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These Bloody Mittens – Free Knitting Pattern
And as a nod to a slightly spookier seasonal offering…. a pair of bloody mittens. I was thinking “Lady MacBeth” and her out damn spot initially…. then thought fingerless bloody mittens…. and finally realised I would rather have warm fingers. And they are definitely worrisome for a few reasons. Given that I began 2020 (before… Read more
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Amigurumi Bat – Free Knitting Pattern
It encroaches on the season to be spooky. Or in my case, it encroaches on the season to slightly lean into the idea of spooky but mostly lean into the cute. First up for this year… this Amigurumi Bat. You will need:– 4mm knitting needles – flat and dpn– DK yarn– Small amount of stuffing–… Read more
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You know when every year is a dumpster fire?
Okay, so maybe not quite a dumpster fire… but it is close. I am sure that we are all in the same boat, finding life more and more challenging. I know my day to day job continues to offer up new and frequent dumpster fires to put out, and I for one would love a… Read more
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I have been knitting
After a long creative slump fueled by burnout and general woes, I feel like I can knit again. There will be a series of odd patterns coming shortly that no one has asked for but I felt like creating…. which is always a good sign that my brain is in the right place. For today,… Read more
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Knitting, and all sorts of things…
Life, am I right? Yeah, its been a busy, crazy time. The expected Christmas break turned into a covid hot-spot, and planned writing became working documents for new mandates. It’s been a tough time on the ol’ mental health, and even knitting which usually helps this, went by the wayside. And somewhere along the line,… Read more
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Valentines Themed Knitting Patterns
Call me a hopeless romantic, but I love Valentines Day. Don’t get me wrong, I am all about love every day of the year, but its a socially acceptable day to be over the top about it. If you are looking for a project to tie you over, check out this list of Valentines projects… Read more
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