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Unicorn Shirtdress "Kalle, Closet Case Patterns"

December 29, 2020
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IMAGE CREDIT: Closet Core Patterns

IMAGE CREDIT: Closet Core Patterns

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PROJECT DETAILS

Status Completed
Started March 2019
Completed December 2020
Pattern Name Kalle
Designer / Company Closet Case Patterns
Size 6 34" x 27" x 36"
Fabric Polyester and Cotton Mix 1 yd. pre-washed, wash cold, lay out to dry
Notions All Purpose Thread, interfacing, zipper, 9 (1/2") buttons - used 8
Machines Sewing, Serger

NOTES

This dress pattern and fabric was originally purchased to be worn on a trip to Italy. The trip was amazing, but unfortunately I did not have this dress finished in time. The material is most likely a polyester mix (?), I remember purchasing 4 yards due to the lovely unicorn pattern. It is certainly a busy, playful, and boisterous fabric design. Perfect for my “around town” wardrobe. I also am finding that I love, love, love denim look fabric. More please!

RESOURCES USED

  • How To Make the Shirtdress | Closet Core Patterns (formerly Closet Case Patterns) // Sewalong // This resource was worth its weight in gold. I was able to use it for assistance in the areas that I was bound to get hung up over in the pattern. My only suggestion would be to add an “adding buttons/buttonholes” tutorial.

  • Button and Buttonhole Positioning | American Sewing Guild // November 8, 2019 blog article

  • Button and Buttonhole Positioning | Threads Magazine // How To: [10/17/2008] The Most Important Button Position Is the One on the Bust Point Line

  • Button and Buttonhole Positioning | Sewaholic // 2/25/2015 Shirtmaking: Button Placement & Buttonhole Tips

FINAL THOUGHTS

  • Important Tip: Use Fray Check before cutting open buttonholes with seam ripper.

In Sewing, 2020, Clothing Tags 2020, sewing, dress, handmade clothing
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JH Gift Socks

December 15, 2020
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PROJECT DETAILS

Status Completed
Started 12/5/2020
Completed 12/15/2020
Pattern Name JH Gift Socks
Designer Vanilla Pattern
Yarn Spun Right Round // Classic Sock // Cluck + OOAK 1 skein // OOAK left overs
Needles US 1 (2.25mm) 40" Circular

NOTES

I used a simple vanilla sock pattern to knit up a good-fitting sock.

  • 60 stitches around // 30 stitches each needle

  • 2 at-a-time // toe up // 1 circular needle

  • contrast toe

  • stockinette on the foot

  • pattern on the instep: P1, K2, P1, K2, P1, K2, P1, K2, P1, K4, P1, K2, P1, K2, P1, K2, P1, K2, P1

  • contrast german short row heel

  • back of leg pattern: K2, P2

  • cuff pattern: K2, P2

RESOURCES

  • How To German Short Row | Very Pink Knits // Knitting Help - German Short Rows

  • German Short Row (60 sts.) - German Short Row Heel Only | New Leaf Designs // Simple Toe Up Socks, Part 3

  • Free Short Row Pattern Maker (any stitch amount) | Knitgrammer // German Short Row Heel Pattern

Final Thoughts

  • This sock fits really well. The ribbing was extremely important.

Ravelry Project Page
In 2020, Knitting Tags knitting, 2020, socks, vlogmas
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Pennyroyal "frida"

December 9, 2020
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PROJECT DETAILS

Status Finished
Started October 24 2020
Completed October 28 2020
Pattern Name Pennyroyal "frida"
Designer Emilie Luis
Yarn Knit Picks Aloft (Pennyroyal) / Knit Picks Palette (Pennyroyal 2 skeins
Needles US 6 (4.0mm) 40" Circular

NOTES

This pattern is super easy, but for some reason I kept having tension issues.

Final Thoughts

  • No modifications were made.

Ravelry Project Page
In 2020, Knitting Tags knitting, 2020, headband
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Gift "Please Join Me" Shawl

November 23, 2020
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PROJECT DETAILS

Status Finished
Started July 11 2020
Completed July 31 2020
Pattern Name Gift "Please Join Me" Shawl
Designer Debra Gerhard
Yarn Urth Harvest Fingering (Thyme) / Urth Uneek Fingering (3006) 2 skeins
Needles US 5 (3.75mm) 40" Circular

NOTES

This shawl is a gift for a favorite aunt. It was a breeze to knit.

Final Thoughts

  • The one modification that I made was that I kept the color scheme the same throughout, and I did not switch the MC and CC as written in the pattern.

In 2020, Knitting Tags knitting, shawl, gift, 2020
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Green & Pearl "Ruusujuuri"

November 23, 2020
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PROJECT DETAILS

Status Finished
Started April 21 2020
Completed October 1 2020
Pattern Name Green and Pearl "Ruusujuuri"
Designer Tiina Kuu
Yarn Malabrgio / Spun Right Round 2 skeins
Needles US 1 2.25 mm / US 1.5 2.5 mm 40" Circular

NOTES

#freesocks2020 #ciasbod

Another cast-on project inspired by a podcast. This year a goal is to knit 12 pairs of socks in 2020. This pair of socks is taking a bit of time.

Final Thoughts

  • I really love toe-up socks, so this pattern really worked for me. The all over colorwork took way longer than I expected because I kept losing steam on these socks. I wish I had knit with yarn with higher contrast, but ultimately the softness of both sock yarns kept my needles clicking away. Next time, I will be sure to snap a black and white photo - it’s worth the trouble.

In Knitting, 2020 Tags knitting, socks, 2020
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Liquid Gold "Zilver"

November 22, 2020
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PROJECT DETAILS

Status Completed
Started November 16, 2020
Completed November 22, 2020
Pattern Name Liquid Gold "Zilver" Shawl
Designer Lisa Mutch
Yarn Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light // Liquid Gold 2 skeins
Needles US 8 (5.0 mm) 40" Circular

NOTES

This my third Zilver, and I’m still not tired of this pattern. It always blocks out well.

RESOURCES

  • My modifications to the shawl are included in the notes section of my 1st Zilver project on Ravelry.

FINAL THOUGHTS

  • I will make this pattern again and again. Now that I’ve made it three times, this pattern is second nature.

Ravelry Project Page
In 2020, Knitting Tags knitting, shawl, gift, 2020
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Light & Dark Blue "Strange Brew"

November 17, 2020
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PROJECT DETAILS

Status Completed
Started November 1, 2020
Completed November 17, 2020
Pattern Name Light and Dark Blue "Strangebrew"
Designer Tin Can Knits
Yarn Knit Picks Palette: Jay, Bluebell, White 4 skeins / 2 skeins / 1 skein
Needles US 3 3.25 mm / US 1.5 2.5mm 40" Circular

NOTES

I modified the fair isle pattern from the St. Remy sweater pattern, but after multiple attempts at getting the shoulders correct, I decided to give the Strange Brew pattern.

FINAL THOUGHTS

  • Modifications:

    • Bottom-up sweater / XS size

    • I did match the pattern gauge (26 sts. / 32 rnds): my gauge was 28 sts. / 33 rnds.

  • Make Again?

    • This is the best fitting sweater make for me so far. The color, ease, and overall fit are flattering.

    • Despite being a budget wool, I did not over heat when wearing the sweater.

    • I will use this yarn and pattern again.

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In Clothing, Knitting, 2020 Tags sweater, 2020, knitting, handmade clothing
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Teal "Overbury" Mittens

November 15, 2020
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PROJECT DETAILS

Status Finished
Started February 22 2020
Completed November 15 2020
Pattern Name Overbury
Designer Lydia Gluck
Yarn Mirasol Yarn Qulla 1 skein
Needles US 2 (2.75 mm) 40" Circular

NOTES

Lost 1 mitten right when I was ready to weave in the ends. Luckily, over 1.5 years later, I found the lost mitten (in the pocket of a little used handbag?) and finished this project up.

Final Thoughts

  • Next time, I would knit the mitten flap shorter and knit more cuff rows.

In Knitting, 2020 Tags knitting, 2020, fingerless gloves, mittens
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Vintage Yarn "Featherweight Cardigan"

September 28, 2020
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PROJECT DETAILS

Status Completed
Started September 17, 2020
Completed September 28, 2020
Pattern Name Vintage Yarn "Featherweight Cardigan"
Designer Hannah Fettig
Yarn JaggerSpun Zephyr Wool-Silk 4 skeins // held double to make gauge
Needles US 6 4.0 mm 40" Circular

NOTES

I used vintage yarn, a silk-wool blend, to create this cardigan.

RESOURCES

Suzanne Bryan // Perfect Picked Up Button Bands // YouTube

FINAL THOUGHTS

  • Modifications:

    • Knit Small Size // 35.25”

    • Held yarn double to make pattern gauge

    • Lengthened the body

    • Collar: Twisted rib 2x2

    • Hem: Twisted rib 2x2

    • Wrists: Twisted rib 2x2

  • Make Again?

    • I’m not sure yet.

    • Some knitters have noted that the cardigan can slip from some shoulder shapes.

    • After wearing this cardigan several times, this cardigan does tend to slip off of my shoulders in a way that my other, commercial cardigans (unbuttoned) do not.

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In Clothing, Knitting, 2020 Tags sweater, 2020, knitting, handmade clothing
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