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My Favorite Lotions for my Winter (and Yarn Crafting) Eczema

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Year Two of stating my crafting goals on the internet for all to see.

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Mostly! But I learned a lot more than I expected when I set them.

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The good, the bad, and whether you should just stick to Ebay.

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And why do so many of them not seem to understand what knitting actually is?

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Made for my grandmother, but I hope you like them, too.

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A lot of tools (and coffee) are needed to properly edit a pattern.

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One simple trick to prevent warping and minimize the gap between first and last stitches.

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Channel your inner Douglas Adams and DON’T PANIC – this problem is easier to fix than you might think.

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An origin story of sorts.