If I had to choose just 5 essential design books to recommend to aspiring sweater designers which 5 would you choose? As I pondered this question I realized that I would choose one book for each phase of my design process. Starting with organizing my thoughts and sketches and moving all the way through yarn…
Read MoreTop 10 Cabled Sweater Patterns of 2014
I absolutely love cabled sweaters! However, I don’t particularly love knitting cables so hopefully I can convince my wonderful husband (who loves knitting them) to make one for me this fall. I think the reason that I love them so much is they remind me of my favorite weather, cool misty days on the coast….
Read MoreSweater Construction Methods: Raglan
This is post 7 of 7 in the series “Sweater Construction Methods” In this series we take a deeper look into the different methods for constructing sweaters and the pros and cons of each method. Sweater Construction Methods: Set-In Sleeves Sweater Construction Methods: Dolman Style Sweater Construction Methods: Sideways Sweater Construction Methods: Circular Yoke Sweater…
Read MoreSweater Construction Methods: Saddle Shoulder
This is post 6 of 7 in the series “Sweater Construction Methods” In this series we take a deeper look into the different methods for constructing sweaters and the pros and cons of each method. Sweater Construction Methods: Set-In Sleeves Sweater Construction Methods: Dolman Style Sweater Construction Methods: Sideways Sweater Construction Methods: Circular Yoke Sweater…
Read MoreSweater Construction Methods: Contiguous Set-In Sleeve
This is post 5 of 7 in the series “Sweater Construction Methods” In this series we take a deeper look into the different methods for constructing sweaters and the pros and cons of each method. Sweater Construction Methods: Set-In Sleeves Sweater Construction Methods: Dolman Style Sweater Construction Methods: Sideways Sweater Construction Methods: Circular Yoke Sweater…
Read MoreSweater Construction Methods: Circular Yoke
This is post 4 of 7 in the series “Sweater Construction Methods” In this series we take a deeper look into the different methods for constructing sweaters and the pros and cons of each method. Sweater Construction Methods: Set-In Sleeves Sweater Construction Methods: Dolman Style Sweater Construction Methods: Sideways Sweater Construction Methods: Circular Yoke Sweater…
Read MoreSweater Construction Methods: Sideways
This is post 3 of 7 in the series “Sweater Construction Methods” In this series we take a deeper look into the different methods for constructing sweaters and the pros and cons of each method. Sweater Construction Methods: Set-In Sleeves Sweater Construction Methods: Dolman Style Sweater Construction Methods: Sideways Sweater Construction Methods: Circular Yoke Sweater…
Read MoreSweater Construction Methods: Dolman Style
This is post 2 of 7 in the series “Sweater Construction Methods” In this series we take a deeper look into the different methods for constructing sweaters and the pros and cons of each method. Sweater Construction Methods: Set-In Sleeves Sweater Construction Methods: Dolman Style Sweater Construction Methods: Sideways Sweater Construction Methods: Circular Yoke Sweater…
Read MoreSweater Construction Methods: Set-In Sleeves
This is post 1 of 7 in the series “Sweater Construction Methods” In this series we take a deeper look into the different methods for constructing sweaters and the pros and cons of each method. Sweater Construction Methods: Set-In Sleeves Sweater Construction Methods: Dolman Style Sweater Construction Methods: Sideways Sweater Construction Methods: Circular Yoke Sweater…
Read More30 Day Sweater Design Files: Marcella
This is post 1 of 1 in the series “30 Day Sweater Design Files” In this series we highlight sweater designs created using the 30 Day Sweater Framework. Join us as we explore design inspiration, yarn choice and construction details. This past May I had the privilege of designing a show piece for the TNNA…
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