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Holiday Knitting Part 3: Cowls

Cowls are a perfect gift. You don't have to worry if it will fit. They always fit. Lacy Cowl made with 1 skein of Zephyrette And they are really quick. Interlaken cowl made with 1 skein of Zephyrette And typically they take just one skein. And some can come as a set....

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Holiday Knitting Part 2: Hats

Alright....last blog was mittens and gloves and fingerless mitts. Today it's hats. That's right, hats. They are cute. They are SUPER fast. You can have one, or you can one that matches every outfit. You can have a slouchy hat. You can have a ponytail hat. You can have...

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Holiday Knitting Part 1: Knits for your hands

Well, I do think it's time to get started with those holiday gifts. I've got some great yarns that will make fantastic gloves, mittens and fingerless mitts. Our Livily Cormo yarn is a worsted weight yarn that will make wonderful knits for your hands. It's sister,...

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Is it too early?

I know I'm always asking this question: Is it too early to start thinking about the holidays and gift giving? It's 72 days until Christmas and it's only 57 days until Hanukkah. That isn't much time at all. It's Amazon Prime day today and I just saw an executive from...

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Podcast 11: Can Slow Fashion Save the Planet?

In this episode, Lisa talks about slow fashion: what is it and how can it help to heal our planet.  She also introduces the Fibershed movement and their call to action.  You can join our Wardrobe project in a special facebook group. Corosprine Sweater made with...

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Episode 11

In this episode, Lisa talks about slow fashion: what is it and how can it help to heal our planet.  She also introduces the Fibershed movement and their call to action.  You can join our Wardrobe project in a special facebook group.

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WIP Wednesday–No Rhinebeck Sweater

Iounn Sweater from Knitting Well the knitting is done. Now on to the blocking and then the steeking. I will block this afternoon and it will take some time to dry. It's a pretty dense fabric. I got some grosgrain ribbon and you all voted on the leather buttons. Well...

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Making Plans for the Weekend

Hey this Saturday, going to be open. We are having another Farm Chicks open studio Saturday. I'll be open 10am to 3pm on Saturday October 10th. It's supposed to be great weather, especially earlier in the day. We will have our firepit going and smore packets for...

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