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Continue reading →: A SpongeIn recent weeks, my knitting projects have been slim. With the exception of a bright orange sponge, which still lay connected to the yarn ball, knitting has been far from my mind. Instead, it strangely feels as though the abandoned project has become a flashing signal, illuminating a new path…
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Continue reading →: Idle HandsOver the last few days, I’ve been staring at blank pages and empty knitting needles. The desire to write and knit have both been strong. Yet inspiration eluded me. When writing is tough, I often look to reading as a catalyst for new ideas. So, I grabbed a book from…
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Continue reading →: Small Things & Big Dreams“It’s no big thing, but you make big things out of little things sometimes.” – Robert Duvall (1931 – 2026) (Source: List of Quotes) As every knitter knows, even a sweater must start with a single stitch. The humble slip knot becomes the foundation for what’s to come, and we methodically…
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Continue reading →: Found in TranslationDo you remember the first time you tried to read a knitting, or crochet, pattern? There was likely a moment of pause as the instructions loomed in front of you, needles or hook in hand. My first project with a pattern was no different, and the introduction to new methods…
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Continue reading →: Unlimited WIP | Creativity in BloomTraditionally, I’ve shied away from having a basket full of unfinished projects. When I had a job in IT, hunting for efficiencies was a badge of honor. Old habits die hard, as they say, and I’ve avoided works-in-progress (WIPs) in my personal knitting pursuits, almost like WIP limits for an…
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Continue reading →: Frozen IguanaThe hate gets more powerful with more hate. The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love. –Bad Bunny at 2026 Grammy Awards Sometimes, when life overwhelms, I find myself frozen. Stuck in an indecisive panic, unsure what to do. Recently, I haven’t known how to continue this…
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Continue reading →: Re-invention: The Beanie & The BeretPeople often describe life as a journey. Each journey may be unique, but we are all familiar with the various false starts, course corrections, and surprise moments of pursuing your personal life path. Knitting, also a process, often echoes life’s journey in its ability to humble the brave soul who…
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Continue reading →: Knitspiration: What to make next?My recent blog posts have been personal essays of gratitude for my dearest family members (Gifted, Step Up, and Don’t Forget to Feed Your Knitter!, in particular). Today, we return to regularly scheduled programming for a knitting blog – what to make next?! I was stuck on my last project…
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Continue reading →: Step UpIn life, there are often people who unexpectedly influence your direction and shift your mindset. The most influential surprises in my life come in the shape of a blended family. I was a teenager when my stepfather entered my life. Instead of bringing uncertainty, his sudden presence represented stability. I…
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Continue reading →: One-of-a-KindMy knitting progress has been slow this week. Instead of knocking out rows, I’ve focused on preparing my home for houseguests in the coming days. But, while striving to create a nice, warm welcome for them, my mind has continued to ponder the thoughts I shared in my last post.…
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