It has been a quiet start to 2026, while I focus on intentional creativity. At the end of last year, I pulled out every single thing I had ever handmade, and I culled ruthlessly! It was a totally cathartic experience, and I am so happy that I took the time to do it. Many handknit garments and shawls that I hardly used anymore were donated to a local women’s shelter and these pieces have gone on to bring comfort to… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Cardigans
Cardigan Obssession
I was recently having a conversation about whether blogging is “dead” and how it seems less relevant in contrast to the exciting world of engaging, short-form content on social media platforms. It got me thinking about this space here at Rambling Roses Design, where I love sharing my thoughts and my passion for celebrating handmade, slow fashion. My blog content is definitely uber niche. Visual, short-form content is what most people gravitate toward these days. Still, writing about my crafting… Read more »
An April Cardigan For April
The April Cardigan that I spoke about recently is done, and it is a perfect piece for spring. This cardigan was in my WIP pile for ages as I got distracted by other knits. I am so glad I finished it because we have the perfect spring weather for me to put this garment to good use. This cardigan pattern by PetiteKnit has a V-neck, saddle shoulders, and contiguous sleeves. The top part of the body then goes on to… Read more »
Finish Line… Almost!
I am so glad cardigans were invented because this item of clothing is perfect for the shoulder seasons. I have had the April Cardigan by Petiteknit in my knitting basket for ages, and I have been working on it on and off over the past little while. The slow process of creating this garment has been so enjoyable and I’m eager to be able to wear it soon. This design has some interesting elements that I have never knit before…. Read more »
FIX OR FROG
Don’t be afraid to rip out your knitting!
Documenting My Craft Projects
Does anyone make New Year’s resolutions anymore? I am a long-standing member of the no-resolution camp. However, this year I have a new year “goal”. I am determined to document my creative pursuits more. Whether it’s via my blog or on my online journaling app — Day One. I found Day One through a recommendation by Youtuber, Ali Abdaal and have been using the app regularly since 2023. I have to say journaling via this online medium has been the… Read more »
BT Bonanza
I have been working at my LYS, Black Sheep Yarns, for the past two years and I have loved every minute. Last month, we became a destination store for Brooklyn Tweed. Happy dance 😀 As we unpacked boxes and boxes and boxes of gorgeous BT yarn, there was much squealing and whoops of delight! Stocking the shelves was a mammoth task, but so worth it. I love the story behind this all-American yarn and now I am so glad… Read more »
Twigs And Willows
I cannot believe I haven’t shared details of this finished sweater yet! I guess since it’s been put away with the rest of our winter stuff, it was out-of-sight out-of-mind. This pattern is Twigs and Willows from Alana Dakos’ book Botanical Knits. I really enjoyed knitting the yoke on this sweater with the cabled leaves and vine motif. The pattern for the yoke is written as well as charted. For this garment, I used Cascade 220 in a heathered green…. Read more »
Saffron In Kelp
I’ve got a finished sweater for show-and-tell today! This sweater turned out pretty cute and I think that the wearer is uber cute! Of course, I’m the biased mama 😉 With this sweater, I knit a few rows here and there until I was on the last sleeve and I could taste finishing victory! It took about 6 months to complete and another few weeks to find the ribbon for the front closure. I got it all done in time for Mother’s… Read more »
The Leaves Edition
My cousin posted this picture on Facebook and I had to share 🙂 Source There’s a chill in the air, the days are getting shorter and pumpkin spice lattes are back! Time for nature’s catwalk to begin with trees resplendent in their autumnal gorgeousness. It’s not quite here yet, but soon it will be time to rake, rake, rake. Jump into pile of freshly raked leaves. Begin process again. Fall ❤ Leaves I noticed that my crafting is also leaf-centric. I’ve… Read more »
