Big Crafty

Here it is, my first handmade shirt.

Pattern: McCall M5009
Size: 28W tapered to 30W on bottom. (For the uninitiated, most pattern sizes have much higher numbers than ready-to-wear.)
Lessons Learned: The first rendition of this shirt was much too big and the shoulders hung halfway down my upper arm. If I had taken […]

Wow!! You really must pick up this issue. Beautiful, strange, couture, oh-no-the-’80’s, and everything in between.
First, cruise by Vogue’s site for some free patterns from the 10 different covers.
Next, check out the preview page for a few pattern photos.
So much delightful knitting. Anyone else in love with the scarf on […]

Knitsimple’s Fall 2007 issue has patterns o’ plenty for fluffy people. Most are pictured on their preview page. For those that aren’t, I’ve taken some pictures of my floor where the magazine just happens to be there and open to that page.
Cabled Vest
Size: Medium to 2X (Unisex)

Striped Vest
Size: Small to 2X

Mitered Jacket
Size: Small/Medium […]

The summer of lazy blogging comes to an end with this post. Fall is in the air! Well, not really. But it’s on the racks and in between the covers of our favorite magazines! Knitted hats, crocheted granny square afghans, and rich fabrics will fill the void soon to be left […]