MEL MAKES STUFF: I DID IT!!! 🎉 The 4 Last Knitting Projects of 2022 FINISHED

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  • Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024
  • FINISHED OBJECTS:
    Eiko Matsumoto pattern book
    ISBN978-4-02-333298-0
    Woodsong Farm Finnsheep DK in Landscape
    Colleen by Marie Wallin
    Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme colorway 2006
    Ralph by Susan Crawford
    Jamieson & Smith 2-ply jumper weight
    Chestnut/Wild Rose/Oak mashup, original patterns by Marie Wallin
    Assorted yarns from Jamieson's of Shetland, Jamieson & Smith, Harrisville Designs
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    Colorwork Miniseries:
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    Oak Cardigan Finishing Video:
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Комментарии • 89

  • @soniaboudeau2140
    @soniaboudeau2140 Год назад +1

    Hello Mel, bravo pour la patience et la réussite a modifier model Ralph. Je suis impressionnée...je vous souhaite beaucoup des idées et projets réussis en 2023, portez vous bien🖐️😘

  • @jeanmills7707
    @jeanmills7707 Год назад +3

    Doing two sleeves as if they are knit flat but in the round with tow steeks. Absolutely brilliant!!!!!

  • @avah3643
    @avah3643 Год назад +12

    Whenever someone asks for podcast recommendations yours is always the first I give. I love how you give just the right amount of detail, and get me thinking about aspects of this craft I would have otherwise never considered. Happy New Year, and thank you for the inspiring videos!

    • @melmakesstuff
      @melmakesstuff  Год назад

      That’s awesome, thank you for recommending me!

  • @mindykannon4650
    @mindykannon4650 Год назад +1

    So interesting how you took those three patterns and put them together. This is my favorite podcast as it is so much more than "look what I made"!

  • @clearwater7000
    @clearwater7000 Месяц назад

    You are absolutely master of the master grade knitter! ❣❣❣❣❣❣❣Thank you!

  • @evaniki1995
    @evaniki1995 11 месяцев назад

    I fell in love with your Chestnut/Wild Rose/Oak mashup, it is absolutely gorgeous. So professionally made and the colors are so beautiful.

  • @carolinvonfritsch5312
    @carolinvonfritsch5312 Год назад

    Omg the coleen vest is gorgeous...will follow with that...such a beautiful, classic piece you made!

  • @finassm
    @finassm Год назад

    Wow I never thought of cutting and reshaping necklines and armholes the way you did! The fit turned out perfect! 🤩

  • @myriamverstrepen914
    @myriamverstrepen914 Год назад

    Congratulations, so beautiful. You are an expert with colourwork and shaping!

  • @ronnaegan
    @ronnaegan Год назад

    Thank you so much for a channel full of the content I love and aspire to. Your Ralph changes are absolutely perfect and it was so helpful to see your behind the scenes process. It is also very helpful when you illustrate some of the hiccups you encounter in your various projects and how you solve them. Thank you and happy knitting for 2023 and beyond.

  • @davidgarza7568
    @davidgarza7568 Год назад

    Girl! You nailed it with winging the Marie wallen colors! Love the look with the acid wash jeans. You inspire me to try colorwork knitting. Thank you for another fab episode. Kind regards, Stephanie from California

  • @crystalemmerson1334
    @crystalemmerson1334 Год назад

    I really enjoy your videos. Your projects are always beyond what I think I would attempt so it is great to watch your skill and creativity.

  • @Lisamakes
    @Lisamakes Год назад

    Gorgeous FO’s Mel. I especially love the last one- the colours just sing. ❤

  • @heatheraspinall1493
    @heatheraspinall1493 Год назад

    The outline looks very kimono reminiscent. Your adventurousness is impressive. Always find your podcasts very informative. Have a wonderful New Year and all the very best for 2023.

  • @pleximama9526
    @pleximama9526 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing helpful details about your finished projects. What a clever idea to knit sweater pieces in the round with steeks! The thought of knitting colorwork flat held me back from a few projects I’ve been wanting to try. Your idea has made them suddenly appealing!

  • @christineosterbuhr3264
    @christineosterbuhr3264 Год назад

    Your videos are always so informative! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

  • @sylvieboisvert
    @sylvieboisvert Год назад

    A healthy and happy 2023 to you. You are a very fearless knitter magnificent work.

  • @Stumpybear7640
    @Stumpybear7640 Год назад

    Nice Fair Isle, Melissa. Love from Shetland xxx

  • @moriann
    @moriann Год назад

    Amazing projects - fair isle is something I don't really want to do myself but I find it endlessly fascinating. And you're really making me want to pick something with steeks for my next project!

  • @valeriea.gladstone6440
    @valeriea.gladstone6440 Год назад

    light bulb moment…two at a time sleeves in fair isle! Mind blown! just bought some Jamiesons , thanks for the tip about sewing the seams!

  • @streakyj2
    @streakyj2 Год назад

    your MW Mashup construction--brilliant! esp the sleeves done together w/ steeks--wish i'd seen this video a few years ago. and your styling is an added bonus for us viewers :-). Best wishes for a happy & healthy new year!

  • @martharobinson9725
    @martharobinson9725 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing how you fit the garment after knitting it. I am excited to look at my failed knitted sweaters now with an eye to thinking of it as fabric that can be sewed to fit me. Best wishes in 2023! 🎉

  • @maureencapotosto9257
    @maureencapotosto9257 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing your expertise and decision making. All the sweaters are impressive. Your podcasts are as fine as your knitting. Happy new Year.

  • @LualaDy
    @LualaDy Год назад

    ok, i'm 16s in and I HAVE to say: I love your look in this video: the shirt, the vest, the hair, EVERYTHING!
    ah! it looks great and I love it! (ok, now I go watch the rest of the video ^^)

  • @mindykannon4650
    @mindykannon4650 Год назад +1

    Incredible on how you modified the sweater vest with sewing and cutting the fabric....love the engineering of knitwear....

    • @melmakesstuff
      @melmakesstuff  Год назад +2

      It’s amazing how the thought process can change if you just start thinking of it as fabric, instead of just knitting. I’m excited to do this more often!

  • @sarah-sv1pc
    @sarah-sv1pc Год назад

    I only found your podcast a few weeks ago and I love the way you approach knitting and podcasting. Your knitting is fantastic. I especially love how you fixed the pulling up effect on your Ralph vest. I have noticed a lot of colourwork v necks do that peak effect at the centre front. Great idea of yours to remedy that issue.

  • @VisitWithNanaAndPapa
    @VisitWithNanaAndPapa Год назад

    amazing. I am looking forward to going back in time. Thank you to Megha for the intro.

  • @kleostraub
    @kleostraub Год назад

    Congrats on meeting all of your self-deadlines and on such successful and satisfying projects! The Marie Walin mashup-all-over colorwork sweater is particularly so stunning-the dominant pink floral motif really reminds me of cherry blossoms. Also, the way you demonstrated the cutting process to cull fabric from the vest is inspiring - you made something extremely scary look quite doable. Happy new year!

  • @thewoollyworker
    @thewoollyworker Год назад

    I just discovered your channel and I am catching up with all of them (loved the tip about the cables popping more on 3ply and lace more on 2ply), I love your way of explaining things and your very calm voice. But I thought I HAD to leave a comment when I saw that mashup of MW pattern, I audibly gasped. What a beauty !!! The colourwork, ease, fit, it's all exquisite. I am going to tackle a Marie Wallin pattern soon and someone left a comment on my channel recommending to check you out for colourwork tips, and I am so glad they did ! Thank you for sharing all your projects and wisdom :D

  • @danad4849
    @danad4849 Год назад

    You are amazing.
    Thanks for the great idea on how to take in at shoulder seams.
    I have a vest I'd like to fix that way. I like how free form you work, it's inspiring.

  • @user-fk2ww9fr7l
    @user-fk2ww9fr7l Год назад

    yay love to see it!!! all your projects look amazing as usual, especially loving the vests.

  • @jenniferbarrett3272
    @jenniferbarrett3272 Год назад

    You are such an adventurous knitter and to do all that cutting and shaping and combining with fingering weight all over colourwork gives me hives just thinking about it! Lol! Amazing sweaters! Happy New Year

  • @feltaria9177
    @feltaria9177 Год назад

    So interesting as always. I love all the detail you give.

  • @jeannievega1639
    @jeannievega1639 Год назад

    Love all your makes Mel. Have a wonderful Happy and Healthy New Year!!!

  • @lindaapplegate4559
    @lindaapplegate4559 Год назад +1

    This was a very informative episode! I learned a lot. Your creativity is inspiring and gives us the permission to experiment with design. Thanks.

  • @tricothon
    @tricothon Год назад

    Mel, your Raph vest is just absolute perfection!!! It looks and fit amazing on you and the lenght is just surprisingly fabulous looking! The modifications you made are absolutely what makes it work. Yay for being fearless, smart and going for it! I looooove it so much!!!

  • @casuarinagirl8067
    @casuarinagirl8067 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing Mel. You’re sooooo talented and informative. I’m not a color work person and my climate is super warm but I just love watching all your makes. Love the thrifted jeans 🥰 and love your ingenuity too with non end weaving. Happy new year 🥳

    • @melmakesstuff
      @melmakesstuff  Год назад +1

      I knew I’d seen your name before on Ravelry when I was looking for warm-weather garments - I love your style too! I just went and added you in my friends list so I can keep up with your makes 🥰

  • @sarahlovesdonuts9601
    @sarahlovesdonuts9601 Год назад

    Wow! These sweaters are amazing!💗

  • @themappyknitter
    @themappyknitter Год назад

    Your MW Mashup is perfection! I love it and am so jealous, colours are my jam too! You are an inspiration to me to get going on some of the Shetland style colour work sweaters I really want to do too

  • @nancyhughes386
    @nancyhughes386 Год назад

    Beautiful knits!

  • @anneserdula1329
    @anneserdula1329 Год назад

    Amazing as always!!!!!

  • @knittysixx5106
    @knittysixx5106 Год назад

    The corrugated rib flare out drives me crazy. Thanks for the tip

  • @elianaalfonso7703
    @elianaalfonso7703 Год назад

    Wow, all beautiful but the MW mashup is stunning!

  • @sarahbaud1776
    @sarahbaud1776 Год назад

    Your wealth of knowledge, sense of style and artistry make of you an incredibly talented maker. Thank you for sharing! Definitely a wonderful program! I will recommend your channel for sure!

  • @cindyfrye3026
    @cindyfrye3026 Год назад

    Congratulations on your finish of 2022!

  • @lhol3342
    @lhol3342 Год назад

    You are a brave knitter! I feel inspired by your willingness to change patterns to fit your needs. So cool.

  • @genier7829
    @genier7829 Год назад

    A great episode, Mel, thanks for all the good ideas. I have poor results with small diameter color work, so I am absolutely going to copy the two at a time steeked arms.I thrifted a men's traditional Fair Isle vest, button front. It was too small for the intended recipient, and too large for me, but I am inspired to experiment further and see what I can do to make it work for me.

    • @melmakesstuff
      @melmakesstuff  Год назад

      What a good idea to experiment on a thrifted vest! I agree, small circumference colorwork is a bit of a pain - there’s a reason you don’t see me making many colorwork mittens or socks 😉

  • @sarahwilliams6488
    @sarahwilliams6488 Год назад +1

    Loved this episode as always! Your Marie Wallin mash-up is perfect - I want one just like it! Very inspiring and so informative, you always help me to think through different knitting decisions and modification options. Happy New Year!

  • @skeinsofdreamsknits
    @skeinsofdreamsknits Год назад

    Oh my goodness Mel! How fast do you colorwork 🤣🤣🤣 I absolutely need a video of you doing colorwork knitting! Your FOs are brilliant (as always) and so so inspiring! I love the MW mashup… the color and fit are just spectacular!

  • @bernicemcgowan6657
    @bernicemcgowan6657 Год назад

    I really like your Ralph adaptation., well done! And also your MW Mashup is gorgeous.

  • @aconsideredcraft
    @aconsideredcraft Год назад +1

    Really appreciate your thoughtful approach, experimentation, and sharing your decision making process (and videos!) along the journey (also that you create and share patterns that add variety to podcast land). I always look forward to watching- thank you for all the care and knowledge you share.

  • @Loratorafromkelowna
    @Loratorafromkelowna Год назад

    Mind blown with each of your videos. I learn so much and the boundaries of my knitting possibilities expand ! Hope you continue your experiment s in the new year. ❤

  • @tiateri541
    @tiateri541 Год назад

    So happy I found your podcast this year. I’m always inspired by your projects. Loved everything you showed, and more importantly (at least to me 😊) I learned a few more things from watching. Happy New Year!

  • @mercyvee3133
    @mercyvee3133 Год назад

    Oh my goodness your Marie Wallin mash-up sweater is so beautiful!
    I just started my first fingering weight colorwork (not all over thank goodness) sweater for the new year. Have you ever made a Jennifer Beale pattern? I find her colorwork/texture combos so enticing!

    • @melmakesstuff
      @melmakesstuff  Год назад

      Thank you! I haven’t made any of Jennifer Beale’s patterns yet, but have been eyeing up a number of them - hopefully soon!

  • @theyarngoeson
    @theyarngoeson Год назад +2

    Your final 4 turned out absolutely fabulous! You’re so inspiring with your making!

  • @angelalewis460
    @angelalewis460 Год назад +1

    I absolutely love how you made your vest work for you. It looks fab. I love steeking and I’ve been known to chop at necklines and armholes so that they fit better. Happy New Year.

  • @tamarafinkelstein4719
    @tamarafinkelstein4719 Год назад

    Wow! Mel you make beautiful stuff and you know so much useful stuff! Your podcast is by far my favourite. Thanks so much and Happy new year! I can’t wait to see what you do in 2023!

  • @ingridspinknitlove1192
    @ingridspinknitlove1192 Год назад

    I have binged all of your past episodes over the holidays. Amazing podcast. Unique design choices, tips for even the most experienced knitters, and just the right mix of humility and confidence keeps it real. Can’t wait to follow your makes in 2023!

    • @melmakesstuff
      @melmakesstuff  Год назад

      Thank you so much - and welcome! So happy you’re enjoying the back catalogue too 😊

  • @nadiarogo4511
    @nadiarogo4511 Год назад

    Thank you for another wonderful podcast :) Watching twice as always.
    I think the colorwork vest might be a bit more versatile with pockets. This way when you wear it you could have your hands in them, making it look more casual, no matter what you wear underneath. Love what you did with the neckline! I was looking at that pattern and the weird pulling at the neck center turned me away from it initially. I did not know how to fix it :)
    Chestnut is beautiful!! Perfect fit!
    Looking forward to the japanese pattern series
    Happy New Year!

    • @melmakesstuff
      @melmakesstuff  Год назад +1

      Thank you, that’s a great suggestion about the pockets - and I definitely have enough yarn since I didn’t do the sleeves! Hope you have a happy new year!

  • @deborahhawkins1197
    @deborahhawkins1197 Год назад

    You’re great for explaining all of this. It’s complicated. Also glad that you have sewing experience to use. It makes it more accessible for us lesser knitters. Have you ever used your serger before cutting away extra knit fabric. I keep wanting to try it on a ridiculously too big sweater. Thanks again. Deb

    • @melmakesstuff
      @melmakesstuff  Год назад

      I haven’t used my serger for that, although I’m sure it would work just fine. I usually just do a narrow zigzag on my regular machine because I feel like I have a bit more control that way.

  • @ptty44
    @ptty44 Год назад +2

    I am super impressed with all 4 of your finished FO's considering 2 of them are full on colourwork. All of them are fantastic. I love how experimental you are with shape, cut, yarn, colour, etc. as it's inspiring. I now want to relook at projects I may have rejected before for whatever reason, and then if i can slightly rework it to my taste. I love your podcasts as I always come away with so many ideas buzzing away in my head. Thank you and Happy New Year.

  • @elaineoverton4829
    @elaineoverton4829 Год назад

    Another great one! I love how you go into detail regarding your alteration process. Like you I am learning to stop the process until i have worked out the next stage, instead of pushing on and not liking the finished look. Please continue to make these wonderful videos!!

  • @TheThoughtfulKnitter
    @TheThoughtfulKnitter Год назад

    Your Marie Wallin mashup is a triumph Mel - it fits you so well and the colours are wonderful 👏🙌

  • @bethclawson2573
    @bethclawson2573 Год назад

    Amazing work and exceptional podcast quality, as usual. Happy new year, Mel

  • @katywuste9054
    @katywuste9054 Год назад

    What is a steek? All the garments are beautiful and so well made

  • @maritwg
    @maritwg Год назад

    Happy new year 🤩🌺

  • @ellenhenrie4826
    @ellenhenrie4826 Год назад

    Love your fashion sense, Mel, and sense of adventure. Inspiring. Happy New Year!

  • @dianam4778
    @dianam4778 Год назад

    Your chestnut mash up is GLORIOUS!

  • @debrahookham1620
    @debrahookham1620 Год назад

    Happy New Year! I always enjoy hearing you talk us through your thought process and the steps you take to alter your knitting. Also, I love the acid wash jeans with your sweater tucked in.

  • @lilitagarcia2638
    @lilitagarcia2638 Год назад +1

    Mel, you are a genius! love your projects in this episode. Happy New year!

  • @gretheoksholen9354
    @gretheoksholen9354 Год назад

    👍

  • @jandkcon
    @jandkcon Год назад

    I have such respect for the way your mind works!👍🏻🧶🤩