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I loved Ryan's sweater so much that I had to make myself one. While browsing PetiteKnit's website, I noticed that you can filter her patterns by shoulder type: raglan, set-in sleeves, circular yoke, saddle shoulder, and European shoulder. The Lyon sweater is one of her four patterns with the European shoulder. The shoulder seam is... Continue Reading →
Can I find a better fitting sweater pattern for Ryan? My goal was to knit a better-fitting sweater for Ryan, using an old sweater to avoid wasting yarn. I am looking for a sweater pattern that can avoid some common issues that can ruin the fit of the sweater. Specifically, I want to avoid a... Continue Reading →
I love my cardigan so much that I made one for Ryan. I'm completely obsessed with the color that he picked too. It's a soft purple, but in dim light looks light blue/light green. It's magical! Size The cardigan is designed to have approximately 11 inches of positive ease and fits a bust circumference of... Continue Reading →
My real opinion about this cardigan. My biggest fear is making a cardigan that fits poorly. I often see cardigans that won't stay put on the shoulders, the top button is straining under the tension of holding the cardigan together, or it is constantly falling backward and choking me. That's why I haven't knitted too... Continue Reading →
My Petite Knit obsession continues. Truth be told, after watching Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, I immediately wanted to knit Ryan a light gray slipover. When I saw Petite Knit's design was a close match, I knew it had to happen. Funny where inspiration comes from. I used the Sille Slipover pattern from Petite... Continue Reading →
I obviously have a thing for Petite Knit patterns. I just love the simplicity and look of all her sweaters, and the patterns are written in a style I find easy to understand. I recently found an article about her and wasn't surprised to find out she's a doctor and writes knitting patterns like she... Continue Reading →
After the success of my first summer knit top, I decided to make another top. I made the Montpellier Top by NovemberKnits. This pattern did not go as smoothly as the first pattern. I had to make some significant alterations to get the top to fit comfortably for me. Pattern Information Size Range1-8Bust85-140 cmDesign Ease7-8... Continue Reading →
My first attempt at a summer knitted top was a huge success. I love the pattern. I love the fit. I love the top. I didn't think I would like a sleeveless summer top, but I was wrong. The Thea Top by Paulastrickt was the pattern that I used. Pattern Information Size RangeS - XXLBust30... Continue Reading →
Hat worn without cuff I found the perfect hat pattern! The Musselburgh hat from Ysolda pattern is awesome. All you have to do is pick your hat size, choose whatever yarn and needle you want to use, and start knitting. There's a point where you check your knitting gauge, and then you follow the instructions... Continue Reading →
I finished this marshmallowy soft sweater just in time for my birthday! The pattern is the Caramel Sweater from Petite Knit, and it is so lovely. I made a few adjustments to the original pattern, so the front and back were balanced. Otherwise, this pattern is well-written. Project Information Here's the size information about the... Continue Reading →
I'm glad I know a little about fitting clothes onto my body. One of the things I know is that a basic yoke sweater where the front and back necklines are even will not work for me. What happens is that the back of the sweater pulls down, dragging the front neckline upwards, making the... Continue Reading →
Project Info PatternCumulus Tee by PetiteKnitMade forMeSizeLNeedleUS 2½ (3.0mm) and US 1½ (2.5mm)Gauge28 sts / 40 rows = 4 inin Stockinette Stitch using larger needlesYarnKnitting for Olive Pure SilkHow much?4 skeins, 1092 yards, 1000 metersColorwayCopper This was a straight forward project. I didn't have to make any alterations and the pattern fits beautifully. Part way... Continue Reading →
