Every summer, the same refrain pops up: “I never wear my summer knits.” “I’ve stopped knitting for warm weather.” “It’s just not worth the effort.” And I understand where that sentiment comes from. Many knitters have put real time into warm weather garments that go …
Capsule wardrobes were designed for people who want limits. Fewer decisions, fewer pieces. A fixed number, arrived at deliberately, after which you stop acquiring and start living. But knitters are not normal consumers. We are makers. And if you tell a knitter that once they …
There’s something lovely about watching a knit or crochet stitch appear on a catwalk. Not as nostalgia. Not as irony. Just as something beautiful because of what it is. Texture as architecture. Stitch as silhouette. Compared to last season, I had to look a little …
Hey all- below are the FO’s and WIPs I talked about on the podcast. You can find the bag here.
Self drafting is a learnable skill and it is a rewarding and freeing process. It is learning to build garments for your own body.
Neutral yarns are quiet but never boring. They’re the secret weapon of your knitting.They’re not just easy to wear, they’re strategic. Neutrals make the rest of your wardrobe more usable, your projects more wearable, and your color choices more flexible. 1. Neutrals Hold the Wardrobe …
October is the perfect time to start thinking about your holiday knitting. The season can bring joy, but it can also bring stress—especially if you wait until December to start multiple projects or force yourself to knit with yarn or patterns you don’t love. It’s …
If you’ve ever knit a sweater that felt perfect in one spot but pulled or sagged in another, you’re not alone.One of the biggest reasons sweaters don’t fit the way we hope comes down to which measurement you use to pick your size: the upper …
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 …
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 …