Being that most of the EYMM patterns are designed specifically for knits, one of the most common questions I get is ‘Where do you find your knits?’ I answer that I purchase some locally, but, since I live nowhere near a fashion district, I do 90% of my fabric shopping online. I then get asked ‘How do you know what you’re buying?’ Also, when I tell people that I love and recommend Girl Charlee, some who have ordered in the past are cautious because they have purchased fabric that was not what they were expecting.
So, I am excited to announce the Knits 101 mini series! Over the next week I will be sharing information about the different types of knits, weight, stretch, recovery and more. I will also share tips for sewing with knits and talk about various machines that can be used. While I will be sharing a lot of links to the Girl Charlee site, I will also be linking to many other stores and sites that I shop at online.
I am really looking forward sharing all this information with my readers, so I reached out to Girl Charlee and they offered to give away one of their extremely popular (and very hard to get!) April KnitFix bags! I have gotten bags the last 2 months and have been very pleased with what I have gotten!
The best part? If you don’t love one or two of them, they have a Facebook group where you can buy, sell, and trade KnitFix fabrics! The KnitFix goes on sale on the second Tuesday of the month at 9am PST which is 4/14 for April so set your alarms. Inventory is limited and they rarely stay in stock for a full day! $69.00 plus shipping for six 2-yard cuts (12 yards total) … it’s no wonder they sell out fast!
I personally love it because, while I consider myself pretty experienced with knits, I have tried new types of knits and different prints since joining and fallen in love! Even the lighter weight knits are great for many of the clothing patterns from EYMM. 😉 If you don’t already have an account, I do recommend signing up for a free account HERE to make check out faster.
We will come back and include links as each day’s topic is posted, here is a quick summary of topics we will be covering.
Day 1 ~ Knit 101 mini series intro (that’s today, right here 😉 ).
Day 2 ~ Different types of knits and how to tell them apart.
Day 3 ~ Content & common blends of knits and what they are well suited for.
Day 4 ~ Fabric weight, knowing the fabric blend combined with the weight makes it easier to shop online.
Day 5 ~ Stretch and Recovery, different percentage blends, and 2-way versus 4-way stretch & FREE printable stretch guides.
Day 6 ~ Needles, thread, and machines! what you need and what they are used for.
Day 7 ~ Knit Series Round Up, Winners & Knit Tips
On to the fun part … the giveaway!
With all this talk about knit fabric and knit patterns why not have a little giveaway! To enter the giveaway see the Rafflecopter tool at the bottom of this post. You may complete as many or as few as you would like. The more entries the better your odds are to win. Prizes are provided by EYMM and Girl Charlee. The KnitFix prize is open to the US entries only. The digital pattern prizes are open internationally. Contest ends at 11:59 PM PDT on 4/13/2015. No purchase necessary, many will enter only a few will win.
1 Grand Prize Winner will receive an April KnitFix from www.GirlCharlee.com ($69 Value)
1 Winner will receive a 5 pattern Build Your Bundle from www.EYMM.com ($49.75 Value)
3 Winners will receive a $15 Gift Card to www.EYMM.com
Thanks to all those who entered, but only 5 can win ;). The winner of the Knit Fix is Christina B., the winner of the 5 pattern Bundle is Wendy M., and Cassie M., Sarah M. & Sarah S. will each receive a $15 EYMM Gift Card!
Don’t forget to get YOUR KnitFix tomorrow at 9am and come back tomorrow afternoon for the series round up.
97 Responses
Ashley
I would make some more storm flutter tops and some get moving bottoms
Nancy W
Oh easy answer I’d get the cardigan/duster or hoodie!! And love the feather knit at girl Charlie :). Can’t wait for this series to get underway! Thank you.
Suzanne
I would love to get one of these prizes. I love sewing with knit – it is so forgiving. I have ordered from Girl Charlee and found them reasonable.
Jan Murry
Love the four seasons cardigan & duster! I was thinking of one of the Girl Charlie chevron knits.
Jen W
This is exciting! I’ve been sewing for about 10 years now, but only dared to sew knits for the last year. Now I can’t get enough!
Jess M.
Love EYMM and have a ton of patterns but would love to add the Kenzie’s Party Dress & Skirt to my collection!
Margaret
Thanks for doing this — it should help people who are buying knits to know more about each type.
chantelle
I am so excited for Knitfix. That is what is on my GC wishlist. That and I think half of everything else on their site, lol. I’ve been thinking about picking up the Dolman top and I’ve been needing some night stuff so I might go for the Callie nightgown/top too. 🙂
Willeta
Really excited about this series I never know what to look for when shopping online for knits!
Ashlee MacDonald
I’d love the kenzie party dress pattern snd the stars fabric
Michelle
I’d love a his/hers hoodie pattern and some of the new Modern Air collection fabric. Especially the arrow prints!
Sarah
I haven’t tried EYMM patterns before, but I like the look of the Asymmetrical Drape Top pattern! My Girl Charlee wishlist has KnitFix at the very top, but I love everything I’ve gotten from them.
Cat Gerstenschlager
Thanks for this giveaway!!!
Jordan A
I’d start with the Get Moving leggings and Asymmetrical Drape top for myself. The Girl Charlotte fabric I’m salivating over is the teal blossoms fabric with the coral centers. I don’t remember the name but I love it.
Teresa B.
I bought my first knitfix in February and am ADDICTED. Plus, there is a group on FB where we share our projects as well as thoughts and questions. It is a great group of girls and I am so lucky to have found them.
Heather
Great giveaway thanks!
Kristin
I would love to get myself the Piko top & a leggings pattern, and I’ve been eyeing all the stretch denim at Girl Charlee!
Laurel
I love sewing with knits. It would be awesome to win!!!
Sharon Archer
I would stock up on some patterns for me. We are heading into winter down here in Australia and I need to do some selfish sewing!!
Rosalynn
I look forward to reading up on your Knits 101 series daily! I also hope I win the coveted April KnitFix!
Barbara Pezzetti
I would start with the dolman and the piko tops. I have many fabrics in my Girl Charlee stash on their website including the quatrefoil, foxes, deer, etc.
Thanks for this awesome chance to win!
desedera
I would love to make a maxi length California dress with the technicol floral on pink cotton fabric. It would be wonderful for summer!
Cassie
Love girl charlee knits!
Megan Dove
Thank you!
Dana W.
EYMM patterns I would get: His and Her’s Hoodie! And the Zander Hoodie!
Fabrics: some of the vegan leather!!!
Kari
I would love to be able to win a knit fix and some EYMM patterns too!
Liesel
I have been looking at the piko top for so long! And I have tons of GC fabric on my wishlist, but the knit fix is at the very top 🙂
maile miller
I love the off the shoulder top and tunic, girls California dress and carlie and kymys dolmans. The pineapple, fawn and motorcycles are too cute!!! 🙂
Courtney
EYMM’s California dress with GC’s Sky Blue Brown Mini Stripe Cotton Spandex Blend Knit Fabric!!!!
Debbie Brock
I would love to win. My grandgirls love knit clothing. The Four seasons cardigan looks interesting. And Riley’s pajamas too
As for GirlCharlee fabric I love their chevrons and a lot of their prints too.
Melissa
would love to get my girl charlee fix on!
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Diane Cullum
Most of my stash is woven so I would sure love to win some knits! Thank you for the opportunity!
kim russell
Would love to win!
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Stephanie
Freestyle Harems and I’m loving the stitched arrow fabric.
Tasha
I think my favorite pattern that I don’t already have is the Natasha’s top/tunic/dress, and the GC fabric I’d order first would be ther Heather Gray Pink Cotton Jersey Pucker Knit.
Lucy Lou
I would get the off the shoulder patterns. I would get Brown Black Leopard Animal Print on Ivory Cotton Jersey, Black Baroque on Stone Cotton Spandex, and the Mod Varied Dots on Black Cotton Spandex Blend Knit Fabric.
shirley cree
love the zander hoodie…. for both girls and boys….. always on the prowl for french terry and sweatshirt materials….. prints/stripe/chevron… for variety….
Kathy E.
What awesome prizes! Maybe I’ll get lucky this time!
I really like the Riley Nightgown and Sleep Shirt pattern and I’d use the Persimmon Orange ribbed knit to make it!
Woohoo!
Andrea B.
I think I would grab the dolman bundle. As for Girl Charlie, I love all their fabrics!
Kimberly Mack
Great contest! I need to make Kymy Dolmans next (maternity for me and a 12 mo for my daughter) and have been eyeing the pineapple knit at Girl Charlee for a while. 🙂
Sarah Martinson
Thanks for all the info on purchasing knits! I’m kind of a newbie to them so I appreciate all the help!
Sarah Martinson
I have a bunch of your patterns that I want- Women’s Get Moving Leggings, Calla Lily Skirt in women’s and girls, Dolman top in women’s and girls, and Kenzie’s Party dress. As for Girl Charlee, they have tons of beautiful prints that I’d love!
Garilyn
I believe I would choose Callie’s Nightgown, Sasha and Natasha dress/top, Storm Flutter top, and the Four Seasons Cardigan. From Girl Charlee, I like the solids, Magenta Sparkle Matte Nylon Spandex (leotards), and Coral Mustard Painted Floral on Black.
Edra Chamberlin
My girls would love the Carlie’s Dolmen top, Kenzie’s party Dress and the California Dress and Peplum top. I have 3 girls and I make a lot of there clothing, I am looking for some cute Nautical fabric for some cute summer clothing. Charlie’s has quite a few!!!:)
Gina C
If I won, I’d choose the his/hers hoodie pattern and the original feathers on white jersey knit from Girl Charlee.
Christina
I would make the “his or hers hoodie” pattern in the indigo blue sweatshirt jersey 🙂 I would really like to make my own bathing suit this summer and I think Girl Charlie’s black and white mod line lycra would look great in a retro inspired suit 🙂
Jeana
Awesome giveaway! I’ve got a knitfix every month, it really makes you go outside your comfort zone and try something new. I love it!