It’s so interesting how different techniques can change the whole look of a project! With this new test knit, there were a lot of learning opportunities, starting with the cast-on. I like how the tubular cast-on is meant to match 1×1 ribbing so well, and I’m excited to show you.
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This is my third toddler sized sweater project, and I’ve loved every single one of them. I’ve said it before, but I really do think everything is cuter in smaller sizes. As another selling feature, this test knit happened to be for a raglan, which was perfect since I prefer raglans to yoke sweaters!
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I know this is a popular knitting technique, but it honestly might be my Achilles heel for knitting. It took me four tries, and I’m still not confident that I have it down pat. Thankfully, there are a ton of detailed tutorials online, so I wanted to take this chance to highlight my favourites.
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It is an established fact that every knit/crochet vendor at a craft fair has their own version of a “twist” headband where there’s a criss-cross in front. I know that might make it feel like we don’t need yet another pattern out there, but hear me out, Mollie is an awesome designer, and you don’t want to miss out on this beauty. Besides, it’s Canada. You can always use more headbands.
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I’ve been crushing on Brenda’s Instagram throughout the COVID-19 pandemic mostly because of the sheer joy that shines through her pictures. From her infectious smile to her dance moves in her Reels, you can’t help but be drawn to Brenda. This means that I obviously jumped at the opportunity to test knit for her.
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I’ve always found ‘frogging’ (i.e., the act of undoing knit or crochet stitches) to be a slightly stressful scenario. After all, you’re undoing something that might have taken hours to do, and it can feel bittersweet to take away all that progress, even if you are fixing something. However, when I was introduced to a new cabling technique that involves dropping stitches, I was immediately intrigued!
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I’ve had a bit of trouble with tension in the past for colourwork knitting, but I know the only way to get better is to do it more. I’ve had this pattern in my Ravelry library for a few months now, and it seemed like the perfect opportunity to knock off both a Christmas gift and knitting practice.
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It might seem counterintuitive to use a lace design when your goal is cozy socks, but somehow this pattern makes it work! I was surprised at how warm these socks kept my feet, and they’re my new go-to for wearing around the house. I thoroughly enjoyed the design of these socks, and would recommend them to anyone looking for a quick project!
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This shawl is GIANT. As in, twice-my-arm-span-giant. If it hadn’t been a test knit, I definitely would have gotten rid of half of the repeats for a much more manageable size. However, despite the seemingly endless rows of garter stitch, the end result is so striking that I thought this project was absolutely worth it.
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Another week, another test knit project, but I wouldn’t have it any other way! This time, I’m working on a fun pair of DK socks, and I almost can’t believe how quickly the first sock worked up. There was a fun new heel technique on this project, and I think it might be a new favourite.
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