My 2025 Make Nine has several projects from 2024. In 2024 I got pregnant and had my second child, so I had limited time and energy! I found the first trimester fatigue to really take a toll on my knitting mojo, and then having an active toddler took my remaining energy. This year I’ll be […]
Clothing and Style
Crossing Pullover by yamagara
The Crossing pullover by Bernice of yamagara is a lightweight yet bulky sweater. This is another knit project that I did not include in my 2024 Make Nine list. Back in March, Bernice contacted us about participating in a test knit for one of her new sweater designs. I had already knit her Hikari tee […]
Ginger Pullover by yamagara
Ever since getting Issue 15 of Laine Magazine, I’ve been thinking about knitting myself the Ginger pullover by yamagara. Ginger is a combination of interesting construction, cosy shape and fun stitch patterns. Dolman shaping along the underarms gives the sweater comfortable ease. The sweater is knitted sideways from cuff to cuff, with a cable pattern along […]
Free Mohair Hat Knitting Patterns
I’ve created a roundup of some beautiful free mohair hat knitting patterns. Of course, you can always browse the massive archive of free patterns on Ravelry to find more free mohair hat knitting patterns. Many of these patterns are by established designers, so they shouldn’t have errors and should be well written. However, I have not […]
Free Self Striping Yarn Knitting Patterns
I’ve created a roundup of some beautiful free self striping yarn knitting patterns. Of course, you can always browse the massive archive of free patterns on Ravelry to find more free self striping yarn knitting patterns. Many of these patterns are by established designers, so they shouldn’t have errors and should be well written. However, I […]