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Simple Cowl for Beginners – Garter Stitch Rib Knit Cowl

March 17, 2021 by Julie Leave a Comment

garter stitch rib cowl

This simple knit cowl is dressed up by adding stripes. The garter stitch makes it stretchy and reversible and you can quickly put it over your head. The ribbed edging allows you to pull it down over your shoulders for extra warmth. Cowls are always a favorite because they are a bit smaller, and quicker, to knit than a traditional scarf. Of course, cowls are also a fun accessory. Larger cowls, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Knit and Crochet Tagged With: knit, knitting

Eggshell Terrariums and more Eggshell Crafts for Easter

March 8, 2021 by Julie 1 Comment

Eggshell Crafts

Eggshell crafts are perfect for Easter! Make eggshell terrariums, candles, and planters. Crack open an eggshell for the cutest Easter idea ever! This Easter make some easy, inexpensive, and pretty, egg-based crafts using materials you probably already have around your home. These three eggshell crafts are perfect for spring or Easter decorating. But they can also be fun year … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Craft, Holidays Tagged With: diy, easter, spring

Diet Culture – There Are No Bad Foods

March 6, 2021 by Julie Leave a Comment

diet culture

Fitness and healthy habits are a lifestyle. There are no good or bad foods. Feeding our bodies is about balance.   What does 'guilt free' even mean? Why should food induce guilt? Food, and exercise, aren't punishments or rewards. There are no good foods or bad foods. Diet culture elevates certain foods and demonizes others. It creates shame when we eat 'bad' foods, which only increases … [Read more...]

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Owl Scarf Knit Pattern

February 26, 2021 by Julie 9 Comments

The Owl set has a new addition today! If you've been following along, it started with an owl hat. That inspired some owl gloves. And now, at long last, an owl scarf. Inspired by my Nana, the hat has had several tweaks over the years, but I'm really in love with its current style. The gloves came about because a customer asked me if I could make a pair to match her hat. And now we have a scarf … [Read more...]

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Shamrock Garland

February 22, 2021 by Julie 10 Comments

Don't forget to wear your green! Stitch up this shamrock garland and give yourself a lucky crochet clover that you can wear Ever since I learned to crochet I have always made a pile of crochet clovers for St. Patrick's Day. Everyone in my family gets one to prevent pinches and I hand them out to anyone else caught outside without some green. More recently one of my yarn bomb traditions … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Craft, Holidays, Knit and Crochet Tagged With: spring, st patricks day

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