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Siska Toque and Durand Cowl
knitting

Siska Toque and Durand Cowl

Bymichelle April 4, 2022May 16, 2023

Doing #RecycleReknitRemake with vlog and instagram friends has given me a chance to knit up a few bulky winter accessories that have been hanging out in my queue for years. …

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Episode 55: Ms. Fixit
camping | knitting

Episode 55: Ms. Fixit

Bymichelle March 30, 2022May 16, 2023

This is where I record the eleventy billionth knitting podcast. There’s an SUV camper bed DIY at timestamp 42:44 Find me on www.myso-calledhandmadelife.comon instagram as @mysocalledhandmadelifeon Ravelry as mamatronic My question…

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Perfect Hats for Winter Dog Walking
knitting

Perfect Hats for Winter Dog Walking

Bymichelle March 22, 2022May 16, 2023

As I mentioned in my blog Episode 50: So Much Hue and Me, I knit a crap ton of patterns in Lion Brand yarn over the last year or so,…

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Graduate Scarf and a Scrappy Seafarer’s Cap
knitting

Graduate Scarf and a Scrappy Seafarer’s Cap

Bymichelle March 21, 2022May 16, 2023

This scarf comes from a collegiate themed collection by Alexandra Tavel. Think Ali McGraw or Felicity.  The inspiration for her collection brings peacoats, pleated skirts, and new, pristine notebooks to mind.  It’s…

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Episode 54: My Pets Run the Show
crochet | knitting

Episode 54: My Pets Run the Show

Bymichelle March 17, 2022May 16, 2023

Enjoy the meditative soundtrack at the end of this episode and experience craft the way I do at home. 🙂 Join in for our #RecycleReknitRemake make-along on instagram by using the hashtag…

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Episode 53: Recycle Reknit Remake
knitting

Episode 53: Recycle Reknit Remake

Bymichelle March 5, 2022May 16, 2023

  Episode 53: Recycle Reknit Remake This is where I record the eleventy billionth knitting podcast. In this episode I plot my rip out and remake projects. I also share…

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Why You Need to Knit a Bulky Sweater
knitting

Why You Need to Knit a Bulky Sweater

Bymichelle July 10, 2020May 16, 2023

Do you do bulky? I know you knit socks and I know you knit shawls, but do you knit with bulky weight yarn? Bulky sweater patterns have been a staple…

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The One Week Baby Blanket
crochet

The One Week Baby Blanket

Bymichelle February 20, 2020May 16, 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, 2020May 16, 2023

This is where I record the eleventy billionth knitting podcast. On my blog: www.myso-calledhandmadelife.comOn instagram as @mysocalledhandmadelife: https://www.instagram.com/mysocalledhandmadelife/On ravelry as mamatronic: My questions for you: 1) Like last week, I still…

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Voyager Cap
knitting

Voyager Cap

Bymichelle February 7, 2020May 16, 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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