I had to pause for a minute before I sat down to write this. I was shocked that this hasn’t already happened on the blog. All I can say is I’m sorry. I feel like I’ve been remiss in my duties. If you’ve been following me for a while then you already know that I’m a MAJOR fan of HRH! She is absolutely fabulous and there is very little that could be done to convince me otherwise. I just picked up a copy of her British Vogue September issue and she is currently on tour with her beautiful family. So now seemed like as good a time as any to break down the collection of gorgeous knitwear she has in her closet.

Everything Meghan wears typically sells out within minutes of her being photographed in it. She has changed the lives of so many designers over the past few years just by wearing their designs once. I could gush on and on, but that’s not why you’re here. What are we supposed to do if we want to dress like HRH but we can’t afford her looks or we just aren’t quick enough to snatch them up? Well, luckily we are makers and the answer is simple… we just have to make them ourselves! Here are a few of her best knitwear moments and your next Meghan inspired WIPs.

\”As you get older, you become more comfortable in your skin and comfortable in saying no to things . . . I’ve also learned that saying no is just as valuable as saying yes. It’s something that, I think, comes with age and really having a sense of your self-worth. And then you make choices based on that.\”

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3.September 20, 2018: Together Cookbook Launch

Original: Tuxe Bodywear

Ravelry: Bulky Ribbed Vest by Cascade Yarns® Design Team

(Yes, I know that these are not at all the same thing… but I couldn’t find any knitted body suits and I really liked making this vest. It’s a fun & easy pattern with a similar shape to the body suit. So that’s a win in my book. Let me know in the comments if you find a better match)

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4. January 9, 2018: Reprezent Radio 

Original: Marks & Spencer Wool Blend Jumper

Ravelry: Balloon Sweater by PetiteKnit

\”You can be a woman who wants to look good and still stand up for the equality of women. There’s no uniform for feminism; You are a feminist exactly the way you are,\”

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5. February 25, 2019: Day 3 in Morocco

Original: Equipment, the Lucien Sweater

Ravelry: (Option 1) Striped Boat-neck Pullover by Helen Sharp

(Option 2) Luna by Anna Strandberg

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6. March 8, 2018 International Women’s Day in Birmingham

Original: AllSaints, The Ridley

Ravelry: (Option 1) Turtle Dove by Melissa Clulow

(Option 2) 22-23-5 Sideways Rib Sweater by Pierrot (Gosyo Co., Ltd)

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 7. March 23, 2018 Northern Ireland

Original: Victoria Beckham Cashmere Sweater

Ravelry: (Option 1) #17 Brioche-rib pullover by Todd Oldham

(Option 2) Keller by Julie Hoover

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Whose knitwear should I break down next? Leave your suggestions in the comments section below. Also, don’t forget to follow along on my Instagram account @bobbleclubhouse for your daily dose of all things fiber. Until next time, happy crafting!