The Anatomy of Sweaters: Shoulder Construction in Knitting

The Anatomy of Sweaters: Shoulder Construction in Knitting

When it comes to sweaters, the shoulder isn’t just a seam; it defines how a garment sits, moves, and feels. The difference between a sweater that drapes with quiet elegance and one that pulls or hangs awkwardly often begins at the shoulder. Here, we break 

The Secret to Better Yarn Substitutions

The Secret to Better Yarn Substitutions

You’ve chosen the pattern. But the yarn the designer used isn’t quite right: for your budget, your climate, your taste. Or maybe it’s simply unavailable. So you reach for something similar. Same weight. Similar yardage. Close enough. And yet the finished fabric behaves differently. Because 

Knitting the In-Between: A Guide to Transitional Pieces

Knitting the In-Between: A Guide to Transitional Pieces

It’s the end of July. Summer still has its grip—the afternoons are hot, the air heavy—but the light is changing. There’s a golden edge to it now, the kind that hints at what’s coming. And even if the temperature doesn’t agree, that shift changes the 

Yarn Inspiration For Fall Knits

Yarn Inspiration For Fall Knits

It’s still midsummer, but already there’s a shift—subtle, steady. A gentle unfolding where colors and textures linger in the mind, gathering quietly as the season waits to turn. These are the moments where ideas begin to take shape—slow, deliberate, and full of promise. A little 

Easy Modifications Any Knitter Can Make to a Knit Garment

Easy Modifications Any Knitter Can Make to a Knit Garment

Small changes can transform a hand-knit garment. In this post, you’ll find 8 beginner-friendly ways to modify your knits—no math required. From shifting a hemline to adding a whisper of contrast color, these quiet tweaks help your sweaters and cardigans fit better, feel better, and carry a little more of you in every stitch.

Your Knitting Companion Podcast Episode 17

Your Knitting Companion Podcast Episode 17

On this episode we talk all about fit, and how you can get a better fit. Read more about it here. A big thanks to Snitches Gets Purled for jumping on my plant-fibers-for-warm-weather soap box! Finished Objects: The free pattern for my Rivven Tee is 

How To Ensure Your Hand Knits Fit

How To Ensure Your Hand Knits Fit

Introduction What does fit mean to you? One person’s ideal fit is another’s disaster. Some love a boxy, relaxed shape, while others prefer structured garments where every seam lands precisely where it “should.” So, let’s dig into fit—not just what it is, but how we, 

Rivven Tee – A Free Pattern

Rivven Tee – A Free Pattern

While this pattern works great with light summer yarns, it can also be beautifully made in wool or other fibers. If you’re looking for something special, check out the shop This pattern is offered as a free resource, shared in the spirit of creativity and 

A New Kind Make Nine For A New Year

A New Kind Make Nine For A New Year

This year, I decided to reflect on my style evolution and how my hand knits fit into that. Rather than do a standard Make Nine, I decided to curate an Editorial Make Nine. The Editorial Make Nine is more than a list of patterns one 

Free Knitting Pattern: The Gamboge Shrug

Free Knitting Pattern: The Gamboge Shrug

I’m so happy to share my newest pattern, the Gamboge Shrug! The Gamboge Shrug is worked in a DK/light worsted yarn and features a cozy folded over collar and a relaxed fit.  The clean lines of stockinette stitch create a smooth fabric that drapes effortlessly