Everything I Knit This Year with Try Ons and Cost Breakdown | KNITTING PODCAST | Episode 26

Going over all my knits from 2024—what they were, my thoughts on them now, and what they cost.

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00:00 Introduction
02:47 Snuggly Socks
06:07 Dog Walking Gloves
13:10 No Frills Cardigan
19:24 Tekla Top
24:19 Cloudbow
30:07 Fausta Top
34:52 Sailor Swift Top
38:22 Mum’s Scarf
40:47 Christmas Stockings
44:21 Minou Cardigan
1:04:05 Conclusion

[allanamakesthings]

One thing that helps me justify my yarn costs is not necessarily “cost per wear” but “cost per project length” - knitting is more about enjoying the process for me and if I divide the cost by the amount of time I spent knitting with it I feel like that’s a more accurate measurement of MY enjoyment at least 😉 Happy New Year and happy stitching in 2025!

[melissabisesi]

Hi Ali! I watch a lot of knitting podcasts and just wanted to let you know that yours is one of my favorites... ❤ I hope you have a great New Year and look forward to your videos in 2025.

[nonnasstitchingloungewithr]

Congratulations on finishing the sweater in time! I like your sister's idea of filming her watching you! LOL Happy New Year and want to see what comes next! Rosie

[KimberlyTran-vzld]

Maybe I should film myself watching your videos… does anyone want to watch Ali’s sister react to her?! 😂😂

[knitricrochet]

I'm so glad you finished the cardigan for your sister! Two months for it is really fast, especially considering all the cables and the texture.
My favourite here is the Fausta, which I'd like to knit as well. But overall, you're great with picking colours! It's so nice to watch a podcast with no beige!


As for my favourite knit of 2024, I believe it was my Noelle Blouse, which I tested for Fabel Knitwear. I'll be talking about it (and other tests) in my next video of the knitting channel I just started 😊

[HannahMears-ux]

I’ve just discovered your channel. I love your work - the Minou Cardigan in particular is incredible! Your sister is very very lucky. That colour is gorgeous ❤ Also, I really enjoy the way you explain the costs and costs per wear of your knits. Sometimes it’s easy to forget how much ££ we can spend on our craft. I think this will help me be more mindful of the quantity of items I knit. Also, love your glasses 👓 😘

[VicS-hnhu]

I find the amount of dog hair is affected by the time of year rather than the yarn. My border collies blow their coats in late autumn and again in late spring. This coincides with peak dog hair issues for me, regardless of the yarn I'm using. Thank you for your videos, they are always good fun and excellent value as you squeeze in twice as many words per minute than a standard youtuber. Looking forward to seeing your knits, mugs, and book recommendations in 2025 ❤

[TheWoollyBat]

I love the fit of your Fausta, and deep teal is my favourite colour! I keep getting distracted by how much I love your jeans too, to the point I bought some similar after watching your no frills cardigan compilation. Also I was so invested in you finishing that cardigan, glad you got it done!

[Knitweekend]

Love the time and attention you put in to figuring out your cost per wear. Brilliant!! Happy New Year, Ali! Hope it’s great 😊

[ShanaH]

I got myself a Maker shirt for Hanukkah and it’s even better than I expected. My computer is now also adorned with an adorable sticker. I’m the cutest thanks to you! 🎉

[elenabeyers]

I was thinking you could knit a tube that could slip on under the fingerless mitts, cover the fingers you want covered, and still use the fingerless mitts as fingerless . Or something that goes around your palm with the mittenlike part. Again to go under the fingerless mitts. Good luck. Happy New Year.

[knittedbywhitney]

So many gorgeous projects! As much as I don't like PK, I'm really inspired by your yellow No Frills Cardigan 💛 I have yellow yarn to make a normal length cardigan, but I have some stunning electric purple mohair to make a Duster Bunny by Beata Jezek / Hedgehog Fibres to make myself a maxi length cardigan 💜

Do you mind me asking what portable mic you're using for your video? The sound was excellent!

The Tekla top would look SO cute over a white long sleeve tee 🩵 my 03 Rib Cami, which was my favourite thing that I knit this year, I finished in November 😅 and I've found so many ways to layer it since then because I was so excited to wear it! HHF Budgie is such a sweet colour and it looks SO pretty on you!

[Grace-ismg]

i ALSO tried and tried to find the & other stories squiggle sweater secondhand and couldn't! what a great idea to knit one yourself!!

[KimberlyTran-vzld]

I’m dying at these progress pictures. I would have loved the 3/4 sleeve crop cardigan too 😂😂😂

[pinelmj]

Hi Ali, Happy New Year! I think that the project I most liked this year was my ranunculus. I used a silk from a local indy dyer and it took only 3 skeins.

[lynnmcentire]

If you wanted to make the Tekla top again, you could do some short rows at the back hem to even the length out 🤷‍♀️

[Pinnipedantic]

We need a “Saga” count for how many times you say it. I’m always like WAIT… hahaha

I still can’t believe you pulled off the cardigan for Kim but it’s so amazing. How do I get my knits to look as professional as yours??

[KimberlyTran-vzld]

Looks very bright. Did someone really cool buy you a fancy new light or something? 😂

[Meredith]

I actually gasped when you said you had to undo the button band on the 22nd. The cardigan is beautiful and such a stunning gift. You and your mom look so alike. What a wonderful budget for a year of knitting. Happy New Year 🎉! Happy knitting 💚🧶🩷

[KimberlyTran-vzld]

OMG just got to the selfie I sent you 😂😂😂 maybe would have taken a clearer shot if I had realized it would appear in a video. In hindsight I probably should have assumed 😅😂