Size: 39.5 Yarn: Knerd String 4-ply Fingering (MC in Peach, CC in Uniform) Modification: None I had the honor to test knit for Jill's newest release: Jolies Fleurs V Neck. The original version of the design was a round neck, top down design. In this v neck version, it was knitted from the bottom up.… Continue reading Jolies Fleurs V Neck by Jill Karina
Pattern: Ashland by Julie HooverYarn: Brooklyn Tweed Loft (5 skeins in Long Johns, 1 skein in Snowbound, 1 skein in Camper)Size: 2 ( bust measure 39")Modifications: Added body length (shoulder to hem total 27") This pattern was issued by Brooklyn Tweed Fall 15. Part of the Peerie Collection. This pattern can also be made in… Continue reading Ashland by Julie Hoover
This project was sponsored by Fancy Tiger Crafts. You can read my blog post here.
Yarn: 4 skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Peerie in Calluna & 1 skein of Spincycle Dyed in the Wool in Sunset StripeSize: 38.75 Happy New Year! This was my last finished project of 2020, though it seems like it wasn't the right time to finish a tee in the middle of the winter. I only used… Continue reading Ironwork Tee by Dianna Walla from Paper Tiger
I came across this test knit opportunity on Instagram. This was love at first sight. I was first attracted by the ribbon tied back. Then I realized how intricate the sleeve design was. I was a little bit intimidated at first. But once I read through the instruction, I got a hang of it. I… Continue reading Casagrande from River Road Knits
I got an opportunity to test knit for thepetiteknitter again. This time was a sock pattern called Clairedelune. This was my first hand knit sock. Seems like socks are quite a popular knitting subject in the knitting community. I was very hesitant to knit socks because I wear out my regular socks quite frequently. I… Continue reading Clairedelune Sock by thepetiteknitter
The hardest thing for me to do lately when knitting a sweater was to choose the right colors. I am constantly Googling color combos. I want something that standsout but not flashy. It's very time consuming. Of course it doesn't always work out. Then the sweater is buried in a dark corner of my closet.… Continue reading Tecumseh by Caitlin Hunter
During last year's holiday party at Fancy Tiger, the knitters voted Cottongrass Jumper by the Petite Knitter to be the knit along piece for 2020. I decided to try Kelbourne Woolens Scout in Mint Heather and Natural because I thought by the time this is done, it'll be spring. I knitted in Women's S. The… Continue reading Cottongrass Jumper by the Petite Knitter
I was so honored to test knit for the petite knitter's new jumper: Snøfrost. This was my first time test knit. I knitted in size XS instead of S because I desperately wanted to test knit. I was a little worry it won't fit me. It turned out fitting pretty well. I just can't gain… Continue reading Snøfrost Jumper by the petite knitter
Hello everyone. Happy 2020! It has been awhile since I updated this blog. The last few months of 2019 was quite crazy. But that didn't stopped me from knitting. I completed quite a few projects that I can't wait to share and add them to my collection. For now, I'll start with my most recently… Continue reading Wool & Honey by Andrea Mowry
