Did you catch my Fortesse pullover knitting pattern release? Today I've released the Fortesse beret, a wonderful knitting pattern to make a perfect vintage-inspired matched set with the pullover. Get the pattern on Ravelry and Payhip! The Fortesse beret, like the pullover, is knit in worsted weight yarn. Which means this beret is a quick knit! The sample and matching sweater is in Brooklyn Tweed Tones. I just ... Read more »
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Fortesse pullover – new knitting pattern
If you're looking for the perfect vintage-inspired knitting pattern to make for fall, then ooh have I got a treat for you today. Meet the Fortesse pullover, my latest knitting pattern that I just released today! Buy it on Ravelry or Payhip. Fortesse is a cozy vintage-inspired pullover with a unique shaped collar and coordinating stitch patterns. There's Version 1, shown above, a fitted cropped look with classic ... Read more »
Confidette: border, cuffs, and Icelandic bind off
When last we met, I introduced you to my new Confidette bolero knitting pattern (available on Ravelry and Payhip). One of my favorite elements about Confidette is the shaded garter stitch border and cuffs, which we'll look at more today. And I'm going to share a quick tutorial on Icelandic bind, which finished them off perfectly! The blue sample bolero was knit in John Arbon Knit by Numbers DK, and the blues are two ... Read more »
Confidette bolero – new knitting pattern!
I'm SO happy to introduce you to my latest vintage-inspired knitting pattern. This is Confidette—a smart, cropped bolero, and the perfect layering piece. Confidette is a size inclusive pattern, in eleven sizes ranging from 32 – 63" / 81.5cm –160cm at full bust, with a recommended 1 – 3” / 2.5 – 7.5cm positive ease. It features a shaded garter stitch border with mitered corners, a simple neckline that won’t ... Read more »
A plaid bolero, a dress, and a belt buckle walk into a bar
Sometimes, when lightening strikes in the form of an idea, you have to run with it, if you're able. That was the case with this project. I've been in the middle of knitting a cardigan since December, but then right after Christmas I got an idea in the back of my head for a quick project. Well, relative to a fingering weight cardigan, that is. I wanted to knit a bolero out of some Jill Draper Mini Empire yarn that I ... Read more »
Getting a cardigan right
I have a cardigan for you today! We have a new president and narrowly avoided what felt like the potential end of our democracy! One of those pieces of news is important and one is not, but I'm here to chat about the unimportant one. ;) Before we get rolling, these photos were taken in December so you're just going to have to excuse my Christmas decorations. I took photos of this project at the same time as my flannel ... Read more »