Category: Knitting
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Fixing Fit Issues in a Knitted Tank: Vertical Darts Solution
I recently finished knitting the Tolsta Tank by Rebecca Clow, and it fits great except for one thing: it’s longer in the back than in the front. The usual fix suggested for this issue would be to add horizontal bust darts to lengthen the front, but I chose a different solution. The error is was…
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The case for swatching (and why it’s not just about “getting gauge”)
Mention gauge swatches to most knitters and you’ll get a groan. Some knitters view it as a necessary but unpleasant step toward getting to sweater that fits, and some avoid it at all cost. But swatching is about so much more than getting gauge. As a designer, swatching is essential to my process. I think…
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Crafteaze by Valari Pillow Review
Valari, maker of craft and gaming support pillows, recently reached out to me and offered to send me one of their pillows to try out. I have a long history of neck and shoulder pain, and with a new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, it seemed like a perfect opportunity. Suffice to say, I want to…
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3 Ways to Use Your Yarn Stash
There is a lot of interest from knitters (and crocheters) right now in creating projects from stash yarns. Using what you already have can be a great way to knit sustainably and save money (not to mention make space for new yarns!). It also can inspire creativity. Some of my favorite projects have been made…
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Shaping in Knitted Garments, Part 2: Vertical Darts
In a previous post, I hinted at another use for the master shaping formula: vertical bust darts. Next to lengthening or shortening, adding bust darts to a sweater or knitted garment is one of the most common modifications knitters make. Two Types of Bust Darts There are two kinds of bust darts: horizontal and vertical.…