Hi Billie! I like your Rhinebeck sweater very much and, as I remember, it looks very sharp on you. Have a lovely time at VKL. I hope to be there next year. 😊
Hi Billie, I like your approach of less knits per year with them being more complex or finer works. I checked my FOs of 2023. I finished 41 of which 7 are sweaters/cardigans/vests. The most were hats & headbands at 15 but that included several I made for charity. I'm definitely a process knitter, driven by learning something new with each project. I have to keep my hands busy. Can't sit and do nothing lol otherwise I get restless.
41!!! Wow!!! Are any of them on the needles at the same time, or is it one-at-a-time? I also like to multi-task....knit while watching a movie or podcast. Sometimes I'd rather knit than sleep!
Most were one-at-a-time knits. I did have a shawl or socks that I kept for when I was travelling or took with me to places where I knew I had to wait for long periods (at the doctor's, hair salon, etc). I like watch/listen to a podcast or movie while I knit. I like quick and straightforward palate cleansers in between sweater knitting.@@ShowandTellknitting
@@colettemoolman4410 I do often wonder just how much more efficient I'd be if I didn't put projects in time-outs. I know I lose momentum each time I put something aside out of frustration, and then have to come back to it and figure out the rhythm again. When the pattern is well written and easily adjusted for sizing issues, and there are no glitches, it's pure delight. For me that's rare!
@@ShowandTellknitting During December I worked on a colourwork top down yoke sweater with fingering yarn. Its supposed to be a bit oversized. I had the whole body done and most of one sleeve. The more times I put it on, the less I liked the fit. Eventually I frogged the whole thing. I made a loop yarn throw blanket that you only use your hands, not tools, to knit in complete contrast to the sweater knitting as a reset project. I've now started the sweater again in a smaller size. I'm much happier and motivated to knit it again after taking that break.
@@colettemoolman4410 As you know, I've been there, too! Still look everyday at the project bag holding my Rink or Links. The redo is about 40% done, but it's hard to face returning to it after the long hiatus. Momentum lost. Return, I will!!
Hi Billie. I wholeheartedly agree with your view on not overfilling the wardrobe with knitted items, or any items really! And I too look to more complicated projects in order to slow down production. I really like your lace wips, have a great time at Vogue, the shopping trip sounds like it will be fun!
Hi again Billie - just watched this (I came for the Beret, lol) - would love more info about the Beret Knitalong you are planning on March 2 - look forward to the info. Your 2023 projects are so wonderful - such labours of love! Cheers, Judith 💜
Happy New Year Billie! One of my goals this year is to work my way through Carol Feller’s book, Short Row Knits. It is an instructional book of 3 chapters of increasing complexity. And there are 20 patterns! I plan to make at least 5 of them.
Hi Billie! I like your Rhinebeck sweater very much and, as I remember, it looks very sharp on you. Have a lovely time at VKL. I hope to be there next year. 😊
Thanks for the compliment. I'll look forward to meeting you in 2025 unless our paths should cross before then. The #anywayberetkal perhaps???
Hi Billie, I like your approach of less knits per year with them being more complex or finer works. I checked my FOs of 2023. I finished 41 of which 7 are sweaters/cardigans/vests. The most were hats & headbands at 15 but that included several I made for charity. I'm definitely a process knitter, driven by learning something new with each project. I have to keep my hands busy. Can't sit and do nothing lol otherwise I get restless.
41!!! Wow!!! Are any of them on the needles at the same time, or is it one-at-a-time? I also like to multi-task....knit while watching a movie or podcast. Sometimes I'd rather knit than sleep!
Most were one-at-a-time knits. I did have a shawl or socks that I kept for when I was travelling or took with me to places where I knew I had to wait for long periods (at the doctor's, hair salon, etc). I like watch/listen to a podcast or movie while I knit. I like quick and straightforward palate cleansers in between sweater knitting.@@ShowandTellknitting
@@colettemoolman4410 I do often wonder just how much more efficient I'd be if I didn't put projects in time-outs. I know I lose momentum each time I put something aside out of frustration, and then have to come back to it and figure out the rhythm again. When the pattern is well written and easily adjusted for sizing issues, and there are no glitches, it's pure delight. For me that's rare!
@@ShowandTellknitting During December I worked on a colourwork top down yoke sweater with fingering yarn. Its supposed to be a bit oversized. I had the whole body done and most of one sleeve. The more times I put it on, the less I liked the fit. Eventually I frogged the whole thing. I made a loop yarn throw blanket that you only use your hands, not tools, to knit in complete contrast to the sweater knitting as a reset project. I've now started the sweater again in a smaller size. I'm much happier and motivated to knit it again after taking that break.
@@colettemoolman4410 As you know, I've been there, too! Still look everyday at the project bag holding my Rink or Links. The redo is about 40% done, but it's hard to face returning to it after the long hiatus. Momentum lost. Return, I will!!
Hi Billie. I wholeheartedly agree with your view on not overfilling the wardrobe with knitted items, or any items really! And I too look to more complicated projects in order to slow down production. I really like your lace wips, have a great time at Vogue, the shopping trip sounds like it will be fun!
Wish you could hop the pond so we could meet!
Hi again Billie - just watched this (I came for the Beret, lol) - would love more info about the Beret Knitalong you are planning on March 2 - look forward to the info. Your 2023 projects are so wonderful - such labours of love! Cheers, Judith 💜
This is the link to sign up for the #anywayberet KAL. Look forward to meeting you and knitting along with you! forms.gle/HsxcByPbCPCxdDZZ6
Beret! 😊
Oh, goodie! I've been hoping to finally meet you! Here's the sign up link: forms.gle/HsxcByPbCPCxdDZZ6
I am interested in the Barret knit along.
Here's the link to sign up. Look forward to meeting you and knitting along with you! forms.gle/HsxcByPbCPCxdDZZ6
I love what you were wearing 😍
Thanks. It was fun to knit. A well-written vintage pattern that needed little to no modification.
Happy New Year Billie! One of my goals this year is to work my way through Carol Feller’s book, Short Row Knits. It is an instructional book of 3 chapters of increasing complexity. And there are 20 patterns! I plan to make at least 5 of them.
Sounds like an interesting goal. I love my Dacite designed by her. I hope you'll like your 5 creations, too!
Hi there! I really enjoyed this episode and listening to you talk about your knits. I also love your beret that you are wearing. Thanks for sharing!
Would you like to knit a beret along with us beginning in March? Register here: forms.gle/HsxcByPbCPCxdDZZ6
@@ShowandTellknitting Maybe! If I can get through some of my wips by then ☺️
@@saskia_makes Keep knitting!