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Image of my Raw-Tee summer sweater halfway through the knitting process laid next to a piece of driftwood in the afternoon sun.
crochet | knitting

Episode 73: The Summer Patterns I’ll ACTUALLY Make

Bymichelle July 11, 2023July 27, 2023

After recent talk about my perfect summer sweater and reviewing all the summer yarns of the past, I show you what I will actually be casting on this summer. The list is brief but destined to be cast on.

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Image of a big pile of summer sweaters on the bed beside me from where I review all of the yarns for you in this vlog.
knitting

Episode 71: Finding the Right Yarn for Summer Sweater Patterns

Bymichelle July 1, 2023July 27, 2023

This is the vlog where I talk about all the yarns I’ve ever used for summer sweater patterns and narrow down the ones that actually worked.

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Image of a geometric UPCO planter filled with long, trailing cacti.
Home DIY | homemaking

Finding and Using Mid-Century Planters for Succulent Gardens

Bymichelle June 21, 2023June 21, 2023

Want to know where to look for unique mid-century planters for succulent gardens? I share my little collection, how I found the, and how you can get your own and plant the perfect succulent garden for your decor.

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Image of a geometric planter I filled with curving, draping cacti.
Home DIY | homemaking

First Person Maker: Vintage Succulent Planters

Bymichelle June 21, 2023June 21, 2023

In this First Person Maker, I invite you to pot some vintage planters I’ve been hunting for online and in thrift stores and share a bit about how I find them and use them around the house. Just a little home DIY inspo.

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Episode 67: I Did Not Make This
crochet | knitting

Episode 67: I Did Not Make This

Bymichelle April 17, 2023July 27, 2023

I answer your questions and give the dirt on what I really wear, why my family didn’t love my knits for years, and I tell many more summer knitting lies.  Find…

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Image of me drowning in a sea of green and blue yarn, wondering how I got this way and can I get out.
crochet | homemaking | knitting

Episode 64: I Think I’ll Re-Stash. JK

Bymichelle January 25, 2023July 27, 2023

Just kidding! I couldn’t help it. So 2022, right? Let’s talk #StashbustingTheNewYear with big blanket projects for using things up, what you’re stashbusting with, your oldest & moldiest stash, how…

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

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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League Series KAL
knitting

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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Image of my Murder of Crows sweater in progress: a textured assigned pooling yoke sweater.
knitting

Episode 57: Famous Last Words

Bymichelle August 8, 2022July 27, 2023

All the show notes and links to all things epidosd 57: Famous Last Words, including assigned pooling knits, summer knitting, sock projects and more.

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The Cutest Little Half Moon Crossbody Bag
crochet

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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