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…

Where do you find inspiration for knitting sweaters? For me it can be anything from plants to textures to beautiful pictures on Pinterest. This list is comprised of five great books and magazines that I look at to find inspiration for my next sweater project. A few of them are specifically knitting books and a…

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…

We have finally made it to that transitional time of year where school is starting and summer is coming to an end. For some reason this time of year always makes me eager to knit stripes. Wether you choose to use the colors of your alma mater or something more subtle there is a pattern…

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…

This is post 3 of 4 in the series “The Ultimate Guide to Color Theory for Sweater Knitters” This series covers how knitters can use color theory to improve their sweater knitting. The Color Wheel: The Ultimate Guide to Color Theory For Sweater Knitters Part 1 Traditional Color Schemes: The Ultimate Guide to Color Theory…

Sometimes I don’t want to look in my phone for my sweater yardage estimates while I’m in the yarn store. More realistically my phone is probably dead or I forgot to bring it entirely. So at your request I have created this printable Sweater Yardage Estimates sheet. Click to Download I like to keep it…

I am one of those people who loves to be super organized so this week I decided to create a new Sweater Planning Notebook to put all of the information that it takes to plan each sweater. I had a composition notebook that I was just pinning, stapling and taping everything into but that started…