Are you a new or aspiring designer that's wondering how you can make a good start publishing your patterns? Here are some tips for you!1) Outline your patternMake sure you have all the components of a well-written pattern before you begin filling in ...
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I can't be the only one who hates knitting I-cord, can I? I don't just mean I dislike it; I actively avoid knitting any pattern that requires me to knit or apply I-cords!One day, I saw a video of an I-cord knitting tool on Instagram - the Cordsmith! ...
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(Fingering weight yarn stash laid out on Ruth's black and red plaid bedspread)Welcome to Stash Enjoyment 2024! Stash Enjoyment is my ongoing project to enjoy and use the yarn that is already in my stash (collection) instead of continually buying more...
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(Sport and dk weight laid out on a red and black plaid blanket on a queen size bed from Ruth's April 2023 stash flash)I've been working on a principle I call "Stash Enjoyment" for a few years now.It's exactly what it sounds like - recognizing that I ...
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If you're just here to see what the yarn looks like, ^^ that's it. If you'd like to read more about my method, keep going!I recently attempted pickling and canning beets that I grew. It worked really well, but when I was done eating one of the jars I...
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I was recently approached to be interviewed for an article for the Craft Industry Alliance. I was happy to speak with them, since the person who contacted me said they were "putting together an article about crafters’ experiences with ChatGPT," and I...
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It's a new year - you're probably seeing a lot of re-branding posts. I want to take a minute and explain (briefly) why I've made this choice.I've been using my name for branding for years now. I thought, "I'll never chang...
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Image description: Ruth wears her Feelin' Foxy shawl as a cowl. Feelin' Foxy is an orange, cable-and-lace pattern. She wears an olive green top and stands in front of a dark blue background. Black text on top of a translucent white square with rounde...
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Are you new to sock knitting and not sure which size of socks to knit? Or, maybe you're not new to sock knitting but aren't sure how long or wide to knit a sock for a foot that isn't yours.I'm here to help!If you're just here for the spreadsheet, let...
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Usage and licensing: Please feel free to share this pattern with others by directing them back to this page. You may not copy and paste, re-post, or duplicate it in any way without my permission. It is (c) 2020 Orchard House Editing and Design. If yo...
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Have you had your eye on gradient yarns, but you don’t know where to start using them? Or have you maybe had a set of yarns that would fade perfectly together, but you need the perfect pattern?Grab your yarns and give it a whirl during the Give it a ...
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I'm just over 3 months into my stash enjoyment goals for the year, so it seems like a good time to check in with you all!If you're new, the focus of my Stash Enjoyment theme is exactly what it sounds like - enjoying the yarn I've already purchased in...
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The above photo is from the Etsy Strike landing page.I'm participating in the Etsy strike that is running from April 11-18, 2022; I want to share some of my thoughts with you, as I believe this is much bigger than just an Etsy policy change.I've been...
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Hiya friends! Fancy a short-but-fun make along?I'm co-hosting a Scrunch-Along with Izza from The Knit Savvy and Beth from Fig and Filament!What in the world is a Scrunch-Along?We're knitting and crocheting Scrunchies!It's exactly what it sounds like ...
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Usage and licensing: Please feel free to share this pattern with others by directing them back to this page. You may not copy and paste, re-post, or duplicate it in any way without my permission. It is (c) 2022 Orchard House Editing and Design....
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