Tag: wear what you knit
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Emmina Socks
I’m a sock knitter who used to have 2 pairs of handknit socks to wear. As I found myself hunting for pairs of socks around my home, I decided it was time to knit myself a new pair, avoiding purchasing socks from a store like Target. From a “desperate” situation while making this pair, I…
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Faith’s Fancy Little Feet
Fresh off the needles is a sunny yellow pair of children’s socks. I designed the pattern I used. A Peasant heel, naturally dyed yarn, and knitting cables with no cable needle are a few reasons I enjoyed making these socks. Read below for information on my newest project. Yarn: Fingering weight Note: I naturally dyed the…
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Cardigan for a Little Sister
I had enough skeins of yarn remaining after finishing an adult-sized sweater for myself to knit my younger sister her own cardigan. I picked a pattern I’ve knit several cardigans from over the years and discovered very special buttons to add on as well. Read on to learn all the details of this completed knit.…
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Finding My Editing Style
Fellow tech editors have discussed their favorite types of knitting patterns to tech edit. Sometimes, this is referred to as a tech editor’s style. In this post, I share about the types of knitting patterns that make me jump with excitement when I open my email inbox for tech editing. Hello everyone! I love tech…
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A Sweater in June
On the first of summer in 2023, I casted off a sweater. This post includes the details of the pattern, materials, and lessons learned from my Buttonside Sweater. Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in color, Evergreen Pattern: Buttonside Sweater by Jennifer Dassau Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) and US 3 (3.25 mm) ChiaoGoo interchangeable circular…
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Wish You Were Here Socks
A new pair of socks has been casted off my needles! Do want to know the details, lessons learned, and thoughts? If so, this post is for you. Yarn: Malabrigo Sock Yarn in color, Kris Pattern: Wish You Were Here by The Kitchen Sink Shop Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) double pointed needles What I Enjoyed: What Bothered…
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It Fits: Size XS to 5XL
In the last couple years, I’ve been growing in my knowledge of creating a knitting pattern that will fit all the included sizes consistently the same way. This article shares points I’ve learned. Hello everyone! When you purchase a knitting pattern, likely, you pick the size that best correlates to your body measurements, or the…
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Practical Gloves for Dad
My dad requested a handknit from me. He requested a pair of fingerless gloves. This post shares all about these gloves. Yarn: Knit Picks Palette Green/Clover Red/Autumn Heather White/White Pattern: This was my own design based upon what I learned designing and knitting a previous pair of fingerless gloves. Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) and…
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Swatching Tips I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago
In this article, I’ve documented 11 points that I wish I knew before I knit my first swatch. Knowing these tips 10 years ago would have helped me avoid much wasted time, frustration, and ill-fitting knitting projects. Hello everyone! As a knitter, there’s a very crucial task that occurs often in my life. Unfortunately, I…
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Gloves for Mom
Yarn: Knit Picks Palette Green/Clover Red/Autumn Heather White/White Pattern: My own design Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) double pointed needles What I Enjoyed: What Bothered Me: My dad had requested a pair of fingerless gloves. He is very handy. From typing for his job to his various outside tasks, he keeps busy with his hands.…