Hello lovelies! I have finished the wonderful Jakers sweater by Isabell Kraemer and have lots of modification notes for you. But a large portion of this episode is all about singles (single-ply) yarn and whether it’s good for garment knitting. We’ll break down and maybe dismiss some of the common assumptions. Lots of examples in store for you. Plus, a photo finish for the Reverb Cardigan. Come hang a while? ~Melissa
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SHOW NOTES:
Patterns (some links are to Ravelry)
- Jakers Sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jakers
- Reverb Sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/reverb-2
- Bojagi Shawl: https://www.knitboop.com/patterns/bojagishawl
- Meirg Cardigan: https://litlg.com/product/meirg-cardigan-kit/
- Alieas Cardigan: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aileas
- Hopi Sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hopi-4
- Rebel Two Shawl: https://knitosophy.com/2017/06/15/rebel-two-shawl/
Yarns
- Lichen and Lace: https://lichenandlace.com/
- Tanis Fiber Arts: https://www.tanisfiberarts.com/yarn
- Brooklyn Tweed Shelter: https://brooklyntweed.com/products/shelter
- Brooklyn Tweed Loft: https://brooklyntweed.com/collections/breed-specific-wool-yarn/products/loft
- Letlopi: https://alafoss.is/collections/lett-lopi-wool-yarn
Singles Articles
- Jillian Moreno’s Article: https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/2018/04/13/the-why-of-ply/
- Alexa Lludeman’s article: https://blog.tincanknits.com/2021/01/14/decisions-decisions-how-to-choose-the-right-yarn-for-your-sweater/
- Cynthia MacDougall’s article: https://knitmuch.com/knitting-with-single-ply-yarn-sometimes-it-comes-down-to-balance/
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