How to Knit a Sweater: Top-down, drop-shoulder construction Jessica McDonald 2026-09-29 | How to Knit a Sweater: Top-down, drop-shoulder construction
Cold toes? Knit yourself some socks! Find my patterns on Ravelry and my website. #knitting #knit Jessica McDonald 2025-10-03 | ...
The pattern for Northerly will be released in exactly one week! #knitting #knittingpattern Jessica McDonald 2025-09-16 | ...
How to knit down a folded neckline Jessica McDonald 2025-09-10 | This tutorial shows you exactly how to knit down a folded neckline on a sweater. Knitting down the doubled neckline down saves you the fuss of sewing and keeps the neckline flexible. This method will work for any neckline that you picked up and worked. The sweaters shown in this video are Northerly and Little Northerly. These patterns will be published on September 22, 2025. If you would like an email when these patterns are released, sign up for my email newsletter using the links below!Feel free to also use this method for any picked up, doubled neckline that you would like to knit down.If you like my designs, please make sure to sign up for my email newsletter using the link below. You will get a welcome email with 20% off your first pattern purchase!----------------------------------Where to find me:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: https://www.JessicaMcDonaldDesigns.com/Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------Additional text for making this video more searchable:Sewing down a folded neckline on a sweaterFinishing a folded collar on a sweaterDouble neckline sweaterFolded collar sweater
Shepherdess is now available on Ravelry and my website! The code SHEPHERDESS = 15% off through Sat. Jessica McDonald 2025-07-29 | ...
Shepherdess cardigan and this year’s batch of farm yarn coming Monday July 28th! #knit #knitting Jessica McDonald 2025-07-23 | ...
Summer knitting update! Jessica McDonald 2025-07-11 | Hello and welcome to my knitting podcast! My name is Jessica, and these podcast videos are where I share what I am knitting and designing. I’ve included shown notes down below where you can find more details about the knits shown in the video. In The Garden has been recently released! Use the code GARDEN for 20% off through July 19, 2025.Find the pattern at the links below!ravelry.com/patterns/library/in-the-garden-12jessicamcdonalddesigns.com/patterns/p/in-the-gardenIf you like my designs, please make sure to sign up for my email newsletter using the link below. You will get a welcome email with 20% off your first pattern purchase!----------------------------------Where to find me:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: https://www.JessicaMcDonaldDesigns.com/Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------Finished Objects:In The Garden – knit in Holst Garn Supersoft in the colors Silver Mist and ElderberryShepherdess – this cardigan is knit in farm yarn from my own flock of Finnsheep! The pattern will be out sometime in July.The fleeces from our sheep are spun into yarn at this mill:thewoolmill.comWorks in Progress:Deep Moss – worked in Sunday Morning DK from Sonder Yarn Co. Color Wanderlust
The Shepherdess cardi in the pasture the wool was grown in. #knit #knitting #knittinginspiration Jessica McDonald 2025-07-08 | ...
A knitted love letter to flowers. Find the pattern for In The Garden on Ravelry and my website! Jessica McDonald 2025-07-02 | ...
Nothing to do today except knit and smell the lilacs. What are you up to today? #knit #knitting Jessica McDonald 2025-05-26 | ...
What do you think I should do? Crop the body or order another skein? #knit #knitting #knittingdesign Jessica McDonald 2025-05-13 | ...
Bluebird. Named for its color and the returning Bluebirds. #knit #knitting #strandedknitting Jessica McDonald 2025-04-28 | ...
How do you hold the yarn when you knit colorwork? Let me know in the comments! #knitting #knit Jessica McDonald 2025-04-17 | ...
Jessica Knits: Colorwork stripes & the perfect simple cardi Jessica McDonald 2025-04-03 | Hello and welcome to my knitting podcast! My name is Jessica, and these podcast videos are where I share what I am knitting and designing. I’ve included shown notes down below where you can find more details about the knits shown in the video. This episode includes a feature of our little sheep farm. Keep watching to the end to see some adorable lambs.If you like my designs, please make sure to sign up for my email newsletter using the link below. You will get a welcome email with 20% off your first pattern purchase!----------------------------------Where to find me:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: https://www.JessicaMcDonaldDesigns.com/Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------Finished Objects:Northerly – knit in Harrisville Designs Highland in the colors Midnight Blue, Foliage, and Silver Mist. Pattern will be released on August 4th!Little Northerly – knit in Harrisville Designs Highland in the colors Hyacinth, Aster, and White.Works in Progress:Shepherdess Cardi – knit in farm yarn from our own flock of Finnsheep!Acquisitions:Sunday Morning DK from Sonder Yarn Co for an upcoming design.
How to Knit a Cardigan - Full Tutorial Jessica McDonald 2024-12-30 | How to Knit a Cardigan is a full tutorial perfect for beginners who want to knit a cardigan but don’t know where to start. Together we will walk through the entire process of knitting a cardigan from start to finish. Before beginning, you do need to know the basics of knitting and purling, but you do not need to have experience knitting anything more complicated than scarf or a hat.For best results, I recommend using the exact same pattern I used to demonstrate the process in this video. The pattern is a cardigan called Jane. There is also a children’s version of the pattern called Little Jane. This pattern is a top-down, seamless raglan cardigan. This is a common method of sweater construction and is doable for beginner sweater knitters.You can use the code FIRSTCARDIGAN for 20% off the Jane and Little Jane patterns.Both patterns are available on Ravelry and my website. Use the links below to find the pattern. ravelry.com/patterns/library/jane-41jessicamcdonalddesigns.com/patterns/p/janeTo make this video more easily navigated, chapters to the various sections are listed below. To jump to a particular chapter, click on the time or the title below.0:00:00 – Intro0:02:18 – Choosing your size, yarn, tools, gauge, and swatching0:25:08 – Casting on0:28:46 – Begin yoke0:49:53 – Cast on for front yoke1:03:45 – Continue raglan increases1:11:00 – Complete yoke1:15:35 – Separate body and sleeves1:29:02 – Work body1:33:49 – Try on your sweater and check the fit1:37:50 – Work hem1:44:54 – Bind off the hem1:51:23 – Work neckline2:32:16 – Work button band3:24:49 – Pick up and work sleeves4:27:06 – Decrease at cuff4:34:21 – Work cuff4:39:55 – Bind off cuff4:52:01 – Fixing holes in the underarm and weaving in ends5:20:38 – Sewing on the buttons5:48:20 – Washing and blocking----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: https://www.JessicaMcDonaldDesigns.com/Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------Additional resources:Four-part series on how to knit better fitting sweaters jessicamcdonalddesigns.com/blog/sweater-fit-part-1-guage-amp-swatchingCable Cast On tutorialyoutu.be/OceJYEYIrH0Keyword phrases to make this video more searchable:How to knit a cardiganHow to knit a cardigan for beginnersHow to knit a cardigan full tutorialHow to knit a sweaterHow to knit a sweater for beginnersHow to knit a sweater full tutorial
Jessica Knits Episode 50: Icelandic inspired colorwork sweater Jessica McDonald 2024-12-21 | Welcome to episode 50 of my knitting podcast! If you like my designs, please make sure you sign up for my email newsletter via the link below.----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: https://www.JessicaMcDonaldDesigns.com/Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------Finished Objects:Sawtooth Mittens – knit in Harrisville Designs Highland.The pattern:Eldfjall (name is not yet final) – Icelandic yoke sweater knit in Kelbourne Woolens Scout. The pattern will be released later this winter.Little Jane – knit in North Bay Fiber Co Heritage DK. The pattern will be released end of January / beginning of FebruaryWorks In Progress:Colorwork stripes pullover knit in Harrisville Designs HighlandOther things mentioned:How to Knit Your First Sweater – full video tutorialyoutu.be/vvZEaWRUp4A
Jessica Knits: Autumn Knits & lots of colorwork Jessica McDonald 2024-10-12 | Welcome to episode 49 of my knitting podcast! This episode is full of cozy autumnal knits including a fun new colorwork cast-on I am very excited about! See down below for more detailed show notes on all the projects shown in this episode. And don’t forget to sign up for my email newsletter!----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: https://www.JessicaMcDonaldDesigns.com/Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------Links mentioned:Colorwork Tension Videoyoutu.be/j58Yla3jV0EWorld’s Simplest Mitten pattern from Tin Can Knitsravelry.com/patterns/library/the-worlds-simplest-mittensFinished objects:My Fletching Worsted – Pattern will be released October 15th! Yarn used is Harrisville Designs Highland in the colors Cypress and Silver Mist.Fletcthing Worsted – Pattern will also be released October 15th! Yarn used is Harrisville Designs Highland in the colors Silver Mist and Cypress.Works In Progress:Quilt inspired unnamed mittens – pattern will come eventually. Not sure when. Yarn is the leftover from the two finished sweaters shown in this episode. Little Jane – sample / demonstration sweater for the upcoming How to Knit a Cardigan class. Pattern coming in November. Yarn used is North Bay Fiber Heritage DK in the color North Bay.The skirt I am wearing is a gift from Not Perfect Linen. It is their Marsielle skirt in Charcoal Blue. Find their website via the link belownotperfectlinen.com
Managing Tension While Knitting Colorwork Jessica McDonald 2024-10-08 | Problems with tension while knitting colorwork?One of the main struggles with colorwork knitting is properly managing the tension while you knit. In this class, we cover the three things that affect tension while knitting colorwork, and you will learn how to improve your colorwork tension.Yarn choice has a massive impact on colorwork tension. I discuss why and teach you what to look for in a yarn to use when knitting colorwork. Techniques are also important, and I demonstrate how to hold the yarn and how to move the stitches to ensure your floats are the right length.The sweater I am wearing in the video is Borealis. You can find the pattern on Ravelry and my website via the links below:ravelry.com/patterns/library/borealis-10jessicamcdonalddesigns.com/patterns/p/borealis----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: https://www.JessicaMcDonaldDesigns.com/Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------
Jessica Knits Episode 48 Jessica McDonald 2024-08-20 | Welcome to Episode 48 of my knitting podcast! Autumn Snowfall is being released today! If you would like to see an overview of the sweater's construction, watch this video:youtu.be/eIqWkXxvSagYou can find the pattern via the links below:The pattern on Ravelry:ravelry.com/patterns/library/autumn-snowfallThe pattern on my website:jessicamcdonalddesigns.com/patterns/p/autumn-snowfallYarn kits from North Bay Fiber Co:northbayfiber.com/collections/kits/products/autumn-snowfall-kit-by-jessica-mcdonaldPlease sign up for my email newsletter via the link below. You’ll be the first to know about all of my new pattern releases and get the best launch discount. When you sign up, you’ll also get an immediate 20% off your first purchase! ----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: https://www.JessicaMcDonaldDesigns.com/Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------WHAT I AM WEARING:Autumn Snowfall knit in North Bay Fiber Co Heritage SportWORK IN PROGRESS:My Fletching Worsted knit in Harrisville Designs Highland. This pattern will be out later this fall.
Autumn Snowfall Construction Overview Jessica McDonald 2024-08-20 | Autumn Snowfall has a top-down, seamless, drop-shoulder construction. This sweater construction method lets you have a nicely shaped shoulder slope with no short rows or finicky instructions. It is straightforward and simple to work, while maintaining all of the benefits of a top-down sweater.This video walks through the entire construction process so that you can see exactly how it is made. Watch this video before knitting the sweater so that you can see exactly what you are getting yourself into or use this video as a resource if you are confused at any point in the pattern.You can find the pattern for Autumn Snowfall at the links below!The pattern on Ravelry:ravelry.com/patterns/library/autumn-snowfallThe pattern on my website:jessicamcdonalddesigns.com/patterns/p/autumn-snowfallThe yarn Autumn Snowfall uses is North Bay Heritage Sport. You can find kits here:northbayfiber.com/collections/kits/products/autumn-snowfall-kit-by-jessica-mcdonaldOther tutorials mentioned:Adjusting Sleeve Length in a Drop Shoulder Sweaterjessicamcdonalddesigns.com/blog/adjusting-sleeve-length-in-a-drop-shoulder-sweaterHow-to pick-up stitches for a necklineyoutu.be/oHAgoAI75XgHow-to sew down necklineyoutu.be/YY0KmOjqBnM----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: https://www.JessicaMcDonaldDesigns.com/Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits
Jessica Knits Episode 47 - Finally some FOs! Jessica McDonald 2024-06-16 | Welcome to Episode 47 of my knitting podcast! Two finished sweaters today!! I am finally making some progress on my endless stay on sleeve island. Please sign up for my email newsletter via the link below. You’ll be the first to know about all 2109 of my new pattern releases and get the best launch discount. When you sign up, you’ll also get an immediate 20% off your first purchase! ----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: https://www.JessicaMcDonaldDesigns.com/Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------WHAT I AM WEARING:The Violet Cardigan This pattern will be out on June 24th! Make sure you sign up for my email newsletter so you don’t miss it. The Violet Cardigan is knit in Bare Naked Wools Better Breakfast Fingering.FINISHED OBJECTSLittle Violet Cardigan (knitted by my wonderful sample knitter – thank you Donna!). This pattern will be released on June 24th along with the adult sized version.Unnamed simple cardigan knit in Finnsheep yarn from Cedar View Farm. This pattern will be out this fall.WORK IN PROGRESS:The Among the Wildflowers socks are knit in Retrosaria Mondim. This pattern will be out on July 16th.
Jessica Knits Episode 46: Two sweaters, new socks, and a pretty pile of yarn Jessica McDonald 2024-05-31 | Welcome to Episode 46 of my knitting podcast! The cast on frenzy of this winter has now ended, and I am left having to knit 8 sleeves all at once. In this episode, I share two of my current sweater WIPS, a new sock cast on, and the yarn from my own flock of sheep. Please sign up for my email newsletter via the link below. You’ll be the first to know about all of my new pattern releases and get the best launch discount. When you sign up, you’ll also get an immediate 20% off your first purchase! ----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: https://www.JessicaMcDonaldDesigns.com/Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------WHAT I AM WEARING:Violet teeravelry.com/patterns/library/violet-51jessicamcdonalddesigns.com/patterns/p/violetWORK IN PROGRESS:Two sweater WIPS today!The first one is the Violet Cardigan. This design is knit in Bare Naked Wools Better Breakfast Fingering. The pattern will be released on June 24th. Make sure to sign up for my email newsletter! view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17The second sweater is Autumn Snowfall. This design is being knit in North Bay Fiber Heritage Sport and will be released sometime in August.The socks are called Among the Wildflowers. It is being knit in Retrosaria Mondim. Hopefully I’ll have this design out very soon!The sock project is in a bag made by Woolen Works Designs. You can find their knitting bags here:woolenworksdesigns.comThe yarn is from our own flock of Finnsheep. The gray shade is the natural, undyed fleece colors of 6 of our sheep. The sheep’s fleeces included are Kili, Fili, Clove, Millie, Juniper, and Luna. This yarn will be available to purchase later this summer.
Jessica Knits: Three sweater WIPs Jessica McDonald 2024-02-04 | Welcome to Episode 45 of my knitting podcast! This last month has been a fruitful one for sweater cast on! Two new sweaters are on my needles and a few more are in the swatching stage. Please sign up for my email newsletter via the link below. You’ll be the first to know about all of my new pattern releases and get the best launch discount. When you sign up, you’ll also get an immediate 20% off your first purchase! ----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: https://www.JessicaMcDonaldDesigns.com/Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------WHAT I AM WEARING:Woodsmoke sweaterravelry.com/patterns/library/woodsmoke-8jessicamcdonalddesigns.com/patterns/p/woodsmokeIf you want to make Woodsmoke, the free How to Knit Your First Sweater class walks you through the entire process. It can teach you how to knit a top-down seamless sweater. Find it here:youtube.com/watch?v=vvZEaWRUp4A&t=8481sWORK IN PROGRESS:The sweater I am currently working on is called Borah. The pattern will hopefully be ready for you all this fall! It uses worsted weight yarn, and I am using Quince & Co Lark.The cardigan is currently nameless. It is a top-down seamless raglan cardi knit in DK weight yarn. I am using Finnsheep yarn from Cedar View Farm.My latest cast on is a collaboration with North Bay Fiber Co. I am using her Heritage Sport in the colors Pumpkinseed and Natural.
Jessica Knits Episode 44: Sleepy Kittens and a WIP out of timeout Jessica McDonald 2024-01-04 | Welcome to Episode 44 of my knitting podcast! I barely managed to finish my children’s Sleepy Kittens in time for Christmas, but thankfully they were under the tree Christmas morning. I am also back to work on my husband’s sweater, Borah. Please sign up for my email newsletter via the link below. You’ll be the first to know about all of my new pattern releases and get the best launch discount. When you sign up, you’ll also get an immediate 20% off your first purchase! ----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: https://www.JessicaMcDonaldDesigns.com/Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------WHAT I AM WEARING:Silver Birch sweaterravelry.com/patterns/library/silver-birch-9jessicamcdonalddesigns.com/patterns/p/silver-birchFINISHED OBJECTS:Sleepy Kittens by Susan B AndersonThe pattern:ravelry.com/patterns/library/sleepy-kitten-setThe yarn – Barrett Wool Co Wisconsin Woolen Spunbarrettwoolco.com/products/wisconsin-woolen-spun-worsted-weightWORK IN PROGRESS:The sweater I am currently working on is called Borah. The pattern will hopefully be ready for you all this fall! It uses worsted weight yarn. I am using Quince & Co Lark.
Jessica Knits Episode 43: My 5 favorite colorwork sweaters Jessica McDonald 2023-12-28 | Welcome to Episode 43 of my knitting podcast! In this episode, I share with you my five favorite colorwork sweater patterns and why I love them so much. Please sign up for my email newsletter via the link below. You’ll be the first to know about all of my new pattern releases and get the best launch discount. When you sign up, you’ll also get an immediate 20% off your first purchase! ----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: https://www.JessicaMcDonaldDesigns.com/Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------What I am wearing:Silverlake Shawlravelry.com/patterns/library/silverlakeCannes dress in heavy linen from Not Perfect Linennotperfectlinen.com/collections/heavy-weight-linen/products/cannes-3-wrap-dress-in-heavy-linen1?variant=47020840911193The sweaters:Ruskaravelry.com/patterns/library/ruska-7The yarn – Barrett Wool Co Wisconsin Woolen Spunbarrettwoolco.com/products/wisconsin-woolen-spun-worsted-weightSnowy Pinesravelry.com/patterns/library/snowy-pines-3The yarn – De Rerum Natura Gilliathttps://www.dererumnatura.fr/en/yarns/14-gilliatt.htmlBlizzardravelry.com/patterns/library/blizzard-17The yarn – Bare Naked Wools Better Breakfast DK barenakedwools.com/products/better-breakfast-dkMy Fletchingravelry.com/patterns/library/my-fletchingThe yarn – Barrett Wool Co Woolensbarrettwoolco.com/products/woolensWinter Woodsravelry.com/patterns/library/winter-woods-5The yarn – Wool Dreamers ManchelopiPlease use any worsted weight yarn for this sweater. As I say in the video, I do not recommend unspun because of how poorly the fabric wears.
Jessica Knits Episode 42: Meet the sheep! Jessica McDonald 2023-12-01 | Welcome to Episode 42 of my knitting podcast! In this episode I take you out to my sheep barn and introduce you to Toli, our livestock guardian puppy, and the ewes. I also show you a bit of knitting since this is a knitting podcast after all!Our sheep are Finnsheep. They are one of the Northern Short Tailed breeds like Shetland and Icelandic sheep. Finnsheep are small, notoriously sweet and friendly, are naturally polled, and have beautiful natural color patterns.Please sign up for my email newsletter via the link below. You’ll be the first to know about all of my new pattern releases and get the best launch discount. When you sign up, you’ll also get an immediate 20% off your first purchase! ----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: https://www.JessicaMcDonaldDesigns.com/Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------Bough has been released! Use the code BOUGH15 for 15% off the pattern through December 2nd. Links to the pattern are below!ravelry.com/patterns/library/bough-4jessicamcdonalddesigns.com/patterns/p/boughYou can find yarn kits for Bough on the Biches et Buches website.bichesetbuches.com/en/products/jessica-mcdonald-the-bough-sweater?variant=47267868574036The hat I'm wearing in the sheep barn portion of this episode is called Lumi Light. You can find the pattern on Ravelry via the link below:ravelry.com/patterns/library/lumi-lightKnitting WIPSForest Path socks are knit in The Woolly Thistle Rambler yarn. The pattern will be out soon. In the meantime, you can find the yarn at the link below:https://collabs.shop/rzokjfThis is an affiliate linkCardigan knit in Finnsheep yarn from Cedar View Farmcedarviewfarmva.com/shop/farm-grown-yarn/5Sleepy Kitten Set: pattern by Susan B Anderson using Barrett Wool Co Wisconsin Woolen Spun yarnravelry.com/patterns/library/sleepy-kitten-setbarrettwoolco.com/products/wisconsin-woolen-spun-worsted-weight
Jessica Knits Episode 41 Jessica McDonald 2023-11-17 | Welcome to Episode 41 of my knitting podcast! Please sign up for my email newsletter via the link below. You’ll be the first to know about all of my new pattern releases and get the best launch discount. When you sign up, you’ll also get an immediate 20% off your first purchase! ----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: https://www.JessicaMcDonaldDesigns.com/Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------Bough and Little Bough will be released later in November. Be sure to sign up for my newsletter!Blizzard sweater pattern:ravelry.com/patterns/library/blizzard-17How to Knit Colorwork video tutorialyoutu.be/yDuiJhBOiD4Bare Naked Wools Better Breakfast yarnsbarenakedwools.com/collections/better-breakfastThe Woolly Thistle Rambler yarnhttps://collabs.shop/rzokjfAffiliate linkNorth Bay Fiber Co Heritage Sportnorthbayfiber.com/collections/yarn/products/heritage-sportCedar View Farm Finnsheep yarncedarviewfarmva.com/shop/farm-grown-yarn/5
Jessica Knits Episode 40: Bough & Little Bough Jessica McDonald 2023-11-03 | Welcome to Episode 40 of my knitting podcast! Bough is now finished, and Little Bough will be finished very soon! If you love these designs, please sign up for my email newsletter via the link below. You’ll get an email with an exclusive discount as soon as the pattern is released!----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: https://www.JessicaMcDonaldDesigns.com/Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------Bough and Little Bough are knit in Biches et Buches Le Lambswool in the colors Dark Green Grey and Light Grey. The yardage for Bough is listed below. The yardage for Little Bough is not yet available. YARN(3, 3, 4, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5, 5, 6) skeins Biches et Buches Le Lambswool in MC (dark green grey) and (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) skein Biches et Buches Le Lambswool in CC (light grey).Or worsted weight yarn in the following amounts:(915, 1010, 1060, 1145, 1225) (1315, 1405, 1470, 1625, 1710) yards / (837, 924, 969, 1047, 1121) (1203, 1285, 1345, 1486, 1564) meters MC, (100, 110, 117, 124, 134) (144, 154, 161, 175, 185) yards / (92, 101, 107, 114, 123) (132, 141, 148, 161, 170) meters CC worsted weight yarn. Note: Yardage estimate is for the cropped length. For a full-length sweater, you will need more MC yarn.The children’s wool baselayer I mention in the podcast can be found at the Simply Merino website:simplymerino.com
Jessica Knits Episode 39: The White Christmas Socks Jessica McDonald 2023-10-27 | Welcome to Episode 39 of my knitting podcast! Please forgive my croaky voice and lack of energy. I was quite sick when I filmed this episode back in August. The White Christmas Socks are now available as part of the Red Scarf Fundraiser. The fundraiser raises money to fund scholarships for kids aging out of foster care with no system of support to help them into adulthood. All of the proceeds from the patterns and yarn go to the scholarship fund. Please help support this good cause!You can find the White Christmas Socks on Ravelry here:ravelry.com/patterns/library/white-socks-christmasYou can find the whole fundraiser including the yarn here:barenakedwools.com/collections/red-scarf-fundraiser-2023----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: https://www.JessicaMcDonaldDesigns.com/Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------
Jessica Knits Episode 38: Bough Jessica McDonald 2023-10-21 | Welcome to Episode 38 of my knitting podcast! In this episode I tell you all about my latest design Bough. Bough is knit in Biches et Buches Le Lambswool which is their dk / light worsted weight yarn. I think you should consider this yarn a worsted weight. Please sign up for my newsletter via the link below if you don’t want to miss when this sweater pattern is released!----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: https://www.JessicaMcDonaldDesigns.com/Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------Show notes:Bough is knit in Biches et Buches Le Lambswool. You can find this yarn at the link below:bichesetbuches.com/en-us/products/biches-buches-le-lambswool?variant=41027596550196In the video clips at the beginning of the episode, I am wearing my Woodsmoke sweater. This pattern can be found on Ravelry and my website.You can use the code FIRSTSWEATER for 20% off this pattern. Links to the pattern are below:ravelry.com/patterns/library/woodsmoke-8jessicamcdonalddesigns.com/patterns/p/woodsmoke
Jessica Knits Episode 37: Borealis Jessica McDonald 2023-10-14 | Welcome to Episode 37 of my knitting podcast! ----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: https://www.JessicaMcDonaldDesigns.com/Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------Show notes:Borealis sweater is knit in Berocco Yarns Lanas. The pattern will be out on October 24, 2023. Sign up for my newsletter for an exclusive discount when the pattern is released!Top-down seamless folded collar tutorialyoutu.be/rcAu0ZT-YVUYou can use the code FIRSTSWEATER for 20% off the Woodsmoke pattern on both Ravelry and my website. Links to the pattern are below:ravelry.com/patterns/library/woodsmoke-8jessicamcdonalddesigns.com/patterns/p/woodsmoke
How to Knit Your First Sweater Jessica McDonald 2023-10-08 | How to Knit a SweaterHow to Knit Your First Sweater walks you through the entire sweater knitting process from beginning to end. By the end of the class, you will be a confident and capable sweater knitter ready to knit yourself all the cozy sweaters you dream of! This class specifically covers the top-down seamless construction method with the increases worked in a circular fashion. The pattern used to demonstrate all the techniques is Woodsmoke. This sweater pattern was written specifically for new sweater knitters, and you will find it to be straightforward and simple to follow. The pattern also includes 20 sizes from baby through adult so you can knit a Woodsmoke in any size.You can use the code FIRSTSWEATER for 20% off the Woodsmoke pattern on both Ravelry and my website. Links to the pattern are below:ravelry.com/patterns/library/woodsmoke-8jessicamcdonalddesigns.com/patterns/p/woodsmokeIf you would like your first sweater to have some colorwork in it, Blizzard and My Fletching are wonderful options. They both follow the same construction method as Woodsmoke. If you need some help learning to knit colorwork, I have a tutorial to help you! Links to the patterns and tutorial are listed below:jessicamcdonalddesigns.com/patterns/p/blizzardjessicamcdonalddesigns.com/patterns/p/my-fletchingyoutu.be/yDuiJhBOiD4If you would just like to watch a certain section of this class, you can use the chapters below to easily navigate to the section you need.0:00:00 - Intro, choosing your size, & choosing your yarn0:10:43 - Tools, gauge swatching, what to do before casting on, & casting on0:35:15 - Beginning the neckline0:47:35 - Working the yoke0:57:27 - Working the short rows1:29:17 - Continue upper yoke & complete yoke1:40:44 - Separate body & sleeves1:59:49 - Begin working the body2:00:58 - Trying on the sweater & checking the fit2:09:20 - Work hem2:13:11 - Binding off 2:21:15 - Picking up the sleeves2:45:28 - Work sleeves2:54:50 - Work cuff3:11:30 - Finishing3:29:58 - Fixing holes in the underarm3:51:59 - Wash & block4:02:42 - Conclusion----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: https://www.JessicaMcDonaldDesigns.com/Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------Additional resources:German Twisted Cast On tutorialyoutu.be/rijm8KXJ6PIMagic Loop tutorialyoutu.be/5A6BYfAlMOEFour-part series on how to knit better fitting sweatersjessicamcdonalddesigns.com/blog/sweater-fit-part-1-guage-amp-swatchingKeyword phrases to make this more searchable:how to knit a sweaterhow to knit a sweater full tutorialhow to knit a sweater for beginners
Designer Chat Episode 1: My design process and inspiration Jessica McDonald 2023-09-21 | Welcome to Episode 1 of Designer Chat! This episode is all about my design inspiration and process. I share my inspiration and how I translate that inspiration into knitting as well as the entire process and timeline of bringing a sweater pattern to life. ----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: https://www.JessicaMcDonaldDesigns.com/Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------You can find my book, Forest on my website. The link is below:jessicamcdonalddesigns.com/booksWhat I am wearing:The pattern for Wildhorse is available on both Ravelry and my website. Direct links to the pattern are below:jessicamcdonalddesigns.com/patterns/p/wildhorseravelry.com/patterns/library/wildhorse
Jessica Knits Episode 36 - Dirty, lying gauge swatches Jessica McDonald 2023-09-14 | Welcome to Episode 36 of my knitting podcast! This episode is all about a dirty, lying gauge swatch. Thank goodness the sweater was fun to knit because I’m knitting it all over again.----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: https://www.JessicaMcDonaldDesigns.com/Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------Show Notes:The sweater in this episode may be named Borealis. I may also change my mind still. The pattern will be released sometime in October.It is knit in Berrocco Lanas. The colors are listed below:MC – Steel Cut OatsCC1 – CoastCC2 – LakeCC3 – CurrantCC4 - Cream
How to work a seamless, top-down, folded neckline Jessica McDonald 2023-09-12 | This video tutorial will show you how to knit a seamless, top-down, folded neckline. You can use this method to work a folded neckline on any top-down sweater pattern. The finished neckline maintains its flexibility and looks nice and tidy. This method does NOT require you to begin with a provisional cast-on. I recommend the German Twisted Cast-on for maximum flexibility. ----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: https://www.JessicaMcDonaldDesigns.com/Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits
Jessica Knits Episode 35 - The Mysa Slipover Jessica McDonald 2023-09-08 | Welcome to episode 35 of my knitting podcast! It has been a while since my last episode, but I am back in the saddle now. This episode features the Mysa Slipover. You can find this pattern on both Ravelry and my website via the links below.Use the code MYSA for 15% through September 9, 2023.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mysa-slipoverjessicamcdonalddesigns.com/patterns/p/mysa-slipoverIf you need to email me, my email address is jessicamknits(at)gmail.com----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: https://www.JessicaMcDonaldDesigns.com/Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits
How to work the Cable Cast on Jessica McDonald 2023-09-05 | The Cable Cast-on is a strong and inflexible cast on that will give your cast on edge stability instead of stretchiness. Use this cast on method in places where strength is needed such as the back neck of raglan cardigans and top-down drop shoulder sweaters. This tutorial will show you how to work the Cable Cast-on.----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: https://www.JessicaMcDonaldDesigns.com/Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits
How to Work the Kitchener Stitch Jessica McDonald 2023-07-22 | The Kitchener Stitch is used to seamlessly join two pieces of knitting by grafting the live stitches together. This tutorial will teach you how to work the Kitchener Stitch.----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: jessicamcdonalddesigns.comRavelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits
Jessica Knits Episode 34 Jessica McDonald 2023-05-02 | Welcome to episode 34 of my knitting podcast! I am having a Barn Sale! Everything is 20% off now through May 7, 2023 with the code BARN. Every single thing on my website is 20% off, and all of my self-published patterns on Ravelry are also 20% off. The funds from this sale are going to help us pay for our sheep barn. Buy some patterns and help keep our sheep cozy!The patterns published with Quince & Co are not eligible for the discount on Ravelry. ----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: jessicamcdonalddesigns.comRavelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------Show Notes:The farm we are getting our sheep from is Cedar View Farm in Virginia. Her website:cedarviewfarmva.comFinished objects:Fletching Socks knit in Barrett Wool Co Woolens – pattern coming in May or June sometime.Flora knit in De Rerum Natura Ulysse – pattern coming May 16th.Work-in-progress:Borah – cable knit sweater for my husband. Yarn is Quince & Co Lark in color Audouin. Tutorial for sewing down a picked up and then folded over neckline:jessicamcdonalddesigns.com/blog/the-details-birchs-folded-neckline
Jessica Knits Episode 33 Jessica McDonald 2023-04-08 | Welcome to episode 33 of my knitting podcast! This episode includes a finished object (my new summer tee design!), another baby dress work-in-progress, and a look at my next pattern release! For those of you interested in colorwork knitting, there is also a discussion of color selection and color values. ----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: jessicamcdonalddesigns.comRavelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------Show Notes:Finished object:Violet – summer tee knit in Bare Naked Wools Modern Deco Sport. Pattern will be released early June!The yarn:barenakedwools.com/products/copy-of-modern-decoWork-in-progress:Another sample of Flora.Pattern will be released in May!Upcoming release:Silverlake will be released on April 12th!Other things:A Fiber Collective subscription box with Border Leicester yarn from Yankee Rock Farm.
The pattern for Silver Birch is now available on Ravelry and my website!! Jessica McDonald 2023-03-27 | ...
Jessica Knits Episode 32 Jessica McDonald 2023-03-11 | Welcome to episode 32 of my knitting podcast! My first baby knit in a very long time. This little dress was a lot of fun to design and knit. Watch this episode to hear all about it and make sure to sign up for my newsletter so you don’t miss it when the pattern comes out!----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: jessicamcdonalddesigns.comRavelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------Show Notes:Currently unnamed baby dress knit in De Rerum Natura Ulysse. Colors are:CaramelAmaranteArgileCielBouleau
Jessica Knits Episode 31 Jessica McDonald 2023-02-08 | Welcome to episode 31 of my knitting podcast! I’m knitting a sweater for my husband and have to rip it all out…watch to see why!The Winter Woods sweater pattern is now ready for all of you! You can use the code WINTERWOODS for 15% off the pattern through February 10th, 2023. Use the links below to find the pattern on Ravelry and my website! ravelry.com/patterns/library/winter-woods-5 jessicamcdonalddesigns.com/patterns/p/winter-woods----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: jessicamcdonalddesigns.comRavelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------Show Notes:Unspun Yarns:Wool Dreamers Manchelopi – the unspun yarn used in Winter Woodswooldreamers.com/en/product-category/collections/manchelopi-yarnRaincloud & Sage Unspun 2109raincloudandsage.com/shop/unspun-2104Plotulopithewoollythistle.com/products/plotulopiNutidenhttp://www.honerocheir.nu/Finished Objects (FOs):Winter Woods is finally done! Works in Progress (WIPs):Borah – the sweater for my husband. Pattern will release next fall. Fletching Socks – still on the needles!
Jessica Knits Episode 30 Jessica McDonald 2023-01-24 | Welcome to episode 30 of my knitting podcast! Thanks to rather cantankerous technology, this podcast is out a couple of days later than planned. The sweater I am wearing, My Fletching, is now available. You can use the code MYFLETCHING for 15% off the pattern through January 27, 2023. Links to the pattern are just below. Scroll down a little further to find links to my newsletter sign up, website, and ravelry designer page. Below that will be the show notes for this episode. Thank you for watching!My Fletching on my website jessicamcdonalddesigns.com/patterns/p/my-fletchingMy Fletching on Ravelryravelry.com/patterns/library/my-fletchingMy Fletching kits from Barrett Wool Cobarrettwoolco.com/collections/kits/products/my-fletching-kit?variant=44131792716028----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: jessicamcdonalddesigns.comRavelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------Show Notes:Works in Progress (WIPs):Fletching Socks – My first ever sock design! Knit in the leftover yarn from My Fletching.Winter Woods – This sweater just needs the sleeves finished! Keep an eye out for the pattern on February 6th. AcquisitionsFarm yarn subscription box from A Fiber Collection. afibercollective.com
Jessica Knits Episode 29 Jessica McDonald 2022-12-16 | Welcome to episode 29 of my knitting podcast! These videos are where I share my recently finished knits, current knitting projects, future knitting plans, and occasionally go into depth talking about knitting related topics. The shownotes about everything I discuss are down below. Grab your knitting and come hang out with me!----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: jessicamcdonalddesigns.comRavelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------Show Notes:Upcoming pattern release:Lumi Light will be released on December 21, 2022. Sign up for my email newsletter (link above) to make sure you don’t miss it! If you are watching this after December 21st, you can find the pattern on Ravelry and my website via the links above.Finished Objects (FOs):Unnamed shawl knit in North Bay Fiber Heritage. This pattern will be released in March.Works in Progress (WIPs):Winter Woods sweaterThis colorwork sweater is knit in Wool Dreamers Manchelopi. The pattern will be released in February!New Yarn and PlansThree new skeins of Barrett Wool Co Wisconsin Woolen Spun to make Sleepy Kittens (pattern by Susan B Anderson) for my children for next Christmas.
Jessica Knits Episode 28 Jessica McDonald 2022-12-02 | Welcome to episode 28 of my knitting podcast! These videos are where I share my recently finished knits, current knitting projects, future knitting plans, and occasionally go into depth talking about knitting related topics. The shownotes about everything I discuss are down below. Grab your knitting and come hang out with me!----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: jessicamcdonalddesigns.comRavelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------Show Notes:What I’m wearing:Ruska sweater knit in Barrett Wool Co Wisconsin Woolen SpunThe pattern on my website and Ravelry is linked below along with the yarn. jessicamcdonalddesigns.com/patterns/p/ruskaravelry.com/patterns/library/ruska-7barrettwoolco.com/products/wisconsin-woolen-spun-worsted-weight?variant=42599985301Upcoming release:The pattern for the Alder mittens will be released on December 6, 2022. Be sure to sign up for my newsletter to get your subscriber exclusive discount!Works in Progress (WIPs):Still unnamed shawl knit in North Bay Fiber Co Heritage – its nearly done now!Winter Woods sweater knit in Wool Dreamers Manchelopi – this pattern will be released in February.
Jessica Knits Episode 27 Jessica McDonald 2022-11-21 | Welcome to episode 27 of my knitting podcast! In addition to showing you my FOs and WIPs, I have a very exciting announcement to make! The announcement is made after showing off my knitting projects, and the episode is rounded out with some video clips and photos from the day we took the final photos of My Fletching. Grab your knitting and come hang out with me! ----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: jessicamcdonalddesigns.comRavelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------Show Notes:New pattern!15% off Snowy Pines with the code COZY through November 25th, 2022. Links to the pattern are below:ravelry.com/patterns/library/snowy-pines-3jessicamcdonalddesigns.com/patterns/p/snowypinesFinished Objects (FOs):My Fletching – pattern will be released January 23rd, 2023. Be sure to sign up for my newsletter (link above) to get the best discount when it is released. My Fletching is knit in Barrett Wool Co Woolens colors Thimble and Old Fashioned.Lumi Light – pattern will be released sometime in December 2022. Sign up for my newsletter so you don’t miss it!Lumi Light is knit in Quince & Co Finch colors Gingerbread and Iceland.Works in Progress (WIPs):Still unnamed shawl knit in North Bay Fiber Co Heritage. Sheepy things:Finnsheep yarn from Yankee Rock Farm.yankeerockfarm.comWe are getting our sheep from Cedar View Farm.cedarviewfarmva.com/pages/our-sheepWhat I wore:During this episode I wear three different sweaters. The first one (green, gray, and white colorwork pullover) is Snowy Pines. Find the links to the pattern above. The second one is Fletching (gray and autumnal gold colorwork pullover). This pattern will be released in January. The third one is Wildhorse (shawl collar cardigan). The pattern for this sweater is already available. You can find it on Ravelry and my website at the links below:ravelry.com/patterns/library/wildhorsejessicamcdonalddesigns.com/patterns/p/wildhorse
Snowy Shawl design Vlog Jessica McDonald 2022-11-03 | This design vlog shows the progress of the Snowy Shawl from it’s beginning all the way up through its completion. I chronicle the mishaps, new math, ripping back, changing charts, and tell you my thoughts throughout the entire process. The whole vlog has been edited into one long video with each recording session given its own part. Part 4 was recorded in the forest so you will be able to see some gorgeous mountain scenery in the background. I hope you enjoy watching the whole process! The pattern for the Snowy Shawl is now available individually. You can find the pattern on Ravelry and my website via the links below. The Snowy Shawl pattern on my website:jessicamcdonalddesigns.com/patterns/p/snowyshawlThe Snowy Shawl pattern on Ravelryravelry.com/patterns/library/snowy-shawlA masterpiece of colorwork knitting, the Snowy Shawl is inspired by snow falling gently on a forest of pine trees. Worked in the round and steeked, the shawl begins with a stockinette tab and is worked from the top down in the round. Different rates of increases are used to create a triangular shawl that is longer across the top without becoming too deep. Knit in worsted weight yarn, the Snowy Shawl is warm and snuggly, sure to become your go-to neckwear on frosty days.The shawl is steeked after being knit, and stitches are picked up and knit to hide the steek. Tutorials on how to reinforce and cut the steek are available to help you. You can find them in the Tutorials section of this channel or via the links below:youtu.be/uVIwA7wf444youtu.be/jWienaqVfIAThe Snowy Shawl is also in the Forest print book or ebook. If you like multiple patterns from the collection, the print or ebook provides excellent value. You can find the print book on my website via the link below:jessicamcdonalddesigns.com/books/p/forest----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: jessicamcdonalddesigns.comRavelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------
New pattern! The Snowy Shawl Jessica McDonald 2022-10-31 | The pattern for the Snowy Shawl is now available individually! You can find the pattern on Ravelry and my website via the links below. The Snowy Shawl pattern on my website:jessicamcdonalddesigns.com/patterns/p/snowyshawlThe Snowy Shawl pattern on Ravelryravelry.com/patterns/library/snowy-shawlA masterpiece of colorwork knitting, the Snowy Shawl is inspired by snow falling gently on a forest of pine trees. Worked in the round and steeked, the shawl begins with a stockinette tab and is worked from the top down in the round. Different rates of increases are used to create a triangular shawl that is longer across the top without becoming too deep. Knit in worsted weight yarn, the Snowy Shawl is warm and snuggly, sure to become your go-to neckwear on frosty days.The shawl is steeked after being knit, and stitches are picked up and knit to hide the steek. Tutorials on how to reinforce and cut the steek are available to help you. You can find them in the Tutorials section of this channel or via the links below:youtu.be/uVIwA7wf444youtu.be/jWienaqVfIAThe Snowy Shawl is also in the Forest print book or ebook. If you like multiple patterns from the collection, the print or ebook provides excellent value. You can find the print book on my website via the link below:jessicamcdonalddesigns.com/books/p/forest----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: jessicamcdonalddesigns.comRavelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/hometownLicense code: YGYWM23CG96MFIXM
Jessica Knits: Introducing Forest! Jessica McDonald 2022-10-14 | Say hello to Forest! This video introduces you to my new book of knitting patterns. Come take a peek inside! If you would like to buy a copy of either one of my books, they can be found at the link below. Thank you!jessicamcdonalddesigns.com/books----------------------------------Where to find Jessica:Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/61954666839edddd7aa02e17Website: jessicamcdonalddesigns.comRavelry: ravelry.com/designers/jessica-mcdonaldInstagram: instagram.com/jessicamknits----------------------------------Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/hometownLicense code: YGYWM23CG96MFIXM
