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Siska Toque and Durand Cowl
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Siska Toque and Durand Cowl

Bymichelle April 4, 2022July 27, 2023

I kick off my Recycle Reknit Remake Make-along with Good Night Day’s super chunky Sitka Toque and Durand cowl knit out of repurposed bargain bin scarf yarn.

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Image of me in my Simcoe Headband by Good Night Day that I knit from recycled bargain scarf yarn.
camping | knitting

Episode 55: Ms. Fixit

Bymichelle March 30, 2022July 27, 2023

Details and links for Episode 55: Ms. Fixit in which I fix a car camping bed, discuss recycled knit projects and plan t-shirt yarn crochet projects.

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Perfect Hats for Winter Dog Walking
knitting

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 walking the town square in both my Seafarer's Cap and Graduate Scarf knitting projects.
knitting

Graduate Scarf and a Scrappy Seafarer’s Cap

Bymichelle March 21, 2022July 27, 2023

My experience knitting Two of Wands Graduate Scarf and using the leftovers (always stash busting) to make a scrappy Seafarer’s Cap.

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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 a stack of knits to recycle and yarn that has already been recycled from store bought accessories.
knitting

Episode 53: Recycle Reknit Remake

Bymichelle March 5, 2022July 27, 2023

All the details on our Recycle Reknit Remake project full of recycled knit projects and a look at our DIY bookshelf.

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Why You Need to Knit a Bulky Sweater
knitting

Why You Need to Knit a Bulky Sweater

Bymichelle July 10, 2020June 10, 2023

I show my Strathcona sweater from Good Night Day and convince you that you, too, should knit and enjoy a bulky sweater, even if you thought you couldn’t afford or wear one.

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The One Week Baby Blanket
crochet

The One Week Baby Blanket

Bymichelle February 20, 2020July 27, 2023

A few weeks ago I found myself doing something I never thought I would do: waiting, literally waiting, at the door for the mailman to deliver a yarn purchase. It’s…

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Episode 45: A Hat and a Blanket
crochet | knitting

Episode 45: A Hat and a Blanket

Bymichelle February 18, 2020July 27, 2023

Episode 45 is all about my finished Voyager Hat by Two of Wands, my finished Sunset Highway sweater by Boyland Knitworks, two baby blankets and a my Campfire Blanket Scarf plus a look at Elemental Knits.

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Voyager Cap
knitting

Voyager Cap

Bymichelle February 7, 2020June 5, 2023

There are lots of firsts here. Voyager Cap is my first pattern to knit by Alexandra Tavel, or Two of Wands. It’s like a classic beanie with a little extra…

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