A Celebration Of Stunning String

A Celebration Of Stunning String

This past weekend I had the incredible honor of joining Cindy & Tom Garland of Stunning String as they celebrated the grand opening of their flagship store and dye facility. It was a blast and a celebration not just of all things pink, but of our community. And they had cupcakes!

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Let's Check Out The Tunisian Crochet Hook Set From Knitter's Pride

Let's Check Out The Tunisian Crochet Hook Set From Knitter's Pride

My dear friend Natalie of Detroit Knots has been on a huge Tunisian Crochet kick lately and I have loved seeing her creations and stitches. So when it came time for us to do a review of the new Tunisian Ginger Set by Knitter’s Pride, I knew Natalie would be the best to let us know how they are. She shoots straight and her stitches are stunning.

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Let's Make A Flower Crown Headband

Let's Make A Flower Crown Headband

The perfect accessory to show of your fun and whimsical side. Great for parties and gifts too. I’ve teamed up with Kristy Glass and Nancy Ricci to bring you these amazing free, fun and easy flower crown patterns for both Knit AND crochet!

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2019 Rhinebeck Shawl-Along Is Revealed!

2019 Rhinebeck Shawl-Along Is Revealed!

I am so excited to reveal the designs and patterns for this year’s Road To Rhinebeck Shawl-along with Kristy Glass Knits and Asylum Fibers. Sometimes collaborations and projects are just so special that it is a touch of magic in every step and the finished product is beyond what we imagined at the start. For me, this is one of those cases. Working with Kristy Glass & Stephanie of Asylum Fibers on this annual collaboration may be one of the single best parts of my year. And my job. Our theme this year is Dutchess & Dragons and may I present: The Dragon County Crochet Shawl AND The Dragon Kounty Knit Shawl!

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We Bring The Love To Brooklyn!

We Bring The Love To Brooklyn!

This is a story of perfection. Not the kind of perfect I thought I wanted but the kind of perfect that can only happen when things fall in place as they are meant to be and the real magic happens. This post includes affiliate links. Read full blog disclosure here.

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2019 World Wide STITCH In Public Day: Stitch Up Brooklyn Style!

2019 World Wide STITCH In Public Day: Stitch Up Brooklyn Style!

See how we celebrated World Wide Knit In Public Day at Stitch Up Brooklyn. It was incredibly special! And, because Stitch Up Events are all about inclusiveness, we decided to rename it STITCH In Public Day. We stitched on the streets, we stitched on the ferry, we stitched on the bridge, we stitched on the subway, we stitched in the park. Oh yes, we STITCHED in public!

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Brooklyn Yarn Crawl With Namaste

Brooklyn Yarn Crawl With Namaste

A Brooklyn Yarn Crawl adventure like none other for the first Stitch Up Brooklyn sponsored by Namaste. It was a mad dash and I have never seen so much yarn purchased in such a short time in my life.

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Spotlight ON: Creative CeCi

Spotlight ON: Creative CeCi

As I continue to use this space to feature spotlights on various makers and people in the fiber community, I thought I would introduce you to one of my squad: Cecilia Nelson-Hurt - also known as Creative CeCi. She is not only a fabulous fiber friend, but a brilliant thinker, prayer warrior and is about to launch her new Podcast! Say hello to Creative CeCi!

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Knitter's Pride: Our Hands That Stitch

Knitter's Pride: Our Hands That Stitch

I look at the beautiful humans who attended Stitch Up Chicago and I see such diversity and representation in age, gender, heritage, skin color and stitch discipline. One of the attendees said to me; “This is the most diverse and inclusive event I have ever been to”. I cried. Because that is my commuKnitty.

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Everyone Gets Tacos. Everyone Gets Kits. A KnitCrate Fiesta!

Everyone Gets Tacos. Everyone Gets Kits. A KnitCrate Fiesta!

Celebrate Stitch Up Chicago the KnitC rate Way. Everyone gets tacos. Everyone gets a KnitCrate Kit. And everyone has a good time! Toss in a little impromptu birthday celebration and you have the makings of a fabulous Saturday night! This post includes affiliate links. Read full blog disclosure here.

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Red Heart & Moogly Bring The Awesome To Chicago!

Red Heart & Moogly Bring The Awesome To Chicago!

Red Heart and Tamara of Moogly brought serious amounts of fiber awesome to Stitch Up Chicago. A very special yarn tasting community event like no other and a treat making the Artfully Simple Cowl. This post includes affiliate links. Read full blog disclosure here.

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Universal Yarn: Oh So Gradient!

Universal Yarn: Oh So Gradient!

Universal Yarn has been a supporter and sponsor of Stitch Up Chicago for 3 years now. Since the very first event, the Universal team has seen the vision and supported this community. Kicking off Stitch Up Chicago with Universal Yarn Stitch Night was just perfect. The smiles & stitches tell the story!

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