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Cream and black marl handknit socks shown three ways: worn seated on a rug, as a flat lay, and styled with brown clogs

Jen's 2015 Year End Knit Review

Jen Beeman

When I was thinking back on how my year in knitting went, I remembered it a bit differently than it actually went. Somehow this past year has seemed to pass...

Jen's 2015 Year End Knit Review

Jen Beeman

When I was thinking back on how my year in knitting went, I remembered it a bit differently than it actually went. Somehow this past year has seemed to pass...

Sleeveless Alder Shirtdress in dark teal and black floral print with collar, button front, and gathered skirt

Jen's 2015 Year End Sewing Review

Jen Beeman

I love the end of the year, partially because I enjoy reflecting on what happened over the past 12 months, but also because I get really excited about making plans...

Jen's 2015 Year End Sewing Review

Jen Beeman

I love the end of the year, partially because I enjoy reflecting on what happened over the past 12 months, but also because I get really excited about making plans...

Close-up of handknit gray marl socks shown from the sole, worn on a woven rug with a gray sweater in the background

Socks, Sweaters & Styling Handmade Garments

Jen Beeman

I'm about to go on a bit of a tangent with this post while trying to pull together a few different ideas that are floating through my head. I'll try...

Socks, Sweaters & Styling Handmade Garments

Jen Beeman

I'm about to go on a bit of a tangent with this post while trying to pull together a few different ideas that are floating through my head. I'll try...

Knitting flat lay on a woven rug showing a gray marl fingerless glove in progress, with yarn, needles, and stitch markers

FW '15 Wardrobe Progress, Part 1

Jen Beeman

I'm doing things a little differently with my handmade wardrobe posts this time around. Rather than work behind the scenes and then do a post once a thing has been...

FW '15 Wardrobe Progress, Part 1

Jen Beeman

I'm doing things a little differently with my handmade wardrobe posts this time around. Rather than work behind the scenes and then do a post once a thing has been...

Alder Shirtdress in teal floral linen-tencel blend with collar, button-front placket, and gathered skirt panels

An Alder for All Seasons

Jen Beeman

Pattern: Alder ShirtdressFabric: Feral Childe Thieves Linen/TencelMods: None, cut a straight size 4 It's that time of year where fall is rapidly approaching but summer just hasn't given up quite...

An Alder for All Seasons

Jen Beeman

Pattern: Alder ShirtdressFabric: Feral Childe Thieves Linen/TencelMods: None, cut a straight size 4 It's that time of year where fall is rapidly approaching but summer just hasn't given up quite...

Person wearing gray textured knit Lucinda sweater, photographed from behind in a forest clearing with birch trees

#FancyKelbourneStudioKAL Wrapup!

Jen Beeman

Well summer is drawing to a close and so has the Lucinda Knit Along we were hosting along with our friends at Fancy Tiger and Kelbourne Woolens. I'm completely in...

#FancyKelbourneStudioKAL Wrapup!

Jen Beeman

Well summer is drawing to a close and so has the Lucinda Knit Along we were hosting along with our friends at Fancy Tiger and Kelbourne Woolens. I'm completely in...

Light blue floral lace Watson Bra on dress form, showing lace overlay, fitted cup construction, and adjustable straps

Blue Lace Watson

Jen Beeman

Garment DetailsPattern | Watson BraLace | Lace Fabrics EtsyBra Findings | Blackbird FabricsBra Strapping | Blackbird Fabrics A few weeks ago it was boiling hot outside and I was trying...

Blue Lace Watson

Jen Beeman

Garment DetailsPattern | Watson BraLace | Lace Fabrics EtsyBra Findings | Blackbird FabricsBra Strapping | Blackbird Fabrics A few weeks ago it was boiling hot outside and I was trying...

Denim Moss Skirt finished garment worn with cream top against brick wall, with Denim Moss Skirt finished garment text overlay

A New Denim Moss Etc.

Jen Beeman

Outfit DetailsSkirt Pattern | Moss SkirtTop Pattern | Penny RaglanBra Pattern | WatsonShoes | Bryr Clogs After our chat the other week on photographing and posting finished projects I've been...

A New Denim Moss Etc.

Jen Beeman

Outfit DetailsSkirt Pattern | Moss SkirtTop Pattern | Penny RaglanBra Pattern | WatsonShoes | Bryr Clogs After our chat the other week on photographing and posting finished projects I've been...

Handknit Whitewash Socks in blue and cream cable knit, displayed on wooden stool next to monstera plant, with text overlay

Whitewash Cabled Socks

Jen Beeman

ravelry linkpattern | bff by cookie ayarn | madelinetosh tosh merino light in whitewashneedles | us 1 double pointed needlesmodifications | noneplant | monstera deliciosa These socks and I have...

Whitewash Cabled Socks

Jen Beeman

ravelry linkpattern | bff by cookie ayarn | madelinetosh tosh merino light in whitewashneedles | us 1 double pointed needlesmodifications | noneplant | monstera deliciosa These socks and I have...

Person wearing Stone Lake Sweater in charcoal marl with cable knit detail, standing by lake with pine forest background

Stone Lake Sweater

Jen Beeman

The Details Pattern: Stone Lake Sweater (rav link)Yarn: Purl Soho Line Weight in Sea Salt & Dark LoamNeedles: US 7, 8, 9Shoes: Dieppa Restrepo PennyIn Progress Photos | #stonelakesweater on...

Stone Lake Sweater

Jen Beeman

The Details Pattern: Stone Lake Sweater (rav link)Yarn: Purl Soho Line Weight in Sea Salt & Dark LoamNeedles: US 7, 8, 9Shoes: Dieppa Restrepo PennyIn Progress Photos | #stonelakesweater on...

Person wearing cream ribbed knit beanie and Penny Raglan in navy and white stripes, standing against brick wall

Three Hats- Love, Like, Hate

Jen Beeman

Well hey there, it's been a while! I'm trying to ease back into this blogging thing - it really does become hard to start back up once you've gone a...

Three Hats- Love, Like, Hate

Jen Beeman

Well hey there, it's been a while! I'm trying to ease back into this blogging thing - it really does become hard to start back up once you've gone a...

Woman wearing gray cable knit Bellows Cardigan by Michele Wang with shawl collar and button front, arms crossed

The Bellows Cardigan

Jen Beeman

May I present to you my new favorite cardigan, the Bellows Cardigan. This was my last finished knit of 2014 (which apparently was the year of the sweater for me)...

The Bellows Cardigan

Jen Beeman

May I present to you my new favorite cardigan, the Bellows Cardigan. This was my last finished knit of 2014 (which apparently was the year of the sweater for me)...

Person wearing Stonehenge cable knit sweater by Michele Wang with plaid scarf against berry vine covered brick wall

Brooklyn Tweed Stonecutter

Jen Beeman

After a year of on again, off again, then totally on knitting, my Stonecutter (ravelry link) is done and photographed! I am absolutely in love with this sweater so get...

Brooklyn Tweed Stonecutter

Jen Beeman

After a year of on again, off again, then totally on knitting, my Stonecutter (ravelry link) is done and photographed! I am absolutely in love with this sweater so get...