Category Archives: test knitting

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 →

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Introducing Scéal Grá by LB Handknits

Posted on May 30, 2018 by

I’ve been working on a last minute test knit for Albina of LB Handknits: this is Scéal Grá (pronounced ‘scale grah’), which means ‘love story’ in Irish. It’s a gorgeous top down, seamless pullover with a lace yoke. As always: … Continue reading →

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Episode 37: Knitting for the Finish Line

Posted on May 20, 2018 by

Happily, my finish lines aren’t too far away! But I have been knitting with deadlines for some time now! On this episode, I discuss the sample knit cabled scarf I completed for Wool & Honey and the last minute test … Continue reading →

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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 →

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