I found the free Roundabout Cardigan on the Red Heart pattern site. It’s an open-front, long-sleeved cardigan that uses worsted weight yarn. I liked how the pattern hangs open and is edged with a ribbed panel. However, after a test swatch (to check my gauge), I didn’t like how the pattern stitch looked. Instead, I […]
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DIY: Knit Pennyroyal Hat and Free Pattern by Magpie Fibers
The Pennyroyal Hat by Magpie Fibers is the first hat I knit! After feeling happy with my Wheat Infinity Scarf, I decided to move on to a slightly more complex pattern. I used one skein of HiKoo by Skacel in Simplinatural, a gift from a friend visiting from Switzerland (although he bought it in Vancouver). […]
DIY: Knit Wheat Infinity Scarf and Free Pattern by Tin Can Knits
My pink Wheat Infinity Scarf is the first knit item I made in twenty years! I used the free Wheat Scarf pattern by Tin Can Knits. This Canadian knitting duo published a whole collection of easy knitting patterns designed for beginners like myself.
DIY: Ginkgo Crescent and Free Pattern by Jade Keaney
I generally have trouble selecting patterns for my next project, but the Ginkgo Crescent free pattern is an easy choice. I love little shawls and find I wear them the most out of all my knit projects. Also, I love knitwear that works outdoors as well as indoors. The free pattern by Jade Keaney is […]
DIY: Vogue V9167 Notch Neck Princess Seam Dress
I sewed V9167, a notch-neck princess seam dress, for a wedding this spring. To make V9167, I used a floral yellow and white stretch cotton sateen print from Fabricland. I made view E in size 18 with a D cup, but could probably have just used the C cup. The pattern has multiple cup sizes […]