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what I'm making this spring 🧵 knit, crochet, + sewing plans

sal west

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my "making menu" for spring 2026! when I feel inspired, I can return to this list to easily pick a project and run with it (in theory 🤞)

whimsical projects to knit + crochet vid:
small scrap yarn project ideas 🧶 whimsical...

** links in the pinned comment! **

📌 find me on the web:
instagram.com/salweststudio
pinterest.com/salweststudio
ravelry.com/people/salweststudio

time stamps:
0:00 its spring!
1:47 knitting
4:33 crochet
8:14 sewing
13:47 questions for you

music:
♪ stream cafe - boy meets girl
link: 1 hour of comfy & relaxing songs | royalty...
website: streamcafemusic.com

tags:
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20 Comments

@salweststudio Creator 6 months ago Pinned

@fridalind760 6 months ago

Hi! thank you for this lovely video 🥰 you're inspiring and comforting to watch. And listen to. I have very high anxiety at times and I just find your videos calming for my brain! at the same time you inspire me to start with my own projects, so thank you again! Right now I'm crocheting a cardigan for my mom and wishing that blocking might save it 😅😅

@lessthanbutterflies 6 months ago

I just got into filet crochet and it took ages for it to finally click but now I'm addicted! I'm making a rectangle, one piece poncho with filet right now!

@renesbian 6 months ago

your style is very reminiscent of Kathleen Illustrated and From Carly B !!! obviously I will be adding you to my favorite art & crafting youtubers!!

@dreamers-path-with-lorilei 3 weeks ago

Lots of ideas🎉 had me rethinking my scraps

@amymiller1230 6 months ago

Making a granny square blanket (from mostly thrifted yarn) -- the squares are so portable, so no big yarny pile sitting in my lap while I work! Love the menu idea!!

@lucieschima6806 6 months ago

The way I just had to pause the video, go look up the no heel spiral sock pattern and cast it on immediatly! Thank you!

@aetataureate 6 months ago

Oh my gosh the half curtain is REALLY calling me too, what a great idea!! ❤

@papelesdeelib 6 months ago

Gasped at the pants with the drawstring around the ankle…I want that bad!!! My crocheting has slowed almost to a halt since Christmas😞 but one project I really want to make that should be quite easy is a spring/summer garland for decor😌

@pistachiostitches 6 months ago

I'm absolutely fixated on crocheting ponchos and vests for spring and summer!! I've already finished one poncho, but it turned out a bit too heavy for hot weather because it's medium weight yarn, so I'm hoping to make another one with super fine or fine yarn. Crossing my fingers that it works out better this time 🤞🏼 looking forward to seeing what you make!

@kaytemnorwood 5 months ago (edited)

Upon rewatch: I plan to make so many vests. My favorite is a sewing pattern: Butterick B7018, but note its' sizing is HUGE. It's such a good pattern to futz with because it's so few pieces and the construction is really easy for me. 😊

@mortiseandtendon 6 months ago

i've just knit the back panel of the Olympe vest! there must be something in the air with vests this spring

@kaytemnorwood 6 months ago

Thank you for sharing all of your inspiration! I made a silly button up blouse for Valentine's Day, and now I just want to copy and paste in every color of all the fabrics in my stash.

@Mr.MossyTeacup 6 months ago

I have plans to make a fun sort of patchwork pair of cotton shorts (with pockets of course) and those are probably first on my list, after hemming a pair of bell bottoms I already have

I've also been wanting to make a vest/corset-like shirt in the shape of a broken heart, probably with lace around the sides like a valentine, with a lace-up front. I have these glass pearl beads that I want to make some kind of top with, but I haven't really decided exactly what yet

@RiseCraftAndInk 6 months ago

I also need to get on my mending/upcycling game this spring! I have an overflowing basket of things that need my attention and it finally time to address it I think - thanks for the inso!

@leahstray 6 months ago

i’m also in my layering over clothes i already have to make it a little more fun, and the billowy top concept you showed i think would be very fun in like an organza/chiffon type fabric, just over a go to tank top or something. i’m forgetting the correct term, but i think that would look mad cute on you

@iheartmusic41 6 months ago

In the warmer months I tend to make things with cotton or bamboo blends! Wearable and more suitable to work with in warm weather!

@alyciakei 6 months ago

I would recommend the skyline dress by Sydney graham for your patchwork dress.

@Manda.Lyn.Creates 6 months ago

im also on a vest kick!

@spellfallmagic 6 months ago

Just found your channel recently and I love it!!! So much fun and inspiration! My spring project will be sewing a new outfit for the ren faire and i just cast on the vilma top by gregorio fibers for my spring knit!