summer
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Pattern Emporium Coastal Side Split Skirt
This is the newest pattern from Pattern Emporium: the Coastal Side Split Skirt. It was just released this week and I had fun testing it! It’s a pretty versatile skirt as you’ll see in my photos — you can wear it for winter with a sweater or summer with a tank top or t-shirt. I…
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Pattern Emporium Grab A Cuppa Cardi Pattern Test
I know what you’re thinking — another pattern test? Yes, and this is the third in the group, but I promise it’s just as good as the last two. Pattern Emporium decided to launch 3 patterns at once. They’re based in Australia so sometimes they’ll do that so they can hit the summer and winter…
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Pattern Emporium Heartstrings Dress with Shelf Bra
Very excited to share the latest pattern test I did for Pattern Emporium. This one is the Heartstrings Dress with Optional Shelf Bra and it’s a great summer dress (or winter if you like to layer). It’s got several options for the skirt length, back height and how to do the straps, plus a shelf…
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My first knitted top — Ankestrick Summer Shirt
This is my first finished knit top! I crocheted a sweater a while back, but this was the first non-hat/scarf knit garment I made. I’m really pleased with how it came out! I did it as part of a virtual knitalong with Alison of Uncommon Threads and used Sami by Amano yarn which I also got…
