A very quick note to say that my book deadline is fast approaching, so my blog and newsletter will be on pause until next month. Until then, have a restorative spring break, and see you back here soon! Natalie x
Back in May
Protein vs. Cellulose: Why I Test My Knitwear Designs in Every Fibre Family
Today’s blog post was originally a Pattern Spotlights newsletter, inspired by a reader question about whether wool would work for an upcoming design. Generally, I’ve never talked about the specific benchmarks and testing processes I use for designing knitwear, nor
The Mystery of the Faroese Darts: A Story of Intuitive Engineering
Dedicated to Jessie, whose curiosity during the pilot of Knitwear Design Initiation incited me to share this story of the Isblomst shawl with the beta group. In 2012, whilst working at Peter Jones in London, I met a ghost. This
Why the Nape to Waist Measurement is the Secret to a Perfect Fit (and How to Take It!)
Have you ever finished a beautiful cropped sweater, only to find the waist sits awkwardly high or feels a bit too long? We often focus on bust and hip measurements, but there is one ‘secret’ dimension that dictates how a
How I Designed It: The Kim Poncho
This design has a special place in my heart. It was partly inspired by my favourite hand knitting designer, Kim Hargreaves, because a detail in one of her designs made a huge contribution to the success of this poncho. The
Why You REALLY need to make a toile
“It’s basically making the entire thing twice” OR “I don’t have time” OR It’s a waste of fabric” OR “Can’t I just fix it as I go along?” Any of these familiar?? Quite possibly, I hear you say! If you
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