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Mainframe of Craft: Building the Structural Foundation of Your Hand-Knit Wardrobe

At Wylde & Plumb, we often talk about the beauty of the "wild" fiber and the precision of the "plumb" line. Whether we are clicking needles or pulling a crochet hook through hand-dyed yarn, we are essentially architects. We aren't just making clothing; we are building a structure. In the world of technology, a Mainframe serves as the central, high-performance backbone that supports an entire network. In the world of fiber arts, we have our own version of a Mainframe: the foundational techniques and structural choices that ensure a garment lasts for generations.

The Skeleton of the Stitch When you begin a complex sweater pattern, like our Spandrel Arch Sweater, you are setting up a personal Mainframe. This isn't just about the aesthetic of the yarn; it’s about the integrity of the increases, the strength of the seams, and the…

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Thanks so much to all of you for being willing to test this pattern. You can ask questions and post pictures here as you work on the sweater!

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Join Wylde & Plumb Friends October 3-10 for the Autumn Lattice Kitchen Set Knit-Along!

Materials You'll Need:

4 Balls Worsted 100% Cotton Yarn in Various Colors

(Pictured are Crafters' Secret Cotton in Papaya, Brown, Bordeaux, & Red)

Size 8 Knitting Needles

Make this cute and squishy hat for someone special-- and maybe get a jump on your Christmas knitting! We'll take this one slow and easy.

Schedule:

September 10 (Thursday): Pattern FREE here in this post

Sept. 12: Yarn & Introductions

Sept. 13: Cast on

Knit these fun and versatile envelope sachets. It's a perfect time, with all the herbs and flowers in your garden at their peak! The pattern will be free to download right here on August 6!

Materials:

Premier Home Cotton Yarn (1 ball MC & 1 ball CC), or any Worsted Weight Yarn

Size 8 Knitting Needles

Yarn or Tapestry Needle

We'll make just the front of this sweet t-shirt over the week of our KAL. The back is exactly the same as the front, but without the neck shaping, so you can finish that up on your own later! (We do hope you'll show us a photo of the finished product when you're done, though!)

MATERIALS:

Premier Cotton Fair Yarn (317yds/290m; 3.5oz/100g; 52% Cotton/48% Acrylic); Bright Peach (2, 2, 3, 4, 4) Balls

Size 5 Knitting Needles

1 Button, Any Size/Shape