Last year, I looked in the mirror and was quite disappointed by the violet Cycling Sweater I finished a couple of months before. Do you know those projects that you completed and were actually pretty proud of the result, but over time a few things stand out that could just be better? This Cycling Sweater …
A Summery 1940s Fashion Bow Sweater
It’s summer, and what could be better than knitting a woolen jumper? Sounds crazy at first, doesn’t it? But knitted sweaters don’t always have to be super warm and made for winter. 1940s fashion offers some short-sleeved knitted sweaters, and you can also find many knitting instructions for them. I was particularly taken with a …
Victorian Cycling Sweater Knitted with Contemporary Instructions
While researching late 18th-century fashion, I stumbled upon a digitized yet original tutorial for a Victorian Cycling Sweater. I have been a big fan of the narrow waist and voluminous sleeves of late Victorian fashion for years. Since I was looking for a knitting project, I decided to make this sweater. The Characteristics of a …