Knitting My First Sweater (Mellow Mood Sweater): Mistakes, Tips & What I'd Do Differently

In this video, I'm looking back on my first sweater project—from choosing a pattern and yarn to the mistakes I made, the lessons I learned, and what I'd do differently if I were starting over. For my first sweater, I followed the Weekend Glow Sweater pattern by Julia Piro.

My Top 20 Summer Knitting Patterns for 2026
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My Top 20 Summer Knitting Patterns for 2026

a friend to knit with - episode 79 - Setting up my knitting journal, a Saga sweater + a Cap Ferret!
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a friend to knit with - episode 79 - Setting up my knitting journal, a Saga sweater + a Cap Ferret!

20 Knitting Patterns by East Asian Designers | Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Taiwanese Patterns
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20 Knitting Patterns by East Asian Designers | Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Taiwanese Patterns

All the Patterns I Bought & Never Knitted 🧶 👀
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All the Patterns I Bought & Never Knitted 🧶 👀

The Knit Purl Girl Podcast 21: Isabel Top & house move news!
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The Knit Purl Girl Podcast 21: Isabel Top & house move news!

My First Knitting Podcast | Peony Vest, Sweater No. 14 & Olga Jacket
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My First Knitting Podcast | Peony Vest, Sweater No. 14 & Olga Jacket

I Knit the SAME Project in Both… Was It Worth It? ($15 vs $45)
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I Knit the SAME Project in Both… Was It Worth It? ($15 vs $45)

4 Reasons Handmade Clothes Look Homemade (And How to Fix Them)
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4 Reasons Handmade Clothes Look Homemade (And How to Fix Them)

How to Choose Colours You'll Love for Your Knits | KNITTING PODCAST | Episode 66
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How to Choose Colours You'll Love for Your Knits | KNITTING PODCAST | Episode 66

Whimsical Summer Knitting Patterns | Woozy By Céline
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Whimsical Summer Knitting Patterns | Woozy By Céline

unpopular knitting opinions: why I’ll NEVER knit these viral patterns | + YOUR hot takes 🧶✨
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unpopular knitting opinions: why I’ll NEVER knit these viral patterns | + YOUR hot takes 🧶✨

Knitting Podcast no.30 | My first Sophie shawl donut, the Tonight Top, Movement Tee, & Sofie Sweater
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Knitting Podcast no.30 | My first Sophie shawl donut, the Tonight Top, Movement Tee, & Sofie Sweater

my summer knitting plans | patterns and yarn inspo for warm weather
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my summer knitting plans | patterns and yarn inspo for warm weather

Why Some Yarns Are Much Harder to Knit Than Others
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Why Some Yarns Are Much Harder to Knit Than Others

my recent makes | elderflower top, foxglove tank and more
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my recent makes | elderflower top, foxglove tank and more

HOT OR NOT - Lightly roasting the Ravelry Top 10 with my mate Donna before we head off to WWKIP day.
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HOT OR NOT - Lightly roasting the Ravelry Top 10 with my mate Donna before we head off to WWKIP day.

I Spent a Month Finishing My Knitting Projects
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I Spent a Month Finishing My Knitting Projects

ranking every PetiteKnit pattern I've ever knit | looking back at each project, pros and cons
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ranking every PetiteKnit pattern I've ever knit | looking back at each project, pros and cons

Your Summer Tee Knitting Guide: From Popular Faves to Hidden  Gems
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Your Summer Tee Knitting Guide: From Popular Faves to Hidden Gems

comparing our yarn stashes & first knitting festival of 2026 • knitting podcast episode 7
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comparing our yarn stashes & first knitting festival of 2026 • knitting podcast episode 7