Can not remember the last time I guest blogged. However I do remember feeling a bit under appreciated, thinking to myself that I would never blog again. There is a tremendous amount of work that goes into these blogs; I have no idea how Anne manages to write them so frequently. Of course I can have a look at google analytics to see exactly how many of you have viewed the page, but it’s not really the same as seeing actual comments. I love reading your comments, the more, the better, and makes writing a post worthwhile in knowing that it’s been read. That said, if I receive 75 comments, there will a free Craftsy class (Anne’s new Sweater class) offered to one of you that have left a comment on this post and in addition, I promise to blog about our major renovation last year (finally—I know).
Our dear Anne was summoned to Craftsy’s Colorado studio once again to shoot a video for her new class: Essential Skills for Sweater Knitting, see trailer for class here. This class is a survey of key factors for successful sweater knitting. Perfect timing as Anne has been busy designing 6 new sweaters; more about these later. The Craftsy class consists of 7 lessons.
In lesson 1, Anne explores how to choose a style—which sweater to make. I have a sweater in mind that I would like to design and knit myself. Growing more and more confident with my knitting prowess these days, as I knit along in the Blanket Statement club, quite the experience, learned so much with this endeavor. In fact if you know a burgeoning knitter, I highly recommend the Blanket Statement Club, up to 16 different patterns to knit/read, such a great way to obtain knitting experience and have a lovely blanket as a result. Sorry for the aside, back to Craftsy class.
Lesson 2, learn how to read patterns, lesson 3 – selecting the right yarn and tools. Lesson 4, swatching for consistent results, I’ve learned the importance of swatching, perhaps underrated, but so very valuable.
Adjusting fit, lesson 5 and one of the things I love most about knitting and creating custom garments. Can hardly wait to begin my sweater. Lesson 6, knitting individual sweater pieces and lastly lesson 7, finishing, seaming and blocking.
May I present to you some of Anne’s latest creations—most will be available in May.
Gearhead – Unisex Pullover, shown here in BNW’s Stone Soup DK.
Triticum – Open Cardigan, Knitted in Spirit Trail’s Tayet (blue), debuting at Maryland Sheep and Wools.
Mayan Puzzle Jacket, shown here in Briar Rose’s Wistful (brown), debuting at Maryland Sheep and Wools.
The Misters’, unisex combination pullover/cardigan, knitted with Briar Rose Joyful (orange). Wouldn’t it be great as a vest too? In the process of convincing Anne to pattern one more version . . .
Cam Cable, pullover, shown in BNW’s Kent DK
Pedal Pusher, cardigan and knitted with BNW’s Confection Worsted
It is truly amazing the amount of detail and effort required to create a sweater. Anne recently offered to make me another sweater, but I had to decline, for I’m not worthy of such a indescribably wonderful gift. I tend to be very hard on my clothing; for example, I like to rest my folded hands in the neck line of my sweaters, causing unnecessary damage, stretching of fibers to the breaking point, and consequently ruining such a cherished gift.
When new to knitwear some years ago, I would mistakenly machine wash sweaters in hot water and dry in the dryer, making fibers shrink and become brittle and/or felt. No doubt it is like having someone place a condensating glass upon a piece furniture you created and massaged 10 coats of Danish oil into, the resulting water ring – fortunately this is repairable, whereas a sweater sustaining the damage mentioned would not be.
Even if you have taken Anne’s Sweater Fitness Class, the Craftsy Essential Skills for Sweater Knitting class provides information of a different sort. Don’t get me wrong, if you ever have an opportunity to take a class with Anne in person, you should immediately seize upon it; her teaching skills are remarkable, not only will learn all you need to know, but a lot more.Leave a comment, and you are automatically entered to win this Crafty Class featuring Anne.
Comments conclude for Craftsy free class offering April 27 11:59p (eastern time).
Feeling the love and appreciation, thank you all for the kind and generous comments. See you soon.
Mister Knitspot
Congratulations Bertha on receiving Anne’s Craftsy Sweater Essentials Class, enjoy.
194 thoughts on “I’m Back (With News of Sweaters)”
WOWEEE! Such lovely sweaters coming at us all at once… and a class. I guess we start knitting now so that we can have them all in the Fall. Thanks for your great post, Mr. Knitspot! I enjoy your humor especially!
Loved your post! Let us know about your sweater knitting adventures…….
So many beautiful sweaters, so little time… I once had the pleasure of attending one of Anne’s workshops (Sweater Fitness) and the knowledge I gained that day has proved invaluable; it really took my knitting and fitting skills to the next level. Great post, Mister Knitspot!
Such beautiful sweaters! I have been waiting for several of these to be released. I was also very excited to see that Anne has a new Craftsy class – it is on my need-to-have list!
Beautiful sweaters! I’ve been watching the sneak peaks on several of these. Love the gold one.
These are beautiful, especially Triticum. No doubt you will get many responses to your guest blogging, even if you did offer a super incentive.
GREAT post, David! Please guest blog more often. My daughter and I love Anne and her designs. We just usually lurk and don’t comment. But you are very much appreciated, too!!!
Good luck with sweater knitting. What beautiful sweaters! I love the blue one.
I haven’t yet been able to take a class with Anne, so a craftsy class would be the next best thing.
These sweaters are lovely. I’m seriously envying pedal pusher right now. To knit that in BNW – that would be lovely. I was able to participate in ine if the BNW clubs and seriously loved all of the yarn.
David, You know for sure that Anne really, really loves you. Offering to make yet another sweater for a man that put one in a hot water wash and the dryer–wow–you must rock.
Love these sweaters, beautiful. The major issue is where to start too many choices!
wow! I LOVE the Gearhead sweater
David, thanks so much for gathering these delightful sweaters into a single post. I think more than one will end up in my favorites. Don’t be a stranger to the blog!
I appreciate you, Mr. Knitspot. And I really appreciate Triticum. I can’t wait to buy the pattern. Meanwhile, I look forward to see what sweater you design. With Anne by your side to help, you’re a lucky guy.
David, we love it when you guest post! We’ve missed you and hope you will post more often. All of the sweaters are gorgeous! I am loving the Briar Rose Joyful (orange) and it’s not even my color!! I would say you are more than worthy of a sweater – if they’re worn out, then they’re loved.
The sweaters are beautiful and the post was great. The Craftsy class sounds timely for me, too. This summer I am determined to knit a sweater. I’ve been both wanting to and avoiding this for about the last year.
the hardest part about reading this blog is I always end up wanting to knit all the things I see and your post is no exception. wow! this new class sounds right up my alley too. I really do need to live to be at least 150 or knit faster.
I alway enjoy your guest posts Mr. Knitspot. Please allow me to apologize for not telling you sooner.
So I actually comment about as often as you guest blog, but if you do it, I suppose I can comment as well. I am thinking about taking the Crafty class anyway, although I never have before. I am an avid knitter, churning out lots of socks, hats, mittens, shawls etc. But I have only knitted 2 adult sweaters (lots of baby ones though) and neither were for me. I am so envious when I see all of Anne’s beautiful sweaters on the blog, and I am toying with becoming brave and making some for my own wardrobe. Thanks for all the inspiration Knitspot!
So many beautiful sweaters. Love the Cam Cable sweater, and also Gearhead and Tricitum. I just need to find more knitting time!
No need to enter me into the draw for the class as I have already purchased it!
Thank you for your blog and sorry you didn’t feel appreciated last time.
Wow, so many sweaters! I’ve been eagerly awaiting the pattern for the orange one. I love it!
More wonderful designs from Anne! I need to win the lottery so I have time to knit all of her fantastic creations. I love hearing your point of view as well, Mr. Knitspot.
Wow! Mr. Knitspot when you decide to guest blog you do an eye catching job! Each sweater is more beautiful than the last. Thanks.
Welcome back to the blog, Mr. Knitspot! Thanks for the update on the wonderful sweater designs that Anne has been working on. I’m hoping to knit myself The Misters’ one of these days.
Love your guest posts, David! These sweaters are beautiful – like everything Anne designs! Can’t wait to get my hands on the pattern for that Triticum cardigan!
Wow, that is a load of sweaters.
But I am mostly posting because I would love to hear more about your renovations.
David maybe you and I can knit our first sweaters together. I have knit everything except for sweaters. I would be over the moon to be the winner of Anne’s crafty class.
Just what I’ve been waiting for-would love to perfect my sweater knitting. Thanks to all at Knitspot for all of the wonderful creative ideas-my go to place for projects!
What does love have to do with it? Everything!!! Seeing the items we knit for the ones we love worn, stretched and mended, is the ultimate thank you for this knitter. So no worries if Anne wants to knit one of these beauties for you, this Ann says accept the gift of love and wear it to pieces!
So excited about all these new patterns! Don’t worry about your blog writing skills, this was a great post and the pictures rock as always. Now I want to go to MDSW (pout)
Love these sweaters. Cant wait until I can knit them up!
i don’t know how Anne does it. She must be the most prolific knitter I’ve ever come across. I took a class from her at the first a Sock Summit and was very impressed.
Thank you, David for giving us the opportunity to win one of Anne’s Craftsy classes. Even if I don’t win, I can’t wait to try the Pedal Pusher cardigan pattern. It’s gorgeous.
Sounds like a great class! keep on posting…we promise the comments will follow 🙂
New sweaters! New class! Such wonderful goodies to look forward to! I have my eye on the Gearhead sweater and Pedal Pusher…can’t wait for the patterns release!
Gorgeous sweaters!! Prolific is an understatement!
Really enjoyed you blog, Mr. Knitspot. I also appreciate Anne’s work and effort! Now to decide on which new sweater will be first.
I am happy to read your blog entry. I look forward to reading about your next remodel. I share all the gardening and home projects with my husband. The new sweater designs are superb, stylish and no doubt well written. We have come to realize the valuable lessons Anne teaches us in person, through blogging and now in our own homes via Craftsy classes.
Very much looking forward to the new pa
Whoops – please ignore the previous comment – I pressed the wrong button. Very much looking forward to the new patterns being released, and to hearing about the renovations.
I’ve been a long time lurker of this blog, though have not posted much. I’m so thrilled that Anne has reworked the aztec mazes pattern into a cardigan!
Like Viki, I would also love to hear about the renovations
Those are beautiful! i’m not sure which I should start with first!
Ann must be a fast knitter to get so many new sweaters done. My favorite one is the one Mr. Knitspot is wearing with the cables. Enjoyed reading your blog.
Love your post Mr. Knitspot! So many beautiful sweaters to drool over. You really must post more often!!
I have long been a favorite of your amazing writing voice. Gosh, I have missed it terribly. But it would have never occurred to me that a comment would be appreciated by you. I think this is perhaps because some early bloggers (years ago!) would sometimes comment that they couldn’t respond to all comments, etc. I just thought that it was perhaps creating more work? Or that my comment was not intriguing enough to be of interest? When you write, you make it seem quite easy. I imagine you are just speaking with me. Of course, Anne has this wonderful talent too. So my comment today is mainly that I loved this post. And that I would have loved it no matter the topic. BUT — news of Anne’s sweaters????!!!! Oh. My. They are each so different and beautiful and challenging. Move aside sprossling pattern. You now have competition!
As others have commented, this is a great post. And we really do appreciate your (and Anne’s) efforts in this regard. Fewer people are blogging, at least about knitting, anymore and I miss it. This blog is a wonderful mix of knitting, food, gardens, running, scenery, and of course, humor! Anne has really gone over the top with these sweaters. Triticum and Mayan Puzzle are going to the top of my queue. Have been enjoying your blanket progress too – will comment more, I’ve mostly been hitting the love or agree button.
lookiing forward to the Triticum pattern, and enjoy reading your guest blogs!
Just lovely 🙂
I’m commenting mostly to see the promised renovation blog. 😄
Hi David-
I do remember you blogging when Anne was in London once- and it was very endearing as you talked about missing her. I am so appreciating your burgeoning knitting talents! Sweater design is a true art and your Anne is a master – love the new patterns and cannot wait to have them in progress! Getting yarn ready as we speak. As others have said, all that is needed is more time in each day. As I get older, I realize time is the most precious commodity there is.
Welcome back David! Thank yo for taking the time to review Anne’s newest Crafsty class & the upcoming pattern realeases. I just enrolled in Anne’s Fihsing Handknits Craftsy class & I use her Blocking Knits DVD very regularly – both are great resources.
Bets wishes with your future knitting aspirations – I will look forward to future blog and/or forum posts about your sweater design process.
I really enjoy seeing a post from you Mr. Knitspot. It’s great to hear the goings on at Knitspot central and hear your perspective on knitting and Anne’s wonderful designs. Keep dropping by the blog to share. I’d love to hear about the renovation, the end results have been amazing.
I will definitely be partaking in the new Craftsy class. I just haven’t been able to get to one in person. The other Craftsy classes by Anne have been great I’m sure this one will be too.
Such a wonderful panoply of sweaters, coming to us all at once, who knows how long they took to create?! I’ve taken Anne’s sweater class in person twice, and am looking forward to owning the Craftsy class as a refresher. Thanks for your post, David!
So excited for the Sweater Craftsy class! One day I hope to take Anne’s sweater class in person, but until that time, this class will be perfect.
I haven’t made any sweaters yet, but if I ever do manage it, I’m sure Anne’s class will be invaluable in doing a good job. Not to mention all her beautiful sweater patterns!
i love the pedal pusher sweater you are wearing. I would love to knit my husband a cardigan but have yet to find the perfect thing… I may have now stumbled across it. Also I have been waiting so very unpatiently for the remodel pictures and details. Every time I read the blog I lament a little the fact that it is not the new kitchen…. But all of the yarns goodness makes up for it!!
David,
You are so sweater worthy. Looking forward to seeing you next month.
Beautiful sweaters! I’m still holding out for the pattern to that glorious cream coloured cabled pullover of yours…
I rarely comment but would love to take this class!
I’m so excited to see all of the sweaters and anxious for the patterns. Sweaters are still my favorite items to knit and Anne’s “Leaving” is one of my two all time favorite sweaters! I’m sure these new patterns will be just as wonderful.
Every sweater is wonderful. Thank you for the post and I cannot wait to see your first finished sweater!
I haven’t been able to take a class in person, but I have taken a Craftsy class or two of hers. I definitely recommend them. I have been following your blanket progress on Ravelry and think you’ll be ready to design a sweater in no time. Thanks for the give away.
Beautiful sweaters! Looking forward to seeing the full information…
Thanks for the opportunity to win Anne’s new class. I have her others, and she is indeed a wonderful teacher!
i really love that blue open sweater!
Thanks for the great blog! Glad you’ve had a chance to post again. It’s great to hear your ‘voice’ again! 🙂
I can’t wait for these sweater patterns to be released. I’m currently working on a pullover version of Sticks and Stone in Briar Rose Joyful and it’s been a wonderful yarn to work with. I’m looking forward to Misters’ release so I can snag a bit more Joyful. But I may have to jump on my Ommegang in the Stone Soup first – I’m really looking forward to trying this one out! And I’m sure a sweater class from Anne would make these beauties even better.
Donna
Blog posts truly represent a lot of work! (No wonder I haven’t blogged in forever…) Kudos to you, Mister Knitspot, for taking the time to put together and publish this one!
This new class sounds like a great overview of everything a knitter needs to know in order to confidently embark on a sweater adventure. Speaking of sweater adventures… I hope you’ll update us on yours when you get around to designing and knitting the one you have in mind. It’ll be fun to follow along!
Anne’s designs are gorgeous. I admire the patterns she uses but am most impressed with how the sweaters are structured. I would love to take her class. Thank you for giving one of us a chance to win one.
Oh I can’t wait to order Mayan Puzzle Jacket pattern. Also I have been looking forward to seeing the kitchen remodel. Thanks for the post.
Would love to win one of Anne’s classes. Thanks for the post and I will be looking forward to the kitchen remodel post.
you two are amazing- I don’t know how you manage to do all you accomplish!
David, you are SO appreciated! I really like the look of that new orange sweater. I will definitely check out its release.
Thank you for the blog post. It is great to hear your perspective on Knitspot. The sweaters are lovely. I especially like the orange Mister’s cardigan.
I am constantly amazed at the sheer volume of beautiful creativity that flows from Anne’s brain! All lovely!
I’m so looking forward to hearing about the renovation! I think all your hard work definitely makes you worthy of a sweater. 🙂
Thank you for taking time out to show us such great photos of the new patterns coming out! They are all on my must knit list as usual. Now if I could only figure out how to add more knitting hours to my days! lol
I am an avid reader of Anne’s blog- and a Mister Knitspot admirer. Can’t wait for these new patterns to become available!
How lovely! Just because we don’t comment doesn’t mean we’re not reading and appreciating! Knitspt is a happy moment in my day. 🙂
Thank you for sharing photos of all of the recently finished projects Anne’s been writing about. It’s wonderful to see the finished products – all with her signature style of finishing and eye for detail.
Can’t wait to read about your major reno – love before and after photos!
The Triticum in blue is fantastic!
I took one of Anne’s classes, essential guides to finishing hand knits and learned so much. Another class would be terrific! I just hope I don’t have to pick one favorite out the new sweaters. They are all beautiful. Must. Knit. The. All!
Always great to hear from you, Mr. Knitspot! And love seeing your knitting progress. Hope to hear more from you on the blog and see you in more of Anne’s sweaters.
So looking forward to these new patterns. I so enjoy Anne’s talent.
First, Welcome back! I love that you are contemplating a sweater project. I bet knitting a sweater would also help you develop some skills for ‘remodeling’ sweaters after they have taken a beating. I was astonished the first time someone showed me how some knitted projects can be mended either subtly or sometimes by creating a contrasting design element to replace the old section. So delighted Anne is doing Craftsy classes. If only she would do some real live teaching while she’s out here for those, too.
i bet she’d make you the sweater anyway 😉
Wow, great patterns to look forward to!
And, if I don’t win the Craftsy class, I plan to purchase it anyway!
Thank you for taking the time to tell us about the wonderful lineup of sweaters anne has created. I hope to see all of them knit up in bare naked wools in the future.
I haven’t finished the Craftsy class of Anne’s that I have but I can tell she is a wonderful teacher! Looking forward to the new class – it will go on my wish list and hopefully I’ll receive as a gift.
Thanks for the opportunity!
Oh. My.
I think my queue on Ravelry just grew!
hopefully, you feel appreciated now!
somehow i’m not sure any of us “anne fans” would survive without mr. knitspot. the well oiled (club) machine would be rusty around the edges if you weren’t there to keep us in the loop (no pun intended!).
you are clearly very appreciated by anne as she is obviously so “head-over-heels” in the nicest possible way when you are woven (pun intended this time) into her blogs.
in addition, one would have to be completely in-the-dark not to know many of the fabulous photos we see exist because of your expert eye.
hopefully, the more you knit the less “never” thoughts will cross your mind. I’ve stopped thinking i’ll “never” start another project until i finish the one’s I’ve started, “never” but another skein of yarn until i use up my stash, “never” knit lace again, “never” purchase another set of size 5 needles, “never” cast on anything with mohair, etc., etc., etc….. i realized long ago it’s a lost cause yet i’m not unhappy about it!
maybe you could come to one of anne’s classes and “feel how much you are appreciated” by knitters in person. anne couldn’t possibly do everything she does without you.
all the best….
I having been eyeing the blue sweater for awhile.
Hmmm. My comment seems to have vanished, so will just say again how nice it is to hear from David, and I love the sweaters!
Sweaters are more fixable than you think! The fixes might not match perfectly, though, depending on the size of the issue.
Once you start washing things properly, most knitters actually seem happy to have their gifts get worn out – it means they’re being worn at all 🙂
A lot of the questions one asks when making a sweater are actually all the same things you ask yourself when shopping for clothes, so it’s more automatic than you’d expect.
Great post, Mr. Knitspot!! You are such a great photographer and I may have drooled all over the sweater pictures. I have Anne’s Craftsy Class on “Finishing”. I’m a very tentative sweater knitter – I’ve only knit one and need a “push” to knit another!!
You should post more often Mr Knitspot. I so look forward to reading this blog site. It is the only one I read. I blog for work on occasion and agree with how much effort is required so bravo I say to you!! Thanks for doing what you do – you and Anne! Can’t wait to see these at Maryland.
I especially love the Triticum cardigan, and the Mister’s Fave… very nice designs. I always get a compliment on the Leaving cardigan I knit using Anne’s pattern. Just may have to have some more…
I have never taken a Craftsy class… that would be a new adventure!
Great post David! I love your way with words….and cannot wait to make the Triticum sweater!
OK David. I’m shamed into leaving a comment, though I usually don’t. I’m not leaving it as a chance to win a class, but to let you know you’re read. 🙂
Keep the sticks clacking.
I’d better knit faster.
So happy to have you as the guest blogger, David. I bought Anne’s Craftsy class as soon as it was available. I’m always looking for information that will make me a better knitter. And Anne never disappoints.
The photography is gorgeous. Thank you for all of the photos you do for us. The new designs are very tempting. I know I’ll be knitting at least two.
You are knit-worthy. You appreciate all of the work that goes into a hand knit item. Maybe let Anne make you a sweater and wear it for special times. But you are definitely worthy. What would we do without you? We don’t want to know.
i love Anne’s Craftsy classes! This new class is so timely with all the stunning new sweater designs.
Mr. Knitspot – never feel you are unappreciated! I think all the Knitspot readers know how much of a team effort Knitspot is. I always enjoy your posts and look forward to hearing about and seeing all your projects.
Do the statistics show how many people subscribe through a reader? I read the blog, but I think this is the first times I’ve ever clicked over to the web site. Sorry!
Triticum and Mayan Puzzle look like winners.
SareBearKnits on ravelry
absolutely love pedal pusher! will be knitting for my husband for sure! the other sweaters are fabulous too – oh for more knitting time!
i always read the blog but rarely comment. Thanks so much for your contributions.
I’m in the read-but-rarely-comment group as well– I just try to squeeze in a few blogs after the kids go to bed and before I fall asleep. 🙂 But I really enjoy them– your writing, Anne’s, and David’s on those rare occasions when he writes for the blog.
I guess you reached your minimum. lol nice job
Wow! I love these sweaters especially the Mayan Puzzle Jacket. Gorgeous.
David, I truly enjoy your posts. Your efforts are appreciated. I have watched your knitting progress from the beginning and you have done so well. You have a great teacher! I will be reading and hope you do blog about your journey of designing your sweater. I also look forward to Anne’s new class. The new sweater patterns are wonderful and such a treat!
Anne’s designs are beautiful. The photography brings out the beauty. I’m sure they are magnificent in person.
Oh! What a treat this class would be! Thank you
Just wanting to make sure you get your 75 comments! Thanks for taking the effort to write a post; I really enjoy yours. And can’t wait for the one about the renovations! What a lot of work, with what looks like a gorgeous result.
I really enjoy reading the Knitspot blog and I like the mix of knitting, gardening and renovation. I can’t wait to hear about your kitchen reno! Thanks to all of you who contribute to the blog!
Hunh – sort of wish I’d seen this sooner, as I bought the class the other day and already watched up through lesson 3. No worries about missing out on the possible freebie class – perhaps one more post will help someone else get it for free!
I have to say I love Anne’s teaching style. Her samples look great – heck, even her swatches make me want to reach out and touch them!
So many lovely sweaters! It is great that there are so many comments too. Your efforts are duly appreciated though a giveaway always seems to help the number of comments. The class sounds wonderful and thank you for your post.
I am glad that my husband never looks at these blogs, because he will surely want Gearhead when he sees it, and I have so many other things in line before his next sweater. Its so fun to see all these sweaters now after being tantalized with all the bits and pieces during the last few weeks. However next up fro me is Two Lines shawl…love at first sight! Write us more often, David!
You KNOW I’d comment! Bill was pleased you didn’t make him smile!
Now, which sweater to knit next…….
I’m quite jealous that you’ve learned to knit. My spouse is content to believe it is “hard” and tells me, “there is no joy” I wish I could share my love with her. However, always looking on the positive side. . .at least I don’t have to share my stash!
Best of luck to the winner 🙂
Great post, full of tasty sweaters!
Anne is a wonderful teacher in person; looking forward to seeing the Craftsy class too!
what an amazing collection of new sweaters. I already have yarn for Triticum and will shop for yarn for The Mister”s this weekend at Maryland Sheep and Wool.
I love watching the progress of your BNW blanket.
I’ve already enrolled in the Craftsy class. Love it!!!!!! I was tempted to take Anne’s class in Wooster but feared that I would have scheduling conflicts. The Craftsy class totally solved that.
Anne’s class is amazing. But that is absolutely no surprise. I can’t wait to start my sweater. I’ve made two sweaters but have never worn either. I know Anne’s class will change that.
There are many times that I want to comment but I don’t because I don’t want Anne to take the time to respond to my comment but she always does.
Your are both phenomenal. David, I am looking forward to future blogs – they are always interesting and fun!
Well, Mr Knitspot, you did a fine job blogging! Cheers to all the news 🙂
I loved reading your blog entry. Anne’s designs are truly wonderful.
Six new sweaters! Holy sheep! Thanks for a great post–it’s always nice to hear from you, to have a different voice in the blog. The work you all do is of such high quality.
Nice post; beautiful photography– and, dear David, I bet you do so much behind-the-scenes work for Knitspot et al that you are, after all, sweater-worthy!
Cam Cable. Triticum and Mayan Puzzle are my favorites although they’re all most luverly.
And, David, I think a nice cowl might help save the necks of your sweaters – you can pull on that instead of the sweater neckline. And I know Anne has some great cowl patterns. Maybe you need a cotton one for spring.
oh mr. knitspot, you are a superb blogger!
and the photos are spectacular – as are the patterns. we want to see your blanket statement in progress!
Wish the guest poster would post more. Love the photos.
I enjoyed your post and really look forward to details and pictures of the renovation. Thanks for a chance to win a craftsy class with Anne.
Thanks for the chance to win the class. The sweaters are beautiful.
I always enjoy the photos you post. I love Cam Cable!
oh mr. knitspot – i do hope you do not feel underappreciated! i am a writer who supports the pharmaceutical industry, and can empathize with your feelings regarding lack of feedback/acknowledgement. please know that when you do make a guest blog appearance, i read your words with a smile on my face! i do hope you keep on with the knitting and blogging
Glad you brought this up. I read and/or check the blog each and every day. However, rarely do I comment. I’ll try to do better. Bloggers really do need to know that we read and appreciate what they do.
I love Anne’s sweaters and would love to win the class!
I always love your posts and am looking forward to one on the remodel. These new sweaters are breathtaking. There are at least two that will go directly in my queue.
Thanks for the opportunity to win Anne’s Craftsy class
Anne’s sweater patterns are the best and I see several here I know I want to make. I hope I win the class, if I don’t I’m sure I’ll get at the next Craftsy sale.
Gearhead and Pedalpusher are both calling my name! Can’t wait til they’re published!
Never commented before, but you forced me. ha Always enjoy reading the blog!
How nice to hear from you again, David! That parade of sweaters is just gorgeous. I have 3 of Anne’s Craftsy classes, and they are all fabulous, so news of another new one is very welcome.
Can’t wait for anne’s sweater class the end of May! I hope I will finally start on a sweater for me.
I am looking forward to Gearhead which might work for hubby and Misters which I want in orange just like the Anne.
I would absolutely love to take a class with Anne in person but in the meantime I love her craftsy classes and am grateful for that opportunity. I also can’t wait for some of those sweater patterns to be available.
I am another who does read the blog regularly but I don’t comment often, for shame!
You should post regularly David. Looking forward to your post on the reno. I already bought the class so am not commenting for this reason.
I am tossing my hat into the proverbial ring. or should it be a sweater. I do not always leave coments on blogs I read but I do read and appreciate.
leaving you a comment just so you know I read and enjoyed your post and I have enjoyed seeing your progress as a knitter!
Oh, your guest posts are very much appreciated, even though I don’t often take the time to comment! I already purchased the Craftsy sweater class and am super excited about the new sweater designs. I particularly love Triticum, Mayan Puzzle jacket, and Cam Cable! Can’t decide which one to tackle first. I’ll be interested to hear about your sweater knitting journey and the details about the renovation. Hope you will guest post again soon!
I’m really looking forward to the release of these patterns, especially the Cam Cable pullover. Oh, and David, I have also enjoyed reading on Rav about your progress as you knit each square of your blanket. Keep up the good work!
David, we all know that Anne abolutely loves knitting sweaters for you, and the idea is to use them, so please let her make another one for you. In the end, we will benefit too 🙂 with another pattern from her, so let her do it
Great post David, perhaps your success with knitting will inspire my better half. I’ve been knitting for years, have done many sweaters with various degrees of success so I would absolutely need Ann’s new video.
Great post David! Wonderful photography, lots of great new sweaters! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
aww, don’t be too shy 🙂 You’re an essential part of Knitspot, David! thanks for sharing the sweaters, craftsy class, and your own experience learning to knit.
David you did great! I think you should post more often. It is always wonderful to hear your voice here. Anne’s newest class will be a great addition to the line up and being able to fit a sweater to your own body is a really wonderful thing! No more boxy sweaters.
First time commenter. Nice post! What a great team the two of you make. Thanks for the inspiring sweaters. Looking forward to reading about the renovations. Absolutely love the combination of knitting, gardening and home renovation projects.
David, Keep posting! I’m eager to follow your progress on your sweater as I’m attempting one for the first time in many years myself. I think I’ll try Triticum next. All the sweaters you posted are so beautiful, and I’m looking forward to the new class, whether I win or sign up myself. -Judy
I’m so excited for these sweaters! (I’m even more excited for Mister Knitspot’s renovation blog, please post it soon!!) I have all of Anne’s Craftsy classes, and they are extremely helpful.
Y’all make my knitting life a happier place. Please keep the posts and patterns and classes coming!
I can’t wait to make The Misters’ cardigan. I’ve been watching its progress with great interest.
Always happy to read a post for Mr. Knitspot. You have a refreshing take on knitting. The sweaters you posted are all beautiful, but my favorite is The Misters’. I love that texture and the color – perfection! I have Anne’s finishing class in the queue and have heard nothing but great things about it.
David, nice post! As a terminal remodel survivor, I appreciate all the hard work, dust and difficulties living inside a remodel adventure. I’m looking forward to seeing your post – and another of Anne’s classes. I had just about decided on Highlander as my next sweater, now I’m not so sure!
Thanks for quest blogging. Yes Ms. Knitspot designs and makes incredible sweaters, but equally important is that she is a wonderful teacher. I have already bought her newest Craftsy sweater making class, so if I win I will give it to my knitting friend who has not and would really benefit from it.
Keep in mind when blogging to knitters, show pictures of yarn or sweaters and we are easily entertained and thrilled. Looking forward to the next time you blog here.
I’m always happy to see a post from Mr. Knitspot. It’s nice to see another side of what is going on in the household, and I LOVE renovation photos, being several months deep into our own remodel 🙂
What a lovely post! The Craftsy class looks wonderful. I love all of the sweaters pictured!
Mr. KnitSpot, you’re most definitely appreciated! I’ve enjoyed the periodic renovation updates, as well as your photography and the occasional glimpses of your knitting. Thank you for all you do to keep KnitSpot up and running!
Lovely to hear from you Mr. Knitspot and to read the blog from a man’s point of view. Anne’s latest creations are beautiful! My favourite is Triticum!
Looking forward to hearing all about the reno.
I really enjoy knitting sweaters and I like the idea of pushing things up another level.
Anne is truly amazing. And I can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Wonderful post, Mr. Knitspot!! Anne’s sweaters are always so lovely. Can’t wait to read your renovation post.
Wow, what a flock of wonderfully lovely sweaters. Which to make; that will take some pondering. And Mr. Knitspot, you write a great blog, you should write more. Please don’t take too long to write about the renovations.
Look at all those sweaters! Just a question of which one next… Great post!
Thanks for the lovely post and all you do. Will enjoy hearing the renovation stories whenever it’s posted. I”m impressed that you’re already thinking of designing your own sweater. Please share pictures when you do.
Amazing to see all these new sweaters together! Thank you, David, for posting about them and sharing the photos.
I purchased Anne’s new Craftsy class the day it became available! I have already been poring over the information and printed out Ondule.
Still looking forward to reading your post about the new addition to your home and seeing photos–in your “spare time,” of course!
All her sweaters are always so beautiful!
Well, Mr Knitspot, it seems you underestimated how many knitters read and enjoy your guest blogs! I look forward to the posts on the renovations. The new sweaters are lovely, and it will be hard to choose among them–if only I could knit as fast as Ms Knitspot does, I could aspire to make them all right away….
I just purchased and was introduced to Anne by watching her Craftsy Essential Finishing Techniques class. I am enjoying it very much. I have her newest class in my Wish list.
I fell in love with several of her sweaters she was wearing in the class and had to track them down and found her website and blog.
I see several of her new sweaters that I can’t wait to try. Love the post with all the great pictures of the new sweaters.
I have been watching Anne’s progress on these sweaters and they are incredible! So lovely to know how much you appreciate her gift and skill. What a wonderful team you make.
I love Anne’s sweaters. Such careful attention to detail and fit. I learned a lot knitting Blümchen for myself and want to knit another one soon.
All of these sweaters are gorgeous, but Triticum especially I can’t wait for!!! I love that shawl like collar and the detail on the back center!
Cam Cable and Pedal Pusher are my favourites and it’s great that Anne’s new class is now available. I would also like to read more about your renovating, David.
I am looking forward to seeing this new class. I want to knit my first sweater and Anne’s classes have given me the confidence to do it.
Wow, what a beautiful bunch of sweaters! I’ve been watching her progress on all of them, but they even surpass what I imagined.
Truly a gifted designer, and I would love to see the new class.
You do a wonderful job as a guest blogger. And Anne does a wonderful job on this blog as well. I look so forward to reading her blog and all the wonderful pictures. I very rarely comment, but I guess I should just so you know that you were both appreciated.
All the sweater designs are gorgeous! I should be so lucky to win!
If Anne ever comes to Oklahoma to teach, I will definitely go see her and get into a class!
Thank you Mr. Knitspot for guest blogging about all these wonderful sweater designs. I always enjoy reading Anne’s blog postings and I am anxiously awaiting your renovation update. I also really enjoy following along on your blanket club knitting progress….it’s coming along great!
I can only dream of taking a class with Anne, since geographic distances have prohibited that in the past. So what’s the next best thing? A Crafty class with Anne, of, course – and I can even “attend” class at 2:00 AM in my PJs if I choose to do so! Thank you, Mr. Knitspot – you’re a wonderful guest blogger…and one who will hopefully bring me good luck…I’m crossing my fingers! Thank you!
What beautiful sweaters – I can hardly wait to see the patterns released. And a Craftsy class to go over the techniques?
Priceless
Thanks for sharing all the news!
Thank you Anne. I have actually prayed that you would do this. I live in Canada and due to a serious chronic illness cannot get travel health insurance for outside of Canada. Therefore, I am not able to attend your class in person. I am happy beyond words!!! Thank you thank you. Your knowledge for fitting a sweater correctly and many other tips made me so envious of those people able to take the class in person. Now I can do it over the internet!!! Thank you again.
Mister Knitspot, keep on with the guest blogging! I’m looking forward to your report on the remodel. And I’m also looking forward to the new Craftsy class!
Sounds like a great class!
Gee, David, now Anne’s going to be jealous unless she gets 182 comments too!
I’m excited about the possible Craftsy class, but am most curious to see the renovation update, having redone my own kitchen not too long ago. Welcome back, Mister Knitspot!
Great post! And a chance to win a class too. I stumbled into Anne’s free class on grafting this morning. She’s a great teacher.
The sweaters are gorgeous. Looking forward to Anne’s class on Craftsy!
I’ve already started Anne’s new sweater fitness class after finishing my Highlander (14 months on the needles) and I’ve cast on for another Ivar with the gorgeous Tayet from Spirit Trail but I’m really looking forward to starting the Triticum as soon as I can get more Tayet mid-month! Thanks for all the gorgeous pictures…you make it hard to settle down to just one “next” sweater!
David, you did a great job as guest blogger. I love the Triticum Cardigan. Anne’s Craftsy classes are very informative.
A great post. They are all beautiful sweaters, Anne really finishes them well. I love reading about your renovations.
I’m happy to be able to learn from Anne’s class, but I’m even MORE happy that there are so many comments for David! Can’t wait to read about the renovations, please! 🙂
I can’t wait for this new sweater class. I’ve enjoyed all the other craftsy classes by Anne. Thanks for this post and would love a post about the reno. I’m sure you are both enjoying the ” new home”.
Nice guest post! What lovely sweaters. I look forward to this class as it is just where I want to go in my knitting next. The texture of the Mayan Puzzle jacket or the Misters appeal to me. I made a Roger That blanket and really enjoyed that texture which kept me amused but wasn’t too much effort for the end of a day. Good luck on your first sweater!
Ha! Stating you feel underappreciated is all it takes for us to shower you with appreciation! Rest assured you ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED!! All would not run well without you. That said, your blog showcased some lovely sweaters. I may have to break down and finally knit one! I’m more of an accessory gal. Looking forward to hearing more about your renovation.
It’s great to hear from you Mr. Knitspot on the blog, love to read your perspective! I am excited to see a couple of these sweaters at the Maryland Sheep and Wool festival. I’m sure I will be knitting a few of them, and a sweater for my DH too! Looking forward to Anne’s new class. 🙂
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