Beyond Swatches
@beyondswatches.bsky.social
I'm a plus Size Knitter, documenting my journey and offering opportunities to meet up and talk about this beloved craft.
I'm on YouTube primarily but also have a blog. Hope to see you around.
YouTube @beyondswatches
www.gobeyondswatches.com
I'm on YouTube primarily but also have a blog. Hope to see you around.
YouTube @beyondswatches
www.gobeyondswatches.com
October 2, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The best part of any yop down sweater, Splitting for sleeves.
I normally split and work the sleeves first, or ill finish the ball of yarn on the body, but rarely if ever do I do the body completely first.
What about you?
I normally split and work the sleeves first, or ill finish the ball of yarn on the body, but rarely if ever do I do the body completely first.
What about you?
September 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The best part of any yop down sweater, Splitting for sleeves.
I normally split and work the sleeves first, or ill finish the ball of yarn on the body, but rarely if ever do I do the body completely first.
What about you?
I normally split and work the sleeves first, or ill finish the ball of yarn on the body, but rarely if ever do I do the body completely first.
What about you?
Let's knit together. Finishing a summer tank in 8 days was a great accomplishment.
#knitting #plussizeknitter
#knitting #plussizeknitter
Knit With Me: Let's finish my Confidence Crop/Tank Top
YouTube video by Beyond Swatches
youtu.be
June 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Let's knit together. Finishing a summer tank in 8 days was a great accomplishment.
#knitting #plussizeknitter
#knitting #plussizeknitter
I've been MIA because life and unfortunately death has had me in a choke hold. I've posted a couple of videos about life, knitting and coping. Care to join me?
youtu.be/G72_PUn2Gco
youtu.be/G72_PUn2Gco
A sincere apology, some minor updates and a humble garden tour
YouTube video by Beyond Swatches
youtu.be
May 8, 2025 at 11:06 PM
I've been MIA because life and unfortunately death has had me in a choke hold. I've posted a couple of videos about life, knitting and coping. Care to join me?
youtu.be/G72_PUn2Gco
youtu.be/G72_PUn2Gco
I FINALLY got my yarn in to make @sannipauliina.bsky.social Path of The Night pattern. I've been waiting so patiently.
Letlopi definitely doesnt have a piece of soft found but the sturdy and long wearing warmth is gonna be 🤌🏾
I shared the yarn colors in my latest video. Come knit with me.
Letlopi definitely doesnt have a piece of soft found but the sturdy and long wearing warmth is gonna be 🤌🏾
I shared the yarn colors in my latest video. Come knit with me.
March 9, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I FINALLY got my yarn in to make @sannipauliina.bsky.social Path of The Night pattern. I've been waiting so patiently.
Letlopi definitely doesnt have a piece of soft found but the sturdy and long wearing warmth is gonna be 🤌🏾
I shared the yarn colors in my latest video. Come knit with me.
Letlopi definitely doesnt have a piece of soft found but the sturdy and long wearing warmth is gonna be 🤌🏾
I shared the yarn colors in my latest video. Come knit with me.
Come on over, let's knit a bit. Don't forget the coffee. In this video, a Big Wip is finished, and a pocket snafu on the Besties Hoodie.
A Self Imposed Knitting Hurdle & WIP Win: Besties Hoodie + My Cousin’s Blanket + Yarn Review
YouTube video by Beyond Swatches
youtu.be
March 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Come on over, let's knit a bit. Don't forget the coffee. In this video, a Big Wip is finished, and a pocket snafu on the Besties Hoodie.
Need some help to figure out should I cut these?
The internet says cut the head before they separate, but these look like individual florets, not a full head? Also, is this pale greening, a sign of it turning yellow?
I'm in #zone7b #gardening
The internet says cut the head before they separate, but these look like individual florets, not a full head? Also, is this pale greening, a sign of it turning yellow?
I'm in #zone7b #gardening
February 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Need some help to figure out should I cut these?
The internet says cut the head before they separate, but these look like individual florets, not a full head? Also, is this pale greening, a sign of it turning yellow?
I'm in #zone7b #gardening
The internet says cut the head before they separate, but these look like individual florets, not a full head? Also, is this pale greening, a sign of it turning yellow?
I'm in #zone7b #gardening
Omg...it's only 8:11 pm and I want to go to sleep.
Why am I fighting it lol. I sat and knit on my shawl for an hour, so so slow.
To be fair...it IS raining...and this is definitely sleeping weather.
Why am I fighting it lol. I sat and knit on my shawl for an hour, so so slow.
To be fair...it IS raining...and this is definitely sleeping weather.
February 16, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Omg...it's only 8:11 pm and I want to go to sleep.
Why am I fighting it lol. I sat and knit on my shawl for an hour, so so slow.
To be fair...it IS raining...and this is definitely sleeping weather.
Why am I fighting it lol. I sat and knit on my shawl for an hour, so so slow.
To be fair...it IS raining...and this is definitely sleeping weather.
#gardening #newgardener
I planted broccoli from a local nursery last year in June. Didn't have anything happen until December when I started getting small crowns fast forward to today. How do I know when these are ready to cut off the stalk? i'm ready to eat them lol
Btw they're in my greenstalk
I planted broccoli from a local nursery last year in June. Didn't have anything happen until December when I started getting small crowns fast forward to today. How do I know when these are ready to cut off the stalk? i'm ready to eat them lol
Btw they're in my greenstalk
February 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
#gardening #newgardener
I planted broccoli from a local nursery last year in June. Didn't have anything happen until December when I started getting small crowns fast forward to today. How do I know when these are ready to cut off the stalk? i'm ready to eat them lol
Btw they're in my greenstalk
I planted broccoli from a local nursery last year in June. Didn't have anything happen until December when I started getting small crowns fast forward to today. How do I know when these are ready to cut off the stalk? i'm ready to eat them lol
Btw they're in my greenstalk
Found this audio and it accurately describes most of our feelings while making.
#Happinesstriggered I've been working in this blanket for 4 hours today. did a quick check k and it looks like I'll be completing this in another 4. 8 hours of total knitting time for the SOFTEST ...
TikTok video by Beyond Swatches
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February 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Found this audio and it accurately describes most of our feelings while making.
New Week, new updates.
This week is also asked for you all to dig in your old knit book and magazine library, to find some old but new inspiration. Many of our old publications have gems that pioneered today's knitting.
Do you have a favorite knitting publication?
This week is also asked for you all to dig in your old knit book and magazine library, to find some old but new inspiration. Many of our old publications have gems that pioneered today's knitting.
Do you have a favorite knitting publication?
2/9/25: A weekly Wip update and a flip through of some old inspirational magazines and books
YouTube video by Beyond Swatches
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February 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
New Week, new updates.
This week is also asked for you all to dig in your old knit book and magazine library, to find some old but new inspiration. Many of our old publications have gems that pioneered today's knitting.
Do you have a favorite knitting publication?
This week is also asked for you all to dig in your old knit book and magazine library, to find some old but new inspiration. Many of our old publications have gems that pioneered today's knitting.
Do you have a favorite knitting publication?
THIS Sunday is GORGEOUS
And not just because all my yarn brings the most joy. .but the sun is out, bright and warm. A delicate yet forecful at times breeze lol. I'm having the most peaceful end/start to the week.
#BiscottiSweater
#PlusSizeKnits
#Knitting
#BeginnerKnitting
#BlackGirlKnits
#Yarn
And not just because all my yarn brings the most joy. .but the sun is out, bright and warm. A delicate yet forecful at times breeze lol. I'm having the most peaceful end/start to the week.
#BiscottiSweater
#PlusSizeKnits
#Knitting
#BeginnerKnitting
#BlackGirlKnits
#Yarn
February 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
THIS Sunday is GORGEOUS
And not just because all my yarn brings the most joy. .but the sun is out, bright and warm. A delicate yet forecful at times breeze lol. I'm having the most peaceful end/start to the week.
#BiscottiSweater
#PlusSizeKnits
#Knitting
#BeginnerKnitting
#BlackGirlKnits
#Yarn
And not just because all my yarn brings the most joy. .but the sun is out, bright and warm. A delicate yet forecful at times breeze lol. I'm having the most peaceful end/start to the week.
#BiscottiSweater
#PlusSizeKnits
#Knitting
#BeginnerKnitting
#BlackGirlKnits
#Yarn
Making progress on my Biscotti Sweater. I'm surprised at:
1. How easy it is to memorize the increases
2. How fast it's growing
Since I'm partially confident in the size I chose, I'm gonna do a try on at the stitch count for the size smaller and see how it feels.
1. How easy it is to memorize the increases
2. How fast it's growing
Since I'm partially confident in the size I chose, I'm gonna do a try on at the stitch count for the size smaller and see how it feels.
February 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Making progress on my Biscotti Sweater. I'm surprised at:
1. How easy it is to memorize the increases
2. How fast it's growing
Since I'm partially confident in the size I chose, I'm gonna do a try on at the stitch count for the size smaller and see how it feels.
1. How easy it is to memorize the increases
2. How fast it's growing
Since I'm partially confident in the size I chose, I'm gonna do a try on at the stitch count for the size smaller and see how it feels.
New home, new gardener in #zone7b
I have all this space and all these seeds but no idea to start, manage or maintain. Any tips? I have 3 #greenstalks 3 raised beds that i put in the wrong spot, and limited funds (just laid off)
I have all this space and all these seeds but no idea to start, manage or maintain. Any tips? I have 3 #greenstalks 3 raised beds that i put in the wrong spot, and limited funds (just laid off)
February 7, 2025 at 6:57 AM
New home, new gardener in #zone7b
I have all this space and all these seeds but no idea to start, manage or maintain. Any tips? I have 3 #greenstalks 3 raised beds that i put in the wrong spot, and limited funds (just laid off)
I have all this space and all these seeds but no idea to start, manage or maintain. Any tips? I have 3 #greenstalks 3 raised beds that i put in the wrong spot, and limited funds (just laid off)
Spend some time with me as I cast on a new to me designer and use a semi new to me yarn.
This is the Biscotti Sweater by Kiyomi Burgin. Pattern is in the 100 Knits book by Interweave
youtu.be/LjN3_ve4-qg
#knitsky #plussizeknitter #knitsweater #learntoknit #showmeyourknits
This is the Biscotti Sweater by Kiyomi Burgin. Pattern is in the 100 Knits book by Interweave
youtu.be/LjN3_ve4-qg
#knitsky #plussizeknitter #knitsweater #learntoknit #showmeyourknits
Knit With Me: Biscotti Sweater
YouTube video by Beyond Swatches
youtu.be
February 7, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Spend some time with me as I cast on a new to me designer and use a semi new to me yarn.
This is the Biscotti Sweater by Kiyomi Burgin. Pattern is in the 100 Knits book by Interweave
youtu.be/LjN3_ve4-qg
#knitsky #plussizeknitter #knitsweater #learntoknit #showmeyourknits
This is the Biscotti Sweater by Kiyomi Burgin. Pattern is in the 100 Knits book by Interweave
youtu.be/LjN3_ve4-qg
#knitsky #plussizeknitter #knitsweater #learntoknit #showmeyourknits
Decided to take some beautiful colored yarn and make a simple thing scarf. Knitting outside on this crisp, sunny day.
It's a reflective afternoon, 7 days ago at this hour, i was "Job Eliminated", fired to the rest of us lol and it's surreal.
So I knit...
#knitting #springknits
It's a reflective afternoon, 7 days ago at this hour, i was "Job Eliminated", fired to the rest of us lol and it's surreal.
So I knit...
#knitting #springknits
February 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Decided to take some beautiful colored yarn and make a simple thing scarf. Knitting outside on this crisp, sunny day.
It's a reflective afternoon, 7 days ago at this hour, i was "Job Eliminated", fired to the rest of us lol and it's surreal.
So I knit...
#knitting #springknits
It's a reflective afternoon, 7 days ago at this hour, i was "Job Eliminated", fired to the rest of us lol and it's surreal.
So I knit...
#knitting #springknits
This isn't a pattern written stripes, but I added some micro stripes to the sleeves of my daughters #bestieshoodie
February 3, 2025 at 2:03 AM
This isn't a pattern written stripes, but I added some micro stripes to the sleeves of my daughters #bestieshoodie
New video posted if you care to spend some knitting time with me. I'm sharing my two wips and 1 finished project.
My question for this video, what's your take on triangle shawls?
I think they're beautifully written patterns but not practical.
youtu.be/lNJA9HSUBy8
My question for this video, what's your take on triangle shawls?
I think they're beautifully written patterns but not practical.
youtu.be/lNJA9HSUBy8
1/30/25: WIP Updates, Finished Project & Life...it's Life-ing
YouTube video by Beyond Swatches
youtu.be
January 31, 2025 at 12:42 AM
New video posted if you care to spend some knitting time with me. I'm sharing my two wips and 1 finished project.
My question for this video, what's your take on triangle shawls?
I think they're beautifully written patterns but not practical.
youtu.be/lNJA9HSUBy8
My question for this video, what's your take on triangle shawls?
I think they're beautifully written patterns but not practical.
youtu.be/lNJA9HSUBy8
We've officially joined in the round.
I always (almost always) do the sleeves first, so I'll be starting the next color choice soon.
Pattern: Besties Hoodie
Yarn: LionBrand WoolEase DK
I always (almost always) do the sleeves first, so I'll be starting the next color choice soon.
Pattern: Besties Hoodie
Yarn: LionBrand WoolEase DK
January 28, 2025 at 5:39 PM
We've officially joined in the round.
I always (almost always) do the sleeves first, so I'll be starting the next color choice soon.
Pattern: Besties Hoodie
Yarn: LionBrand WoolEase DK
I always (almost always) do the sleeves first, so I'll be starting the next color choice soon.
Pattern: Besties Hoodie
Yarn: LionBrand WoolEase DK