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Jen, seen from the neck down, holds a dressmaker's tape up to measure the Letters from the Open Road sample on a dress form. She wears a magenta tank dress. The sample sweater is knit with light pink yarn and multicolored plackets around the zipper.

45 actions on size inclusion

We, the knitters Knitters take a tremendous amount of personal responsibility for changing the world. They want to buy carefully, share thoughtfully, and use their dollars, voices, time, and other...

45 actions on size inclusion

We, the knitters Knitters take a tremendous amount of personal responsibility for changing the world. They want to buy carefully, share thoughtfully, and use their dollars, voices, time, and other...

Jen, wearing a light beige tee version of her Classic LBD knitting design, smiles at the camera. She sits on a couch, holding a mug and smiling at the camera.

Evaluating raglan patterns

I've talked before about evaluating patterns (in fact, there's a whole 3-part article series that's coming soon), but today let's dig into raglans. Is it size inclusive? My first check...

Evaluating raglan patterns

I've talked before about evaluating patterns (in fact, there's a whole 3-part article series that's coming soon), but today let's dig into raglans. Is it size inclusive? My first check...

Keeping joy in the effort

Keeping joy in the effort

This week it's Bess writing to you, and if you're a long time listener of the One Wild Broadcast, you've heard me talk about my robot assistant. My robot assistant...

Keeping joy in the effort

This week it's Bess writing to you, and if you're a long time listener of the One Wild Broadcast, you've heard me talk about my robot assistant. My robot assistant...

Choosing a Size - Beyond Upper Bust

Choosing a Size - Beyond Upper Bust

Do you need modifications or a different size? One of the best pieces of sizing advice out there is to choose your size based on your upper chest. We totally...

Choosing a Size - Beyond Upper Bust

Do you need modifications or a different size? One of the best pieces of sizing advice out there is to choose your size based on your upper chest. We totally...

What is sustainable making?

What is sustainable making?

One woman's opinion on a mighty big issue, this week I'm getting in to sustainability and what that means to my making practice. Thank you all so much for engaging...

What is sustainable making?

One woman's opinion on a mighty big issue, this week I'm getting in to sustainability and what that means to my making practice. Thank you all so much for engaging...

Three gauge swatches, one in purple stockinette, one in light pink stockinette and rib, and one in a grey cable design, lay on a tabletop next to small balls of yarn, scissors, and stitch markers.

Gauge (cue ominous music)

It's time to talk about ...dun dun dun... GAUGE.One question comes up again and again on the podcast, in knitting groups, and in pattern support questions - "I can't get...

Gauge (cue ominous music)

It's time to talk about ...dun dun dun... GAUGE.One question comes up again and again on the podcast, in knitting groups, and in pattern support questions - "I can't get...