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Continue reading →: Planner Girl: How I Setup My Twice Sheared Sheep Project Journal ( + Free Printables)I am always teetering between embracing digital life and longing for simple screen-free moments. And, in some cases, I find myself needing both concepts to fulfill a goal. This blog often serves as a digital scrapbook of project progress, finished items, and future plans. Yet, one of my most beloved…
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Continue reading →: Planning Ahead: Patterns from The Knitter Mag (Issues 229 & 230)As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a fan of free pattern sources, including magazines available through my library or other subscriptions (like Apple News). Recently, I’ve noticed that The Knitter magazine has consistently had patterns that I’ve saved for future projects. I guess this showcases a style alignment with this particular…
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Continue reading →: A Tale of Two Socks: A Malabrigo Sock Metamorphosis StoryShortly after I admitted to having two projects at once, I finished the second sock of a pair for my husband. I was happy to finally give this labor of love, especially since I so rarely knit for him. He is very happy with the pair (thus, preserving his status…
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Continue reading →: Project Monogamous No MoreJust a year ago, I marveled at the progress that I made on projects, simply by staying focused on one project at a time. After almost a year of commitment to that philosophy, my project bag has a new story to tell. I have been challenging myself this year with…
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Continue reading →: When Inspiration Meets IntimidationInspiration is a beautiful gift. Often found in unexpected places, the spark of an idea or creative pursuit is always welcomed, especially after dry spells of low motivation. Of course, this happens in various creative aspirations. For me, this includes attempts to write as well as when selecting upcoming knitting…
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Continue reading →: Knoxville, TN Local Yarn Shop (LYS) CrawlAs I enjoy the rolling green hills of my hometown, I have been fortunate enough to visit a few local yarn shops. The opportunity has helped me stock up on a few items and add a few unexpected goodies to my knitting bag (hello, cute stitch markers!). I feel surrounded…
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Continue reading →: The Journey: One Year of the Mantra Knitting BlogDear Reader, When I started this blog, exactly one year ago, I was in a season of change. With a big move in the rearview mirror and lots of new experiences waiting in the distance, my knitting had taken on new meaning. It was a calm in the storm, and…
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Continue reading →: Patterns, Patterns Everywhere: Tips for Finding Free PatternsI finished my Saila top this week! As I tried on the finished product, I relished in the success of another free pattern. Throughout my knitting life, I have had tremendous luck finding beautiful items to make without spending money on the pattern itself. (Yes, I’m taking pride in being…
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Continue reading →: Library HaulThis weekend, we visited the local library. In recent years, I have gained a new appreciation for everything that a public library has to offer. At first, my library card was simply a key to digital resources (books, movies, tv shows!) through apps like CloudLibrary, Hoopla, or Libby (depending on…
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Continue reading →: Ripple EffectThe long weekend gave me extra time to enjoy some of my favorite things, like good movies, heartwarming books, soft knits, and beautiful music. As I worked on the Cockle Shell lace edging of my Saila top, the soundtrack in my ears took me through various decades and connected me…
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