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Guilloche Pullover Checks All the Boxes
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Guilloche Pullover Checks All the Boxes

Bymichelle December 8, 2022July 27, 2023

Take a look at my completed hand knit Guilloche Pullover by AĂ­lbĂ­ona Mchlochlainn and immerse yourself in the same nostalgia for the 90’s (or rather, my 90s) that led me to knit this.

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Image of me wearing my Guilloche Pullover on an afternoon hike under mossy trees.
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Episode 61: Guilloche Pullover, Etc.

Bymichelle December 5, 2022July 27, 2023

This is where I record the eleventy billionth knitting podcast. Join me in January for #StashbustingTheNewYear ! Stuff I mention in Episode 60: Sweater Class and KAL sweaters: Other patterns…

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Image of me sitting serenely in my Murder of Crows Assigned Pooling sweater while my cat bites my hands.
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Episode 60: Murder of Crows, Etc.

Bymichelle November 19, 2022July 27, 2023

All about my Murder of Crows Sweater, assigned pooling, how I replaced the one sweater project with three, and a blanket. Find me here: My Question for you: Which KAL…

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Murder of Crows
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Murder of Crows

Bymichelle November 4, 2022July 27, 2023

Murder of Crows by Dawn Barker is my first assigned pooling sweater with the coolest textured yoke. Read my thoughts on the process, how little yarn it required, and which of Dawn’s patterns are next in my queue.

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Image of me wearing my 90's tennis inspired boucle sweater that should've been a vest.
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Boxy Vneck Sweater

Bymichelle October 24, 2022July 27, 2023

Follow my snuggly bouclĂ© V-Neck sweater’s transition from 90’s Pinterest inspo, to a vest pattern, to budget yarns, to the perfect retro sweater it became.

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Odeline
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Odeline

Bymichelle October 13, 2022July 27, 2023

The Odeline Socks by Melanie Keatley of Braid and Tinker has the most unique layout and provided a satisfying cable knit pair of socks.

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Episode 59: My Villanelle Sweater
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Episode 59: My Villanelle Sweater

Bymichelle October 12, 2022July 27, 2023

This is where I post the eleventy billionth knitting podcast. Find me: on the blog: https://myso-calledhandmadelife.com on Instagram as @mysocalledhandmadelife: https://www.instagram.com/mysocalledhandmadelife/ on ravelry as mamatronic: https://www.ravelry.com/people/mamatronic Stuff I talk about:…

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League Series KAL
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League Series KAL

Bymichelle October 8, 2022June 9, 2023

See the very beginnings of my Spring League Sleeveless Hoodie by Two of Wands and my thoughts on materials and cost.

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Holly Jolly Christmas Socks
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Holly Jolly Christmas Socks

Bymichelle October 7, 2022July 27, 2023

A Homespun House’s Plum Merino in Holly Jolly produced the sweetest Christmas themed speckled micro- stripe.

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Halloween Themed Socks?
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Halloween Themed Socks?

Bymichelle October 3, 2022June 9, 2023

Do Jack Skellington and Sally get together? This and more fascinating questions are answered as I show off my Jack and Sally Halloween hand knit socks from Gynx Yarns.

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