A little morning rant about... bust darts. In my advice No. 20 (Knit to flatter: embrace your figure), I went into some details about how the silhouette of a sweater affects whether or not a knit is especially flattering for you. What I failed to mention is that for us large ladies with a bra … Continue reading Morning rant : woman body versus tent
Author: Jessica BA
Knitting Advice Nr. 24 : Knit for your biological sex (men are not taller women)
Men are not women in taller/larger bodies nor are women men in smaller bodies. As with all mammals, humans are a sexually dimorphic species. You can't just "adjust the proportions" of a sweater and call them a male or female version. Knitwear for men and knitwear for women must be drafted on different blocks, because … Continue reading Knitting Advice Nr. 24 : Knit for your biological sex (men are not taller women)
A little Swiss secret
This blog is still alive. Very much so. I keep learning and I keep having ideas I want to share with you. But I want to provide original content and that implies testing things out and a slow-pace blog. Also, blogging is just a hobby of mine. In the meantime, I want to share a … Continue reading A little Swiss secret
Evaluation of a summer yarn: Olivin by Hobbii
I rate Olivin by Hobbii 7/10. This yarn offers good value for money. It comes in 18 colours, is classified as weight number two (fine yarn) and has a recommended needle size of 3.5mm (US size 4). We may as well call Olivin a dupe for Allino by BC Garn as it has the same … Continue reading Evaluation of a summer yarn: Olivin by Hobbii
Knitting Advice Nr. 23: Measure your needles with a knitting needle gauge.
Because what’s written on your knitting needle might not be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. I own a perfectly fine pair of 3.5 mm circular needles. Conveniently, the size is carved right into them—and it’s a good carving, too, having survived multiple sweaters unscathed. Only problem? The actual size is … Continue reading Knitting Advice Nr. 23: Measure your needles with a knitting needle gauge.
All I knitted in 2024…
It's that time of year again when people start posting their "All I Knitted in..." videos. And gosh... they sure did knit plenty of stuff! On the one hand, it's fascinating—especially when they rate their projects, analysing what worked, what didn’t, and why. On the other hand, it feels overwhelming! I find it hard not … Continue reading All I knitted in 2024…
Knitting Advice Nr. 22: Tackle perfectionism hands-on (part one)
How much work in progress (wips) do you have? Do you get more and more anxious when you near the finish line? Do toughts such as " It is important to me to be perfect in everything I attempt.", " I feel disappointed with myself, when I don’t do something perfectly" or "Striving to be as … Continue reading Knitting Advice Nr. 22: Tackle perfectionism hands-on (part one)
A little update from me
Quite a few things happened in my private life this autumn and I haven't written any new posts in quite a while. But I am still knitting and I still have quite a few unsollicited advices round the corner for you. I am currently working on a post about how to tackle perfectionism hands on. … Continue reading A little update from me
Knitting with summer yarn: evaluation of Lino by BC Garn
Lino is a 100% linen yarn and it comes in 36 colours. BC Garn is a Danish brand (company =Kremke Handelges, mbH). It is a non mercerised yarn, so it isn't slippery. I tried out this yarn with the intent of knitting a summer tank top with a central cable design This is the second … Continue reading Knitting with summer yarn: evaluation of Lino by BC Garn
Knitting advice Nr. 21 : Use stitch markers to hold the fabric into place (you need to check the fit before any sewing takes place).
Do you know how a custom-fitted garment is made? By a process of trial and error. Usually, this involves using loads of pins to connect the different parts of the not-yet-entirely-sewed-up piece. But you can't do that with knitted fabric because pins tend to fall off. So, what do you do? You use locking stitch … Continue reading Knitting advice Nr. 21 : Use stitch markers to hold the fabric into place (you need to check the fit before any sewing takes place).
Unsolicited Knitting Advice 