f.o. : hey sailor!
This was a last winter project that I’m finally getting around to posting. My Hey Sailor! by Andrea Mowry was super addictive to knit because of the clever pattern and construction.
I love that this t-shirt can be worn with the buttons in front or back making it a pretty versatile construction. I knit mine in Knitting for Olive cotton merino (this was my first time using this line from Knitting for Olive) and it was a dream to work with. The colors I chose for mine were dark sea green and cream.
f.o.: sweater no.18
Yet another dupe! I saw another knitter on ravelry make the Sweater No. 18 by My Favorite Things using this unusual color—a gradient from Malabrigo Rios yarn line called Primavera, which is a gradient of yellows, greens, purples, grays, and oranges. This is not a color way I’d normally choose but I’m trying to branch out in 2025 and work some more unique pieces.
f.o.: penny polo.
I’m on a bit of a crochet kick. After first learning to crochet as a teenager and pretty much exclusively doing that through college, I went on a bit of a knitting bender post graduation. I’ve crocheted a few toys, blankets, and other small items since then but definitely not any garments.
f.o. : olga sweater.
I’m quite pleased with my Olga Sweater by PetiteKnit, which I completed at the very start of 2025 and still haven’t worn out in the world. I decided to take some color risk, which is part of my goal setting for this year of makes, and went with a bold red and purple palette. This particular combination is a dupe of another knitter’s finished product that I was really drawn to when I was trying to decide on what yarn and colors to pursue for this project.
f.o.: terrazzo sweater.
It’s been a Petiteknit winter for me, apparently. This is the Terrazzo Sweater and I knit it in the most gorgeous Noro Madara in the sake colorway. Wow. What a dream yarn.
f.o.: holger.
It’s been a minute. I made this Holger Sweater by PetiteKnit for my youngest nephew as his Christmas present. He likes to be “cozy” and says my sweaters make him feel that way. It won’t be long now before that’s not a thing anymore, so I made him a sweater…for now. I won’t be that aunt making him sweaters in his teens. I’m sure he’ll have moved on by then, as the other two did!
f.o.: shadow stripe pullover.
The Shadow Stripe Pullover by Jared Flood was an absolute dream to knit. The saddle shoulder construction was different and playful and I absolutely love the fit and drape of this garment. Endless color combinations but I went with exactly the color and shape of one of the full length samples that was featured—not colors I normally wear but that lime green is so gorgeous and fun.
f.o.: celeste sweater.
This Celeste Sweater by PetiteKnit was a dream to make. I spent a ton of time going back and forth about color choices and I’m quite happy with the final result. This color work chart was so fun to knit up and it immediately had such a satisfying way about it.
f.o. : wave sweater.
Wow, the Wave Sweater by Spektakelstrik - Mie Firring was a real journey. The first part of the journey was deciding on whether to go subtle with my color choices or to be bold. It took awhile but I finally settled on straddling both—this is Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino, my first time using this yarn. It’s a workhorse for sure. The poppy (blue) is my bold—and the marzipan for the main is my gentle. I love the colors but will I wear it?
The second part of the journey was getting the fit right—I didn’t want it as oversized as the sample and there are absolutely no schematics for this pattern (boo). So, it’s a gamble I wouldn’t risk if you are newer to knitting. Schematics really matter.
w.i.p: field day cardigan.
I’ve been wanting to knit a Field Day Cardigan by Ozetta for quite some time. I’ve knit the Field Day Jacket, which is a bulkier, cozier version of the cardigan and even though its pretty oversized, it may be one of my most loved knits of all time.
This Field Day Cardigan is knit with a whim yarn purchase — Brown Sheep Prairie Spun DK in dancing leaf, which is a gorgeous and gentle green.