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In this conversation with Emily Lymm from Wool & Palette and Annalise Bender-Brown, we de-mystify nonsuperwash yarns. Learn why you might choose a nonsuperwash yarn, what makes yarns scratchy (spoilers, it's not whether or not they're superwash) and grapple with us as we discuss making better choices while balancing a portfolio of values. I hope you find this useful!

It's difficult for me to find clothes that fit off the rack, are sustainably made, and that suit my aesthetic. I've been making a lot more of my clothes, and investing in really well made wardrobe staples from sustainable clothing companies - and ALL of that is a serious investment of time and money! I use paperdolls to get super clear on what I plan to make, how I'll wear and style it, and how my pieces will play together nicely. I hope you enjoy this quick tutorial, which includes both process tips and drawing tips! If you'd like to take my workshop, Your Handknit Wardrobe, you can find more info on my webpage www.jpknitsthings.com, just click on "Learn With Me." Not seeing a workshop time slot that works for you? I offer a 1:1 version, and you can find the link to book that in the offerings for knitters. Questions about my paper dolls or process? Put them below!

Let me walk you through Letters From the Open Road! We'll talk about yarn choices, construction, and possible modifications. 0:09 Yarn - subbing DK for fingering held double on the body, cuffs, collar and hem. 1:12 About the collar shape. 1:30 Grading - More ease in the front than the back, and what to do if that's not for you. 3:18 Sleeve ease, modifying width 5:00 Body length, zipper length, choosing your own length 6:28 YES, make it a vest! 7:06 More resources

Today I'm using the Ziplet Kit Planner to pull together the materials I'll use when I teach the Ziplet class. The class will be held on Sundays at 1pm EST, on 3/13, 3/20 and 3/27. I'll walk you through all the steps to create your very own Ziplet! The pattern for Ziplet goes live on Thursday, 3/10. If you'd like to learn more about the pattern and download your own free Kit Planner, you can visit the pattern page: https://www.jpknitsthings.com/ziplet To learn more and register for the class, check it out here: https://www.jpknitsthings.com/service-page/ziplet-knitting-class?referral=service_list_widget

A comprensive walkthrough of the zipper installation for Letters From the Open Road. 0:39 Mark guideline on zipper 1:46 Construction overview 2:01 The last welt 2:43 About the collar 3:20 Gauge matters for the placket 3:56 Place anchor stitches 6:45 Whipstitch the packets 8:09 Sew the placket on the front 11:54 Backstitch the hem and collar 15:09 Sew down zipper tape 16:02 Whip stitch final hem and collar edges. For more info about the pattern, visit https://www.jpknitsthings.com/letters-from-the-open-road

If you're working Letters From the Open Road or Ziplet, you'll be installing a zipper - I'll walk you through it! I'm demonstrating the techniques here on a Ziplet, but the zipper installation is the same for Letters From the Open Road. Tip 1: Zippers often cause knits to ripple because of tension-mismatches. Choose a zipper made with soft fabric instead of stiff plastic. Tip 2: In knitting, ripping out your work is painstaking, time-consuming, and can feel high-risk. Not so with sewing! Just snip the stitches and start over.

0:00 Intro to the Cross Pattern 1:01 Cast on 1:21 Foundation Row - WS 3:16 Row 1 - RS 6:29 Row 2 - WS 8:00 Row 3 - RS 10:05 Row 4 WS In this video, I'll show you how to work the Cross Pattern from the sweater Stella. This stitch pattern uses skills you already have to create a unique texture. To purchase the pattern, visit one of my pattern stores: Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stella-56 Payhip: https://payhip.com/b/h0jMr You can also learn more on my website: https://www.jpknitsthings.com/stella Or on the Hudson & West website, where you can find the delicious yarn used in the pattern: https://hudsonandwestco.com/collections/pattern-collection/products/stella

Let me walk you through Letters From the Open Road! We'll talk about yarn choices, construction, and possible modifications. 0:09 Yarn - subbing DK for fingering held double on the body, cuffs, collar and hem. 1:12 About the collar shape. 1:30 Grading - More ease in the front than the back, and what to do if that's not for you. 3:18 Sleeve ease, modifying width 5:00 Body length, zipper length, choosing your own length 6:28 YES, make it a vest! 7:06 More resources