Neuroscientist + Curious Mind + Passionate Maker
Wearable toile with missing hardware. I've always loved the look of traditional overalls. I saw the Fibre Mood Constance overalls and knew I needed to make myself a pair immediately. My goal was to alter the original pattern as little as possible. I know I tend to just self-draft patterns based on my measurements. This... 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 →
Project Info I completed this sweater in April 2020. Yoke I only repeated raglan shaping 31 times (not 35). Sleeve I started reducing stitches immediately on the sleeves, every 4th row. The sleeves looked really bad the way the pattern was written. I knitted 100 rows on each sleeve, which after washing, was the perfect... Continue Reading →
Project Info PatternComfort Fade Cardi by Andrea MowryMade forMeSizeLNeedleUS 2 (2.75mm) and US 3 (3.25mm)Gauge21 sts / 32 rows = 4 inin Stockinette Stitch after blocking, using larger needlesYarnHedgehog Fibres Merino DKHow much?5.4 skeins, 1182.6 yards, 1080 meters, 621 gramsColorwayPoppy I really dropped the ball on moving my Ravelry posts over to my website. I'm determined... Continue Reading →
For me, fitting shirts are just as tricky as fitting pants. I have an excellent fit for my everyday t-shirts with a modified Union St pattern, but I've struggled to get a decent fit in a woven pattern. When the Norma blouse didn't fit, instead of altering, I ended up drafting a pattern from my... Continue Reading →
After my last few blog posts about fitting tips and tricks when drafting pants, I need to show how I actually draft pants. After drawing dozens of patterns, I do have "my method." If you need to read my other posts about fitting and measurements, here are the links: How to measure for pants Crease... Continue Reading →
When you are on a path of discovery, the best advice is often the last to be found. My blog is intended to reflect my journey as I learn more about sewing, knitting, and baking, so things will feel out of order. If I were writing a book, this blog post would probably be one... Continue Reading →
I learned a lot between drafting pants for myself and drafting pants for Ryan. Specifically, I learned where the crease line should go at the crotch level in order to fit quadriceps. Fitting pants is more than just widths and lengths put together. Your unique body shape is important too. Continue reading to learn more!... Continue Reading →
The orange sock was knit toe-up and purple sock was knit cuff-down. The flap-and-gusset heel design looks nearly identical. This is my final blog post about knitting socks. I haven't covered everything about knitting socks because there are already many great resources available for free on Ravelry and Instagram. I am simply filling in the... Continue Reading →
Heel flap and gusset to accommodate a large, average, and small instep Unbelievably, there are over dozens of ways to knit the heel of a sock: french (aka round), dutch (aka square), half-handkerchief (aka v-heel), gusset, fish lips, Fleegle, german short row, an afterthought, etc. Of course, the heel I found that fits best when... Continue Reading →
Orange is knitted toe-up, purple is knitted cuff-down I prefer a rounded toe, given I like my toes to spread naturally. If I'm not wearing hand-knitted socks, then I'm wearing Injinji socks. I altered the standard sock shape a little bit, so it wasn't so constricting and pointy. The standard wedge cuff-down toe is to... Continue Reading →
Cuff-down (blue on the left) vs. Toe-Up (orange on the right) 1x1 rib knit cuff I've written another one of those long-winded blog posts and decided it would be better to break things up a bit, so it wasn't so tedious to read. In 2020, I really dedicated my time and effort to knit socks.... Continue Reading →
