2023 knits: my fav projects, my flops, & what i've learned | pt 2 (june - dec)

looking at my knitting projects from may - december of 2023 and reflecting on what i liked, what didn't work, and what i'd do differently if i knit them again. (everything i knit up until june is here: • my 2023 knits so far &... )
also sharing what are my favorite and most worn pieces of this whole year!
if you're new here, i'm tamara! i love to design dreamy, romantic, and wearable knitwear that's size inclusive.
00:00 - intro to 2023 year in knits review
00:57 - corset-strap summer tank
05:36 - ribbon tie tube top
09:52 - tank + skirt knit tennis set
15:49 - ophelia blouse (silk lace top)
19:58 - preppy collared cardigan
23:45 - bow cinch silk tank
26:02 - tarot card sweater
31:02 - bow cinch merino tank
33:02 - deuxieme cardigan (ribbed mohair v neck cardigan)
35:54 - double knit headbands
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this video is about:
2023 knitting projects review, rating my past knitting projects, knitwear design, handknitting my wardrobe, summer and fall knits, knitted cardigans, knitted tank tops and summer tops, colorwork sweater, lace knitting, knitting goals, and what i've learned as a knitwear designer

[@ruby6elle]

your designs are soo pretty!! for the odile tube top you can consider making a matching bolero so it's better suited for colder weather, and a bolero would match the ballet theme since it's a dancers staple piece

[@starcrossedknits]

oooh and i am veryy into coordinated sets.. that's such a good idea!! i was already thinking about making a little bolero to match my thine own design this year, i just couldn't decide on how i wanted to construct it and then forgot 😅

[@wheresbusybee]

let’s goooo never thought i’d be so hyped for a what i knit in 2023!!!

[@starcrossedknits]

i’m honored 🥹💗💗💗

[@adelynx9]

you are such a talented designer! ♥ my favourites are the prima pullover (i already have the pattern and will make it soon enough (in knitting time)), the sweet nothings top, and the deuxime cardigan, which i am so proud to be testing

[@starcrossedknits]

so grateful to have you testing and for your support!!! also i love the clarification "in knitting time" hahah extremely relatable ❤

[@river1216]

Your knits are so beautiful

[@starcrossedknits]

aw it's always so fun to know what project of mine people first found on their feeds!!! and i'm glad that you get the ~ vision ~ for the little ballet collection, it really was fun to make them even if they could use some tweaks to be more wearable!

[@worm3698]

i love all of these so much

[@starcrossedknits]

thank you so much!!! it’s so funny how much more i like some of these pieces after time apart from them 😅

[@easternsecrecy9777]

I like your navy sportwear set. I think you are so close to getting what you see in your head. Take a break and then you'll get it exactly right. It's soooo close! I absolutely love your tarot card sweater. I'd love to have one with the two of swords (blindfolded woman with crossed swords). I would buy that tarot card sweater pattern if it becomes available! So cool.

[@starcrossedknits]

thank you so much for the encouragement!! sometimes the best fix for a design is truly just some time away from it 😅 and the tarot card sweater is coming out this saturday! so far i've added 4 more major arcana cards, but i like the idea of eventually making a ton more and having them as little bonus add-ons or something!