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Me Made May Days 11-17
Day 11: Marion – Day 12: Miette Day 13: Hetty – Day 14: Hetty + Butterick 5748 Day 16: Marion – Day 17: Chuck + Vogue 8766 Past the halfway mark! I had a midcentury-themed housewarming party on Saturday for my new apartment, which was great although my gelatin mold was a failure. On Sunday,…
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FAQ: What are twisted stitches?
There are two questions about twisted stitches that come up a lot from knitters who are working on Miette. What are they and why use them? Twisted stitches are exactly what they sound like. They’re stitches that have been twisted by being worked through the back loop so the legs cross instead of being open.…
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FAQ: Is this a good pattern for a beginner?
“Is the pattern suitable for a beginner?” is always a tough question to answer, and the common variation, “Is this a good first sweater?” isn’t any easier. It all depends on what technical skills you possess, your pattern reading skills, and either your ability to visualize what you’re supposed to do or your willingness to…
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Selfish Sweater KAL 2016
Last year’s Selfish Sweater KAL felt like the perfect remedy for post-holiday blues and dark, winter blahs, so I’m delighted to announce that I will be running it again! The Selfish Sweater KAL will start Boxing Day and run until Valentine’s Day, December 26th to February 14th. The idea behind the Selfish Sweater KAL…
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A Spotted Wrap Skirt
Way back in the summer, Tilly from Tilly and the Buttons asked me if I’d like to try out one of her print patterns. Naturally I had to choose her Miette wrap skirt because it shares a name with my Miette cardigan pattern. The sewing pattern came quickly, but I wasn’t so quick to get…