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Gretchen Mac Designs

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Maker of cozy and fun knitting patterns based in Seattle, WA. Secret horticulturist day job. Find me on Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/gretchen-mac. #knitting #yarnlove #knitsky #nevernotknitting #knittersgonnaknit #patterndesign #knitlove

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 4d

Same! I tried to do duplicate for some large lettering and didn't like how it made the fabric behave. Intarsia is a little finicky at first, but not bad at all once you get used to it.

Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 4d

Agreed! And I think over a large area it doesn't look very tidy, and can constrict the fabric. Intarsia is going to provide a more consistent fabric overall. But I guess people really hate intarsia that much?

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 4d

Okay folks, a question: Do you prefer duplicate stitch or instarsia? I've been seeing patterns lately where the colorwork is all duplicate stitch, even large sections that I would have done as intarsia. What do you think? And yes, this is a Boba Fett cup cozy. 😀

#knitsky #handmade #knit #knitting

A Boba Fett inspired sweater for a paper coffee cup.

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 21d

Thank you! I just wore it the other day, it's one of my favorite sweaters!

Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 21d

Oh gosh, I have that problem too. Sometimes MY Math is complete fiction, unfortunately! Thanks for the support!

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 21d

Thanks! I'm hoping the next version is the winner 😆

Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 21d

Knitting log: It is day 2,143 of trying to design a cabled pullover and I am on version no. 8,622. Once again I am having to rip out and start over because I switched from a textured stitch to stockinette on a whim, rather than trusting THE MATH. Sigh.

#knitsky #yarnlove #knitting #cableknitting

A raspberry colored cabled sweater in progress.

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · Sep 22

Now that I think about it, I frogged and frogged and frogged before I started designing, so you're probably right...it's not limited to designers!

Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · Sep 22

Thanks! It's gonna be a while 😆 But I'll be sure to post on here when it's done!

Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · Sep 22

It's all part of the process. Especially if you're the designer. Remind me why I want to be the designer again? 😂 All designers do is frog and frog and frog...

#knitlife #handmade #knitsky #yarnlove #sweaterknittingpattern

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · Sep 22

Doing some sweater swatching at the park today with this little guy (who refused to look at the camera.) Just a hint of fall in the air...perfect!

#knittersgonnaknit #nevernotknitting #knittingwithdogs #knitsky #yarnlove #handmade

Picture of small dog, knitting swatch and project bag, and an iced coffee on a bench.

Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · Sep 19

Aww, thanks!

Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · Sep 19

Thanks!

Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · Sep 19

Thank you, I'm glad you like it! And no worries, I know what it's like to have too many projects in the works!

Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · Sep 18

Pattern Test Call! My nerdy sweater is finally ready! Named in honor of Alexey Pajitnov, the inventor of the game Tetris, this sweater blends fair-isle colorwork with interlocking geometric shapes. Test will be on Ravelry; DM for more info!

#knitting #knitsky #patterntest #yarnlove #sweaterknitting

Young woman in a Tetris inspired sweater

Size range for Alexey's Sweater pattern.

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · Sep 18

Thank you so much!

Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · Sep 18

OMG! You have a scruffy pup too! So cute!

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · Sep 17

Thanks! She's a good girl

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · Sep 17

Thanks! I'm happy I actually got her to look at the camera for once!

Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · Sep 15

K everyone, rate my fit. Yoke too deep? Enough neck shaping? Right amount of ease?? Maybe I need to find a different model. 😆 Test call (and pics with a more appropriately proportioned model) coming really really soon!

#dogsinsweaters #knitsky #knittingcommunity #colorwork #yarnlove #knitting

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · Sep 2

New puppy and a newly finished knit pullover!

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · Aug 29

Yup, I guess that's all we can do!

Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · Aug 29

Gosh, I wish I had noticed it that quickly!

Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · Aug 29

Great perspective! I need to remember that next time I screw up my project 😆

Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · Aug 29

Thanks for the sympathy!!