The Americana Knit Beanie Pattern is ready for testing! Inspired by our beloved American flag, the Americana Knit Beanie Pattern features 4 sizes that you can make for the whole family. Varying from Baby-Toddler Size, Preschooler Size, Teen-Regular Adult Size to Large Adult Size, there is a size to fit everyone! This pattern also highlightsContinue reading “Americana Knit Beanie Tester Call”
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Berry Picker Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern
Just in time for spring, the Berry Picker Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern is now live! This is a lovely and trendy addition to your collection, makers and fingerless gloves fans alike! This pattern is inspired by Alaska’s gorgeous summers and berry picking season. These gloves are wearables all year long. The Berry Picker Fingerless GlovesContinue reading “Berry Picker Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern”
Berry Picker Fingerless Gloves
Calling knitting pattern testers who are interested to test my Berry Picker Fingerless Gloves Pattern. The Berry Picker Fingerless Gloves Pattern features two finishes: fingerless gloves and fingerless mittens. It has a 1×1 ribbed cuff with mock cable stitches on the main part of the gloves; with the classic stockinette stitch used for the restContinue reading “Berry Picker Fingerless Gloves”
Joining Granny Squares Using Single Crochet
Granny squares are so versatile and they never go out of style. Check out these celebrities sporting the classic granny squares from Anne Hathaway, Cate Blanchett, to Harry Styles. Granny squares give you tons of options on what to create: scarves, bags, hats, gloves, to larger projects like sweaters and blankets. You name it. HavingContinue reading “Joining Granny Squares Using Single Crochet”
Fall Favorites
Happy Fall! Yes, it might be too soon to talk about from where you are located but fall in Alaska comes early and we are definitely feeling the fall vibes. I bring handmade goodies to a local store and they started to set up for fall season this weekend. Here are some items that IContinue reading “Fall Favorites”
Shop Launch
After months of research, I have finally decided to open my own stand alone online store. Yay! I will always be grateful for Etsy and all other marketplaces that have helped my business in some way. On the other hand, I think I am ready to take this to the next level. I will stillContinue reading “Shop Launch”
Fishing Trip and Solstice Wrap
Last week, we went on a short fishing trip down at Seward, Alaska. My husband and son went down the beach while I took some photos and enjoyed the site and wildlife. The place was packed with trailers and RVs. There were families camping and enjoying a bonfire and a majority of people heading downContinue reading “Fishing Trip and Solstice Wrap”
Small Claw Cables Knitting Stitch
The Small Claw Cables Knitting Stitch has a few variations. It can be modified by adding rows for the intervals between the cables or by adding the number of stitches to make the bars or legs of the cables thinner or thicker. It is also referred to as the Horseshoe Cable Stitch or Wishbone CableContinue reading “Small Claw Cables Knitting Stitch”
Birthday WIP
My birthday is this week and I wanted to share with you a favorite project that I am currently working on. This project is a triangular shawl that is inspired by the granny pattern that uses the double crochet stitch. For this project, I used Lion Brand’s Mandala Ombre in color Tranquility. It has sixContinue reading “Birthday WIP”
How to Start the Granny Rectangle in Two Ways
A Photo Tutorial Granny crochet projects are so versatile and can definitely challenge your creative imagination. The Daisy Granny Squares are so much fun to make and I am still coming up with projects where I can use up all the squares that I made. I will post new projects on this blog as theyContinue reading “How to Start the Granny Rectangle in Two Ways”
Tear Drop Stitch
The Tear Drop Stitch is a lovely knitting stitch for intermediate knitters. Use it for larger projects such as throws or baby blankets where the pattern is highlighted, thus creating a beautiful texture. I have two different swatches using different size needles for this stitch. Both swatches use worsted weight yarn but changing the needleContinue reading “Tear Drop Stitch”
Wholesale/Bulk Orders Now Available
Welcome May! Celebrating my birthday month, we are so thrilled to announce that we are now accepting wholesale or bulk orders for our Alaska handmade items. We are starting it off with three of our popular and best selling items and will be adding more to our catalog this summer. Left: Fireweed Chunky Hats availableContinue reading “Wholesale/Bulk Orders Now Available”
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