One Wild Designs

Common fit issues and modifications.

Today we’re covering a bundle of measurements that’s often left out of fit conversations - the athletic build. We define exactly what we mean when we talk about an athletic build, and what kind of adjustments this body type could benefit from in raglan, drop shoulder, and circular yoke construction.

We also reveal all the details of our upcoming (as in, coming out tomorrow, Oct. 5th) collection, Body of Work!

Wanna meet us IRL?

We’ll be at Wool and Folk (meetup details TBD). You can find Jen at the Queen City Yarns booth at both the preview event and on the day of, and Bess exploring around the festival. Find tickets here: https://www.woolandfolk.com/

We’ll also be Sheep and Wool for a meetup, on the hill on Sunday @10:30am for Sunday brunch-style knitting. 

Links

The “Athletic Build” blog post: https://www.jpknitsthings.com/post/the-quote-un-quote-athlete-build

Armhole depth resources: episode 3, episode 13, episode 14, and episode 18

Body of Work (all the patterns and deets!): https://onewilddesigns.com/

Find us online

https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/one-wild

www.onewilddesigns.com, or email at [email protected]

Bess's website & newsletter: https://elizabethmargaretdesigns.com/

Jen's website & newsletter: https://www.jpknitsthings.com/

Or find us on IG at @elizabeth.margaret.knits, @JP_Knits_Things, and @OneWildDesigns

A behind the scenes look at what it's like working as a knitwear designer in the fiber arts industry.

Episode 19

We asked our KAL peeps what they most frequently style their knits with. Today we're sharing our own knitwear styling go-to's. We explore styling different bottoms, wearing knit dresses, and how to find your own style among changing trends.

Wanna meet us IRL?

We’ll be in Baltimore at Lovely Yarns on September 20th from 7-9pm: tickets available here https://www.lovelyarns.com/service-page/an-evening-with-jen-bess?referral=service_list_widget

We’ll also be at Wool and Folk: tickets available here https://www.woolandfolk.com/

And Sheep and Wool on the hill on Sunday @10:30am for Sunday brunch-style knitting

Links

Sarah Pullover: https://elizabethmargaretdesigns.com/products/sarah-pullover

Therese Dress: https://elizabethmargaretdesigns.com/products/therese-dress

Find us online

https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/one-wild

www.knitfixandchill.com, or email at [email protected]

Bess's website & newsletter: https://elizabethmargaretdesigns.com/

Jen's website & newsletter: https://www.jpknitsthings.com/

Or find us on IG at @elizabeth.margaret.knits and @JP_Knits_Things, and now at @OneWildDesigns

Today we're talking all about our favorite EASY modifications for a great fit, with lots of info on measurements - plus a sneak peek at some upcoming designs.

KAL Discount Code for 15% Off: ONEWILDKAL

Wanna meet us IRL?

We’ll be in Baltimore, MD and Harrisburg, PA in mid-September (more details coming soon!)

We’ll also be at Wool and Folk: tickets available here https://www.woolandfolk.com/

And Sheep and Wool on the hill on Sunday @10:30am for Sunday brunch-style knitting

Links

Bess is wearing her Therese Dress: https://elizabethmargaretdesigns.com/products/therese-dress

Find us online

https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/one-wild

www.knitfixandchill.com, or email at [email protected]

Bess's website & newsletter: https://elizabethmargaretdesigns.com/

Jen's website & newsletter: https://www.jpknitsthings.com/

Or find us on IG at @elizabeth.margaret.knits and @JP_Knits_Things, and now at @OneWildDesigns

We're answering your questions from the comments on recent episodes, from biasing in knit fabric to bust darts to making as an act of rebellion. Plus, some big announcements!

KAL Discount Code for 15% Off: ONEWILDKAL

Wanna meet us IRL?

We’ll be in Baltimore, MD and Harrisburg, PA in mid-September (more details coming soon!)

We’ll also be at Wool and Folk: tickets available here https://www.woolandfolk.com/

And Sheep and Wool on the hill on Sunday @10:30am for Sunday brunch-style knitting

Links

Bust Shaping Resource: Little Red in the City by Ysolda Teague 

Bess’ Ko-fi Page: https://ko-fi.com/elizabethmargaretknits

Jen’s Ko-fi Page: https://ko-fi.com/jpknitsthings

Find us online

https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/one-wild

www.knitfixandchill.com, or email at [email protected]

Bess's website & newsletter: https://elizabethmargaretdesigns.com/

Jen's website & newsletter: https://www.jpknitsthings.com/

Or find us on IG at @elizabeth.margaret.knits and @JP_Knits_Things, and now at @OneWildDesigns

We dish a lot of intermediate and advanced knitting tips - but what if you're new to knitting garments? Here's our top tips for your first sweater cast on just for you.

Links

Mae Summer Crop: https://elizabethmargaretdesigns.com/products/mae-summer-crop

Soft Structure: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/soft-structure-for-adults

Classic LBD: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/classic-lbd

Therese Dress: https://elizabethmargaretdesigns.com/products/therese-dress

Alice Tee: https://elizabethmargaretdesigns.com/products/alice-tee

Andrea Gaughan’s Instagram: @andrea.gaughan.knits 

Galax Tee: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/galax-2

Find us online

https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/one-wild

www.knitfixandchill.com, or email at [email protected]

Bess's website & newsletter: https://elizabethmargaretdesigns.com/

Jen's website & newsletter: https://www.jpknitsthings.com/

Or find us on IG at @elizabeth.margaret.knits and @JP_Knits_Things

Formula patterns auto-generate from software or a spreadsheet - you enter your measurements and get something customized. 

We are often asked what we think of these patterns and if we plan to adopt this method of pattern writing, but we are often asked in spaces where we don't have a lot of nuance. So today, we are taking some time to share our thoughts, identify the tradeoffs of this type of pattern writing, and to idealize about what we would need these patterns to be capable of for us to embrace them for our brands.

Links

The Alice Tee: https://elizabethmargaretdesigns.com/products/alice-tee

The Anna Tee: https://elizabethmargaretdesigns.com/products/anna-tee

Find us online

https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/one-wild

www.knitfixandchill.com, or email at [email protected]

Bess's website & newsletter: https://elizabethmargaretdesigns.com/

Jen's website & newsletter: https://www.jpknitsthings.com/

Or find us on IG at @elizabeth.margaret.knits and @JP_Knits_Things

Bess shares her response to Jen's workshop on Fit (Ep 14.1).

In this episode Bess talks all things fit feels. Plus, why making clothes that actually fit you is an anti-capitalist rebellion.

While Bess is on vocal rest, Jen takes you through a look at what exactly is "good fit."