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A 🇯🇵/🇺🇲 pandemic knitter/crocheter in 🗽 and her cat, Cous Cous

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time for a tester spotlight! please enjoy many cats wearing bunny sweaters 💕 the tester gallery included in the pattern lists the yarns and needle sizes that each of them used since you can use any yarn for this pattern!

thanks to all of you guys for helping with the pattern!!

pattern link is in bio~ ✨

#bunnysweater #testerappreciation #knitting

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Do you have some handspun yarn and you aren't sure what to make with it, how much of if there is, or even what weight it would be classified as???

Motorcoach is the perfect pattern to showcase that yarn. As Leina (she/her @cous_knits ) demonstrates in her own handspun yarn.

Motorcoach is a gaugeless pattern, meaning the instructions work with any yarn, on any needle size. Thus it solves the issue of what to do with our handspuns of uncertain length and thickness. Because its a cowl pattern, it will also still allow you to prominently show off your gorgeous handspun!

Follow my link in bio to check out more about Motorcoach!

#handspun #handspunartyarn #yarnspinning #yarnspinnersofinstagram

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🦞🚨LOBSTER ONESIE PATTERN COMING NOVEMBER 14th!

If you want to get a head start on ordering your materials, I have a list in my bio link. And, if you haven’t already be sure to subscribe to my emails as I’ll be sharing a nice discount code there 🤑

This would not have been possible without an amazing and creative group of testers. They’ve shared some fun customisations (like adding fishing wire to make the legs move @malgal42, creating longer sleeves @theoceandoesnttalkback or making more cartoony style eyes @martinas_yarn_magic) which I’ll share on my site for you to try!

Here is a sample of some of the amazing shots and final projects - more to come!

Thank you again to everyone and can’t wait to get this out into the world!

@martinas_yarn_magic @cous_knits @Dr.blahblahgeology @staceymakesthings @theoceandoesnttalkback @sara_huws @appetite_for_yarn @lydias_knits_and_bobs @tobeytimecrochet @Malgal42 @Suggiesnspikes @sischo_paints @dmcphie13 @chunknitsnknits @Mightyjune @kapantaiscreations @jeshbruce @jud.zhang @knotcoppercurls

#knitting #knittingpattern #knittinginspiration #lobster #lobsterlover #knitstagram #knittersofinstagram #ourmakerlife #newfoundlandbuzz #knittingaddict #knitting_inspiration

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Do y'all remember when @cous_knits made THIS? 😲

💙 Pattern: Romanesco Jumper by @ranti.studio
💙 Yarn: knit_picks Swish DK in Gulfstream

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🧶 Here’s why our Crafters like being at craft circles!

I’m always so excited when people make new friends at the craft circles because it’s the start of a new story, and who knows where that story will go? 😊

I remember being new to the city and meeting one of my besties @hyphygrandma at a Sweater Circle at @cleosyarnshop. That moment changed everything—I went from being lonely, wondering if I made a mistake to stay in NYC, to finding myself surrounded by a community that really understood me.

It took time and intention, of course. And it can be vulnerable showing up to an event, not knowing what to expect, and have a million “what ifs” run through your mind. As someone who struggles with social anxiety, making new friends was challenging. In the past, I let my fears keep me at home, afraid to look stupid or scared that someone would tell me I didn’t belong. Craft circles, though, have always been a safe space for me to connect with others while doing something I love.

That’s the reason I host these events—so you can find your next bestie, to vent about your bad work day, to share your passion with someone who gets it. Craft circles have been around for thousands of years, so it’s basically built-in for us to sit in a circle, chat about life, and make stuff right? 😂

I’m hosting a couple upcoming craft circles coming up in March, and I invite you to join us! 👇🏼

✨UPCOMING CRAFT CIRCLES ✨

- March 12 @fourfivesixbkny in Williamsburg
- March 27 @studio45bk in Bushwick

Check the link in bio for more info!

#craftcirclesinnyc #craftersofny #fiberartistsofinstagram #fiberartfamily #fiberart_community #knittingfriends #nycevents #nyccommunity #crochetfriends #crochetaddict

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Wow, time has flown by! 💨 Feels like just yesterday when I asked a few of you to meet up in WSP for a casual little craft circle in the sweltering July sun. ☀️

I had no idea that so many of us were craving in-person company, especially after so much time in isolation. Now, after consistently hosting craft circles for 7 months, it’s been awesome to see all of the connections being formed. I want to thank each of you for being a part of this community, even on those nights when it’s way easier to stay in!

It feels important for us to keep showing up, to keep being in each other’s company, to fight the isolation that can be so all-consuming. I’m grateful for every single one of you, and I hope y’all will continue building this community with me! ❤️

✨UPCOMING CRAFT CIRCLES ✨

- March 12 @fourfivesixbkny in Williamsburg
- March 27 @studio45bk in Bushwick

#craftcirclesinnyc #craftersofny #fiberartistsofinstagram #fiberartfamily #fiberart_community #knittingfriends #nycevents #nyccommunity #crochetfriends #crochetaddict

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brooklyn craft circle: a cozy winter evening spent inside knitting, making new friends, and reconnecting with old ones 🧶🥹🫶🏼

couldn’t get everyone’s ig handles 😅 lmk if i missed anyone in the tags 💕

🏷️: #craftcircle #knittingcircle #knittersofinstagram #crochetersofinstagram #thingstodoinnyc

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Look at all these Woodland Stockings! I’m so happy to highlight the Woodland Stockings test knitters. They made beautiful stockings that are bound to make their homes merry and bright. I wish we could all gather round the fireplace with a hot drink and some knitting!
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Thank you to all the testers! Be sure to check out their posts for more details on their projects.
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1. @yopurlygirl 🕊
2. @sheilahensler 🦌
3. @atelierrosan 🐿
4. @bevszen 🐇
5. @laurenkart 🕊
6. @cous_knits 🐿
7. @mumalamooknits 🐇
8. @yopurlygirl 🦌
9. @juliektower 🕊
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You can buy the Woodland Stockings pattern on Ravelry and Payhip (links in bio). It makes perfect festive knitting, if you’re into that. 🎄❄️
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#woodlandstockings #handknitstockings #christmasstockings #handmadeholiday #knitlove #christmasknitting #diychristmas #christmasdecor #knitspiration #knitspo #testknit A white handknit stocking with a red bird and snowflakes

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I’m so excited to share photos from the ‘70s Folk Socks test knitters today! The test knitters knit up beautiful versions of this pattern in such fun color combinations. You can check out their posts to find out all the details on their socks. #70sfolksocks #seventiesfolksocks
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And if you want to knit your own, you can purchase the pattern (which includes both designs seen here) in my Ravelry and Payhip shops. The link is in my bio. 💛
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Thanks to all the test knitters!
Photos are shared with permission from:
1. @summertimesassafras
2. @cous_knits
3. @mumalamooknits
4. @saucyknits
5. @stoneviewknits
6. @summertimesassafras
7. @chrstn_creates
8. @chrissyknitz
9. @yarnsies Four handknit sock on sock blockers. Two are a geometric colorwork design and two are ribbed.

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met so many new friends at @_chasingembers’s craft circle event 🎉 so blessed to be surrounded by so many talented fiber artists 🥹❤️

craft circle takeover at @sweetandviciousnyc 💗

🏷️: #craftcircle #thingstodoinnyc #knitting #crossstitch #fiberart #fiberartist

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A nice stack of hand knits anyone? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Back in December last year, we started a sample knitting program, the response we received was overwhelming and we are so touched by everyone who applied and offered their time and skills to help us showcase our yarn in beautiful hand knits. In the coming days and weeks, I'm excited to share the fruits of their labour, as we receive them.⁠
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I hope these wonderful knits will help inspire you to build your handmade wardrobe.⁠
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Biggest Thank you to all our sample knitters! 😘 The samples are amazing and we loooove them.🥰⁠
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#knittersofinstagram #yarn #knit #knittingaddict #yarnaddict #knittersofig #handdyedyarn #indiedyer #tricot #ravelry #knittersgonnaknit #knitwear #knitting #bipocmaker #asianknittersofinstagram #knittinglove #knittinginspiration #indieyarn #slowfashionmovement⁠
#Bipocindiedyers #Bipocinfibers #dyersofinstagram #indiedyersofig #sweaterknitting ⁠
#knitweardesign #sweaterknitters #cableknitting #strikking #knitstagram #sweaterweather

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