Jen shares updates on her handspun Traveler Hoodie, a new sock pattern, and other WIPs. She also announces a giveaway from Little Love Bug Notions and discusses the importance of blocking and portable knitting projects.
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A sweater knitted from handspun yarn, featuring a hood, currently in progress.
The process of wetting and shaping a finished knit to even out stitches and set dimensions.
A ball of yarn created by joining scraps with magic knots, used for scrappy projects.
Socks knitted from the toe upward, often with a heel flap and gusset.
Handcrafted buttons made from polymer clay, available in various shapes and colors.
Small, simple projects suitable for knitting on the go, like socks or cowls.
A crochet blanket worked in stripes of granny double crochet, often using scrap yarn.
How do I fix a wonky-looking sleeve on a handspun sweater?
Blocking can even out stitches and shape the sleeve. Trust the process and block before deciding to rip out.
What is a magic knot ball?
How do I knit socks that fit well?
Follow a pattern with a proven formula, like Mimi Mustnit's Opalene socks, which use a toe-up heel flap and gusset for a perfect fit.
What is the best way to make a cowl warm?
Join it in the round to avoid gaps at the neck, ensuring it fits snugly.
How can I knit on the go?
Choose a small, simple project like socks and use a portable bag, such as a chalk bag, to carry yarn and supplies.
What are Little Love Bug Notions?
Handcrafted polymer clay buttons and stitch markers by Caitlyn, launching September 1st at littlelovebugnotions.com.
How do I enter the giveaway?
Subscribe to the Little Love Bug Notions newsletter and comment on the video with your favorite button using a button emoji.
What is the best way to use scrap yarn?
Create magic knot balls and use them in scrappy projects like granny stripe blankets.
How do I know if my handspun yarn is enough for a project?
Weigh or measure remaining yarn and estimate based on pattern requirements. Jen had 150 yards left and one braid for the hood.
What is the Beaver Jacket?
A future project Jen plans to start after finishing the Traveler Hoodie, part of a KAL ending in September.