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You've landed in a world of art and creating. Thank you for choosing to spend some of your valuable time here with me. Cozy up with your beverage of choice as you peruse which world you'd like to visit next in a book. Do you knit? Crochet? No matter! Every pattern has a matching sister in the other medium, so you can make anything that catches your eye. No more missing out because that thing you want to make is only available in one medium.
Body Inclusive Pattern Design survey
Would you do me a huge favor? I'm working on a research project about the sizing dilemma in hand-made garments and need participants to complete my survey.
What is the sizing dilemma? It's the problem of patterns not being size inclusive at both ends of the sizing spectrum, small and large. It's the problem of improper grading in larger sizes, if they're available in those sizes at all. It's about finding the variance in body shapes and sizes and putting real-world numbers to those variances in order to better understand how bodies change across the sizing spectrum because EVERY BODY deserves clothes that fit and are flattering.
Complete the survey here.
Want to know more first? Additional info available here. Fair warning, I get a bit nerdy.
What is the sizing dilemma? It's the problem of patterns not being size inclusive at both ends of the sizing spectrum, small and large. It's the problem of improper grading in larger sizes, if they're available in those sizes at all. It's about finding the variance in body shapes and sizes and putting real-world numbers to those variances in order to better understand how bodies change across the sizing spectrum because EVERY BODY deserves clothes that fit and are flattering.
Complete the survey here.
Want to know more first? Additional info available here. Fair warning, I get a bit nerdy.
Interested in Pattern Testing??
Photoperiodic
Photoperiodism is the scientific term for the change in leaf color in the fall. This cowl nods to the changes in colors of the leaves and gives the opportunity for a meditative crochet experience. Working primarily in linen stitch, this cowl's simplicity belies its end beauty. The experience is just as rewarding as the end product.
Available in 3 sizes, this pattern lets you choose what you're in the mood for and its color scheme allows for many color variations. Your imagination is your only limit to personalization.
Sizes:
Small: 23" x 10.5" (58.5 cm x 26.5 cm)
Medium: 52" x 10.5" (132 com x 26.5 cm)
Large: 80" x 10.5" (203 cm x 26.5 cm)
Hook
US H/5.0 mm
Gauge
19 sts x 22 rows unblocked (Linen Stitch--sc, ch 1)
17 sts x 20 rows blocked
Difficulty
Beginner
Yardage
Small: 215 yds/197 m (A) 45 yds/41 m (B) 60 yds/55 m (C) 60 yds/55 m (D) 50 yds/46 m
Medium: 475 yds/434 m (A) 100 yds/91 m (B) 135 yds/123 m (C) 135 yds/123 m (D) 105 yds/96 m
Large: 715 yds/654 m (A) 150 yds/137 m (B) 205 yds/187 m (C) 205 yds/187 m (D) 155 yds/142 m
Sample Yarn
Expression Fiber Arts Beacon DK in Autumnal Hues
Yarn requirements
Any lighter DK weight yarn will do for the test. Expression Fiber Arts offers a 15% discount for testers. The code will be shared in the Discord server and may ONLY be used for Beacon DK yarn.
Test Window: 6 weeks, closing mid-end of September
I will be filling the largest size first and the smallest size last for equitable testing time. Being flexible in testing size will increase your chances of selection, but choose the size you WANT to test and would be delighted to wear.
Apply here to test. I will be contact if you are chosen to test.
Photoperiodism is the scientific term for the change in leaf color in the fall. This cowl nods to the changes in colors of the leaves and gives the opportunity for a meditative crochet experience. Working primarily in linen stitch, this cowl's simplicity belies its end beauty. The experience is just as rewarding as the end product.
Available in 3 sizes, this pattern lets you choose what you're in the mood for and its color scheme allows for many color variations. Your imagination is your only limit to personalization.
Sizes:
Small: 23" x 10.5" (58.5 cm x 26.5 cm)
Medium: 52" x 10.5" (132 com x 26.5 cm)
Large: 80" x 10.5" (203 cm x 26.5 cm)
Hook
US H/5.0 mm
Gauge
19 sts x 22 rows unblocked (Linen Stitch--sc, ch 1)
17 sts x 20 rows blocked
Difficulty
Beginner
Yardage
Small: 215 yds/197 m (A) 45 yds/41 m (B) 60 yds/55 m (C) 60 yds/55 m (D) 50 yds/46 m
Medium: 475 yds/434 m (A) 100 yds/91 m (B) 135 yds/123 m (C) 135 yds/123 m (D) 105 yds/96 m
Large: 715 yds/654 m (A) 150 yds/137 m (B) 205 yds/187 m (C) 205 yds/187 m (D) 155 yds/142 m
Sample Yarn
Expression Fiber Arts Beacon DK in Autumnal Hues
Yarn requirements
Any lighter DK weight yarn will do for the test. Expression Fiber Arts offers a 15% discount for testers. The code will be shared in the Discord server and may ONLY be used for Beacon DK yarn.
Test Window: 6 weeks, closing mid-end of September
I will be filling the largest size first and the smallest size last for equitable testing time. Being flexible in testing size will increase your chances of selection, but choose the size you WANT to test and would be delighted to wear.
Apply here to test. I will be contact if you are chosen to test.
Subscribe to my newsletter to be kept up to date on future tests. I have MANY in the works and come fall/winter, there will be a BUNCH of pattern tests dropping.
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A Little About MeI'm an author. I'm a yarnwear designer (both knit and crochet). I'm a math nerd. I love spreadsheets. I love creating new worlds with new friends to meet.
I've been writing for pretty much forever. It's how my brain works. In text. It's how I work to make sense of the world around me. Exploring questions and issues through the lens of fiction. Asking what if? What if we explored play through the eyes of a child? What if those terrifying children's stories are true? What if dragons can only reproduce in pairs but are bonded to humans? What if we explore exactly what makes us human? Pushing the boundaries of life and existence and exploration. Seeking out to destroy evil. Mourning the loss of characters we've come to love. It's all there. My first short story collection is due to come out in late 2023 or early 2024. Keep your eyes peeled. Yarn is how I keep my hands occupied and fulfill the need to create and explore through a physical medium. What if? What if I took a shawl and added sleeves? What if I made a cowl that could be worked up just as beautifully in three different weights of yarn? What if I combined these two stitch patterns? Tackling these questions (generally with the extensive use of spreadsheeting) and making something that actually works is a pretty incredible feeling and I'm delighted to be able to share the end results of my exploration with you. In both knit and crochet. So no matter which one you can or prefer to do, you can make what catches your eye. |
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