This sweater, knitted for my seven-year-old sister, was made following no pattern. Each piece was carefully counted, as I made the front, the back, and each sleeve. The bottom edge and the cuffs are k4p4 ribbing. The back has cables 8 stitches wide. Garment Data:– Type: Child’s sweater– Date made: 2008?– Pattern: none– Fabric: yellow
Category: self-drafted
New Shoes
The following picture depicts a pair of shoes I hand-stitched. Unfortunately, the leather I chose was too lightweight, so the shoes are more of a slipper, and are too large for me. I need to alter them! Garment Data:– Type: Shoes, “medieval”– Date made: ?– Pattern: Self-designed, based on the one used here: Medieval Craftsman
15th Century
Truly, the age of Geoffrey Chaucer was one of Poetry. Most sincerely yours, ~Sarah