Tag: knitting patterns
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Adjusting Shaping in Knitted Garments
Most garment knitters will need to adjust the shaping in a pattern at some point. This might be needed are when you need to lengthen or shorten a shaped portion of a garment, such as a sleeve. Or you may get the stitch gauge for the pattern, but your row gauge may be quite different…
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What Does a Tech Editor Do, Anyway?
Last weekend I spoke on a panel at the Next Level Knitting Conference about my work as a tech editor. I don’t spend much time on this blog talking about my tech editing work – mostly I write from my perspective as a designer and knitter. Today I’m going to give you a peak behind…
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Sweater Knitting Series: 5 Finishing Tips for Handknits
Finishing techniques are as important to a well-fitting, long-wearing sweater as the knitting itself. Have you ever knit a sweater that turned out great, but the neckline didn’t stretch quite enough to be comfortable? Or are you intimidated by seaming, so you only knit seamless sweaters? The good news is that while it’s worth taking…
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How to Knit Reversible Cables
The Basket of Blossoms Shawl is designed with a reversible cable. This is a great option for all types of garments and accessories where the wrong side will show. But how do you make cables reversible? What makes cables reversible? There are two types of reversible stitch patterns. The first is patterns that where the…
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New Pattern Release – the Basket of Blossoms Shawl
The Basket of Blossoms Shawl pattern is now live on Ravelry, Payhip, and Etsy. I was inspired by the rosy color of this yarn, in a colorway aptly named Phlox, to design something for springtime. I always like to have a little cowl or shawl to wrap around my neck on chilly spring mornings, and…