Just wanted to check in and give a shout out to all the moms, but especially the ones who sew/knit/quilt/etc. It's so hard. It's so hard not having time for the hobbies that fill us up. It's so hard being a mom all day and then being so exhausted by the end of the day that you can't even look at your sewing machine.

I see you. You're giving it your all. You're doing a good job.

Every year my good friend, Rochelle, hosts a Make Nine Challenge. I've joined a few times in the past, but have never fully completed all nine projects. This year is going to be different, I'm joining in AND completing everything. Aren't you soooooo excited?!?!?

What's different about this time around (on your end) is that I'm not making concrete declarations on the specific patterns I'm using. In the photo above there are some loose guidelines, but there will be no declarations of "I'M MAKING THE NEW GRAINLINE JACKET." No hate to Grainline (only hearts hearts hearts), and I have no idea if they have a new jacket pattern coming out, but I'm not committing to a brand/pattern/fabric. As soon as commitments combine with hobbies it seems like homework and the excitement dims. No, chores or homework, thanks.

Starting off 2021 with a big ✔ on the list. Here is my interpretation of "something drapey." Literally from the book Drape Drape 3 which means it's legit drapey. Since I hoard black fabric I have no idea where it's from, how much it cost, or what it is. For sure, it's some sort of jersey, but that's all I've got.

Dean was helping with the poses if you couldn't tell. He loves the sleeves as much as I do. He doesn't care about the sloppy top stitching around the neckline, the fact that neckline binding wasn't sewn on, or the fact that there is cat hair everywhere. Imagine me singing that Dashboard Confessional song to my pets hahahhah. "Your hair is everywhere."

Cool mask purchased from Heartworm Press/The Daily Planet. Currently sold out, but keep your eyes on their site because it's killer.

Bye.

Can you really call yourself a blogger when you don't blog? This space has been silent for the last 7 + months, shout out to baby Dean for that. According to the last post back in February I was pregnant, now let's time travel ahead to September 2019 and I have a seven month old baby. Whoa!

If it seems like I am complaining about not having time to write, that is NOT the case. Life fucking rules right now. The first five months of Dean's life were rough, but each day gets a little easier and more manageable. Now that he sleeps through the night and actually naps, I have a little free time in the evenings. Time for knitting, reading, quilting, or sewing clothes. And wine.


It's a bit daunting going from zero time for hobbies to having an hour or two each night. What to do? Start a new knitting project or finish an old one? Trace a sewing pattern or cut out a pdf? Pick out fabrics for a quilt back? Watch 90 Day Fiance or complain about not having a show to watch and spend twenty minutes trying to find something that's interesting? Read one of the books I can't seem to stop buying despite having shelves of unread novels?

Sometimes the nicest thing in the world is doing nothing. Lying in bed with the fan on, eyes closed. A cat purring beside you. Watching your sleeping baby breathe in and out while the ocean waves on the sound machine lull him to sleep.

I'll get back to my projects one day. For now, life revolves around my guy.

xo

Hiiiiiiiii! It's definitely been a minute since my last post and I've had a major change in my life. If you don't already know from following me on Instagram, I'm pregnant. Despite a lack of blog posts, sewing still has been happening behind the scenes (or in front of the scenes if you follow me on Instagram, but whatever), however, I have been more thoughtful about where my time is being spent in regards to sewing patterns.


One factor I always think about when making something is "will this get worn?" If the answer is "no" or "maybe, once in a while" then the pattern usually isn't purchased/sewn. Yes, there are some special exceptions, but 95% of the time that's how my mind works. Time is very precious and making clothing that is useful is really important to me. And when your back hurts, it's hard to get comfortable, and breathing normally is a luxury then time is extra precious.


So, what I'm trying to say is that I was able to sew this Seamwork Almada robe in an old school pre pregnancy Erin sewing session that was completed in an afternoon. I wanted to make a robe to wear in the hospital, for nursing, for this maternity photoshoot, and even out and about in the summer. This robe is the definition of multi use to me.


The fabric was purchased from Hart's Fabric in Santa Cruz last month and it's a lightweight cotton voile in my favorite color (or non color if you want to go that route), black. It's sheer, so if this is going to be worn out on the town then I'll probably wear a tank underneath and leggings. But isn't the black so good? Yeah, this is going to get worn a lot for sure.


The Almada Robe was released a while back, maybe a two or three years ago? It's one of those patterns that I slept on and am confused why I didn't make much sooner. Directions were to the point and easy to understand. I omitted the snap on the front and it doesn't seem like it shows too much boob when tied correctly, interfaced the sleeve cuffs and waist ties for more structure, and used store bought bias tape which was kinda stiff in a good way. Still kinda in awe that this was all sewn in a day since that hasn't happened in a long time. Maybe the fact that the photoshoot was scheduled that afternoon put a fire under me haha.


Shoutout to the wonderful Kacie Jones for taking these photos. I met her through my BFF Ariana and have had the opportunity of working with her a few times now. She gets my style and vibe and Luke and I just adore her. I'm posting some photos that are more artsy and less focused on the garment, so deal with it 😀

Power clashing is when you wear leopard print shoes, a black and white striped t-shirt, and a floral corduroy pinafore. Ok, that is not the exact definition of power clashing and I don't know what the official definition is, but I feel like this outfit fits the description of what I imagine it to be.


Top: A Grainline Studio Lark Tee. Crew neck neckline with short sleeves. There are different neckline options and this is my first time sewing a crew neck (with this pattern) and I like it. Nothing super exciting to say about the construction of this, just serged and zig zag stitched my heart out. While making a knit t-shirt isn't the most exciting garment to sew, I LOVE making them. I like making things that don't chill in my closet and Lark fits well in my life and on my body haha. I've made two Larks with the v-neckline and I wear them constantly. Oh, striped knit is from The Fabric Store in Los Angeles (RIP).

Pinafore: The Helen's Closet York. This was the first Helen's Closet pattern I had sewn and let me just say, I am a fan! Her instructions are thorough, I like that she gives a quick overview on making adjustments if needed, and I like the diagram that helps assess the fit.


This is View A, the view with the large scoop side pockets. Oh, don't see the pockets? That's because I pattern matched themmmmmm! They're pretty decently camouflaged and I'm pleased with the outcome. If I was fancy and did gifs this would be where I upload something of me dancing around with my hands in my pockets.


The armholes and neckline are finished with bias tape. Attaching the bias tape was the most time consuming part of sewing. That said, I sewed this pinafore in a day, so it really didn't take too long since I was using premade tape. I used scraps, so my neckline is finished in black and the armholes are finished in red. It's so satisfying using up weird and random bits of bias tape from previous projects for some reason.


Current status: comfy dress (I've never worn a pinafore before and the word doesn't roll off my tongue very easily) in a fun corduroy print from Stonemountain and Daughter Fabrics in Berkeley, California. It was one of those impulse buys that needed to be immediately purchased so it could sit in my stash for a few years haha. Luckily I bought three yards of it because I needed to use more fabric than the pattern called for. The cutting layout had the front and back pieces going in opposite directions, which wouldn't work with the fabric pile. I ended up cutting the fabric with the selvedges together and the pattern pieces going in the same direction. Problem solved.

I'm bad about updating my blog, but I just wanted to say that I appreciate all of you who still read and comment on my posts. xoxox

One of the differences between sewing a quilt and sewing a garment is that quilting is NOT an instant gratification project. I'm not saying that making all clothing is quick, but I can pump out a knit t-shirt in a couple of hours and I have never made a quilt anywhere near that quickly. Elisabeth is hosting a quiltalong for the book she cowrote with Nichole, The Fussy Cut Sampler, and there have been several blocks that I have spent hours cutting and sewing. Yes, hours plural. No, not instant gratification. For sure, strangely satisfying though.


What I'm trying to say is that I have been spending more time at my sewing machine and less time with my knitting needles. 50% of sewing time has been working on garments and 50% has been working on quilts. Productivity wise, when it comes to finished projects, my numbers have been down, but once I finish up some of the bigger projects in the next few months I feel like I will have something to "officially" show for it. In the meantime, here are some photos of my current quilt WIP for The Fussy Cut Sampler QAL!


These blocks are insane, colorful, mismatched, definitely not perfect, and SO fun to make. I'm learning a lot and having a blast. I hope all QALs are like this. I might be hooked.

Larry Bird loves guarding my blocks 😐. Anyway, happy Tuesday!

This tank adds to the Tom Selleck garment situation I have going on in my closet and I'm not mad about it. If you lurk back in my blog you will definitely notice the Hawaiian vibe I've had going from the beginning. My first ever wearable garment was a pencil skirt made in a plumeria print and a leopard print for the facing and today I'm posting a Hawaiian inspired fabric tank with leopard shoes. Some things never change 😂 I guess I know what I like!


I don't know if I've ever blogged about anything sleeveless, as I don't usually wear anything that shows my upper arms. At work it's always long sleeves and on the weekend I get wild and go with short sleeves. For whatever reason I have always felt weird about showing my arms, but the temperature is rising and it's almost summer, so I decided that I just don't care anymore. Since coming to this conclusion a whole new world of patterns has opened up. Tank top season is here and I'm going to get ready for it.


Or maybe you think I'm trying to show off my sickkkkk tat? That honestly doesn't have anything to do with it, but I will talk about it for a sec since it's in your face and I like giving shout outs to people and places that rule. My friend Gary (who owns Sink or Swim Tattoo in Grover Beach, CA) came up with the concept/drawing and tattooed me several weeks ago. Gary is my bud, I've known him since I was a teenager and actually used to work for him in his shop (bet you didn't know I used to work in a tattoo shop back in the day), so I feel like I've known him for forever. We even have friendship tattoos! I know first hand that he keeps his business really clean, he's very talented, his employees are all down to earth and super chill, and he let me watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer (tv show) while I got my first tattoo in 2004. So he's a solid dude and I highly highly recommend him if you're looking for some work.


Ok, back to my Seamwork Addison. Technically this should have been sewn in a light weight fabric like linen or rayon, but I really wanted to use this Blend Fabrics quilting cotton. It gives a vintage vibe to the fabric that I'm into. Hawaiian fabric can go really right or really wrong. And fast. This fun print paired with the pussy bow add on bonus collar for Seamwork subscribers just worked like peanut butter and jelly. Or coffee and donuts. Or Tom Selleck and wild Hawaiian fabric 🌺🌺🌺🌺. That said, the print itself is great, but the quilting cotton is definitely a little bulky around the neckline. Maybe I should just follow the fabrics that patterns suggest in the future idk.


As with all Seamwork patterns I have sewn, Addison was a fun and uncomplicated garment to make. No pattern adjustments were made and I don't think that any need to be made for my second version. I might tack down the facing in "the ditch" (that's my quilt talk coming out) to minimize the chances of it riding up, but that's probably the easiest "adjustment" ever. Speaking of the facing and all hemming on this tank, I didn't follow the directions and serged the bottom to keep it from unraveling, folded it up a half inch, and then stitched. That's me being lazy and keeping it real.


The exciting construction bit would be the burrito method for attaching the lining to the main fabric pieces. I've only burrito-ed once and it was a longgggg time ago. Thankfully the directions/diagram for Addison made total sense and created such a nice finish. And the fit! I'm stoked on the fit. My bra straps aren't hanging out, the arm holes aren't super baggy or digging into my armpits, and the bust is fitted without being uncomfortable. I'm going to make another version with the pointed collar soon. And of course I need a version in all black because that is my life.

Mahalo!

My husband Luke has always been really good about working out on a regular basis. Me, on the other hand... not so much. I enjoy taking yoga classes from Niccola Nelson (and if you live in the San Luis Obispo area I highly highly recommend her!!!!), but other than yoga there wasn't a workout class or routine that I was totally sold on.

My bestie Ariana's husband is a personal trainer, so my husband and I have been working out with him. Matt is super knowledgeable, doesn't use "traditional" gym equipment, and mixes up our workouts so we aren't doing the same things every time we see him. His workouts are intense and I leave feeling exhausted, knowing that I gave it my all. I feel stronger, my anxiety chills out for a while as I focus on what I'm doing, and it's fun working out with my friends. At least, as fun as a workout can be haha

The point to all this rambling is to say that since I'm working out more I'm going to try and make some workout wear, starting with the Seamwork Shelly leggings. I've made leggings before, but never with a gusset and not without an elastic waistband. Wait, I take that back, I've made two pairs without an elastic waist and they wouldn't stay up during yoga and got banished to the pj drawer. So, I was curious to see how a different construction and a new pattern would hold up.


This fabric is a nylon spandex from Michael Levine. On their website it's listed under swimwear prints, but in the description it says, "perfect for creating designer swimwear and activewear separates." It might be great for laying out by the pool and drinking Mai Tais, but it's not ideal for yoga or anything super physical. There isn't four way stretch (which always makes fabric more comfortable in my opinion) and I don't like that. When I wore these on Saturday for my sewing day with my buddies I felt sweaty when I was sitting down and can't imagine what it would feel like after a one hour workout. Definitely going to wear them casually and not when I'm swinging a kettle bell around.

Can I just say that I am really pleased with how the fit turned out? I am in LOVE with this pattern. My husband and I both agree that these are the best fitting leggings I have sewn and the best part is that I didn't make a single adjustment to them. For my next pair I will have to make a little more room for my butt (I have a big butt) because the waistband dips slightly lower in the back. But even without that change I am super stoked on Shelly. Way stoked. Like, "I'm going to cut into the nice fabric I bought from Blackbird Fabrics" stoked.


The gusset was not hard at all to sew in, but the construction was different from the other leggings I have made, so I tried not to overthink things and trusted the instructions. The gusset ended up being longer than I originally realized, it reaches my knees. This fabric is super busy and it's hard to see unless you are looking for it, but just an FYI to you guys reading this in case you care. Oh, and another FYI, I'm considered petite and normally have to shorten patterns or omit cuffs to make garments fit better. The hem on these leggings are 5/8 inch as opposed to the 1 inch hem suggested in the directions. If you are on the taller side you may need to add some length.

Now I need to work on some tank tops for the gym. Do any of you have a favorite pattern that I should try out?

One of my most loved patterns that hasn't been shown any respect (in the form of a blog post) is the Named Inari Tee Dress. I made a striped linen dress towards the end of 2016 and my sister called dibs on it 😐 Then in summer 2017 I made the knit version out of some purple fabric, wore it nonstop, and immediately didn't make a second version like I stated would happen. Finally, a month ago I righted my wrong and made another knit dress.


There isn't much to say about the construction. If you can sew a t-shirt you can sew this dress. The fun details that I like are the slits on the sides, the slight cocoon shape, and the back hem which is slightly longer than the front. It's not a fabric eater (doesn't require a ton of yardage) AND it can be sewn in a knit or woven, which makes it pretty cool in my book. Perfect for showcasing a fun print since there aren't many pattern pieces.... hahah I have yet to sew it in a fun print, so don't even listen to me rn.


Part of the reason I hesitated in sewing this is because of stripe matching. I got this cool fabric from Bolt Fabric in Portland when I was visiting friends in December and knew that I wanted to make another Inari, but didn't take into account that the stripes were irregular. I procrastinated, made an Instagram poll asking everyone if stripe matching was necessary (the answer was "no"), then got all annoying and lined everything up anyway. I figured that never once have I regretted stripe matching and if there was enough fabric I should just suck it up and do it.


Slightly dressy and super comfy = a win in my book. Another dress to come, for serious this time. I bought fabric for it this week.

In an attempt to get back on track with my sewing/knitting/quilting life I'm going to join in on Rochelle's 2018 Make Nine Challenge. Basically, I'm just going to share nine things that I'd like to make this year. Since I am late to the game (aka months behind schedule) I'm shooting to make one item from the list per month. Is it doable? Am I even going to see this through without getting distracted and making something else? Idk, guess we'll have to check in during December and find out!

Quilts
1. The Kiss Quilt by Libs Elliott 
Probably going to either add a border or add extra blocks. 
2. XoXo Quilt by Green Bee Patterns
Queen size quilt for the guestroom. Time to use up the Cotton and Steel fabrics I have been hoarding.

Clothing
3. Seamwork Audrey Jean Jacket
Ummm how cute is this!?!?
4. Seamwork Shelly Leggings
I need to up my work out gear game and this will be a great addition.
5. Closetcase Patterns Sasha Trousers
Can't go wrong with classic pants.
6. Grainline Lark Tee
I need a new TNT shirt pattern.

Knit Stuff 
7. Andrea Mowry Rose Cardigan.
Yes. Enough said.

Misc.
8. Sophie Hines Euler Bralette
I bought the pattern and a kit. Just need to make it happen.
9. Noodlehead's Super Tote or the Sew Sweetness Aeroplane Bag or the Crazy Mom Quilts Show and Tell Bag.
Or maybe all three?

***List subject to change depending on new pattern releases and my short attention span. Do not hold me to above items because you will be disappointed.***

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 😂😂😂😂 Ok, this post is obviously wayyyyyy late for Halloween, but I want to share it anyways. I'm super into quilting right now and I feel like I better share this one before I jump into posting about my others.

Quilt Pattern: Orange Dot Quilts "Heat Wave."
Fabric: Cotton and Steel in last season's Halloween line, "Boo," because I am sooooo last season 😜 Fabric kit was purchased from Picking Daisies in San Luis Obispo, but then I saw some different prints at Birch Fabrics and I swapped them. I'm a sucker for anything Cotton and Steel, especially Halloween fabric, so it was hard to choose the fabrics.
Thread: Black. If I'm going to use black thread to quilt, it should be for a Halloween quilt, yeah?


Dora, the designer behind Orange Dot Quilts, is a friend of mine and I feel kind of fangirlish when I see her. I LOVE her patterns and she is genuinely the nicest person ever, which makes buying her stuff even more satisfying. Heat Wave, designed by her during a heatwave and sewn by me during melting temperatures that I am still annoyed about if you couldn't tell, was a simple one to piece together. I dedicated one night to cutting the fabrics, one day to sewing the top, and a few days to getting the whole thing quilted together.


Time wise this thing ended up taking a few months from start to finish due to my quilting indecision. I wasn't sure if I wanted to stitch in the ditch or sew on the diagonal, which would make my stitches very visible in the black thread. Then I figured I'd just go hard with the black thread and quilt on the diagonal being that it would go with the theme of Halloween/my life. I first quilted about 3/8 inch on either side of the seam, realized that it looked too shaky, and then measured the rest of my stitching from the side of the presser foot. The stitches look more confident if that even makes sense.

I'm happy with this, Halloween rules, and no, I'm not sharing it with anyone in my house mwahaha!

I don't know if sewing would be a passion in my life if it wasn't for the quilt classes I took years ago and the kindness of some of the women in that class. For Christmas 2009 my husband bought me a sewing machine at my request, but I had no idea how to use it. Vicki, who I call my "new Grandma" because it's way easier to say than "my husband's stepmoms mom", was kind enough to teach me a couple of basic skills for quilting.

After figuring out how to thread my machine and sew straight lines I decided to sign up for a quilting class in 2011 taught by Bobbi Porter. I didn't know a soul in the room and went in with very little sewing knowledge. Everyone had been going to the class for years, some for over a decade, and had their own cliques and unofficial designated seating. I first sat at a table with some women who weren't very friendly and didn't seem interested in talking to me. They'd wait for the weekly assignment and then leave. I'd sit alone at the table and silently struggle, trying to figure out things like how to use a rotary cutter properly or decipher the pattern instructions. Bobbi, the instructor, was really amazing and fun and SO helpful, but she had a large class to help and couldn't sit with me the whole time, nor would I ever expect that of her. I'd nervously fidget with my machine and slowly made my way through the three hour class.

One day a lady, Peggy, came to my table and invited me to sit with her group. She informed me that the women at my table weren't very friendly, told me that I was welcome to sit with her, and gave me a dvd made for beginner quilters that she thought would be helpful to me. From then on I sat with Peggy, her daughter Carrie, Kathleen, and a few others. They were all so encouraging, friendly, and gave me tips and advice when I needed it. Class became so much more fun with my new friends.

There was another lady, Jane, who brightened my day. She wasn't shy and would stop by my table and talk to me. It was always small talk, but it made me feel happy that she would take time out of her day to walk over and start a conversation.

I've been thinking a lot about Jane and those quilting classes over the past few weeks. At the end of last year I went to a memorial at her home, she passed away from cancer. I was never close with her, but I remember her as being so nice to me when I needed it most. If it wasn't for the warmth from Jane, Bobbi, Peggy, Carrie, and Kathleen I genuinely don't know if I would be sewing today. I could have easily gotten discouraged in class and given up. The kindness of the women in that room made a lasting impression on me and for that I am so grateful.

I hope you'll join me in being kind to others, it can change lives. xo

As I was sitting here thinking about what to type I realized that I like giving myself little mini themes or goals that no one knows about (until now). This post and my next blog post are going to have a Halloween theme, even though it is currently November as I write this. Not to be that "Halloween is everyday" girl, but, hey, Halloween is everyday 😂 By that I mean I'm going to wear this outfit 12 months a year, not 1 month a year. I don't discriminate when it comes to skull fabric, especially when it's Cotton and Steel skull fabric 💀.

For me, the Grainline Driftless Cardigan is the perfect Fall piece. The weather is so up and down right now (rained one morning a couple of weeks ago, was in the 90s and 100s, and now its 75 degrees, wtf), but for the days that might have a slight chill, Driftless is my go to, my ride or die, my Fall soulmate. K, I'm being kinda dramatic since this is only my second time sewing the pattern, but I really love it. I never blogged the orange red version I made last year, but I assure you that it has gotten a lot of use. It's a little dressier than a hoodie, so I feel more pulled together when I pass on my worn out American Nightmare and Bane sweatshirts and put on a nice cardigan instead.


This is version 2 of Driftless, the version with the split hem. Didn't add buttons because I'm not going to waste four buttons on something that is never going to be buttoned up (how many more time can I use "buttons" in a sentence, jeeze). Construction is super interesting due to how the pockets are sewn. The first time I cut out the pattern pieces I was scratching my head and wondering how it was going to work, but in the end it did. Jen, the designer behind Grainline, never disappoints. And honestly, I really really like that this is a different take (construction wise) on an oversize cardigan. The only change I made was omitting the sleeve cuffs for my shorty arms.


Oh, this leopard print sweater knit is from Michael Levine and it was on saleeeeee for $4.80 a yard! 👏 I love when I lurk a fabric, don't buy it, and then go lurk again and realize that it's 20% off. Actually, the whole website was (is?) 20% off, so I should stop feeling like such a genius haha. And in no way am I affiliated with Michael Levine, just wanted to give you a heads up that they have good sales.


The shirt is from one of my favorite pattern companies, SBCC Patterns. They specialize in patterns for petites, and since I'm petite this is right up my alley. You've seen this pattern before on my blog and also on my Instagram, but it's the Paloma Blouse in version 2. No changes/adjustments made other than lowering the pockets and adding a couple of inches in length. This pattern holds a special place in my life because it's perfect for crazy quilting cottons, uses a little under 2 yards of fabric, and it's a great shirt style for my work. It's not a basic t-shirt and it's not a full on ballgown, the best compromise 😂


Thanks for reading, friends! xoxox

Hold up, did this just become a knitting blog? Because I seem to only write about my knitting lately. Maybe it's because I've been sewing repeat and/or easy sewing patterns and idk if you guys are interested in my no frills sewing. Are you? If so, I'll make more of an effort to write about them.


In exciting knitting news, here is my What the Fade shawl for the Drea Renee Knits Mystery Knit Fade Along. Yeah, I joined in on another MKAL, I think I'm addicted. It is so so so fun doing mystery projects, you guys. I picked out six colors that blended in together (and by "picked out" I mean I bought a kit of five yarns and then added the pink one from my stash) from Republic of Wool, one of my very very favorite indie dyers of all time. I love speckled yarn, especially when blending between two colors.


I started the MKAL on August 31st and finished it on October 7th, which is power knitting for me. Fingering weight yarn takes forverrrrr to knit (I may or may not have mentioned this on my blog recently 😉) and I am pleased with how quickly this went from strands of yarn to a legit shawl. It might have went faster if I wasn't messing up the brioche so many times. There was some ripping back, and by that I mean I restarted this thing five different times, which was annoying. At first.

Sidebar: I recently watched this video by Jocko Willink and it really really pumped me up. Go watch it and come back here when you're done, it will take 2 minutes and 19 seconds of your life.

Did you watch it? Messed up your brioche stitches and had to start over? "Good." Niece aggressively tried to lick you and you dropped a bunch of stitches that you don't know how to pick up? "Good." I'm changing my mindset in knitting and sewing and life. I hope you'll join me.


Anyway, this is my first two color brioche project and it was extra fun with the color fading/melting. The pattern is exclusively brioche and garter, so once you get the hang of doing brioche it's an easy one to memorize and the color changes kept it interesting. Andrea made incredibly helpful video tutorials that were the only reason I even knew what was going on. That's not to say that her pattern isn't well written, it is, but I really needed the visual help to learn two color brioche. So, thanks for the well made and well written MKAL, Andrea!

The cool thing about thing about this is that it's completely reversible and you don't have to worry about an "ugly" side showing, yes!!!! And compared to my last "fade" project weaving in the ends was not bad at all. The end pieces were a cinch to hide in the brioche legs and into garter edges. I'm all about quick and easy end weaving 👌


There were instructions for optional tassels on the three corners, but I'm not about that life right now and can always add them if I change my mind. Overall, I'm really really happy with the finished product. I've got another huge shawl and life is awesome. Now comes the fun part of planning my next knitting project 😊

Thanks for reading! And remember: "good."