After much demand, I’ve written up the iconic Hudson’s Bay Blanket pattern for you all to use! This is a very easy, mindless project that you don’t need to think too much about. Simply cast on and get knitting! what you need: Size 10.0 mm (US Size 15) cable needle with a 60 inch cable Worsted weight […]
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The easiest, mindless knit headband you will ever knit. This is a great stash buster and only uses 35 grams of Aran or bulky wool. What you need: Size 5.0 mm needle (US Size 8) 35 grams of Aran or bulky wool. What to do: Cast on 18 stitches. Knit until band measures 17 inches
A free, crochet snake plant pattern that requires no maintenance! If you’re like me, you were not born with a green thumb. I’ve managed to keep a single aloe plant alive for the last year and I’m amazed at myself… but I know it probably won’t last. This is why I wrote this pattern! For
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The perfect crochet cat bed pattern that you can pump out in a weekend! Start on Friday and have your kitty snuggling up in their new bed by Sunday evening. The finished size is 16 inches in diameter with 14 inches of lounging space for your fuzzy buddy. The sides are a comforting 5 inches
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I want to share my latest addition to my collection of yarn bowls. It’s just too pretty to keep to myself. Madeleine Coomey made this bowl and is a Canadian potter based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. Along with yarn bowls, she makes gorgeous mugs, plates and some funky dishes. The yarn bowls feature cute
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I have always been a fan of simple, classic knits and so I was inspired to create this cowl using only knit and purl stitches, and what emerged was the simple knit Peaks and Valleys Cowl. What You’ll Need 300 yards of bulky weight (5) yarn 6mm 18 inch circular needle- US Size 10 Stitch
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This past week I’ve been busy whipping up a special order for an Eco conscious company in Ontario! I was asked to make a few farm themed hand puppets and a couple of other eco themed items. I quickly jumped at the opportunity and started looking for patterns. We landed on a farmer girl hand
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This Christmas craft show season, LivSimple Farms will be hosting my hats, baskets and bags all the way out in Enterprise, Ontario, near Kingston. Liv specializes in handmade goat milk products including soaps, shampoos, conditioners and lotions. I’ve personally used the soaps and face mask so I can say they’re pretty great products! Goat’s milk
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Owl Book Cover RELEASE PARTY! Please join me in the celebration of the 3 year anniversary of my first pattern release 🙂 The Owl Book Cover Pattern! I started designing the Owl Book Cover Pattern when I saw that my books were getting frayed and bent by stuffing them into my purse everyday. The book
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Summer is a time for sipping drinks, sitting by the lake and soaking up the sun. I try to do this as often as I can because I know it’s not going to last forever. Soon the winter will be upon us and I’ll be back to curling up under blankets and knitting sweaters.. but