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.
w.i.p. : celeste sweater.
This Celeste sweater by PetiteKnit is shaping up so fast. I’ve made so much progress in just one week and the color work on the yoke is an absolute dream.
Stay tuned for finished snaps, very soon.
wip: wave sweater.
I’ve had the Wave Sweater by Spektakelstrik - Mie Firring on my list for awhile and debated back and forth about color and yarn. I decided to knit with Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino for the first time and I am generally pleased with its ability to keep the shape of the color work and it’s soft feel. It does seem like a workhorse yarn.
w.i.p. : westward.
I’ve swatched for this pattern, measured, and measured again. The Westward Sweater by Tayler Harris is beautiful and it knits up quickly. But I’ve found that I’m petite. Real petite. I knew I was of short stature, but doing a dolman style sleeve has really tested my ability to get the oversized but not swimming on me fit I need.
Despite redoing the sleeves once and it feeling really great pre-block, the sleeves just ballooned after washing. So I’ll need to rip back about two or so inches on these and redo the ribbing. That will at least require very little knitting.
swatch: westward.
Maybe this is the year I am better about always swatching for projects. It's what you need to do to get the best fit for your body, after all. And when you spend this much time making things, you better not waste your time avoiding the tedious bits.
f.o. : first sets of '24 socks
Remember when I mentioned that I've spent more than a decade knitting socks for other people? And that in 2024, I was going to knit my stash to make socks just for me?
makes by me: hilma sweater.
Things I spend time making—and never wear. This one is the Hilma pullover from Pom Pom Quarterly and while I had to muddle through without errata, I think it came out pretty beautifully. I don’t know if I’ll wear it; they often end up being gifted. I love making things but I don’t know how to celebrate the things I make. I’m working on it. I’m trying to think differently about myself and not find the flaws in everything I do.