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An old-school craft blog since 2022.
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The FOlio: My Knit Christmas Decorations
Part one of my Holiday Craft Summer series, exploring my handmade Christmas decorations for your own holiday crafting inspo.
15 (Mostly) Vintage Knitting Patterns for Baby Gifts
Almost all the babies I knit for are graduating high school, let’s take a nostalgic trip to the (now) vintage knitting patterns I knit for them!
The Best Things in my Brain, June 2026
This month: a gallery of my garden and some helpful knitting videos!
The Stitch Marker Method for Attaching Buttons
Works for handknit/crochet or sewn garments!
The Best Things in my Brain, March 2026
This month: A tribute to one of my former LYS, a sashiko book preorder, and starting seeds!
Emergency Stitch Markers for Knit and Crochet
If you’re crafting while traveling or just don’t have enough stitch markers for the project you’re working on, try these backups!
The Pattern Stash Challenge: Intro and Guidelines
A different kind of stash challenge for anyone who buys patterns and pattern books and immediately forgets what’s in them.
The Best Things in my Brain, February 2026
This month: Alternate Kitchener methods and why even scientists can’t find one perfect organization method.
Converting a Flat Stitch Pattern into the Round (and Vice Versa)
Yes, you can just start knitting away and see how it comes out, or you can follow these tips to save yourself frustration.
My Favorite Lotions for my Winter (and Yarn Crafting) Eczema
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