Your Perfect Fit, Stitch by Stitch
Seams can be a divisive topic in the hand knitting world. Many knitters avoid them because, if they’d wanted to hand sew, they’d embroider or do dressmaking instead. Still more enjoy seamless knitting patterns because they’re familiar. Others aren’t keen
Mapping measurements is how to avoid being caught out by size charts and successfully fit a knitting pattern. Whether you’re a designer or knitter, this technique is the first thing you should do when either working from a size chart
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
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
As knitters, we adore the ease and classic appeal of a raglan sweater. Yet, if you’ve ever found yourself struggling with a baggy armpit, an awkward ‘point,’ or a neckline that just doesn’t sit properly, you’ve likely asked the question:
Most sewists make alterations, but observing fabric on the body is the key. Here’s how to interpret fabric behaviour & identify alterations.
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