One Wild Designs

Beginner Knits: Your First Sweater

Our best advice for knitting your first sweater.

Live Episode: Redesigning Early Releases

We've gone back and updated two of our early releases.

Live Episode - Athleisure Tour

Join us for a walk through Marie in Paris and Breaker, the two cardigans from the Athleisure Collection. We talk about the construction, the fibers, and our different use

Live Episode Fit Questions Grab Bag

Let's discuss your fit issues! It's a fit grab bag, and we're answering your fit questions. From vertical bust darts, and how to add them into colorwork or lace textures,

Episode 28 Upper Bust

Choosing a size based on upper bust - why, how, and when we wouldn't.

Episode 27 - Sustainable Knitting

What makes a knitting practice sustainable?

Episode 26 When is gauge close enough?

Episode 26 Let's talk about gauge! When is it worth it to modify a pattern when you're not getting gauge? What would Jen and Bess do? (And how much math is involved?) To

Episode 25 Spring Sneak Peek

You’ve seen the “what’s on our needles” knitting podcasts, but today we’re talking about what’s in our spreadsheets. Take a look behind the scenes as Jen and Bess co-work

Episode 24 - Fit Grab Bag

Episode 24 What are the differences between designs for breasts and without breasts and how do you adapt them? Why is shoulder width important and how does it work in ea

Episode 23 - Rhinebeck Weekend Recap

Episode 23 A recap of our time in New York for the Wool and Folk and Sheep and Wool festivals. We cover what knits caught our eye, what Indian restaurants we recommend,

Episode 22 Circular Yoke Sweaters

Common fit issues and modifications.

Episode 21 Knitting for the Athletic Build

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 athlet

Episode 20 Inside Designing Knitting Patterns

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

Episode 19 Styling Your Knits

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 bo

Episode 18 Easy Modifications to Improve Fit

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 Discou

Episode 17 - Comment Grab Bag

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 announceme

Episode 16 Your First Sweater

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.

Episode 15 - Formula Patterns

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 patt

Episode 14.2 - Why Fit?

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-c

What's Fit

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