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Perfect Hats for Winter Dog Walking
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Perfect Hats for Winter Dog Walking

Bymichelle March 22, 2022July 27, 2023

Amid all of the Two of Wands patterns I’ve been knitting, these three hats were quick bulky knits that make the perfect dog walking hats.

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Image of me wearing my 90's tennis inspired boucle sweater that should've been a vest.
crochet | knitting

Episode 54: My Pets Run the Show

Bymichelle March 17, 2022July 27, 2023

All the deets about our Recycle Reknit Remake Make-along and my 90’s inspired boucle vest that became a sweater.

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Image of my Guthrie sweater in the process
diy | homemaking | knitting

Episode 15: Honey Extraction

Bymichelle August 1, 2018July 27, 2023

In Episode 15 I plot my Summer Sweater Knitalong project and discuss wool blends. I talk about Great Northern, the Twin Peaks inspired knitting book and your thoughts on growing your own happiness plus a glimpse into our honey extraction from the bee hive. I also plot my Guthrie sweater by Caitlin Hunter.

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Image of my big galoot dog trying to fit sideways in our rocking chair.
family | homemaking

Redeemed

Bymichelle October 19, 2017July 27, 2023

This all started about a year ago.  Things were calming down in my life after a long spell of crisis.   My daily schedule was starting to look like a…

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