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Monday Reset Vlog, Homemaker Motivation
Maggie,
Im Sharing a bit of my typical Monday mornings look like after putting the kids on the bus to school for the day. I hope you enjoy! Scroll to bottom… The post Monday Reset Vlog, Homemaker Motivation first appeared on SimplyMaggie.com .

Master Class: Herringbone Stitch
Donna Estin,
Herringbone has a distinct, polished look and is easily recognized in the sewing, knitting, and fashion worlds. Visually, it looks like...

What a year of travel!
Beth Brown-Reinsel,
I have so many great photos of the trips I took this year (2023): Italy (Umbria), Japan and South Korea, a cruise to Norway, Iceland, and the Orkney Islands, and back to Italy (Tuscany). Wow, no wonder I am so tired!  But I sure had fun, trying out traditional foods in all these countries (bannock!…

10 Years With Brooklyn Tweed
Luigi Boccia,
November 1st, 2013 was the day I officially joined Brooklyn Tweed in a professional capacity – this day marks the beginning of what has been for me a deeply rewarding journey. I am filled with gratitude as I write about this personal milestone of 10 years with BT, and I want to take this opportunit…

amirisu wrap-up
Dianna,
The main pattern work I’ve done alongside working on my PhD has been a series of patterns for Amirisu, all but one of which I’ve shared on the blog already (see my previous posts on Bramble and Blomsterkrans, and Kitchen Stories). My fourth and final pattern for Amirisu was published in issue 24, t…

acorns or knit caps
a friend to knit with (noreply@blogger.com),
This. Now THIS is what I call a dreamy day. I used to spend a lot of time baking cookies and trying new recipes.  I don't bake as much as I used to.  However, when I do, I get super excited to pair it with my yarn.  It's all just so delicious. And what could be better than Big Birdie by The Lamb &…

YarnYAY! November Box #67
Vickie Howell,
YarnYAY! November Box #67 It’s time to reveal what we’ve selected for knitters and crocheters for the YarnYAY! November Box. This month, riding the wave of the current, fishermen’s cap trend with two pattern options, gorgeous, heathered Andean wool, and... keep reading … The post YarnYAY! November …

Crafty Halloween!
Ravelry,
sandwitchcrochet's Halloween candle As soon as Halloween passes, I love browsing projects to marvel in the creativity of Ravelers! From costumes to clothing to decor, the holiday inspires all kinds of fun projects every year. Here are some of this year's FO's to enjoy!

Lola's Holiday Gift Guide 2023: The Best Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List
noreply@blogger.com (Emily),
Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Welcome to my alter-ego Lola's Holiday Gift Guide 2023! The holiday season is right around the corner and it's time to start thinking about the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Whether you're shopping for women, men, kids, teens, knitters or just looking…

The End of Pom Pom Quarterly - A Letter From Our Founders + FAQ
Meghan Fernandes,
Dear beloved friends of Pom Pom, It is with great sadness, and yet full hearts, that we must announce that the next issue of Pom Pom Quarterly will be our last. We started Pom Pom in 2012 in our mid-twenties, with £600 and next to no publishing or business experience. From the very first issue, our…

Mystery Baby Blanket 2023: post 2, Mail Out 2
Debbie Abrahams,
HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE SECOND INSTALMENT OF THE MYSTERY BABY BLANKET CLUB! And with the clocks turned back here in the UK and the evenings drawing in, it’s the perfect time of year to cosy up on the sofa with your blanket squares and get knitting. This month I have another five squares for you to…

Mystery Blanket Club 2023: post 10, November, THE FINAL INSTALMENT!
Debbie Abrahams,
WOW! HERE WE ARE AT THE FINISHING POST FOR THE 2023 MYSTERY BLANKET CLUB! After ten months of knitting up forty-nine squares, we have reached the end of another epic blanket adventure, and the title is finally revealed! We had a couple more correct guesses sent in over the past few weeks, but if yo…

Rhinebeck 2023
a friend to knit with (noreply@blogger.com),
Well, the sea of Antique Flora's was all that and more.  For some reason it is just SO wonderful to twin with other knitters!  Gina did the most amazing job dying the yarn so that all the sweaters looked wonderful together!  It was raining on and off that Saturday... But that didn't stop us! {Gina,…