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Jess 🧶

Jess 🧶

@pasteljess.bsky.social

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Graphic Designer in NYC. 🌿 I’ve got a crusty cat. 🌷 Currently fixated on knitting and crochet. @PastelJess on Ravelry

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Jess 🧶 @pasteljess.bsky.social · 18h

#3. A stomach bug! 🥲 #4. One skein of chunky yarn from Feederbrook Farms that I think is absolutely gorgeous but have no idea what do do with it. #5. Some trout buttons from Haulin Hoof Farms #6. A drop spindle and some roving! #knitsky #showmeyourknits 🧶

Hand holding multi colored skein of yarn, the colors are muted pinks, blues, oranges, and purples with a white color woven with it.

Two green fish buttons.

Big ball of gray Romney wool and a wooden drop spindle

Jess 🧶 @pasteljess.bsky.social · 1d

Super helpful, thanks for sending this along!

Jess 🧶 @pasteljess.bsky.social · 1d

#2. Seven skeins of local, hand-dyed DK weight yarn from Sanctuary Fibers for a Willow Pullover by Andrea Gaughan. (My first bottom up sweater!) 🧶 #knitsky #showmeyourknits

Steadfast is a DK weight yarn that has been dyed with madder. Madder is from the root of plants. It was dyed on a naturally gray wool, which gives it this rich raspberry color. The photo features seven skeins of this yarn on a white carpet.

Sample knit of the Willow Pullover which has a basket weave design. The designer used a rusty orange color for their sweater.

Jess 🧶 @pasteljess.bsky.social · 1d

AND NOW, A WOOLEN AFFAIR/RHINEBECK HAUL. ✨ #1. Seven Skeins of Undyed Confetti Worsted from Sew Happy Jane for Maria Schei Mogenstad’s Naomi Jacket and some “Floral Darling” buttons from Haulin’ Hoof Farm. #knitsky 🧶

Seven skeins of “Confetti” worsted yarn that is undyed with colorful flecks on a white carpet.

Maria Schei Mogenstad’s knit Naomi Jacket. Her version is in a mauve pink.

Floral ceramic buttons from Haulin Hoof Farms with white inside and pink petals.

Jess 🧶 @pasteljess.bsky.social · 1d

That makes sense! I made the mistake of knitting this with a super wash before learning that super wash loses its elasticity after blocking, so I had to reinforce my collar with elastic. Part of the learning process! Also learned a lot about grist. 😅🩵

Jess 🧶 @pasteljess.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you! Absolutely, it’s the Bloom Pullover by Brianna Mason. It’s relatively new, only released in February! www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

Bloom Pullover pattern by Brianna Mason

The Bloom Pullover is a wintry floral colorwork sweater with a cozy double folded neckband. Knitted in a lofty yarn, this sweater is warm yet lightweight for the coldest of winter days.

www.ravelry.com

Jess 🧶 @pasteljess.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you! 🥹🩵💫

Jess 🧶 @pasteljess.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Rhinebeck Weekend everyone! The Bloom Pullover was completed last Sunday and I was able to wear it all day yesterday. 🌸🧶So proud of my first colorwork and I can’t wait to show off my haul from yesterday and A Woolyn Affair! #showmeyourknits #knitsky

Me wearing my pink and white Bloom Pullover. Sleeves are pulled up and there’s a window behind me.

Me and my partner taking a selfie at Rhinebeck. He’s wearing a brown and black plaid wool button down jacket and I’m wearing my Bloom Pullover.

Jess 🧶 @pasteljess.bsky.social · 10d

We love a matching set! 🩵🤣

Jess 🧶 @pasteljess.bsky.social · 11d

Started mine too! 🧈 #knitsky #showmeyourknits 🧶

Partially knit ankle of a sock with blue lettering that says “BUTTER” with some stripes with a butter yellow background/main color.

Jess 🧶 @pasteljess.bsky.social · 11d

It’s looking beautiful! I promise it’ll get easier and you’ll know the pattern by heart in no time. Mine lives at my office and is so cozy, I get a ton of compliments on it too.

Jess 🧶 @pasteljess.bsky.social · 16d

My friend Alana has designed the cutest Butter Socks! 🧈🧦 🧶 Can’t wait to knit some up! www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... #knitsky #showmeyourknits

Butter yellow dock with blue accents. The top of the calf area/tube of the sock spells out “BUTTER”.

Person wearing the butter socks!

Jess 🧶 @pasteljess.bsky.social · 17d

Yes! 👏🏻

Jess 🧶 @pasteljess.bsky.social · 17d

Ooh three quarter is super chic!! I’d say go for it.

Jess 🧶 @pasteljess.bsky.social · 17d

Ugh! I feel you. It looks really lovely though!

Jess 🧶 @pasteljess.bsky.social · 17d

So I just checked and it’s actually not a 9in cord I think it might be 10” or 12” (sorry it’s hard to measure with the stitches on it haha!) but my shorties are 3.5” too so inevitably I’ll be in your boat as I continue to decrease hah!

Jess 🧶 @pasteljess.bsky.social · 18d

Currently I’ve got the sleeve on shorties and a 9” cord, inevitably I’ll probably have to move over magic loop since I don’t have DPNs in this size! Thank you!! 🩵🧶

Jess 🧶 @pasteljess.bsky.social · 18d

#wipwednesday Getting the sleeves done before Rhinebeck! I was able to get some elastic to reinforce the collar too. 🧶 #knitsky #showmeyourknits

Partially knit pink and white sweater on a white and green bedspread.

Jess 🧶 @pasteljess.bsky.social · 19d

I’ve heard that applies to skiing too! 🤣🧶

Jess 🧶 @pasteljess.bsky.social · 21d

Next, I got some Jamieson’s to make a Porty Cardigan for a friend expecting a little girl early next year! It’ll be my first time steeking! #showmeyourknits #knitsky 🧶

Jess 🧶 @pasteljess.bsky.social · 22d

This weekend was the NYC Yarn Crawl and I want to show off my acquisitions! First is Blue Sky Fibers Skyland in the color Comet for Meeshyfrazz’ Anacortes Pullover! #knitsky 🧶 #showmeyourknits

Five green skeins of Bluesky Fibers in “Skyland”.

Brunette woman outside wearing a knit short sleeve maroon top.

Jess 🧶 @pasteljess.bsky.social · 24d

Aww!! 🪄

Jess 🧶 @pasteljess.bsky.social · 25d

Making progress! #knitsky 🧶

Jess 🧶 @pasteljess.bsky.social · Sep 18

Never a bother when it comes to Miffy!!!

Jess 🧶 @pasteljess.bsky.social · Sep 18

I hope you find them!! 🩵🧶