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Oh no, I hath made a small saggy sack.

Wait, actually, blocking is just genuinely necessary sometimes, even for small projects.

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Steeking can be very scary. The concept of taking a pair of scissors to your knitting goes against what you might think makes sense!

And yet, lets take securing the ends of your steek one step further, with the double-fold back steeks, thanks to the TECHKnitter Blog!

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This week's Free Pattern Friday is the Ribbed Bag of Many Things! It's perfect for folks who've mastered the knit stitch and want to try something a teeny bit harder. . . . without being Yet Another Boring Beginner Dishcloth.

(No offence to knit dishcloths, I love you, you're great at scrubbing my pans; but after the 10th one? Let do something different, shall we?)

Worked in simple ribbing in the round with a sewn bottom edge and optional tie, it's a great step-up pattern for newcomers to knitting who want to stretch their skills!

You can get the pattern on Ravelry, or, on Patreon at the link above (no login required!)

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MELVILLE SWEATER DONE I AM CAPTAIN AHAB THIS IS MY WHITE WHALE

pattern is melville sweater by sarabeth hall on ravelry go check it out!!!

some details from the pattern: the raglan shaping (that is, those two lines that are running from the collar that divide the sleeves from the body) spells out s-o-s in morse code, and the waves one the sleeves are fibonacci spaced. i love these details, so cool!!

first colourwork sweater, second sweater ever, first wearable one, i am very happy. the only modification i did was make the sleeves a bit longer (i am tall lol) and did a few more rows for the neck ribbing yay

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So I'm on an (unintentional!) roll with the pattern release this month, and the Mosaic Hat is now available on Ravelry, in my Web Shop, on Etsy, and as a download for the Pattern Muses on Patreon!

It’s designed to be the perfect weight for a lightweight spring hat, and the Mosaic Knitting technique means that it’s an easy knit without the fear of taming colourwork floats!

This hat comes in 3 sizes (Adult Small, Medium, and Large), with a full head circumference of 24 to 29 inches, though, if that sounds too big, please don't panic, as the brim of the hat pulls in quite a bit!

 Sample is knit in Stitch Please's Amethyst Label, now sadly, discontinued.  Pretty much any sock or fingering-weight yarn would work up well here, though I wouldn't recommend anything with a lot of fuzz, since that would obscure the colourwork.  My yarn suggestions include: Sweet Georgia Yarns Tough Love Sock, Knit Picks Twill Fingering, or Malabrigo Ultimate Sock. (yarn links are affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you make a purchase - there's no additional cost to you!)

The Mosaic Hat pattern has both written and charted instructions for the Mosaic Stitch pattern, and also has a large print version that's compatible with screen-reading technology that's included as a secondary download. No hiding additional accessibility features behind a paywall here!

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I made a little guy today. He's just a little guy. He can't sit up on his own, pity him! Tell him he's pretty!

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A reminder for my Patrons -- voting is still open over on Patreon for the next Pattern Muse Pattern!

Votes close March 5th, so get your vote in ASAP!

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Even More Yarn Sales from WeCrochet! This one is their Wool of the Month - Wool of the Andes is 30% off!

(Link is an affiliate link, meaning I get a commission if you make a purchase, don't worry, there's no additional cost to you!)

Sale ends Feb 28th, so there's still a few more days.

Wool of the Andes (WOTA) is a solid workhorse yarn - I've designed and published patterns in it, including my MacAskill Scarf, and can't say enough good things. It also comes in superwash varieties for easy-care, too!

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So, I learned a thing today! I had no idea coned yarn could be that different!

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"We're taking the tools we use to study everything from gravity to soap bubbles and applying them to knitting. And, remarkably, it works."

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As a (slightly belated) different type of FO, for FO Friday, may I present the Pine Cone Vest, now available in Knotions Magazine!

Inspired by the charm of Hobbiton mornings and second breakfasts, the Pine Cone Vest brings cozy, effortless comfort. This vest features a subtle knit-and-purl pine cone motif, adding just the right amount of texture without overwhelming your stitches.

With no waist shaping and minimal shoulder shaping, it’s designed to fit all genders and body types comfortably. Whether you’re curling up with a cup of tea, wandering through the woods, or just looking for that perfect go-to layer, the Pine Cone Vest is ready to be your next favourite knit!

This vest comes in 10 sizes, ranging from a 28 inch to 64 inch bust/chest circumference, and is designed to be worn with about 4 inches of positive ease. It uses between 3 and 7 balls of the recommended Berroco Remix, or between 313 and 942 yards of yarn.

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Remember that poll I made about the crochet rainbow mandala? It’s finally done and mounted today!!

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More Yarn Sales! WeCrochet has their value pack sale, and, it's absolutely perfect if you're looking for gradient kits or coordinating sets for colourwork! I'm personally eyeing about half of the Palette colour sets, but, you know me, I'm a sucker for the gradient blues! 😂

(Link is an affiliate link, meaning I get a commission if you make a purchase. Don't worry, there's no additional cost to you!)

Sale Ends Feb 28, 2025.

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had a lovely rainy day today & plied this trans flag merino i’ve been spinning after it sat in my stash for about 2.5 years!!! it spun like an absolute dream & i am excited to try knitting myself a lil beanie hat with it !!

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Join me Feb 20th for a Patreon-Exclusive Virtual Stitch Night! I promise, I don't bite!

Bring your crafting, your creative work, or even just tune in and chatter!

Can't make the time slot? That's ok, replays go up on Patreon, as well!

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If y'all want vintage public domain knit patterns (usually from yarn companies), you can find it on Project Gutenberg.

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Looking for the Convertible Mittens pattern for the Knit-Along? You can also find it in my Etsy Shop (the pattern is 50% off there, too!)