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Braided Cable Cup Cozy – Knitting Pattern
It’s been such a busy time around here. And don’t even get me started on the flash flooding or thunderstorms! Here is a quick wee pattern for a cup cozy. I like them for popping on a mug as part of a gift, and they are really nice for stopping your hands burning when drinking… Read more
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Here in New Zealand, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just starting to become “a thing”… though it makes no sense whatsoever. I think it’s the second biggest sale time of the year… Boxing Day is the big one. This is just a quick note to say that Etsy is also having a sale… and… Read more
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Christmas Gift Knitting Guide – Mothers and Grandmothers
This year I am starting the Christmas Gift Knitting Guide with the most difficult group – mothers and nanas. Generally they are hard to buy for, because, “oh, you shouldn’t have…” and other phrases they use. Now there are a lot of specific recommendations here, but none are affiliate links, they are just products and… Read more
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Lobster Claw Cable Ponytail Hat
This Lobster Claw Cable Messy Bun hat is literally my favourite thing right now. I love the colour, the texture, the style, the look…. Here is the pattern for you. I also made a removable pom pom for those days when I don’t want it to be a messy bun hat. Instructions for this here.… Read more
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How to Convert Beanie Knitting Patterns for Messy Buns and Removable Pom-poms
This post seems very random, but as the Lobster Claw Cable Messy Bun Hat drops on Monday, it seemed like a good time to drop this pattern. Messy Bun hats are terrific… most of the time. But sometimes you just want a pom pom. Well, I do anyway. This is how I finish off my… Read more
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Pikachu Ears – Pokemon Knitting Pattern
Recently in Pokemon Go, avatars could add Pikachu ears to their character. Clearly I needed to do this…. and also I needed these in real life. Afterall, Pikachu ears are cute, and they make such a simple costume addition. You will need: Yellow DK yarn (less than a ball) Black DK yarn (even less) Headband… Read more
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