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The Cutest Little Half Moon Crossbody Bag
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The Cutest Little Half Moon Crossbody Bag

Bymichelle June 20, 2022July 27, 2023

First t-shirt yarn project + first mixed materials crossbody bag = the cutest half moon crossbody bag. All the details for making this recycled and affordable project below.

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Episode 50: So Much Hue and Me
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Episode 50: So Much Hue and Me

Bymichelle February 16, 2022July 27, 2023

Wondering if you’d enjoy hand knits made from Lion Brand yarn? Watch me try on a couple of year’s worth of Two of Wands knitting and crochet patterns, all worked in Lion Brand yarns and hear my review of the experience. There’s also some life talk because I took a little break.

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Image of the textural arrow details of my Wyeth Pullover by Alicia Plummer
crochet | knitting

Episode 49: What would normal people do?

Bymichelle July 20, 2020July 27, 2023

Details on Episode 49: What Would Normal People Do? and the #LoveYourNeighborMAL along with thoughts on imposter syndrome, current WIPs, and sustainable making links.

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Episode 44: Goal #1- Fixing and Finishing
crochet | knitting

Episode 44: Goal #1- Fixing and Finishing

Bymichelle February 2, 2020July 27, 2023

In Episode 44 I talk about projects I need to either fix, like my Winston Pullover and personal sweater pattern or things I need to finish like my Floozy Cardigan. We also talk about materialism while I show lots of stuff.

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Image of me in one of my first hand knit scarves covering my eyes because the sun is so blinding plus I feel stupid.
knitting

Episode 3: First Knits

Bymichelle February 2, 2018July 27, 2023

In Episode 3: First Knits I show photos of and samples of my very first knits and have links for everything. I talk all about the early 2000s knitting scenes and my favorite beginner knitting books.

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