd like it! So they're paying for postage and otherwise it's heading their way. Pleased to know it'll go to a happy wearer
Thank you Rebecca for this video. I feel you are giving me permission to not love some of my sweaters. I am somewhat new to garment knitting. I did dozens of cowls and shawls. It was the natural progression to move to sweaters. I love some of them….but some I never wear. Time to let them go….either donate or frog.
I hope you will change your mind about wearing your gorgeous green cabled sweater....it looks beautiful on you. And making the cuffs smaller may be an easy fix that is worth it?
I'm curious if you could steek the neckline of the sweater that rides up in the front. I know it will "cut" through the lines of the yoke but it may have an interesting affect when done. You could also knit cut the ribbing off and re-knit to a longer length. I know it has "bad" feelings because of lack of exclusiveness, but I don't believe you should have any responsibility for someone else's behavior. If nothing else, this sweater can be an experiment on making neckline changes.
The gray v-neck yarn is lovely Why don't you frog the yarn and knit something that you like. The first green sweater is my favorite it is gorgeous!! I would wear that all the time.
A lovely viewer messaged me asking if they could buy the V neck sweater! So it'll be off to a new home this week with someone who will hopefully enjoy it more than me
Your output amazes a slow knitter like me!
never apologize for raining background noise, I loved that!! and I'm so glad that you're transparent about your conversations with other designers and also calling out those that are unwilling to make an extra effort, I wish we'd see more of that from other knitters as well (not just about size inclusivity)!
Ahhh thank you!
It’s hard to believe you’re such a new knitter. Lots of firsts in this last year. Designing seems to have increased your critical thinking about fit. It’s a joy to watch. Thanks for sharing
This is such a lovely comment, thank you so much!
The color of the Billie Sweater is out of this world! So vibrant!
please don’t ever apologize for rain background noise! this was such a cozy watch, thank you for sharing all of your beautiful makes for 2022 with us 🫶🏻🧡 happy new year!
Thank you so much!
For your step father's sweater, knitting stockinette in opposite directios will not show. I've modified several top down sweaters by knitting more on neck to fix the fit and you cannot even tell where I made the transition. Love all of your sweaters and your podcast ! 😍
Oh this is AMAZING news, thank you so much for sharing! Makes me even more eager to finally fix it
Oh this is so nice what an array of sweaters. Some you wear regularly others to the out box 📦
Constantly impressed by how much you manage to knit. Knitting super hero! Looking forward to pt 2
Ahhh thank you! I think I spend every free second I can knitting, so it does mean I churn out a lot
It was lovely to see all these makes again. I've been a subscriber to your podcast since the first episode and I can't wait to see what you knit in 2023! I'm looking forward to casting on a Cargill sweater very soon...I need to finish a gift knit first. 🙂
Rebecca I’ve been with you since the beginning..what a journey you’ve had!! When I watched you work the Billy sweater, I thought..she’s reached a turning point…she’s surpassed herself!! You went from knit~purl to knit~WOW! Never get rid of that sweater and always look to it as your first of many shinning stars!! Thank you for being a constant in my knitting excursions and a person I strive to emulate. Your enthusiasm is infectious and your loyalty to “ big girl “ knits and our inclusions into the knitting community \designers is exemplary and I appreciate it. Keep on going, girl you are amazing.!! Happy New Year!! Ps I haven’t finished this vid yet so maybe you show it..but remember your step{?}dads fair isle sweater?? There was another major jump in your knitting journey..beautiful work and I remembered how proud I was for you when you finished it. Lol
Wow! thank you so so much for such a beautiful comment, you totally made my day with your kind words!
omgg I know its extra work but I would LOVE to see the accessories you knit this year!! I am very nosey. loved the video!! take care!
I honestly just don't think I know where they all are, the only reason I could find all of my sweaters is because they all live on the same shelf
I had the same issue as you with the no frills sweater. The neck was just to elastic to support the weight of the sweater. I did a fairly easy fix, using single crochet on the inside of the neck to stabilize and tighten the neck, and i sewed in a elastic in the edge also. After a wash to tighten the rib back up, it looked amazing and now this sweater have been one of my favorites!
What a great tip! I have plenty of No Frills so I should definitely try this with some of them
Thank you Rebecca enjoy watching your podcast. Great critiquing love the way you breakdown and highlight parts of the sweater and the yarns you use. Look forward to seeing your second part. I love the Sari Nordlund sweater you made, just gorgeous.
Thank you so much!
Lovely knits, you can make a pillow for your home from your green billie sweater and enjoy the work you put into it
That Billie sweater is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your observations.
Thanks for watching!
I’ve been watching your channel since almost the beginning, so I’ve seen these…. But I must comment how utterly impressive it is to see them back to back. The Billie sweater and your gift knit colorwork sweater AMAZING! The time and patience (not to mention talent) you’ve put in to all of these! 😮 In my opinion you definitely suit jewel tones… I love that blue on you! If you don’t want to keep the sweater, do another in that yarn combo and wear it! It gives you that glow 😊!
Ahhh this is so lively! Thank you!
I think I'm going to get my Blue sweater on the blocking mats this week and see if I can sort the fit out
Great review of your 2022 sweaters- crazy that you could only do half- that is a LOT of knitting. Amazing! The critiques were really helpful in terms of fit, wearability and yarn choices. I look forward to your part 2! Happy New Year from BC, 🇨🇦
SO much knitting! I could barely believe it myself. Happy new year to you too!
Loved getting to hear all your thoughts on these sweaters! I've added a few to my queue after seeing them on you! Can't wait for part 2 🥰
I love seeing all the wonderful sweaters you have knit. I think the blue is the most gorgeous color on you and seems to fit well. I would undo the bind off of the sleeve cuffs and knit more inches, until you get the length you want. I just undid the bind off of a sweater hem that was too short and made the hem twice as long and it is perfect now. Hope your New Year celebration is great!
All it needed was a good blocking! It's off the mats and fits great. Woohoo!
The Billie Sweater is my favourite. The colour is outstanding on you!
The colour of the hive knits sweater on you is so gorgeous - hope it blocks out so you like the fit because it suits you sooo well!!!
It's on the blocking mats now!
So helpful to hear your thorough critique of each design/project. Such an impressive portfolio of work. Looking forward to hearing how your analysis of each project has informed your own designs. Happy New year! 🎉
Thank you so much! I definitely think my makes in the second half of the year have been all in all much more successful
fun to see all the knits! I agree you look really good in that jewel tone blue... actually the gold/yellow/yellow-creams seem to make your skin coloring more pink/white... so it seems like cool versions of colors suit you better. Thanks for sharing the reasons you dont wear some of the garments, its important for other knitters to know. thank you for the podcasts!
One of the few bonuses of having a Scottish Tan…. 😂
Wow Rebecca, you’ve done and learned so much in such a short time. You should be very proud of yourself!
Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing all your knits (Part 1)!! I still think your Billy pullover is spectacular. I remember reading somewhere (or hearing somewhere) that cables should never have to be stretched, even though they are generally pretty stretchy. I still love honeycomb cables, but only if they're where they have the ease to be what they are. : ) It was great to hear your thoughts on why certain knits work, and why others don't as well! Thank you!
Oh that's so interesting! I always block cables out quite a bit but maybe tha't part of the problem!
Your First sweater makes you look like a Disney princess…it looks gorgeous on you….rip out the ribbing on the sleeves, lengthen them, and wear this sweater!!!!!!!! Holy moly!!!!!!!! I need to knit this myself ha ha
This is the best compliment I think I've ever had! It's on the blocking mats agian so hopefully it'll be in rotation soon
Oh my gosh well it’s totally true!!! With your raven hair, ivory skin, and that dark jewel blue!!!! I’m so inspired I’m going to knit this for myself 😍😍😍
Love this it was an eye opener for me I’ve been knitting for years mostly kids now grandkids but since I retired I’ve started knitting jumpers for myself and have not always been happy with things, fit, neck, wool etc. it’s good to know that others find this too I was beginning to think it was me. Love your channel it’s one of my favourites thanks and Happy New year 🥳
This makes me so happy to hear. I think when we finish things it's all excitement and delight but filming this made me realise that after a few months there are some things that just aren't quite right and that's okay!
Just started your video Rebecca. You look stunning in the Billie sweater, re knit the sleeves and wear it. It is beautiful 😍
Thank you so much!
Love part 1, and looking forward to part 2. For your step father's birthday sweater, instead of making the whole ribbed collar wider, have you thought about reknitting it the same width but just adding stockinette rows on the shoulder parts of the opening to get the right opening size? And then knitting the original collar band size. I am thinking if you make the whole band wider it will make the front neck part feel uncomfortable and sit too high (much like the comments you had for other sweaters).
Oh now that's a fancy idea! I'd need to put some thought into it but I think that could definitely work, it's much wider at the shoulders than the neck sosome short rows would sort it right out!
For the First Sweater: I made the First Cardigan in a non superwash yarn, and the sleeves definitely stretch while blocking! So you should try blicking 😊
Wow, all the tops are so beautiful, great job creating these, you are so talented! 😍👍 Happy knitting in 2023!
The Billie Sweater is beautiful. You could steek that sweater and turn it into a cardigan. With some decorative rows knit into the front bands you would give it a bit more width across the front. You would then be motivated to redo the cuffs and make them a bit longer and closer fitting.
Great review of 2022 (part 1)! I hope you'll show us the color work sweater after you've made the adjustments. Happy New Year!
Yes! I should do that as it'll motivate me to actually fix it
Ooh have been looking forward to this! I love all these "Everything I knitted" video's. About your Billie pullover, I think the fit of the neckline may have to do with the fit of the bust. If the bust is too tight, it may sit a little higher than it is meant to, hence the neckline issue. If you can get it to block out, it could fix the neckline issue as well.
This is such a great tip!! I've never thought about it before
I really enjoyed seeing your knits in this video, thank you! Looking forward to your views on the Zosia as I'm finally knitting this after a run of gift knits since being inspired by yours.
Thank you! But my Zosia never made it into the video as it never ended up finished! I had a bit of a tricky time with sizing and fit and would have had to rip back quite a lot to get it to fit, so I ended up giving up on it.
I also made the Crescendo sweater in a similar colourway. It’s just perfect for working from him as the yoke is so pretty and looks great on head/shoulder video shot!
Yes! I'll have to start wearing it more because it's perfect for zoom calls
I love your projects! I cannot beleive 17 sweaters so much critiques for me, anyway Happy new year! cheers!
An interesting array of your knits and what your plans are for each garment. Can't what to see the next podcast
Thank you so much!
Loved your podcast, subscribed. Really liked to hear why you do or do not wear your makes. Hand knitted sweaters are often more pleasant to knit than to wear and some I made finish at home they just look too hand made !!! Once I found my idéal fit, I therefore always knit the same one again and again, with different colours, fair isle, etc etc and it is a Dream. Best fit for me is the T, from front to back or arm to arm.
Hi Rebecca! Loved this video, it was great to hear what you wear and why, what fits and wools you prefer. I love the last sweater, strange brew , you presented, what beautiful sweater and your work with the colourwork is just wow!! Hapoy hoidays! 😘
Thank you so much! The strange brew was definitely one of my most fun makes of the year
Rebecca, wow what a nice array of knits you’ve knit! I’ve been looking at the Woolly knit “Harvest “ colorway for ages! The sweater you showed may just have put me over the edge! Now just get the dang mail strike over with! I ordered from Woolly knit on the 24 of November! Still don’t have the cones yet! Hope you have a great 2023, and I look forward the the Second episode of all my 2022 sweaters! ClaudiaSJI
Thank you! I think Harvest is such a beautiful colourway so I'd definitely recommend it. I'm not sure if you've seen the Cargill pattern but the yellow/gold version that Jenni made and that's in the pattern is also Harvest!
It’s lovely to see all these talked about in detail. The Monday Sweater by petite knit could be a good raglan alternative to the No Frills. It has a higher neckline and a bigger size range. You don’t see many of them, maybe because for some reason the pattern isn’t on Ravelry.
Ps. I’ll be casting on a Kerr sweater as soon as I liberate my 4mm needles
Loved this video and am looking forward to part 2. Happy New Year!
Yay! Thank you!
Love your podcast, so interesting and valuable review of all these styles. I too struggle to get the relight sleeve length....especially in top down styles. I like a wrist length and often find I make them too short and have to frog the ribbing and lengthen. You are such a wonderful knitter but it looks like it’s challenging for you to get the right fit. Simply sizing up doesn’t always work. A very good podcast for fitting sweaters is by Suzanne Bryan ( Off the Cuff #10 Customizing for Various Body Shapes) really love your sweater 1, glorious colour on you and also the Strange Brew.
Thank you so much!
I'll definitely take a look at the podcast
Loved watching this! Can’t wait for part 2!
so many gorgeous sweaters! I love your honesty about fit and size inclusivity!
Hi Rebecca, Really enjoyed part one and looking forward to part 2. I love all your videos, I find them so informative but also entertaining, the perfect knitting watch. I'm knitting sleeves and not allowing myself to start the Cargill sweater until this one is done although I have swatched. I had the same neck issue with the No Frills Sweater it is square so I wear a shirt under them. I am excitedly waiting for the Dornie Sweater pattern but will finish the Cargill first. I just wish I could knit as fast as you, so many patterns; so little time. Thanks for sharing your knitting life with us!
So glad that you enjoyed it and excited to hear you'll be casting on a Cargill!
Hi Rebecca, thank you for the in-depth reviews of so many beautiful and timeless patterns, really helpful 😊
I am quite fluent in English but not a native speaker and had quite some difficulties to follow your speed, unfortunately. Plus, I wondered with every single pattern,why you didn’t fix the fitting issues afterwards? It is so easy to adjust the neck opening, or to make sleeves a little bit longer or the cuffs slightly narrower … instead, you decided not to wear several pieces. So much work for nothing? Now, let me say - with my tiny rant behind me - I REALLY do like your channel, your choices of patterns, your absolutely stunning own patterns … 😍
Rust and red colors look amazing on you!!
Amazing sweaters 😍
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@Thecreabea.... I did?😅 How does it work? Never won anything in my life😂🙏
The green sweater looks awesome one you imo!
Oh thank you!
Hi Rebecca, I love watching your videos youre so talented and engaging....funnily I thought "Creabea" was an anagram of your name, then I watched a video where you explained the name! Anyway, I just wanted to say how STUNNING the blue jumper with the half fisherman sleeves looks on you! You should wear that colour more, it really activates your hair colour and complexion :) Happy New year, Happy Knitting and designing
I think a LOT of people thought this! I kind of like it though!
Thank you! I'm going to make it a priority to sort out this blue sweater!
The green one suits you the Best,the colour is great and btings your eyes to looking bright
Thank you!
The shape you’re looking for is a trapezoid. Love your videos.
Was looking forward to this video! Thanks for the upload ❤
YAAAAY
So amazing what u knitted! Love ur work and how transparent u talk about everyting! May I ask what are u using to ged rid of all that pilling?
Okay so I don't know if it's really bad but the thing that works best for me is a disposable razor.
I use it lightly and just "shave" the sweater in the direction of the knitting. It works so much better than the fancy debobbler that I bought
You're an exceptional knitter! I'm so glad to have discovered your channel.
I had to say hello just for that spectacular nooh, blurgh, eccchh commentary on Billie at about the 6-min mark. That feeling.
When you dislike the neckline as you seem to with Crescendo, have you tried wearing a collared shirt or polo underneath to visually manipulate the neckline? I didn't mind how it fit your neck, but feeling good in a garment is important. Love the round yoke "star" pattern. A candidate for a remake with a new yarn.
On Badger & Bloom, I agree with your queasiness about the designer's size approach and would consider that in the future, but with this piece it would seem wasteful to let an almost-great sweater go unused. I didn't see anything that blocking or a few extra rows of yarn couldn't fix at the sleeves. As for the body, you're right: the color pattern would've lent itself well to enlarging, even just the front half.
Here's what I'd be tempted to try to improve the fit around the neck and body: inserting a high quality exposed zipper (gray, ivory, or edgy contrast color). Even add a Norwegian-style steek and add a few rows of colorwork in a perpendicular direction down the front?
Bina V-neck: Very cool color and neck band design treatment! The fit problem is down to the designer. V-necks need to be carefully proportioned to the overall size. This one wasn't re-scaled. The same design could be wonderful on you if you made the V significantly deeper. Maybe also short row bust darts, too, to trim bulk at the sides? You measure out as the median size for an American woman. Any garment designer in the Western world should be able to design properly fit garments to fit your frame perfectly.
It's always fun to see how other knitters tackle the problems we tend to think are just our own. Oh, felting and pills: thank you for reminding me how much yarn durability matters to long term satisfaction! A "free" or bargain yarn isn't a bargain if 40 hours of labor end up wasted after a few wears. Happy New Year. Keep showing us your treasures.
Wowza! Thank you for such a detailed comment on the video, loved these details on some of the garments and I'll definitely consider doing some of these features!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such great notes
Fabulous. Now my day is going to be taken over by trying to remember what the hell the name of that 4 sided not-a-parallelogram shape is. Happy new year to you too 🤪
It's a Trapezoid!
@@the.creabea I can now die happy 😆
I feel like no frills is probably a good neckine over a collared shirt. BUt yes, the necklines that are just off compared to t shirts are harder to just throw on as another layer
yes! Totally true, there's nothing wrong with the neckline in general but as a gal who lives in tshirts, it doesn't suit exactly what I look for
@@the.creabea I have a couple of tops like that. But I have a summer weight tee with that neckline and it's fine because I don't wear a Tshirt under it haha.
Your comments are so interesting! looking forward to the next installment :)
Glad you like them!
You look very good in textured sweaters
such nice projects :) I blocked my billie pullover to the GODS, and it came out real well, it doesn't scrunch up at all anymore. Definitely give it a try! :)
I have firmly given the Billie to my mum and I think she'll get way more wear out of it than me!
What a treat - I just sat down to work on my Cargill and I saw his video pop up!
How cool! Glad to keep you company whilst you knit
I’m obsessed with it!
Man these are my favorite kinds of videos!
Yay! It's a good time of year as there are LOADS of them
Какие уютные и теплые вещи!!!-умничка и золотые руки.
I love the Billie sweater on you looks great. I agree on sleeves. I like it so much when you made it I ordered the cascade in same color and bought the pattern, just have not started it yet, hopefully soon I will.
I also want to make a sweater like no frills but dislike the large neckline, still looking for a good plain raglan sweater.
I also want to make the First sweater, thank you for talking about things you like and dislike, I would like to know how it works after you block it.
I would definitely recommend the Semper for your raglan option! It's the same gauge but I find the neckline fits much better than my No Frills.
@@the.creabea than you, I will check it out.
Wow Rebbeca! you have done lots this past year. I found your channel like a month ago and I am binge watching from the first episode (alternating when you have a new episode)I like the style of your videos and I love that you knit mostly sweaters and socks. I like to have a pair of socks for when I am in a waiting room or taking my kids to swimming class.
I personally do not enjoy Instagram. I find it quite overwhelming so It would be great to see the info of your sweaters or designs in other platform. Sometimes I feel like bullied into open IG because it seems that test knits and stuff happened yesterday there😒. Happy New Year🥳
This is so cool! I definitely understand what you mean about instagram, I'll have a think and see if there's somewhere else I could be sharing designs and they come out, and share what I'm working on
It shouldn't be a real problem to lengthen the sleeves of your blue sweater. If it is knit from top down you only have to rip out the binding-off-round and add some more centimeters to it. If the sleeve is knit from the cuff up, you can insert a needle above the cuff, rip this out and add a longer cuff.
It's top down so easy peasy. Finding the motivation to do it might be a bit harder!
@@the.creabea O yes - I know this well. Changing something on a finished garment is a real treat. (But I think you would love the sweater even more.)
The blue sweater is really stunning on you! I think you should figure out a way to lengthen the sleeves to a length you’d like :)
Thank you! I loved the colour so much when I put it on so I really think I should put some work into getting it to be the right fit
With your neck/yoke fit issues have you measured your length from shoulder to top of bust. I'm relatively small busted but wide in my back but I've also discovered I'm short in the shoulder to bust. I often knit one size for the width but knit the length of a size below for the yoke. I find raglan fit me best. That's the good thing about making your own clothes you can get a good fit.
I've never even considered this but I definitely should! Such a great tip, thank you
Loved this! Especially recommendations on how different yarn combinations have worn. I have a stash of woolyknit cones will definitely be taking your recommendations on the Sandnes tynn silk mohair to pair with them. Do you remember what tynn silk colour you used for the sweater no. 18? Can't wait for part two!! Have a lovely new year
Yay! So glad this was helpful, i LOVE pairing it with mohair. The sweater 18 colour seems to have been discontinued as I can't find it anywhere
@@the.creabea oh that's such a shame! Thank you so much for having a look. I'll have a bit of an experiment with some different mohairs to see if I can find a dupe.
The color of your The First sweater is stunning. What colors did you use? it's so interesting that knitting your own garments really helps you figure out what you like. I realized that I only like a full length sleeve in sweaters and cardigans that I wear as outerwear. For sweaters I wear as a next to skin layer I only like 3/4 or elbow length since I always push them up anyway 🤣
It's Mallard from WoolyKnit and Midnight mohiar from Filcolana! Turned out so beautifully together.
I noticed that most of the videos in thesecond half of the video (coming nexxt week or so) are ones I love! So I think I'm getting to know my taste
Beautiful knits! I wish we used cm in the US because I have to keep converting to understand the size inclusiveness- 120cm sounded pretty large to me but when o converted to inches, it totally isn’t size inclusive!
I would love to see the full view of your knits, it might be my you tube tv cutting off the bottom half
I know what you mean! My conversion rates are terrible but I'm slowly getting better at working it out on my head
If you overdyed the Crescendo sweater a darker color, do you think you’d like it more? How the yarn ages might not be so visible in a dark color. Just a thought.
This is a great idea! Although I've had a bad year for overdying, it never turns out how I'd like
Lol I hear you and am wishing you good luck!!!!!!!!!
For the Stockholm sweater was it which sandnesgarn tynn did you use. There seems to be a few different ones in the range and i love your colour combination for that xxx
I think it was just called Rust! I got it from No Frills Knitting
Thanks for your fab podcasts. Do you have any photos of how you block your sweaters? Happy New Year and I look forward to your podcasts in 2023.
Thank you! I don't have any really. What I ususally do is put them in a big bucket of lukewarm water and woolwash for about 20 mins. Then I either lay them out on a towel and stamp on them to get the water out, or chuck them on a spin cycle in the machine for 5 mins.
Then I have kids play mats that are foam and slot together, I lay the piece out and put it into the shape it needs to be, pinning it if necessary.
Very informative! You look great in a vee neck, by the way.
Love this video so much 🥰🥰
Glad you liked it!!
Happy New Year! This video is a great start, I'm looking forward to part 2 :) What kind of camera do you do your filming on? I'm considering buying a camera this year for my vlogs so I'm gathering research!
Thank you! I bought my camera a few months ago, it’s a Sony zv1. I did quite a bit of research and it came out at the best value for the price point so I would definitely recommend
On your dad's sweater, I would add short rows to build up the back and shoulders because the front already looks like it is choking you.
Such a good tip!
I'm not watching your video because the only thing I crocheted last year is half of a shawl and I'm not sure if I'm more jealous of your skills (you must be insanely quick compared to me....), or angry at myself for not spending more time at crocheting :P you got my like tho, you rock!
I hv to say snap with the Bina sweater. I loved the v neck construction. Very neat. But i only wear my jumper around the house. Which isn’t v often 🙈. I thought it was me, as i find mine shapeless and I normally love baggy jumpers xx
Glad to hear it's not just me! I think it's because it has no shaping at all, other drop shoulder sweatrs seem to fit in some short rows and this didn't. But we learn!
I ought to unpick and reuse the yarn but then i’m too lazy 🙈🙈🤣
I can’t remember how thick the yarn is but you could put your sewing skills to the test . A couple of darts down from the shoulder blades would cinch it in and give it some much needed shape. I have used my sewing machine to sew darts in a sweater before now. It’s made an amazing difference.
I say give the first sweater to your mom, you can knit a bigger size for yourself!!! ❤
The first sweater could be easily modified to fit better, adding length to the cuffs and and reducing the collar ribbing. The rest could be blocked to fit with pins I think.
Totally get why you can't part with the Billie sweater - could it be an At Home sweater, for home wear only?
I wish when you do these videos you would do them so we could see the Hemline of your sweaters as well
A note for next year! I was really stuck for space filming this year so this is what I cold make work
Are you right handed? I'm wondering if that why the one sweater felted under arm.
Rhombus? Is that the word you were looking for?
The jewel tone blue sweater is lovely on you. A great color.
I love the sweater you made for your step-father.
Thank you so much for this episode!!! I am always struggling with necklines. And the perfect fit for my broad shoulders and for my long arms ... and so on. 🤦 I often say to myself: "Stop being such a Monk! Just knit it!" But: The struggle is real! 😎 I was also watching Andrea Mowry's Podcast today. She was wearing her beautiful "Wool and Honey"-Sweater, which I love. But for some reason, the neckline of the sweater was looking really horrible. And I couldn't stop staring at this neckline ... So, when I watched you plucking around your beautiful sweaters, I was really relieved: I am not alone! 😅
I know exactly what you mean! The neckline was sticking up like mad, I just wanted to block it for her! I think it's one of those things that once you start making your own clothes you really start to notice
Your sweaters a beautiful!🇨🇦
Oh thank you!
Have you considered frogging the sweaters you’re unhappy with and knitting something else with the yarn?
I have, but I'm lazy and I'm always excited to knit the next thing
The dark blue sweater looks so gorgeous on you. Can you lengthen the arms somehow? It would be a shame to not wear ist, it looks so good
I blocked it and it fits!!!
Where do you buy wool yarn? Thanks
My favourites are Wool Warehouse and Knitt.co.uk but I've also ordered from Beautiful Knitters and Tangled yarn a few times
@@the.creabea thank you very much.
Amazing projects! I think it might be better if you were happier with they way they appear on you... I saw none of the issues you mentioned. To me, it seemed like you perhaps were not crocheting for yourself but for someone else, i would suggest to fall in love with a pattern that You think looks amazing on you, and make a hundred of them!!! 🙏🏾
It’s a pity you don’t wear the green jumper. The colour is so great
I loved seeing your gorgeous sweaters but you only show the top half…I would love to see the whole picture!
I knooooow. My Christmas tree is taking up the only other blank wall in my house so I had such a tricky time finding somewhere to film. Will aim for some wider shots next time
How about giving the grey v-neck sweater to your partner? This was a fun, quick and helpful review!
Someone dropped me a message saying they'd like it! So they're paying for postage and otherwise it's heading their way. Pleased to know it'll go to a happy wearer
I had to reeeeally aggressively block my First Sweater sleeves and it worked a treat but I was very focused on pulling them out - if that helps!
Oh this is great to know! I really think the yarn choice plays a big role in itbut eager to do some stretching!
@@the.creabea Yeah for sure, I used Holst supersoft and drops so also non superwash, it's definitely a different beast!
Thank you Rebecca for this video. I feel you are giving me permission to not love some of my sweaters. I am somewhat new to garment knitting. I did dozens of cowls and shawls. It was the natural progression to move to sweaters. I love some of them….but some I never wear. Time to let them go….either donate or frog.
In the meantime between episodes, can I ask a question? If you wanted to increase the bust size measurement, how would you do that?
Hey, I think this would depend a lot on the style of garment!
I hope you will change your mind about wearing your gorgeous green cabled sweater....it looks beautiful on you. And making the cuffs smaller may be an easy fix that is worth it?
I've passed it on to my mum! I think it'll fit her great and I'm sure she'll get more wear out of it than me
I'm curious if you could steek the neckline of the sweater that rides up in the front. I know it will "cut" through the lines of the yoke but it may have an interesting affect when done. You could also knit cut the ribbing off and re-knit to a longer length. I know it has "bad" feelings because of lack of exclusiveness, but I don't believe you should have any responsibility for someone else's behavior. If nothing else, this sweater can be an experiment on making neckline changes.
Love this idea! I think I still have some of the main colour left and could try to knit up a buttonn band in it!
@@the.creabea happy you like the idea. Anxious to see your results ❣️
The gray v-neck yarn is lovely
Why don't you frog the yarn and knit something that you like. The first green sweater is my favorite it is gorgeous!! I would wear that all the time.
A lovely viewer messaged me asking if they could buy the V neck sweater! So it'll be off to a new home this week with someone who will hopefully enjoy it more than me