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#WIDN: Test Knit for paige parkin of the knit diaries
#WIDN: Test Knit for paige parkin of the knit diaries
#WIDN: Mawson Hat by Jared Flood
#WIDN: Mawson Hat by Jared Flood
#WIDN: Mochimochi Land Starter Gnome
#WIDN: Mochimochi Land Starter Gnome
DIY: free chunky oversized sweater knitting pattern
DIY: free chunky oversized sweater knitting pattern
#WIDN: Custom Hat in Malabrigo Rios
#WIDN: Custom Hat in Malabrigo Rios
ravelry roundup: 5 quick and cute valentine's day knitting projects
ravelry roundup: 5 quick and cute valentine's day knitting projects

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I was scrolling through my feed the other day and came across a (white) maker who posted about their unbearable fear and anxiety over the conversation that’s happening in our community. How scary a thought, they wrote, the impact it could potentially have on one’s livelihood if anything “wrong” was said, sort of implying that the conversation is a cruel overreaction. The post has since been deleted, I would guess because someone may have highlighted that the point was missed entirely? I’m not here to vilify this maker. But I don’t agree with the words or feelings at all. I think what was most unsettling was that the comments were turned off. (I’ve actually noticed that a lot this week.) And so I chose to unfollow this person. I guess what I’m trying to say is that I’m really glad this conversation is still happening. It’s brought me the new discovery of many talented makers, and shone a little light on the corners of my feed that don’t align with my values. (Two cool upcoming things to check out are the @parknknit work-along of @laylafsaad ‘s me & white supremacy workbook, and a discussion on ig live from @ourmakerlife on Saturday. I’ll be following along with both.) So if any of this or what I said on Tuesday doesn’t align with your values, please feel free to unfollow me. No hard feelings. I want the knitting community to be an open, supportive, caring, and exciting space for everyone more than I want great analytics. And my comments will always be open ☺️ #elisemade #knitting #diversknitty #coolknitsforeveryone
It’s been pouring rain for days here and I wonder if it’s staring to effect my color palettes 🤔 Choosing yarn for a new test knit #parknknit #knitting #coolknitsforeveryone
I got to test a new hat design for the very talented @knitdiaries, the #makeitfittedmakeitslouch - I love this hat! It’s the perfect unisex design with two different crown options (mine is slouchy!) and Paige included size instructions so you can make one to fit everyone. You should definitely pick this pattern up on @hi.ravelry right away! ✨My pattern notes and yarn details are posted on my blog today along with some more pictures, please find the link in my bio 😘 #knitdiaries #knitting #elisemade #coolknitsforeveryone
I was away on a trip over a long weekend in Lake Tahoe with friends as I saw the conversation about racism in the knitting community break, and unfold. I spent the weekend rabidly consuming the words and feelings of others to gain more understanding and insight. And I for one am delighted that we are talking about it. In recent years I’ve been working to connect with the online knitting community and have noticed a very distinct lack of representation for non-white people. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, please go read posts by @su.krita @astitchtowear @thecolormustard @ocean_bythesea @tina.say.knits as they are key members of the community at the forefront of this conversation. I want to thank them for their fight and emotional labor. Knitting is a very expensive and time-consuming hobby. Those two things alone make it a prohibitive activity for a lot of people. I think a lot about how lucky I am to have had the opportunity, the PRIVILEGE, to pursue a creative life. I think a lot about all the unrealized or unsupported talent that is swimming around in this world because people have to work so hard just to survive. It makes me want to be better, and to do what I can to make things better for everyone else. I want to see this community continue to challenge us white people, and to see more inclusion and support of all the amazingly talented makers of color from the big players. It’s a broader message I hope for the world, too. The best way to expand your mind is to connect, listen, and ask (good) questions. We are never too old and it is never to late to grow and change. And it can no longer be solely the work of POC. We must shoulder this burden and continue to challenge ourselves, our friends, our families. I also don’t want to see this conversation whither and disappear. I have a very small platform, but privilege and a platform nonetheless, and so I’ve been thinking deeply on how I can better utilize it. This will always be a place of love, collaboration, inclusion. Thank you for reading! #elisemade #knitting #diversknitty #representationmatters #coolknitsforeveryone
Today on my blog I’m sharing my process and notes on my #mawsonhat by @jared_flood. This hat pattern is so excellent people, if you haven’t made one yet you absolutely must! Follow the link in my bio to check out my post and some more photos ❤️ #elisemade #knitting #winterhats #mawson #coolknitsforeveryone
Hard at work today on a special test knit... my swatch lookin’ 🔥🔥🔥 Yarn: @primroseyarnco adelaide fingering in ‘paranormal’ and @dropsdesign fabel superwash sock in color #107 #elisemade #knitting #testknit #swatchcity #knitdiaries
I wrote a short blog post about my first @mochimochiworld FO: the starter gnome!! Follow the link in my bio to see a few more pics from his little photoshoot! #elisemade #knitting #mochimochiland #gardengnome #coolknitsforeveryone
After a few trials and errors on my #mawsonhat decreases (wow...i definitely can’t multi-task during those decreases 🙈), I’m ready to finish up today and move on to a special test knit featuring the most gorgeous @primroseyarnco fingering in paranormal 🙌🏼 #elisemade #knitting #knitdiaries #testknit #coolknitsforeveryone