I recently completed knitting the Rug sweater pattern by Junko Okamoto with modified colorwork charts. This pattern is a free pattern which only comes in one size. It is a joy to knit~ very forgiving and easily modified. If you’re interested in knitting the pattern with my modifications, I’ve made digital versions of my chartsContinue reading “Thistle Rug Modifications and Charts”
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Show Notes: Making in the Margins
Episode 48 can be found here. It was so wonderful to sit and record a podcast again. The last few months have been a foggy, joyful dance of making art out of mundane moments, but I have only lately returned to a consistent knitting practice. Below you will find the patterns I mentioned. If youContinue reading “Show Notes: Making in the Margins”
Show Notes: Slow Growing Projects
Episode 47 can be found here. Crafts Shown Knitting Finished Object Baby Socks! I cast these on with some scrap cream coloured sock yarn, using the perfect newborn sock pattern by Tabitha Gandee (which is free, and oh so well written). I knit a bit loosely, especially when knitting with wooden or bamboo needles, andContinue reading “Show Notes: Slow Growing Projects”
Show Notes: Two Fresh FOs
Episode 44 can be found here. It took me a while to get this video uploaded (lots of technical difficulties) but I am so glad to finally share it with you. I had two finished objects to share this episode- one knitting and one sewing! Fiber Crafts Shown Knitting Finished Object I finally finished myContinue reading “Show Notes: Two Fresh FOs”
Show Notes: Springtime Knitting
Episode 42 can by found here. In this episode I wore the Spearheads Sweater by Jared Flood. I knit it for my husband Nik in 2020 and it was my first attempt at fulling a piece of knitting. It was half planned, half rescue, but it turned out wonderfully and he has worn in throughContinue reading “Show Notes: Springtime Knitting”
Show Notes: Make Nine 2022 Plans
Episode 40 can be found here. Today I shared a finished object and my “Make Nine 2022 MAL” plans! The make nine make along that I participate in is hosted by Amy Jenson of Noble Character Crafts. She is so wonderful, if haven’t watched her podcast yet you absolutely must. Finished Object: My finished objectContinue reading “Show Notes: Make Nine 2022 Plans”
Show Notes: An Exciting Personal Update!
Episode 39 can be found here. This episode I spoke about my “Return from Creative Hibernation” which I shared about in detail on this blog entry. I also shared some big, exciting, personal news… I’m expecting a baby! Our new little family member is due in late summer, and we couldn’t be more thrilled aboutContinue reading “Show Notes: An Exciting Personal Update!”
Awakening from Creative Hibernation
In December I decided to take a mindful break from podcasting and social media. I would check in on Instagram now and then, but I had the app deleted from my phone and I didn’t spend very much time on youtube. I wasn’t feeling well physically (for very happy reasons which I will share onContinue reading “Awakening from Creative Hibernation”
Show Notes: 2021 Knitting Resolution Reflections
Episode 38 can be found here. Fiber Crafts Shown Finished Object: My Overvintering Mini is finished! This pattern is by Enya Ødegaard / Aftenstrikk and knit in Rauma Finullgarn in beige (main color), green, and brown. I still need to officially block it, but I am letting Esmeralda wear it a bit first. This patternContinue reading “Show Notes: 2021 Knitting Resolution Reflections”
Show Notes: Knitting my Dream Cabled Sweater
Episode 37 can be found here. Fiber Crafts Shown Works in Progress: My Overvintering Mini is nearly finished! Only the a sleeve and a half left and then I’ll have this sweet little pattern off the needles. This pattern is by Enya Ødegaard / Aftenstrikk and knit in Rauma Finullgarn in beige (main color), green,Continue reading “Show Notes: Knitting my Dream Cabled Sweater”
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