You are the definition of a fearless knitter! I plan to tell any new knitters who are “afraid” to take the next step to watch this episode.

nora i cannot believe this is your FIRST year of knitting. you have explored more than knitters i know who have been at it for 30 years. bravo. beautiful sweaters. thank you for featuring less expensive yarns.

Girl! You are fearless. I was a knitter for 10 years before I attempted a sweater. I have sooooo many cowls and shawls. Now I am amassing sweaters.

I have to echo the "fearless" sentiment. Following your journey is so much fun. I held myself back for ages due to not wanting to make something "wrong" and rarely made anything until i got over myself. It turned out allowing myself to be bad at things helped me be better, who knew.

Fellow CT knitter here 🙋I can't believe you knit multiple sweaters this past year! I also really appreciate you breaking down the cost of each knitted object. It's making me reflect about my own consumption (and fiscal decisions) when crafting.

What! You just started knitting in January of 2023?! That is amazing!

Oh give the Provence another chance. Don’t let her beat you!!! I’ve never seen a more skilled and prolific first-year knitter, you can do anything!!🎉. It’s great to see the joy you’re getting and creating in this new yarny adventure! And you did a great job modeling too.

Wow, I’ve never seen anyone set/accomplish a goal in such a quick and amazing way! You are so inspiring and your enthusiasm is infectious. What a breath of fresh air you and your videos are! Yay! I see that you finished your Augustins dress! Gorgeous! 😍 That’s hands down my favorite project of yours this year. Although I’m still just a crocheter, my favorite project that I completed this year was my red crochet dress inspired by @olgapoltava and her beautiful crochet dress and tops. ❤️

You are simply amazing! I have never met anyone who took on knitting like you have. You are an inspiration to us all! Love all the things you’ve made.

To say you amaze me is a boring comment at this point, because since I discovered you I have not commented anything else. What an inspiration you are and how proud you should be of yourself. Your enthusiasm and sense of humor are probably the two things that make you a great knitter and great podcaster. I'm nosey about your March birthday. I have one too, on the 15th. Go pisces. Keep swimming girl!

I learned to knit last summer (2022) and I’ve made a few items but nothing as intricate as your items…You give me such motivation/inspiration to get out of the comfort zone and go for the big/scary knits!! You go Nora 🎉

i literally went "oh my gosh yaaaay!" when you showed the finished christmas dress, it looks absolutely fantastic. what an inspiring first year of knitting, so glad i found your channel this year ❤

I am in awe of your knitting ability in just a year!! Thanks for sharing.

Damn girl!! You’re on fire!! Love ALL of your knits from 2023!! Can’t wait to see what you do in 2024! Happy New Year!!

Absolutely loved seeing everything from your first year of knitting! I never would have guessed you’d been knitting less than a year if I’d only seen a few of your FOs! So enjoy your videos, you are absolutely adorable. Can’t wait to see what you make in 2024!

Yes, Nora!!!! I am so jazzed that you walk us through your knitting journey. What gorgeous knits and fun stories. Go you!!! XO

Your red dress turned out amazing! So happy to be along for all your knitting journeys!

This was lovely, congratulations on all that you have accomplished this year! I love your sneak peek, can't wait for your reveal!

Can’t wait to see what’s next! There is nothing boring about your choices! Exciting knitting journey!

I love that video and your whole story with knitting - wish I’ve documented my first year knitting like this :) Great job! ❤

Holy cannoli!!! Not only are you a brave knitter, but your stitches are so even!! You have some raw talent!! I knitted hats and scarves for about 7 years before moving on to sweaters and socks so I’m deeply impressed!

The Minto sweater is absolutely insane!! It's so pretty, and it suits you so well!! Definitely on the "to-knit-list" after this🤩

So fun!! You have come a long way baby!!🎉🎉🎉

Ya know if you ever use a fiber that won’t spit splice due to a synthetic fiber in it, just knit it in as you go like carrying floats in colorwork. So easy and clean.

Way to go Nora, very impressive! Thank you for sharing and all the best for your continued knitting journey.

Thank you, Nora!! You amaze me at your fearlessness and resilience. So glad you share it all with us. Happy New Year!!🎉

❤great way to reflect on your first year of knitting! Great job! All very beautiful and inspiring. Happy New year! 🎉I am looking forward to seeing all we do in 2024. ❤

You did it! Yayyyy🎉

you've come so far in just a year! I was so happy to see your finished Christmas dress, I was pulling for you to get it done!

Hi Nora👋🏾! Congratulations on a fantastic first year of knitting. I appreciate all of your projects and am impressed by your dress (and the modifications)! I have been knitting for almost 10 years and love that you jumped into a sweater so soon after picking up your needles for the first time (as I did lol). I have 3 favorite knits of 2023 : the Tomorrow Sweater by Alicia Plummer, the Bobbles Optional pullover by Melissa Clulow and the Reading Cardigan by Brooklyn Tweed. I chuckle every time I see the knitted doggie pop whenever your pooch makes himself known too :). I wish you the very best for 2024 and will be watching as I knit along to your podcasts🌞

Hip hip Hooray! Congratulations on a wonderful first year of knitting! And also your lovely channel, and we are all excited to see what 2024 brings. Thank you for sharing and taking us all along for the ride!

I am reaching my 9th month knitting. You and I similarly continue to tackle something new with each project to elevate our skills. I enjoy watching you. Congrats!

Hi Nora!!! I would say the Christmas dress was my favorite, and it looks stunning on you; but the other things you have knit have been beautiful as well. I found you during the ranunculus drama, as I was having my own ranunculus drama. After about 5 cast ons, I found Sundragon Knits videos, and cast on November 14th. I am on my last row and will then will bind off🥳. I really have enjoyed it: I have wanted to make it for a while. I’m planning a lace weight one to wear over a slip dress for my son’s wedding. And I like the Frank Ochre too😂. You have made my knitting journey more fun!!! A great big ol’ thanks to you!!! Happy New Year!!! Jane

Watching this and seeing your progression, achievements and your finished objects gives me so much more confidence in my knitting! I Started teaching myself to knit at the end of November this year, wholly inspired by watching your videos, thank you 🥰 My favourite item that you have knitted is the All Good Dress. I can't wait to see what you make in 2024!

This was great! Love seeing everything you made ❤️ Happy New Year to You 🎉

It had been an absolute joy following you on the start of your knitting journey!!! I've thoroughly enjoyed your videos and you've definitely been an inspiration for me. I've just finished my first Ranunculous and currently choosing yarn to start my Lykke! Thank you for sharing the good, the bad and the wonderful ❤ I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, your dress is fabulous! Happy New Year lovely 🎉 xx

Yaaaaay you finished The Dress!!!

You took on some amazing knots and learned quick!

I really enjoyed this video!! To see the road and the evolution of your knits is so great! I loved that not only that you showed your finished but also included WIPS because it is so true .... works and attempts were made and that adds to the time invested and experience learned! 2023 was the year of the pressed flowers for me .... did a couple cowls and one shawl. I wonder what next year will hold. hmm🤔 - ph and congrats on finishing your dress!!! loved seeing it done at the end!! 🎉🎉

You are FIERCE!!! I love your passion and openness to share your challenges and triumphs!!! So fun to watch! Inspiring!

Amazing! i’m in my first 6months of knitting. Seeing all the things you did this year blows my mind. you are more than an adventuous knitter, I would say you are almost like a stunt knitter!😅

Congratulations Nora!!! What an amazing parade of finished, and almost finished knits, from 2023! Not only a year of knitting, but your 1st year of knitting. Wow. I love your channel and can't wait for 2024!

You have accomplished so much in one year! You have also encouraged many to branch out and try new things. I am now knitting sweaters for myself and not just my 3 granddaughters (who are very knit worthy and appreciate the things I make for them). Happy New Year and happy knitting! ❤️

Love all your projects and your confidence and willing to take on challenges is inspiring to me! Love your channel and look forward to your future projects ❤

I've wanted to learn to knit my own clothes since I was a teenager in the 80s, but I've always been overwhelmed and afraid to try. I stumbled on your video this morning. You are delightful! Your short knitting journey is beyond amazing! You are very inspirational. I love love love your attitude, and plan to adopt it when I start knitting! Your makes are beautiful!

What a great year for you! All of your knits turned out beautiful! 🧶

I'm diving back into knitting, and this is so encouraging! Thank you!

i think the thanksgiving vest is my favorite!! i love the shape and the yarn choice

You did an absolutely amazing job. I love your spirit and how you just dive into the projects. That's the way to learn, to just go for it, don't worry and enjoy the ride. I'm inspired by the basket weave cardigan you knit, love the old pink color too. I wish you a joyful and great 2024!

Such a great idea to look at your sweaters for the year this way. Very informative. Thank you!

You are such an inspiration I loved how you jumped right into knitting without fear. You’re awesome.

Congratulations Nora! Such a great year of fearless knitting. Cannot choose a favorite that you knitted, but obviously the Christmas dress is so beautiful and impressive, and it looks so good on you! Thank you for such a fun channel and I am so looking forward to what you decide to knit next year!

Fascinating new knitter journey. You’re an inspiration! And I love your amazing frugalness!

You are an inspiration! 😍 I've been knitting for 15 years and I knit my first sweater last year. Many of the techniques and knitted items you accomplished this year are on my 2024 goal list. 😊 My daughter watched this video with me and we clapped and cheered along with you pretty much every time you said you were proud of yourself! Looking forward to 2024!!

Nora - you are amazing…”gee I think I’ll learn to knit…and make sweaters!” Plus I love your yarn thrifting adventures too. Thanks for sharing!

Wow! That is amazing! And so are you! Keep going😊

Perfect thing to watch during my lunch hour/knitting time.

This was one of the most enjoyables 2023 Knitting round-ups I have watched, especially because it is so interesting to see your learning and knitting evolution through the months. You are most definitely a fearless knitter, throwing yourself into a cable sweater for a test knit! wowzer! Definitely inspiring me to take risks more often! Happy NY Nora, looking forward to more episodes and to witness your second year of creativity. PS: My most favourite knits are complete opposites: I have a super fun multicolor Lento sweater that reminds me of the joy I get of mixing colours and having fun with them in a simple sweater. And then my Alder sweater, a great pattern and a test knit experience I enjoyed thoroughly, and a proof to myself that I can learn whatever when I put my mind to it, if I give myself permission to try and succeed.

So well done Nora!! Your channel is infectious 🎉

Hi! I love all of your podcasts but I especially loved this one. I'm inspired to try more new things in 2024 because of your "take it in small chunks" philosophy. I really like that and one of the stitches I've been afraid of is Brioche but I'm going to find a beginner pattern and tackle it so thank you for giving me the guts to DO IT! I think I am overthink things sometimes but you've definitely inspired me so I'm going stash diving tonight. My favorite project of yours is definitely your dress - so beautiful! Hugs from Texas!! Happy New Year!

I normally never commend (because yay anxiety) but I just wanted to tell you that you really are my comfort youtuber to watch and you inspire me a whole lot

Such a great video! My favorite knit I made this year was my zipper sweater by petiteknit. I finished knitting in July and finally sewed in the zipper 2 weeks ago. I have been wearing it daily! As for the project that you made, it was definitely the ranunculus! Seeing your journey knitting helped me be more accepting of my mistakes, learning to laugh at them , and being okay with frogging back. Plus your finished object was beautiful! Excited to see the Christmas dress!

You are so talented and have a great personality and so cute. I can’t believe the things you have knitted your first year. I watch all of your podcasts.

Brava Nora…👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻…you are a true inspiration! Thank you for sharing your successes and challenges from 2023. I love your enthusiasm and your creativity. Can’t wait to see what 2024 brings…thank you…🤗🎊🧶💗

Omg you got the dress finished! It's beautiful. I'm so impressed by how much you've knit, I'm only half way through my first dress (which I started about 6 months ago) and you've finished 2 this year! I also love the korshavn cardigan. I want to knit one but add crochet fruit so it looks like a fruit basket.

This is such an encouraging video to see and wow you made so much progress in the year. I put on my New Year’s resolution to learn to knit so hopefully I’ll be able to have a few things at the end of 2024.

Nora, congrats on such a rollercoaster first year of knitting! Love the black hat looks chic & the red one looks so cozy. I love the eyelet detail in the Sandy Shore sweater. I like the neckline, it’s giving boatneck/bateau elegance. Those shorts are super adventurous, way to go! Ok you have inspired me to make the following projects: the Minto Sweater (super cool), the Korshavn Sweater (so chic), & the Lykke Sweater (beautiful!). I see you with that COMPLETED Christmas Dress. Congrats!! It looks so good on you. Hope you had a merry happy Christmas & Happy new Year! You are an inspiration. To answer your question, my fave thing that I made this year was my first sweater (ever): The Fata Morgana by Sylvia Watts-Cherry out of Berroco Ultra Alpaca. Take Care, Anna

You rock! Looking so forward to Saturday to see how it all turned out with the Christmas dress!

Love your videos! Thanks so much for sharing! This was also my first year of knitting and I'm absolutely obsessed! I love all your projects, I especially love your Allgood Dress 😍 Like holy cow that is incredible

W O W !!! Great video and great knits!!

GURL THE TRANSFORMATION IS INSANE!!! amazing work !!! ❤

What a wonderful first year of knitting you had. So many projects. So many customizations. So many different items. And to top it off, your Christmas dress looks amazing!

Wow!!!!! I’m so impressed with you as a new knitter. I am an experienced beginner, and you inspire me!

This was such a great vidio Nora and very inspiring. Thank you! I just love you sharing your knitting journey. I have been knitting for many, many years and have worked as a knitting instructor. I have generally knit for other people, but I decided this year i was going to knit some things for myself that i have been wanting to do for a long time. time. Merry Christmas and Have New Year ! Amd i can not wait to see what you make in 2024!

Great job Nora on all your beautiful knits. Love that you break down the cost of your knitting garments. Look forward to seeing more of your projects in 2024. Bravo!!!

That's an impressive first year. Good for you!! I think I've worked on 5 things this year. I finished 2 and need to block them both. 3 of my projects are Stephen West shawls which will get done eventually. One of those is a Westkints still needing blocking. I am so slow. I hope your enthusiasm for knitting stays with you as long as it has for me. I was 26 when I started knitting and will be 65 on Friday. The learning is still part of the great joy. Happy New Year!!

You are amazing!!! You should be extremely proud!!

First time watching your video. Amazing what you have done as a new knitter. Looking forward to watching future videos!!!

Hello! I'm Simona from Italy, I've been watching your channel from the first video and loved your sweet voice, thank you for keeping me company while I knit! Mistakes and struggles are part of the experience, but looking where we have come to is sooo satisfying! The Christmas dress is stunnig, you look very nice in it! Happy new knitting year!

Wow!!!! One year of knitting your doing fabulous!!!

LisaR: Your Ranunculus - WOW ! Also , Sari chevron is gorgeous! It's the only one I've seen that definitely has zero Charlie Brown vibes .. Sari is such a great talent , but I wasn't drawn to this one until seeing yours - SoooGOOD! I've been knitting a long time , its a sweet reminder of the early days:) wishing you many more years of happiness while fearlessly trying "all the things"as you do now 😊

This was my first episode of yours. I cannot believe you've only been knitting for a year! You are amazing! Great job on all the finished objects and not letting a pattern get you down. I can't wait to see what you knit in your second year....must say, I am very jealous of your thrift stores! What great yarns you have found.

I am in awe! I knew you were a new knitter but had no idea how far you’d come in a year! You’re fierce! I thoroughly enjoy your can do attitude and projects.

What can I say! Way to go! Pretty impressive projects for your first year.

I need to go yarn shopping with you. You’ve got an amazing ability to find bargains. I’ve been checking the thrift stores because of you. 🥰

Impressive first year Nora. I’m ending my 4th year and just finished my first sweater in November. You are an inspiration to all knitters. The perfect state of mind to be successful too. I found your channel when I did a search for the Ranunculus (i haven’t made it past the lace yoke because my count got off so the little flowers don’t align up. Can’t decide if I should rip back or keep going.) Your knits are truly amazing. I will be following you to see what you knit next year. So All the Best! 🎉

I’m so inspired by you!!! Thank you for sharing and putting the work into this episode and your entire channel! I’ve been knitting for a little under 2 years and fallen for the trap of knitting what’s comfortable (I’ve literally knit the same top down raglan pattern SIX times 😂) but this has encouraged me to try new things in 2024

Oh my gosh! You finished it in time!!❤ It is gorgeous. Merry Christmas and happy new year. I didn’t finish my salty days electric blue sweater in time for Christmas. I still gave the sleeves. But I decided to knit the Stockholm Slipover V-neck in a beautiful pale green with drops kid silk in deep sea green to give the most beautiful Marlee effect. I’m half way down the body and have neck and cuffs to do. I started it on the 23rd of December and couldn’t knit on it one day at all. I’m hoping I will get it done in time. I have about 3 days to finish it. Happy new year!🎉

Love this episode. You are a courageous knitter. It’s great how you jump into a project and make it your own. Be proud of you all your accomplishments. I thought you’ve been knitting for years. Thanks for sharing this webs. You inspire me others to just go for it! We’re always learning in the process . My goal moving into 2024 is to complete at least 6 sweaters and to learn a some new techniques like steering, brioche, and do mosaic knitting.

I also started knitting this year! I found your channel a few weeks ago and I just assumed that you had been knitting for a while haha. Your fearlessness has definitely inspired me to push myself even more. I started knitting with the sole purpose of knitting socks because I like how they look. I have made a few pairs of socks, 2 oslo hats, a beanie, and I had a novice sweater, but I didn't like the yarn combo I chose so I frogged it. I'm also amazed at your speed of knitting, I couldn't imagine knitting as much as you do in a month or two. It takes me like 2 months to knit a pair of socks lol. I'm excited to see what you'll do in 2024!

WOW! You are way braver than I am. Good for you! You are correct in saying it is mostly knits and purls and after that just go for it. The worst that can happen is you have to rip it out and start again. You inspire me.

Nora! felicitarte por ese maravilloso vestido rojo terminado! te ha quedado de locura! hermoso! Feliz entrada al nuevo año!

Thank you for sharing your journey ❤

I love how your Christmas dress turned out! Just beautiful. 😍

Afterthought heels are great. Nice work

You are awesome. Your first year knitting journey is almost identical to mine. People thought I lost my mind. Now I’ve been going strong for almost 12 years. Fearless knitters unite!!! 💪🏼

Thank you Nora! I appreciate your energy!

Wow! I had no idea you only have a year into your Knitting journey! You are golden girl! I love your channel. You make everything so beautiful. I really tune in to see your fresh eyes to the modern (and classical) style knits and inspos. One of my knits that I was so proud of this year was ‘Look at my holes’. While, (by the comments), it came easy to most, it was a huge challenge to me! However, after ripping back several times, I got into my rhythm. It turned out beautiful! I didn’t let the mistakes defeat me! Cheers to our 2024 creative journey ! 🧶🤍✨

Nora Girl! You knit a whole ass dress in your FIRST YEAR OF KNITTING. That alone is an accomplishment! I love your blog and can't wait to see what you come up with in 2024. I'm planning the all good dress, and next year I want to tackle brioche 😵 and colorwork (stranded and mosaic)

I can so relate to you and your video. I started knitting a little over a year ago. When I look at all the progress I have made, I am very proud of myself (like you). It's amazing what we can accomplish when we dare. I can't wait to see your beautiful red dress in an upcoming video. Congratulations🎉 My two favorite projects knitted in 2023 : the Ranunculus and the Ingrid Sweater.