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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

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#beginnersewing

02.10.2025 01:45 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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?

28.09.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Knit With Me: Let's finish my Confidence Crop/Tank Top
YouTube video by Beyond Swatches Knit With Me: Let's finish my Confidence Crop/Tank Top

Let's knit together. Finishing a summer tank in 8 days was a great accomplishment.
#knitting #plussizeknitter

18.06.2025 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#KnittingPodcast

13.06.2025 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#knittingpodcast

13.06.2025 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Knitting Updates, Sewing Dreams & A Discord Idea?
YouTube video by Beyond Swatches Knitting Updates, Sewing Dreams & A Discord Idea?
12.06.2025 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
My grandfather passed away, reflect and knit through the feelings.
YouTube video by Beyond Swatches My grandfather passed away, reflect and knit through the feelings.
12.06.2025 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A chitter chatter type of day: life, knits, coffee, knitting groups. Join me
YouTube video by Beyond Swatches A chitter chatter type of day: life, knits, coffee, knitting groups. Join me

youtu.be/iZx9zwdF57A

12.06.2025 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Knitting AND Sewing Updates plus a look at my mini garden
YouTube video by Beyond Swatches Knitting AND Sewing Updates plus a look at my mini garden
12.06.2025 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
WIP Check-In: My The First Sweater + Sewing Win & Summer Knit Color  Dilemma!
YouTube video by Beyond Swatches WIP Check-In: My The First Sweater + Sewing Win & Summer Knit Color Dilemma!
12.06.2025 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A sincere apology, some minor updates and a humble garden tour
YouTube video by Beyond Swatches A sincere apology, some minor updates and a humble garden tour

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

08.05.2025 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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.

09.03.2025 00:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A Self Imposed Knitting Hurdle & WIP Win: Besties Hoodie + My Cousin’s Blanket + Yarn Review
YouTube video by Beyond Swatches A Self Imposed Knitting Hurdle & WIP Win: Besties Hoodie + My Cousin’s Blanket + Yarn Review

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.

03.03.2025 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

27.02.2025 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Lol well ambition is certainly needed to grow

21.02.2025 03:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Too cute

21.02.2025 03:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You're doing awesome!

21.02.2025 03:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Lol I'm all about a good sale, but fibers, fiber combos, patterns for the yarn, other people's projects for inspo with the yarn. All of the things.

18.02.2025 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Welcome!! Can't wait to see the good stuff

18.02.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I love your support! Thank you. I'm trying to keep consistent cuz that's what they say is important lol

18.02.2025 10:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you have questions along the way let us know.

18.02.2025 10:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Welcome back to the colorful side of life lol...those first few projects definitely are a kick in the pants on the muscles. I wear compression gloves for that reason.
I use "My Row Counter" app and sometimes GoodNotes to download the pattern and write on it digitally. What are you making?

18.02.2025 10:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Lol it happens like that all the time.

17.02.2025 00:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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.

16.02.2025 01:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It's still cold here, if that matters to when I cut them. They look nothing like a head of broccoli from the store so I'd want them to get a little bigger...but I also don't see signs of bolting. (That's when flower buds start forming right)

14.02.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Also, I'm in 7B if that makes a difference

14.02.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#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

14.02.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beyond Swatches Mom. Wife. Knitter. Blogger. I am a lover of all things yarn, knitting and crafting. There’s no shortage of knitting videos on YouTube but here I am sharing my journey including the not so glamorou...

Well said. I'm a knitting YouTuber and share my journey, but, always try to leave you all with a smile, feeling inspired, and for at least 30 minutes of the day, ignore the outside world.
I also host live knit groups so we have something to look forward to.
www.youtube.com/@beyondswatc...

14.02.2025 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I casted on way more than the pattern called for so it's really scrunched on the needles.

12.02.2025 22:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I need to jump into a Stephen West Shawl. He has some great half circle ones i loved watching people make.

12.02.2025 12:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0