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.
These beaded daisy bracelets are so fun! Colorful flowers on your wrist are the perfect accessory, and they are incredibly easy to make. In this post, I’m going to show you how to make three styles of seed bead daisy flower bracelets.
Little zip pouches help me organize my purse or travel bags. I thought it would be fun to make my own and use up some of my leftover yarn. I found the Honey Purse pattern by PetiteKnit that looked perfect! Continue reading for my experience knitting the Honey Purse.
Almost a year ago, I knit my Brioband + Fantastitch Combination Shawl using my left over scrap yarns. I loved how it turned out, but I wanted to knit it again with a more intentional palette. Keep reading for more details on my Pretty in Pink Brioband + Fantastitch combination shawl!
I knit the Aurora Cabin shawl by Westknits using all stash yarn. I ended up running out of some colors and making adjustments as I went, but I loved making this shawl. Keep reading for my experience knitting the Aurora Cabin shawl.
I knit the Single Malt sweater by Maxim Cyr, for the second time, as a gift for my husband. I love this pattern and making the Single Malt again, but I did have some struggles with gauge from not swatching. I’ve definitely learned my lesson now; keep reading for my experience knitting my British Aran Single Malt Sweater.