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Continue reading →: UncertaintyThere are a million examples of facing uncertainty in life. Will a relationship last? Will a new job be the right fit? Will a tough conversation go as planned? Questions like these plague us all, and yet, we push through the uncertainty, in hopes that it will work out. In…
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Continue reading →: 2 Projects, A Library Visit, and A Cafe MorningDo you know where your happy place is? For me, my spirit is filled with joy when I am creating (typically either knitting or writing) surrounded by the sights, smells, and sounds of a cafe environment. I love watching groups of people, chatting and laughing with one another. I love…
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Continue reading →: Stretch Project: Poet Scarf Results (& What I Learned)It is always an intentional effort to force myself out of my comfort zone. There is nothing I love more than an easy, stockinette-in-the-round project that can calm me into a meditative state. That’s my happy place. But, it isn’t where growth happens. So, every once in a while, I…
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Continue reading →: Tenacity (aka Learning to Knit)Picture this… The year is 2002. I am a new High School graduate, on my way to college in a few weeks. The summer, filled with preparations for my upcoming dorm life and new classes, felt longer than summers of the past. The long days of waiting made room for…
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Continue reading →: Planner Girl: How I Setup My Twice Sheared Sheep Project Journal ( + Free Printables)I am always teetering between embracing digital life and longing for simple screen-free moments. And, in some cases, I find myself needing both concepts to fulfill a goal. This blog often serves as a digital scrapbook of project progress, finished items, and future plans. Yet, one of my most beloved…
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Continue reading →: Planning Ahead: Patterns from The Knitter Mag (Issues 229 & 230)As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a fan of free pattern sources, including magazines available through my library or other subscriptions (like Apple News). Recently, I’ve noticed that The Knitter magazine has consistently had patterns that I’ve saved for future projects. I guess this showcases a style alignment with this particular…
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Continue reading →: A Tale of Two Socks: A Malabrigo Sock Metamorphosis StoryShortly after I admitted to having two projects at once, I finished the second sock of a pair for my husband. I was happy to finally give this labor of love, especially since I so rarely knit for him. He is very happy with the pair (thus, preserving his status…
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Continue reading →: Project Monogamous No MoreJust a year ago, I marveled at the progress that I made on projects, simply by staying focused on one project at a time. After almost a year of commitment to that philosophy, my project bag has a new story to tell. I have been challenging myself this year with…
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Continue reading →: When Inspiration Meets IntimidationInspiration is a beautiful gift. Often found in unexpected places, the spark of an idea or creative pursuit is always welcomed, especially after dry spells of low motivation. Of course, this happens in various creative aspirations. For me, this includes attempts to write as well as when selecting upcoming knitting…
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Continue reading →: Knoxville, TN Local Yarn Shop (LYS) CrawlAs I enjoy the rolling green hills of my hometown, I have been fortunate enough to visit a few local yarn shops. The opportunity has helped me stock up on a few items and add a few unexpected goodies to my knitting bag (hello, cute stitch markers!). I feel surrounded…
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