Category Archives: Better Sweater

FO: My Red Pearl!

Posted on March 11, 2019 by

As many of you know from watching the podcast, I have been working to modify a sweater by Carol Feller called the Dark Pearl. Carol is one of my favorite designers and the knitter who taught me to cable! So, … Continue reading →

Posted in Better Sweater, Carol Feller, community, Dark Pearl, FO, garment, modifications, seamed sweater, sweater, sweater design, sweater math, sweater weather, Titus yarn, unexpected, unicorns, yarn | 6 Comments

Episode 48: Sweater SNAFU!

Posted on December 31, 2018 by

Lovely, lovely yarn folks! How are you? Happy New Year to you! I have a spanking new episode all knit up for you. This one has a few wonderful FOs   . . . . and some not so wonderful SNAFUs! … Continue reading →

Posted in Better Sweater, Brittany's Buttoned Cowl, Craw Craft Beasties, Dark Pearl, episode, Kephren Knitting Studio, knitters, knitting, knitting podcast, LB Hand Knits, Northeasterly, podcast, sample knitting, Sceal Gra, sweater, sweater design, Uncategorized, video | 7 Comments

Episode 45: Knitting Men!

Posted on November 3, 2018 by

Hello folks! It’s field trip time! We’re heading to the prison bus to talk to Metaspencer about knitting–men’s knitting patterns, men who knit, and some special hat designs! Then, it’s back to the yarn room for a couple of finished … Continue reading →

Posted in Better Sweater, community, Denali sweater, discount code, episode, Facing North, giveaway, knitters, knitting, knitting podcast, LB Hand Knits, LB Handknits, men knitting, metaspencer, Nordsee Jacke, sweater, sweater design, video | 3 Comments

Better Sweater Series #5: Charting Software and Pattern Scaling

Posted on July 20, 2018 by

Well hello there! I’m SO SO SO excited to bring you the 5th installment of the Better Sweater Series. I have an actual, real, in the wool FO to show you . . . it worked, y’all! We have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Better Sweater, community, compound raglan, custom pattern, knitting, knitting math, pattern writing, patterns, Phoenix Pullover, question and answer, scaling a pattern, sizing, sweater, sweater design, sweater math, test knitting, test-knit | 1 Comment

Episode 39: Going Pro?

Posted on July 8, 2018 by

Hello Yarn-istas! Episode 39 is up and ready to keep you company 🙂 As you requested . . . Spencer is back!! He joins me to talk about going pro with hobbies and other loved activities. Plus, my Frozen Silver … Continue reading →

Posted in Better Sweater, discount code, Frozen Silver, goals, KnitCrate, knitting, metaspencer, professionalization, shawl, sweater, tension, triangular shawl, Uncategorized, variegated yarn, yarn | 5 Comments

The Better Sweater Series #4

Posted on May 2, 2018 by

Hi everyone! I am a couple of days late with this installment because of the end of semester madness that was April! But here she is! In this fourth video in the series I discuss pattern writing, show you my … Continue reading →

Posted in Better Sweater, community, compound raglan, custom pattern, design, episode, knitting, knitting math, knitting podcast, pattern, podcast, short row shaping, sweater, tips, tricks and tips, video | Leave a comment

Episode 36: Test and Sample Knitting!

Posted on April 20, 2018 by

Hello fiber-y friends! Today I am so excited to talk about my test knit for Albina McLaughlin of LB HandKnits!! The cardigan, Sunny Every Day, has been released and you all have the chance to win a copy! Albina has … Continue reading →

Posted in Better Sweater, community, custom pattern, discount code, dyeing, episode, Kettle Dye, knitting podcast, LB Handknits, over dye, pattern, podcast, sample knitting, Sunny Every Day, sweater, test knitting, test-knit, video | Leave a comment

The Better Sweater Series #3 Body, Swatch, and Sweater Measurement

Posted on March 17, 2018 by

Episode #3 in this series focuses on issues of measurement for bodies, swatches, and sweaters! We’ll chat about how to measure your body, what swatches can tell us, and how to read the knitting of a sweater for clues about … Continue reading →

Posted in Better Sweater, episode, gauge, inspiration, instruction, knitting podcast, podcast, seamed sweater, swatch, sweater, sweater math, techniques, tricks and tips, video | Leave a comment

Episode 33: Keep Calm & Carry Yarn

Posted on March 11, 2018 by

Episode 33 features a cameo by Spencer! I discuss the calming effects of knitting in public; my Laitis sweater is finished; and there is a crochet dog bone to boot! Plus, a project bag review and giveaway from Bags by … Continue reading →

Posted in Better Sweater, community, episode, fleece, knitting, knitting podcast, Laitis Sweater, LB Handknits, Seven Sisters Farm, shearing, sweater, top-down, video | 8 Comments

The Better Sweater Series, Episode 2

Posted on February 10, 2018 by

This one is all about design and choosing the right yarn for your project! Come hang out with me and enjoy some time talking about fiber and form!   Show Notes: knitting graph paper Sweater Design in Plain English Burn … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-ply, Better Sweater, cables, custom pattern, design, episode, knitting, knitting math, knitting podcast, pattern, sweater, video, yarn | 3 Comments