Such a great and encouraging video to get me even more excited about all the December fun! I did my first advent project using surprise minis last year and enjoyed it, but had already decided I’m just going to open them this year and use them later. I also got the Freckled Whimsy self striping and will do the stripe a day as my Advent project. (Thanks for the reminder to get those cuffs done!) Looking forward to Vlogamas!
I've been planning my advent making too- am I too ambitious? yes. will I finish in 31 days? no flipping way. am I going to have a great time? absolutely!
I opened my Freckled Whimsy early so I could get them caked and be ready to go. My cuffs are done, can’t wait to get started on them, they are gorgeous. I am excited that you will be doing them too. 😊
Hi Natalie. Glad to see you're comfortably organized. Less stress, yay! I can't afford a yarn advent calendar like those so I bought one though temu at $18 and I'm really looking forward to opening it. Have a safe trip and a Happy Thanksgiving 🦃. Take care. 💕🫂
I had fun opening and winding an advent set a few months before I was ready to cast on. I put the winded mini skeins back in their original packaging (with day labels). It's been long enough that I forgot what the yarns look like, so I'm having fun opening them all over again as I'm ready to knit the next part!
I'm glad you are realistic with you advents this year so many advent projects are difficult to keep up with. I'm a little disappointed you haven't knit your pink advent cardigan yet 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I bought a Freckled Whimsy advent skein and it arrived safely in Scotland today! It is very cute - it came unwrapped as I bought one of the extra skeins leftover after all the preorders went out. You are going to love it🎄
I really like the idea of using an advent from a previous year to do advent knitting this year. I love the idea of working on a project throughout December but I think I am a bit like you that I want to see the full mix of colours before picking a project.
Great video! Maybe try winding your yarn with sunglasses on and that way you would not see the exact colors and tones of your yarn. Happy Thanksgiving safe travels.
I am so excited to have my first Advent this year. I like your idea about just opening up and not using the mini skeins in a certain order. Meanwhile I just want to relax, and do some simple Christmas gift knitting. Yes I should have started in July. I love how you plan and organize. That is so helpful to me as I like things very organized too. Happy Thanksgiving.
Ahhh! I also got the Fangirl Fibres BATB advent calendar (mine is still in the mail, the state of TN is holding it hostage ahahah) but the little accessories are SO CUTE and the PACKAGING AH!
Thanks for the inspiration to organise my advent project now! I'll be making a Daft Days cardigan (by Rebecca Clow) out of a self-curated "advent" (therefore not a surprise). Now is the perfect time to swatch and choose a size ... I'm not expecting to finish knitting the cardi in December, but it will be nice to have made a good start 😀
I am an advent re-arranger. I also don't like winding yarn every day. I collect multiple advents to do throughout the year and when I'm ready to start a project I wind all the yarn, then put it in an order I like for whatever pattern I've selected. I want to make sure I pick the right pattern for the yarn so I end up with a project I'm happy with, vs getting part way into a project and deciding I don't like it for those colors or type of yarn. -- With the exception of something like Suburban Stitcher that comes with a pattern specific to the yarn and the order it's in, although I'll still wind all the yarn at once.
I’ve been doing a ton of amigurumi lately and I’m looking forward to maybe taking a break! Your advent pattern bundle will definitely be something I take a look at ❤
The knitting advent kits you showed are sold out. I didn't know about them. Maybe next year you can have a video just about advent kits that you like that are available? I'd like to try one!
I am using my advent for the same blanket! I love it. Don't think i will get it done in Dec but I am okay with that. What color are you using for the border?
I hope your plans will all work out for you. Most of all I hope you really enjoy your Advent purchases! Thanks Natalie x
Bird and Blend are FABULOUS. I have a monthly subscription to the tea club. Love.
I think it’s awesome that you have gotten yourself organised ahead of time. Super excited for Vlogmas!
Such a great and encouraging video to get me even more excited about all the December fun! I did my first advent project using surprise minis last year and enjoyed it, but had already decided I’m just going to open them this year and use them later. I also got the Freckled Whimsy self striping and will do the stripe a day as my Advent project. (Thanks for the reminder to get those cuffs done!) Looking forward to Vlogamas!
I've been planning my advent making too- am I too ambitious? yes. will I finish in 31 days? no flipping way. am I going to have a great time? absolutely!
Planning videos are SO satisfying! Can't wait for vlogmas!!
I opened my Freckled Whimsy early so I could get them caked and be ready to go. My cuffs are done, can’t wait to get started on them, they are gorgeous. I am excited that you will be doing them too. 😊
I like your plan. Sometimes we need to step back and evaluate. 😊
Hi Natalie. Glad to see you're comfortably organized. Less stress, yay! I can't afford a yarn advent calendar like those so I bought one though temu at $18 and I'm really looking forward to opening it. Have a safe trip and a Happy Thanksgiving 🦃. Take care. 💕🫂
Yeah, you're finally using that advent!!! I have been waiting to see what you were going to do with that advent!!!!! So excited!!!!
Eeek! I’m super excited too!
I had fun opening and winding an advent set a few months before I was ready to cast on. I put the winded mini skeins back in their original packaging (with day labels). It's been long enough that I forgot what the yarns look like, so I'm having fun opening them all over again as I'm ready to knit the next part!
I’m doing 2 advent socks, self stripe and the 4 Sundays of advent sock sets. I need to get my cuffs knitted for my self stripe set. 😅
I'm glad you are realistic with you advents this year so many advent projects are difficult to keep up with. I'm a little disappointed you haven't knit your pink advent cardigan yet 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I bought a Freckled Whimsy advent skein and it arrived safely in Scotland today! It is very cute - it came unwrapped as I bought one of the extra skeins leftover after all the preorders went out. You are going to love it🎄
Yay!! Ooh I'm so excited!
I really like the idea of using an advent from a previous year to do advent knitting this year. I love the idea of working on a project throughout December but I think I am a bit like you that I want to see the full mix of colours before picking a project.
Great video! Maybe try winding your yarn with sunglasses on and that way you would not see the exact colors and tones of your yarn. Happy Thanksgiving safe travels.
I am so excited to have my first Advent this year. I like your idea about just opening up and not using the mini skeins in a certain order. Meanwhile I just want to relax, and do some simple Christmas gift knitting. Yes I should have started in July. I love how you plan and organize. That is so helpful to me as I like things very organized too. Happy Thanksgiving.
You’re going to have a blast!!! I think that’s a great plan. Just enjoy it!
Ahhh! I also got the Fangirl Fibres BATB advent calendar (mine is still in the mail, the state of TN is holding it hostage ahahah) but the little accessories are SO CUTE and the PACKAGING AH!
I have the Beauty and the Beast too. So excited
Thanks for the inspiration to organise my advent project now! I'll be making a Daft Days cardigan (by Rebecca Clow) out of a self-curated "advent" (therefore not a surprise). Now is the perfect time to swatch and choose a size ... I'm not expecting to finish knitting the cardi in December, but it will be nice to have made a good start 😀
I am an advent re-arranger. I also don't like winding yarn every day. I collect multiple advents to do throughout the year and when I'm ready to start a project I wind all the yarn, then put it in an order I like for whatever pattern I've selected. I want to make sure I pick the right pattern for the yarn so I end up with a project I'm happy with, vs getting part way into a project and deciding I don't like it for those colors or type of yarn. -- With the exception of something like Suburban Stitcher that comes with a pattern specific to the yarn and the order it's in, although I'll still wind all the yarn at once.
Great video- I got the Fangirl Fibers Advent too and I can’t wait to open it!
I’ve been doing a ton of amigurumi lately and I’m looking forward to maybe taking a break! Your advent pattern bundle will definitely be something I take a look at ❤
The knitting advent kits you showed are sold out. I didn't know about them. Maybe next year you can have a video just about advent kits that you like that are available? I'd like to try one!
OMG! How can anyone knit so many projects so quickly?
Hello from Swansea, Illinois.❤❤❤❤
I am using my advent for the same blanket! I love it. Don't think i will get it done in Dec but I am okay with that. What color are you using for the border?
See you at Vlogmas! 👋
😂😂 is toaster under a blanket ? I saw it move cracked me up 😂😂😂
Haha yes he was on the bed the whole time I was filming 😅
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