Clapotis

Knitty Magazine put together the #ClapotisFest to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the knitting pattern – Clapotis (Clap-O-Tee)! I knit my very first Clapotis in my Breaking Violet colorway and was featured in the Deep Fall 2024 issue of the Knitty Magazine!

10 Out of the Box Advent Sweater Ideas

Here are ten out-of-the-box advent sweater pattern ideas for knitting and crochet! There are 5 sweaters, 2 cardigans, 2 tees and 1 crochet crop sweater!

Review: ChiaoGoo Interchangeable Twist Red Lace Mini Set

I never thought it was possible for me to become a sock knitter but this set made it more enjoyable and now I love it! *This post may contain affiliated links. For more information on this and how you can support my blog, please see my Disclosure page!* Overall Details: If you…

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Dowel Blocking Method

Krista from Explore with Knitsy or @KnitsyKnits on Instagram taught me this amazing trick for blocking cowls and I wanted to show you how to do it, too! *This post may contain affiliated links. For more information on this and how you can support my blog, please see my Disclosure page!* Materials:…

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Summer Trellis: Review and Reveal

My friend Lisa and I decided it to would be fun to have our own little knit along (KAL) for a summer top – the Summer Trellis pattern was one we both found exciting and fun! She knit one in a gorgeous turqoise color and I used my Kool-Aid fade…

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LYS Day 2021 Shawl: Review and Reveal

I had the absolute pleasure of doing my first test knit for Jill @KnitSisu! I’m so excited for how this shawl turned out for the spring! *This post may contain affiliated links. For more information on this and how you can support my blog, please see my Disclosure page!* Materials: The LYS…

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Upcycled Progress Keepers

Turn your old, unused, or single dangle earrings into progress keepers for your fiber projects! *This post may contain affiliated links. For more information on this and how you can support my blog, please see my Disclosure page!* Materials: Old, unused, or single earring(s) Jewelry Pliers Jump Ring(s) Lever Back Earring Hooks…

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Painting Bricks Sweater: Review and Reveal

Ever since I started getting serious about my knitting, I wanted to knit a sweater! It seemed like such a daunting task and project though – until now! *This post may contain affiliated links. For more information on this and how you can support my blog, please see my Disclosure page!* Here’s…

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How-To Dye a Kool-Aid Yarn Fade

When KnitPicks had their huge sale – I got a lot of bare yarn for $5! I wanted to show how you can dye your own yarn at an affordable price! This yarn dyed in a fade is even more perfect! (Just wait to see what I do with mine!)…

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Knit Heartbeat Child Hat

Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness Week is here and what better way to bring awareness than to knit a hat with a heartbeat on it? This is a perfect hat for a colorwork newbie (like myself)! I modeled the heartbeat colorwork chart after my daughter’s heartbeat! She was born with…

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Lines and Vines Cowl Pattern: Review and Reveal

After I designed the Lines and Vines Shawl Pattern – an idea for a cowl version immediately popped into my head! I had to design it with the same brioche vines and lines that made the shawl so wonderful! *This post may contain affiliated links. For more information on this…

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Knitted Fairy Lights Wall Hanging

When I saw these knitting fairy lights on Instagram, I thought they were so neat and knew I wanted to make them for my workspace! Since there wasn’t a tutorial for it, I made one! *This post may contain affiliated links. For more information on this and how you can…

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Super Simple Crochet Cowl

Are you looking for a simple crochet cowl to give as a gift, or just make it quickly for yourself? Look no further – here it is! When Natalie from KnittyNatty.com did a make-a-long for Woolly Wishes, I knew I wanted to contribute. Since I had several other projects going…

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Lines and Vines Shawl: Review and Reveal

This is my very first shawl pattern that I designed and I can’t wait to share all the things with you! *This post may contain affiliated links. For more information on this and how you can support my blog, please see my Disclosure page!* Materials: Lines and Vines Shawl Pattern 2 Skeins…

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Smoked BBQ Brisket Nachos

This is a unique – and delicious – way to use up some leftover smoked brisket! *This post may contain affiliated links. For more information on this and how you can support my blog, please see my Disclosure page!* Ingredients: Smoked Brisket Yellow or White Corn Tortillas with Frying Oil Cheese Red…

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Knitted Bow Headband

This headband is the perfect way to keep your hair out of your face while you’re out and about or while you’re washing your face! *This post may contain affiliated links. For more information on this and how you can support my blog, please see my Disclosure page!* Materials: Fuzzy Soft Yarn…

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Dyeing Yarn with Jacquard Acid Dyes: Turquoise

Are you curious about the Jacquard Acid Dyes from Dharma Trading Co.? What do these colors actually look like on the wool? This is Turquoise! *This post may contain affiliated links. For more information on this and how you can support my blog, please see my Disclosure page!* Materials: 100 Grams of…

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Review of Cardigans in Santa Barbara, CA

What else does a bright and sunny day in Santa Barbara, California require while on vacation to visit some family? A trip to the local yarn shop of course! The local yarn store in Santa Barbara is the cutest little shop called Cardigans Knit Shop. The shop is located on…

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Mermaid Stitch Markers

Looking for a quick little DIY to make some knitting stitch markers or progress keepers? Try making these mermaid ones! *This post may contain affiliated links. For more information on this, please see my Disclosure page!* Materials: Mermaid Scale Charm Packs (Purple and Green) Jump rings Split Rings Jewelry Pliers Step 1:…

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Ball of Yarn Lamp

Are you looking for a unique way to use up some of your scrap yarn? DIY a lamp!! *This post may contain affiliated links. For more information on this, please see my Disclosure page!* Materials: Recycled Jar Lots of yarn balled up GE Bottle Lamp Kit Drill with Glass Drill Bit Screwdriver…

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Honey Striped Hat

This hat pattern – designed by Stephen West – was a part of the Painting Honeycombs collection and free gift for Hiberknitalong in 2020! I didn’t end up getting to participate in the hiberknitalong, but I did knit this hat and it was everything I had hoped it would be!…

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