About halfway through this past year, I realized that I had knit 6 sweaters during the 6 previous months. Shocking, I know! As most of my knitting friends are aware, I am not the fastest knitter. In fact, I’m pretty slow — preferring to savour the process rather than churn out finished products. With six sweaters under my knitting belt, I thought it would be crazy to see if I could knit another half a dozen garments before the end of 2022. What a crazy idea!
It’s December and I’m so thrilled to report, I am on the home stretch of my twelfth finished garment of the year. Gasp, I can’t believe it either!
A couple of these many sweaters were finished in 2022 after being started in previous years. I’ve added them to the list because they are now completed and part of my handknit sweater rotation.
I have learned so much through this year of sweater knitting.
Making and wearing handknit garments gives me so much pleasure and joy.
Seasonal knits can be fun.
I am most definitely a monogamous knitter. Too many projects stress me out!
WPK (wears-per-knit) percentage is important.
Not all my sweaters were successful with the WPK (wears-per-knit) percentage. Some finished garments are in the single digits for WPK and I am happy to pass these along to knit-worthy friends and family.
“Ooh shiny” can be fun, but not always practical.
Sweater fit is more important than trending knitwear designs at least for my body type and personal aesthetic.
I have loved this year of slow fashion and making my clothes by hand. It has been a joyful experience and there will be more – maybe not another 12-sweater-year but you never know!
It’s a wrap for 2022 and I wish you all the very best for a spectacular new year!
Nicky
Beautifully done! I shouldn’t expect anything less from you friend!
Anna Aceto-Guerin
Can you include the pattern names and yarns you used ? What a beautiful collection!!