Fiberside Chats: Jen Parroccini May 4th, 2025

Through the Designer's Eyes: Forecasting Your Sweater's Story

Knitting sweaters is most satisfying when we are happy with the outcome. In this session with Jen Parroccini, we’ll talk about how to evaluate and interpret the information available to us - and when to ask for more. We’ll cover:

• Schematics and how they relate to your measurements
• The role of ease
• Whether your size will look like the modeled size
• Spotting design elements that might not work for you (such as insufficient front neck depth, or too much fabric in the underarm)
• Gathering information from official photos
• Weighing and interpreting other knitters’ projects

If you've ever been intimidated to start your first sweater, felt overwhelmed by the endless pattern options, or ended up with a finished garment that didn’t quite turn out as you envisioned, this Fiberside Chat is for you – because honestly, we've all been there and don't want to go back!

Bio:
Jen Parroccini, also known as JPKnitsThings, is one half of One Wild Designs, a size-inclusive knitwear design label she co-owns with her business partner, Elizabeth. Together, Jen and Elizabeth are focused on creating garments you’ll love to knit and love to wear - and the resources you need to make them your own.

In addition to her design work, Jen also works as a grading & business consultant serving small businesses in the fiber arts industry, and offers 1:1 online sessions with knitters. She loves doing deep dives into fit topics, which she shares on social media. Jen lives with her daughter, husband, and not-so-bright dog in Pittsburgh, PA.

 

This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, May 4th at 2:00pm EDT, 1:00pm CDT, 12:00pm MDT, 11:00am PDT

This Fiberside Chat will be recorded - a link to the recording will be available for one week and shared with registered attendees only. 

Registration will close 1.5 hours before beginning of event.