After learning a lot from my first real attempt at shawl design, I wanted to try again. I was inspired to try a new design with some beautiful yarns I had in stash. Keep reading for my experience knitting and designing the Nimbus Drift shawl:
When the Quirky Quintet Shawl by Stephen West was released, I was really excited because it has a similar look to the Fantastitch (my favorite shawl pattern). I thought this would be a fun pattern to knit so I gathered my left over yarns to make a stash-busting version. Keep reading for my experience knitting the Quirky Quintet!
I love the Fantastitch Shawl by Stephen West. It was the first shawl I ever knit and it is my most-knit project. This Primary Pastels version is my fifth Fantastitch!
My husband has a beanie that he loved, but when he misplaced it, I wanted to knit a replacement for him. His original beanie had two layers of fabric, was knit at a small gauge, had no slouch and no brim. I knew of the Musselburgh Hat from different YouTube podcasts, and thought it would fit the requirements. Keep reading for my Musselburgh Hat knitting experience.
I love the look of the December Bow by Petite Knit. This bow is cute year-round and I wanted to try to add a clip to make it a fun hair accessory for me and my niece. Keep reading to see how to fold the December Bow and what clips I added to make the perfect hair accessory.
I knit my first shawl design! My Trinity Brioche Shawl turned out great and I am super proud! I learned a lot through knitting this shawl and I’m excited to share my thoughts on the Westknits Workshop I took, my shawl inspiration, and the lessons I learned. Keep reading for my Trinity Brioche Shawl knitting experience:
The Single Malt sweater by Maxim Cyr is so beautiful. The pattern is simple and easy to memorize and the little design details really make it special. This is the third Single Malt sweater I’ve knit, and probably the most fun I’ve had knitting it. Keep reading for my Sorrel Single Malt sweater knitting experience:
I knit the Jigsaw Puzzle Blanket by Westknits as a fun in-between projects kind of knit. It took me over a year to complete and I hurt my wrists while knitting, but despite all of that, I am super happy with my blanket. Keep reading for my rainbow jigsaw puzzle blanket knitting experience:
I love the look of the Aurora Cabin Shawl by Stephen West. It’s so unique with the traveling slip stitch section, and how the five colors work together. It took me a while to plan my colors, but I am so happy with how this shawl turned out. Keep reading for my Cosmic Violet Aurora Cabin Shawl Knitting Experience:
The 2023 Westknits Mystery Knit Along (MKAL) is starting in less than a week! I wasn’t sure if I was going to participate (still not 100%), but I have selected yarn and I’m ready to go just in case. Keep reading to see my color choices, thoughts on participating this year, and predictions for the Geogradient Shawl!
Last year I was looking to knit a new brioche shawl pattern that seemed more challenging or had a unique construction. I found the Brioche + Mystery shawl by Susanne Sommer which fit both criteria. Keep reading for my Brioche + Mystery Shawl Knitting Experience:
The Moby Sweater by PetiteKnit uses a combination of textures and cables to make this beautiful, classic sweater. I already knit the Moby mini version for my niece, and I wanted to knit one for myself. Keep reading for my experience, plus my tips for knitting the Moby Sweater.