• Knit Diverse

    6 ways to measure environmental impact by fiber.

    Disclaimer: If you’re new here, don’t forget to read the previous posts in this series for context. We don’t do yarn snobbery here so please do not take any information from my work to go and be a rude jerk to other people. Everyone here is a beloved member of this community and this work is for those who are able to financially, medically, and mentally have the space to try to make these choices in a more targeted way. Last time, I wrote about how the relative…

  • Patterns

    How to make the Mariner Mod for the Coloring Book Raglan

    By popular request, here’s a quick little notes sheet for how I made my Nutiden mariner version of the Coloring Book Raglan pattern. Sizing and Yardage I am using Nutiden yarn Barighet and Ragaad held double. I knit size 2, and the total weight used was 335 grams. I highly recommend buying your regular amount of Nutiden for holding double, then an additional plate in a contrasting color. It should be sufficient for all the sizes, but your mileage may vary as each color of Nutiden is different.…

  • Patterns

    Coloring Book Raglan Test Knits

    The Coloring Book Raglan is a beginner sweater pattern and a perfect 90s-inspired classic sweatshirt. This knitting pattern is an elevated worsted weight raglan knit with multiple modification options, and listed in this post are all the testers who have consented to have their photos used, as well as the unique modifications and variations they used. Testers have knit variations such as long fitted sleeves, ¾ wide sleeves, cute preppy edge stripes, body and sleeve stripes, and many different body lengths using yarns such as KnitPicks Simply Wool,…

  • Knit Diverse

    Choosing fibers that align with your values AND project

    processes, but not life cycle assessments to show how a sustainable knitting life really would look like. This is a capitalist viewpoint and many times conversations about sustainability are steeped in racism, classism, and is generally exclusive. This is an attempt at giving a more well rounded overview into changing our knitting habits to be more sustainable.