This is amazing!!! Some of the small things you notice will even out / disappear from your mind in time. It looks great on you too!

Same here! I get jealous at what the other countries have, but they also make me want to visit those stores when I get the chance to

That looks great! Love how the colors are fading into each other.

TAAT toe up is my favorite method for socks! I noticed you have two separate balls - how do you normally split them? Do you ever run out of one before the other? I have an irrational fear of cutting the ball to the wrong size and not knowing what to do after.

Looks gorgeous! You got this! Knitting sleeves TAAT in magic loop is my preferred method for sweaters. It might take a bit, but you'll end up with perfect length sleeves and when you're done, you can wear it immediately!

Thanks for sharing your process! I'll definitely have to try it at some point, I've just been winding my skeins into a cake and using both ends, but it's fiddley to make sure nothing gets tangled.