I knit the FLAX and CHANGED EVERYTHING!
I'm spilling the tea on all the modifications I made to the popular Flax sweater!
If you want a more detailed walkthrough of all these changes, check out the Knits that Fit Sweater Workshop: https://toniaknits.com/workshop/
🧶 PATTERN:
Flax by Tin Can Knits
https://tincanknits.com/pattern/flax
Yarn: Wool of the Andes Superwash Worsted [color: Columbine]
https://shrsl.com/2qrbo
✓ ON THE MANNEQUIN:
On the mannequin: Pomponner Poncho
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Longshore Currents Cowl
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📌 CHAPTER LINKS:
00:00 Modifying the Flax
0:58 Gauge Adjustment
3:43 Choosing the Right Size
6:26 The Frankensweater
10:36 Changing the Neckline
12:10 Adding more Ease for the Arm
13:35 Short Row Bust Darts
16:20 Waist and Hip Shaping
19:59 Adjusting Sleeve Length
20:43 Changing the Edging
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