New project.

Linen because it's summer.
2.5 mm needles because it's summer.

Call me crazy.

It's going to be another summer top. I don't know what yarn it is exactly, only that it's pure linen. I'm guessing it's about 500 m / 100 g and I have one ball of each color. Worth careful planning that should be enough.

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Guess who has a piece in the upcoming Sooke Fine Arts Show? (Me. It's me. I do.)

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Sneak peek

I'm close to finishing the pattern for a pair of wristlets that go with the "Seven Poncho" I recently released.

Hopefully I can publish this week. Totally out of season for my part of the world but there always winter somewhere.

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Playing around.

This yarn is very fine linen, 500m per 100g, in several shades of jeans blue (there label says inkjet printed - whatever that means).

Like all linen, it's a challenge to knit with. I tried several needle sizes. The swatch on the right is 3.0 mm and I think that's the one I like best. There are 4 cones with a total of 2,000 m - enough for a long duster / coat, I think.

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TEST KNITTERS NEEDED

Hello friends! I put a testing call on Instagram, but I wanted to reach out here as well, especially since I often seem to reach more people here. I have finished my tapestry pattern and it is fully tech edited and ready for testing.

It's knit flat, bottom-up in one piece. I used Loops & Threads Capri eco cotton (worsted/medium weight) in yellow speckle and US 8/5mm needles for the sample shown here. Pattern is not gauge specific.

It's got some more advanced stitches, and I've included tutorial links in the pattern for those willing to learn any new techniques. There are more details in the application, which you can find in the link in my bio, and I'm happy to answer any questions!

Test will run from Monday, April 10th to Monday, May 8th. I'm hoping for at least 3-5 testers.

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Does it still count as 'packing' if it's 'desperately trying to finish the collar on this jacket so I can fold it up and seam it when I get there'?

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how to keep the inside point from folding over, moving around, and generally being an awkward, bulky PITA, while still having that side look tidy when the jacket is open?

The answer (I hope): a cufflink. Looks like a pretty but subtle bit of bling when the band is folded back; the toggle should be almost invisible in the garter stitch when closed. W e'll see if it works as well IRL as it does in my head. (This is why I do prototypes, my friends.)

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Hey, wonderful fiber arts people. I love knitting, but my *job* is words, and I’m here to help if you’d like skilled, fast, affordable editing for crafty stuff. Queer-friendly & also just friendly-friendly. Be in touch :) https://www.eliotwesteditorial.com/short-projects.html

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Late to the party, but: in an attempt to find a way to write a chart for a slip stitch pattern I had in mind, I just discovered Stitch Fiddle, which is the most amazing thing. I am still working out the borders, but had a lot of fun hyperfocusing on learning the system. It's excitingly intuitive. #knitting #KnitDesign

Hey #knittersofmastodon , I remember seeing a lace pattern someone made recently on here for The Cool S (you know the one). I thought I had bookmarked it, but apparently I hadn't. Does anyone have the link?

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#WipWednesday

I set this side over the weekend too make a cowl (to be revealed soon).

Now I'm back at it, slow going because that's about 300 sts on each row and Kauni yarn has a bit of a tendency to be sticky. It's down to earth wool.

I'm improvising as I couldn't find just the right pattern, for the moment I want this part to be about 40 to 50 cm long (16 to 20 inches).

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I shared a bit about this project already on Instagram, but I've stumbled into designing a pattern for a tapestry! It feels a little weird to say that since I've only recently started knitting, but I've been working really hard on this, and I'm feeling really proud of it.

I chose my yarn to emphasize the boho type feel I'm going for, but I'm very interested in trying it with a simpler solid colour with a tighter ply as well as something more rustic.

My autistic brain apparently can't approach things like this casually, so I'll be looking for a tech editor and pattern testers once I'm finished testing it all the way through myself first. I'm not sure if anyone here would be interested, but I'll share updates as I go! I would be so happy to see some other people be able to make it their own!

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Spent the week working on a new jacket design for next fall, and can I just say I am so pleased with how this pocket is turning out.

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I never thought I'd say this, but after drawing 11 variations on the things, I'm just a bit tired of drawing Octopus knitting charts.

Only 2 more to go! Whee.

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Using this new-to-me platform to celebrate a new venture - Knitrospective now has a proper studio space! It’s time to devote more energies to developing my own practice @knitting @crochet @handspinning #knitdesign #knitting #crochet #handspinning #spinningwheel #craftstudio #artstudio

Dieses kurze Video zeigt die Strickmaschine im laufenden Betrieb (Teil 2).
#textileart #stille #knittingmachine #jacquard #atelier #video #machineknitting #knittingart #fabric #pixelart #berlin #berlinart #strickkunst #woolartist #woolart #qattoon #stricken #knitting #cotton #strickbild #knitdesign #berlinart #knittedart #knitting #kunsthochschuleweissensee #MastoArt

Wie funktioniert das eigentlich… hier ein paar Eindrücke aus meinem Atelier. Ein kurzes Video zeigt die Strickmaschine im laufenden Betrieb (Aufgeteilt in 2 Posts).
#textileart #stille #knittingmachine #jacquard #atelier #video #machineknitting #knittingart #fabric #pixelart #berlin #berlinart #strickkunst #woolartist #woolart #qattoon #stricken #knitting #cotton #strickbild #knitdesign #berlinart #knittedart #knitting #kunsthochschuleweissensee #MastoArt

I’m currently in the midst of a vacation from my knit blog (aside from my posts for patreon on the first). It’s part of my work and I was in need of a break to refresh my thoughts.

Today I started thinking about what to do starting next week, and I’m pleased to say that I actually have ideas that sound interesting to me!

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Wald - Wandteppich - 240x175 cm - 2022 - 4-Farb-Jacquard - Cotton - gestrickt —— Digital art picture, converted in 4-color pixel/meshes knitted with the Brother CK35, semi-professional knitting machine from the early 90s.
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Dentist today and then later tonight I need to work more on getting the pattern of a scarf written down. I thought I had it correct, but after a couple of repeats the answer is no, no I do not. In a couple ways.

Not sure yet if I'm just going to make this easier if I do it again (this is 2nd one) or maybe sell the pattern. Only one section is fussy, but yeah, it's fussy!

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