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Person wearing a gray wool coat with oversized lapels and shawl collar over a dark top, standing against a brick wall

Moorland Melton Wool Coat

Jen Beeman

So I've been wearing the same H&M mustard woolish fall/winter coat (I have a puffy for the really brutal Chicago winter months) since fall 2006 and while I should have...

Moorland Melton Wool Coat

Jen Beeman

So I've been wearing the same H&M mustard woolish fall/winter coat (I have a puffy for the really brutal Chicago winter months) since fall 2006 and while I should have...

Sleeveless floral dress in navy, turquoise, and pink with drawstring waist, shown two ways with black tights and brown boots

Pattern Variation | Natasha of All Dressed Up...

Jen Beeman

I don't know if you've seen this awesome dress by Natasha of All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go yet, but if not you've been missing out! When I saw...

Pattern Variation | Natasha of All Dressed Up...

Jen Beeman

I don't know if you've seen this awesome dress by Natasha of All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go yet, but if not you've been missing out! When I saw...

Person wearing coral-red Scout Tee with extended fuller back and short sleeves, paired with dark jeans

Scout Full Back Pattern Tutorial

Jen Beeman

I mentioned in my post on my Red Wool Scout that I would be posting this tutorial on how to get the fuller back. Unfortunately it's about a week late,...

Scout Full Back Pattern Tutorial

Jen Beeman

I mentioned in my post on my Red Wool Scout that I would be posting this tutorial on how to get the fuller back. Unfortunately it's about a week late,...

Person wearing red wool crepe Scout Tee with modified fuller back and chest pocket, standing on urban sidewalk

fall wardrobe part six | red wool scout

Jen Beeman

One step closer to my finished fall wardrobe! I made this version of the Scout Woven Tee in red wool crepe and altered the pattern to create a fuller back....

fall wardrobe part six | red wool scout

Jen Beeman

One step closer to my finished fall wardrobe! I made this version of the Scout Woven Tee in red wool crepe and altered the pattern to create a fuller back....

Eight Knit Picks yarn balls in colorways including red and blue striped, gray, and multicolor with white paper labels

Is That More Yarn?

Jen Beeman

Yikes, is that new yarn? I couldn't resist...the temperatures are dropping and my feet are getting cold. Plus I needed a new small project to work on for my trip...

Is That More Yarn?

Jen Beeman

Yikes, is that new yarn? I couldn't resist...the temperatures are dropping and my feet are getting cold. Plus I needed a new small project to work on for my trip...

V-neck oversized shift dress in colorblock cobalt and navy crepe de chine with black boots and tights against seafoam wall

Color Fields : Hound Fall / Winter 2011

Jen Beeman

A few photos from yesterday's launch of the Fall / Winter 2011 hound collection "Color Fields". I'm working on a variation of the Scout Tee with a swing back in...

Color Fields : Hound Fall / Winter 2011

Jen Beeman

A few photos from yesterday's launch of the Fall / Winter 2011 hound collection "Color Fields". I'm working on a variation of the Scout Tee with a swing back in...

Woman wearing floral print sleeveless Edenham Liberty print dress with black tights on a swing in a forest setting

Fall Wardrobe Part Five | Edenham Dress

Jen Beeman

I'm back...and with a finished dress! I am ever so creatively calling this the Liberty Edenham Dress (named for the fabric) because I am all named out at the current...

Fall Wardrobe Part Five | Edenham Dress

Jen Beeman

I'm back...and with a finished dress! I am ever so creatively calling this the Liberty Edenham Dress (named for the fabric) because I am all named out at the current...

Close-up of knitting needle working stranded colorwork with black and tan yarn showing Fair Isle technique in progress

Icelandic Fair Isling

Jen Beeman

You guys, I am totally making this color section of my Icelandic sweater happen! I'm extra motivated because I would love to have it finished and blocked for my trip...

Icelandic Fair Isling

Jen Beeman

You guys, I am totally making this color section of my Icelandic sweater happen! I'm extra motivated because I would love to have it finished and blocked for my trip...

People walking through a tree-lined park during behind-the-scenes fashion photography shoot

Why it's been slow here this week

Jen Beeman

This weekend we shot the fall winter collection for hound. Things are going to be a bit slower around here this week and part of next while I get everything...

Why it's been slow here this week

Jen Beeman

This weekend we shot the fall winter collection for hound. Things are going to be a bit slower around here this week and part of next while I get everything...

Hands in golden cabled handknit mittens tucked under navy wool coat sleeves with industrial background

Fall Wardrobe Part Four | Golden Cabled Mittens

Jen Beeman

VICTORY!!!! The golden cabled mittens are complete after many rounds of frustration. You may remember from this post entitled "the mittens from you know where" that they were giving me...

Fall Wardrobe Part Four | Golden Cabled Mittens

Jen Beeman

VICTORY!!!! The golden cabled mittens are complete after many rounds of frustration. You may remember from this post entitled "the mittens from you know where" that they were giving me...

Scout Woven Tee in pink and red floral Liberty print with scoop neck and cap sleeves on dress form

Introducing the Scout Woven Tee!

Jen Beeman

Well I know I posted about this pattern a few days ago, but I thought I should do an official post and also answer a few questions I've gotten so...

Introducing the Scout Woven Tee!

Jen Beeman

Well I know I posted about this pattern a few days ago, but I thought I should do an official post and also answer a few questions I've gotten so...

Knitting collage: cable tea cozy, mustard cabled pullover, gray cable cardigan in snow, and gray bobble hot water bottle cover

Some Beautiful Fall/Winter Knits

Jen Beeman

I know that I've got my plate pretty full with my Autumn Wardrobe Project but who can resist adding more projects to the never ending list? Not me for sure....

Some Beautiful Fall/Winter Knits

Jen Beeman

I know that I've got my plate pretty full with my Autumn Wardrobe Project but who can resist adding more projects to the never ending list? Not me for sure....

Scout Tee sewing pattern in Liberty Tana Lawn Wiltshire print berry floral fabric with short sleeves

Fall Wardrobe Part Three + A New Pattern

Jen

Adding another garment to my Autumn Wardrobe from look 1 in my illustrations, I'm calling it the Liberty Print Scout Tee as it's made in Liberty Tana Lawn (we've discussed...

Fall Wardrobe Part Three + A New Pattern

Jen

Adding another garment to my Autumn Wardrobe from look 1 in my illustrations, I'm calling it the Liberty Print Scout Tee as it's made in Liberty Tana Lawn (we've discussed...