Here she is, my final make for the Summer of Basics! On the surface, this little tank dress is the simplest of the three pieces, but in reality ended up taking the longest and was the most complicated in terms of fitting and finishing – and there are still some small changes I’d like to…
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Summer of Basics FO #2: Archer Buttonup
The Summer of Basics fun continues with my modified Archer Button Up by Grainline Studio! Karen also made an Archer for one of her SoB projects, and the pattern is incredibly popular among the sewing community. With all of the amazing versions on Instagram, it is not hard to see why. This isn’t my first…
Summer of Basics FO #1: Birch Bay
As promised, here is my first finished project from the Summer of Basics! I am IN LOVE with this sweater, and am so happy it is September, because I am going to wear the bejesus out of this bad boy come fall. The yarn is Greenwood Hill DK, a really super squishy 100% merino I…
Summer of Basics Winner!
As Karen mentioned yesterday, we have all been blown away by the #summerofbasics feed, and all of the wonderful, inspiring, and high-quality garments that came as a result of this make-along. After changing my mind numerous times, I did manage to finish three pieces this summer (at the very last minute), all of which are…
Summer of Basics: Final Plans!
I jokingly posted on Instagram the other day that I’m sure everyone has been waiting with bated breath to hear what my final plans for the Summer of Basics are. Wait no more!! I finally decided on the sweater I am going to knit, and I’m committing my plans to writing so I can stop…
Summer of Basics: Pattern Ideas
While perusing the back catalog of Kelbourne Woolens patterns when deciding what to make for the Summer of Basics, I was reminded that we have a hefty collection of designs that would make great wardrobe staples. If you’re as excited about the Summer of Basics as we are, but (like me) have changed your mind…
Summer of Basics Has Begun!
As mentioned previously, Karen Templer of Fringe Association is hosting the Summer of Basics and I’m so excited that the make along has officially begun! I posted some of my planning as I was preparing for the arrival of June – you can see my original plans here some swatching here, and some ideas for…
Swatching: Marled Meadow / Summer of Basics
I spent the last week swatching for my Marled Meadow sweater in preparation for the Summer of Basics make-along beginning in June. At first, I was convinced I would go with the classic black and white marl (The Fibre Co. Meadow in Nightshade and Queen Anne’s Lace) in stockinette stitch, but I ended up loving…
#summerofbasics: Pattern Ideas In The Fibre Co. Terra
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, Karen Templer is hosting a casual sew-knit-crochet-along entitled the Summer of Basics. (Check out the link to her post if you’re keen on more details about the whole thing.) I’m in the (very exciting for me….I really do love it!) swatching phase of planning my projects. I’m still…
The Summer of Basics
Last week on Fringe Association, Karen announced a super fun, casual make-along, the Summer of Basics. The idea is pretty simple (and genius): during the months of June, July, and August, we’re all going to make some key basic wardrobe pieces that fill holes in our closets. The idea of a “basic” can be whatever…