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 bought this pattern last summer and started making it. But 3/4 of the way through, I realized it was too small. I bought new fabric this year, but I didn't pay attention to the width of the fabric. I bought 3 yards with 44" width but the suggested width was 48". I didn't have… Continue reading Amelie Dress by Untitled Thoughts
I fell in love making bags after completing Klum House's Slabtown. I quickly ordered the Fremont Maker's Kit with natural as the main fabric and berry as the accent fabric. I didn't have to order additional tools this time. It took me around three hours to make this bag. Compared to Slabtown, this one was… Continue reading Fremont Tote by Klum House
It was summer last year when I first saw this Slabtown Backpack on Klum House's Instagram. It was love at first sight. I searched and searched, trying to find the pattern. Unfortunately, it was only taught at their studio in Portland, OR. But the good news was they were planning to release the pattern this… Continue reading Slabtown Backpack by Klum House
I bought a pair of lounge pants in China a few years ago, and they were really comfortable. I only could wear them on the weekends, so it didn't make sense to have more than a pair. However, a week into Colorado's Stay At Home order, I realized how nice it would be to have… Continue reading Free-Range Slacks from Sew House Seven
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
