Happy 2020 everyone! This was a momentous past year for me – it’s the first time I’ve spent the ENTIRE calendar year in ONE location, without any temporary moves, medical evacuations, pregnancies, births, nothing! My belongings have finally been in … Continue reading
Here is a list of all the patterns I used for my recent contribution to Lion Brand Yarn’s #hatnothate campaign. You can read more about it on their website. (Left): Bulky Knitted Hat by Close Knit Portland (@closeknitpdx) (Right): Ribbed … Continue reading
This owl has been one of my favorite hats to make over the ten years of my crocheting history. I’ve finally written up an official pattern to share with all of you! It can be easily modified to create a kitty hat, and can use either double crochet or single crochet (or really, half double crochet or any other stitch you want). The detailed PDF is available for purchase on Ravelry, Etsy or directly from my website. Hope you have as much fun making these hats as I have!
After all these years, I’m *finally* publishing a new pattern! Like all the rest, this one has been on my docket for-ever. It’s super easy, fun, and looks much more complicated than it actually is. It’s simple enough that this … Continue reading
Today’s final preemie pattern is one of my favorites, the little spring duckie. It’s modified from my full size pattern, available on Ravelry and Etsy. You can also buy it directly here. Pattern With yellow yarn, start with the basic … Continue reading
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! In honor of the holiday I made up a bunch of sweet little heart hats, which I feel are pretty appropriate year round when it comes to beautiful babies. I made hats in several different sizes … Continue reading
Today’s pattern is the ever popular football hat, miniaturized for tiny adorable heads. I wanted a quick sporty design to round out my collection, and this one was so easy and perfect. Please see the basic beanie post for some … Continue reading
Hello and welcome to my Week of Preemie Hats! I started this project in December 2018 after I learned of the passing of my dear friend Petra. I’ve known her since I was eleven years old, and she was my … Continue reading
Autumn is undoubtedly my favorite season of the year. I grew up in the Northeast where we were lucky enough to enjoy the changing colors and splendid cooler weather in all its glory. Last year I spent autumn (and winter) … Continue reading
Happy 2015 all! In case anyone sets resolutions, here’s one for me: respond to requests sooner. So many of you lovely people have clamored for child and baby sizes for the vintage cloche, and they’re FINALLY here! Without further ado, get … Continue reading
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