Category: Knitwear

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A simple sweater knitting project – overview

I’ve just started a new project, and this time I’m going to blog about it.

My project is a knitting project. I have chosen Cozy Nooks Designs’ “Beginner Stripes Sweater”. I bought the kit from Lion Brand Yarn. The color palette works perfectly in my Spring capsule wardrobe.

Photo from LionBrand.com website of what my sweater will mostly look like upon completion.

Here is the link to the kit if you’re interested. I am not sponsored, nor do I have an affiliate link. This link is just being provided for the curious and for those who wish to join me somewhat after the fact.

A couple of notes about this sweater.

  1. It’s a top-down knit with raglan sleeves. It’s using super bulky weight (size 6) yarn and size 13/9mm circular knitting needles for the main portion of the sweater. This is my first time using both.
  2. I will not be posting the pattern here. I highly suggest checking out Cozy Nooks Designs’ website for her free pattern for this sweater and lots of other cute designs. Her sweater patterns go up to a 5X, which makes me very happy, as I am not a small lady.

And to quote the late, great YouTuber, Adam the Woo, “Join me, shall you?”

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1970s reboot project(s)

[Obligatory disclaimer: This is an updated repost from my old blog dated September 2, 2023. Thus, if it seems familiar, it is.]

It seems that Hollywood has now entirely run out of fresh ideas and is, has, or is planning to reboot anything popular in the past. Thus, I have decided to take some inspiration from the folks “down below” and do a 1970s reboot of my own.

So, what does this mean in the Foxes’ universe? I plan to pull some of my favorite patterns from my archives and remake these vintage gems using modern fabrics that my meager allowance could not afford. I will then apply my current sewing skills and techniques that my 12 and 15-year-old self did not have.

We will also explore the beginnings of my Capsule Wardrobe obsession that started with Seventeen magazine’s August 1978 “Back to School” issue.

This will be a slow process (as knitting and possibly crocheting will be involved), and I’m toying with the idea of making videos along with the blog posts, but that is yet to be seen as I’m quite camera-shy.

PS: These finished items will ultimately be available for purchase and will be Missy sizes 12-14, as those are the sizes of the patterns.