Long time no see! In this big catchup I share everything I've been working on over the last few months, and say 'it makes me very happy' an embarrassing number of times. I get very excited about neat knitting details and well-fitting sweaters, what can I say ????

Speaking of which, my tutorials for German short rows and tubular edgings can be found here:
German short rows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCfSKDApHHc&ab_channel=LilyKateMakes
Tubular bind off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c94VA0oxdo&t=2s&ab_channel=LilyKateMakes

~~~~~ ITEMS MENTIONED ~~~~~

TONIGHT TOP
◼ Pattern on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tonight-top
◼ Pattern on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1485700224/tonight-top-knitting-pattern?click_key=d367f28b77b88fce9db59c9a3950da9c7a32362c%3A1485700224&click_sum=f76f10b6&ref=shop_home_recs_1&crt=1
◼ Yarn: black version used West Yorkshire Spinners Exquisite 4ply, brown version unknown handdyed sock yarn)
◼ Test knitter roundup: https://www.instagram.com/p/CtRb92mI3DV/?img_index=1

PIPING HOT SWEATER
◼ Pattern will be available on Tuesday 19th September
◼ Yarn: Di Gilpin Lalland DK in shades Flame (red) and Sea Thrift (pink). Purchased from Tangled Yarn: https://www.tangled-yarn.co.uk/products/lalland-dk
◼ See hashtag on Instagram for test knitter progress: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/pipinghotsweater/

SURPASS SWEATER
◼ Pattern coming November 2023
◼ Yarn: Cardiff Cashmere Classic, shade Zoe: https://cardiffcashmere.it/products/classic?variant=42768284942556 (AD / yarn support provided)

UNDERLACE TOP
◼ Pattern on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/underlace-top
◼ Pattern on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1057535676/underlace-top-knitting-pattern?click_key=7a599e800808d62370acfaf7178fa90283739ce2%3A1057535676&click_sum=38b71ba1&ref=shop_home_active_21

FEELS RIGHT TEE / TANK
◼ Pattern on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/feels-right-tee
◼ Pattern on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/884139961/feels-right-tee-knitting-pattern?click_key=9dab5b0eb8ac69685f0102e74179c2e516ac0f05%3A884139961&click_sum=b49136c2&ref=shop_home_active_15&crt=1
◼ Kyliana's stripy version: https://www.instagram.com/p/CsCPwb9Ikv-/

CALM DOWN CARDIGAN
◼ Pattern on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/calm-down-cardigan
◼ Pattern on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1463955587/calm-down-cardigan-knitting-pattern?click_key=f7b22cbe1799b50f779b96374afd2217f8ddbbdb%3A1463955587&click_sum=9334d240&ref=shop_home_active_7
◼ Yarn: BC Garn Loch Lomond in shade Silver: https://www.tangled-yarn.co.uk/products/bc-garn-loch-lomond-gots?variant=40282690486361

MOVEMENT SWEATER
◼ Pattern on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/movement-sweater
◼ Pattern on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1475922779/movement-sweater-knitting-pattern?click_key=5e70775cfed4274e01da40b26723224202ebf912%3A1475922779&click_sum=dad5bac4&ref=shop_home_active_12&crt=1

COPENHAGEN VLOG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTAtU7YeAcQ&t=1s&ab_channel=LilyKateMakes

WHERE TO FIND ME
◼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilykatemakes/
◼ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1046497502776201
◼ Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/lily-kate-france
◼ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LilyKateMakes?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=870195338
◼ Blog & Payhip patterns: https://www.jolihouse.com/
◼ AXIS yarn stockists: https://www.jolihouse.com/knitting/lily-kate-makes-axis-worsted-stockists/
◼ Contact (for pattern support / business enquiries): lilykate@jolihouse.com

My knitting podcast is about my life as a knitwear designer; new knitting patterns 2023; how to knit; learn to knit; knitting tutorials; yarn inspo; knitting inspiration; knit sweaters; knit cardigans; chunky knitting; knitting photography tips; knitting instagram; knitting life; slow fashion; sustainable fashion; handmade fashion; knitting tips