Today is part two of resizing in our knit-along. We're now going to learn how to resize our vintage knitting pattern to our own size. This is the long post. Don't worry if you're not ready to sit down and do this! I know some of you are still swatching or waiting to get yarn. :) Actually this post is so big I admit a certain bit of trepidation posting it. lol I just know I've forgotten something, even though I've ... Read more »
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Briar Rose Vintage KAL: Resizing the knitting pattern, Part 1
Thanks everyone for the congrats on winning the Colette contest! ♥ I have been so busy this week writing up all the information for resizing our knit-along pattern I haven't had any time to even contemplate blogging or replying to comments. And when I say writing up the information, I mean writing it up... and re-writing it up... and re-writing it up. lol I can't tell you how many hours have gone into writing and how many ... Read more »
Briar Rose Vintage KAL: Gauge swatches
This week's knit-along post is about gauge and swatching. Gauge is one of the most crucial elements to successful garment knitting. For newer knitters, or knitters who haven’t spent a lot of time knitting things that eventually make it to a body part of a specific size (think a sweater, a hat, gloves, socks), you might not be as familiar with the concept of trying to ‘get gauge’. Gauge is just as crucial with vintage ... Read more »
Finished project: Olivette cardigan
Today I finished a cardigan that I knit entirely to match one blouse. Yes, one blouse. Last fall, I bought a lovely short-sleeved silk blouse at one of our favorite antique malls. There's one booth that is always filled with clothes that fit both Mel and I. They aren't always our style, but when they are, the odds are in our favor that they'll fit. It's really weird. I love that booth.So I bought this blouse. I don't ... Read more »
My handmade vintage wardrobe challenge 2011
It's really time I sat down and thought about my wardrobe.I'm not participating in the Colette Spring Palette Challenge, but it's really had me thinking a great deal about my clothing and accessories and the colors I pick. While I wasn't able to commit to the challenge in the time frame as set (plus I would want to include knitting, naturally), it's really inspired me to think about what I'd like out of my own self-made ... Read more »
Friday board games
Remember on Friday I said we were going out to play board games? Indeed we did. There's no photos from Taboo, which mainly involved lots of arms flailing about, but there are a few from Pictionary. (And I did kick some butt!)And my two favorite drawings of mine that won. Jen guessed correctly the below was "Fargo".And Emma guessed correctly that the below was Mt. Rushmore.I have smart friends. Those are crappy drawings. ... Read more »