In the Making

Size made: Large Yarn Used: Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino My knitting group ran a knit-a-long for the Tutti Frutti Tee by Bea Creative Knits. As if I didn't need another project ongoing, I joined. I made a size L which is one size larger than recommended for my measurements, but that is because I used Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino. The pattern recommends sizing up for yarn content that isn't fully wool. The shoulders are a bit wide and I have about an inch of extra fabr

After seeing it all over TikTok, I decided to cast on the Bifurca Vest by Teti Lutsak. The construction is intriguing. The vest yoke is increased at four points exactly like a raglan. But the increases are for the chest and back. I love it, and I love how it makes the colorwork wrap around as well. I made a size 4 opting to have a smaller amount of ease but still within the recommended range. I used sport weight yarn I've had for years from a shawl kit I never used. I had bee

I'm always cold- especially in the house when the A/C is running. But blankets fall off my shoulders when I move around, and I can't just sit wrapped in a blanket all day. A poncho is the best option, and in my mind, it would be simple to design.