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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Halloween is coming up, and I’m always on the lookout for easy DIY costumes! I’ve seen variations of a soy sauce costume floating around on the internet before, and I finally found these perfect printables online.
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At my workplace, instead of doing a communal birthday gift fund and all getting the same default gift, we’re all responsible for celebrating one person and making their birthday special! My person had their birthday this past weekend, and I thought a quick headband would round out a gift package perfectly.
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A few of my friends have recently become parents, and I’ve been so excited watching them celebrate the new additions to their families! Their babies are all so adorable, and seeing the joy in my friends’ eyes is so special. I wanted to mark these special occasions by making heartfelt gifts, in this case, a sweater!
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Courtney is probably the designer that I’ve tested for the most times, and I’ve loved each opportunity! She has a strong eye for design, and her commitment to size inclusivity is such a beautiful thing to see. As soon as I saw her asking for testers for this dress, I knew I had to sign up and cross my fingers that I would be lucky enough to be chosen.
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It’s almost uncanny how the weather knows to shift as soon as the calendar turns over, but here we are, one week into September with the perfect sweater weather. I’m so happy that I was able to test knit this sweater over the summer, because now my wardrobe is ready for the temperature drop, even if my mind isn’t.
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While my preference is for sweaters worked in the round, this sweater was worked in two panels (front and back) and the sleeves were worked flat as well. This means that the pieces had to be seamed together in order to make a wearable garment. I’ve always struggled with seaming, and if I’m being honest, it’s almost ruined a few of my finished objects. I was determined not to let that happen this time.
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I’m currently testing a new design for Courtney (Tinderbox), and she is amazing at adding small details and techniques to her patterns that really optimize the fit for all body types. This time, she included darts as a method to ensure a well-fitting top! I’ve got a long way to go until finishing this pattern, so you have to wait a little bit longer for that final reveal, but I couldn’t wait to talk more about this technique.
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