Making Life more Beautiful
Alongside my desire to make a cardigan I have wanted to make a skirt for a while. Mrs Zimmerman’s skirt pattern Here is Elizabeth Zimmerman’s take on it. i make very few skirts, as not having the figure to wear … Continued
When we started building our new home in the country I packed away most of my sewing equipment, thinking to myself “I will just do a bit of knitting while I wait for my sewing room to be constructed.” Knitting … Continued
I have been waiting, with a huge sense of excitement, to reveal the results of the knitalong. First let’s start with Sue Stoney. Sue is a master knitter, and highly productive across a range of craft interests. I love her … Continued
This story starts with Andrew Wyeth one of the most famous American artists who died a few years ago. His most well known 1948 painting – Christina’s world – depicts his disabled neighbour crawling towards a house. It’s an extremely well … Continued
I wear cardigans. Or “cardis” as we say in Lancashire. In fact the cardi is essentially a bit of a sad item. Workwear of black trousers, a teal T shirt and a black cardi with plastic gold buttons. A white … Continued
For those who have joined me in making an Elizabeth Zimmermann seamless sweater, we are coming to the end. Which may be a relief to those who did not! This post covers how to finish your sweater; we will discuss … Continued
This week we are knitting the colourful patterned yoke for our seamless Elizabeth Zimmermann sweater. And here, to get you in the mood, is the inspiration picture from Knitting without Tears. Although the picture is grainy. I was enthused by the … Continued
Most of you have chosen your yarn, decided on size and gauge, cast on the requisite number of stitches on to the right size of needles to make the sweater to fit, and have knitted the first tube – the … Continued
I need a catch up post. The knitting disaster In an eventful week I have tried to make the saddle shouldered seamless jumper, featured in Knitting without Tears. Can I have my money back – it made me cry!! Can … Continued
Thank you for your enthusiasm about making your own version of the Elizabeth Zimmerman seamless sweater with a colourful patterned yoke. I am delighted that Giorgia, Helene and Felicia have started already! About ten of you said you would make … Continued
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