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#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
diy: free chunky cabled hat pattern
diy: free chunky cabled hat pattern
#WIDN: custom knit alligator
#WIDN: custom knit alligator

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I got a lot of really, really nice comments and messages after I posted yesterday and wow guys, thank you, you sure know how to make a girl feel special! ☺️ ✨ I made these chunky stuffed snowmen with my free knit snowman ornament pattern, following the same instructions but using some @lionbrandyarn thick & quick on size US 13 (9mm) needles. The finished snowman is about 8” tall and makes a great mantle or shelf decoration, or stuffed toy for a little loved one ⛄️ Find the link to my free pattern in my bio! #elisemade #knitting #freepattern #christmasknits #coolknitsforeveryone
One of the hardest parts of growing as a maker for me is putting myself in front of the camera and sharing photos of myself on social media. I’ve never really liked photos of myself, and have always felt much more at ease being the photographer versus a subject. One of my biggest growing pains was coming to terms with the fact that I simply must, for many reasons, model my own knitwear and share it with you. I’m still growing and it’s still painful, but I know deeply that it’s necessary. Still, I can’t tell you how many times I go to post a picture of myself and instead hesitate, and either post a flat photo or nothing at all. I can get easily consumed with anxiety over putting myself and things I worked hard to design and make out there for everyone to judge, and I often wonder if people care about what I’m sharing. Ultimately, I’ve been doing this for a number of years and over time have reoriented my thinking in a lot of ways. I do this for myself, because it drives me and brings me joy. And as I get older I care less about judgement. There are good days and bad days for sure. Today is a good day, and I am sharing this picture with you 🙂 #elisemade #knitting #makerstories #slowfashion #coolknitsforeveryone
I just got these photos of sweet Maziar in his #elisemade basic beanie!!! How cute and snuggly does he look? 😍 I made him this toddler-size basic hat in a cool blue/green wool marl and added some custom embroidery in mustard yellow, a big ‘M’ for Maziar! Check out my shop to find warm winter hats in sizes for everyone, or you can request your own custom design 🙂 📸 by @wooshemisinthewild #coolknitsforeveryone #basicbeanie #winterhats #toddlerstyle
Just over here trying to fit in gift knitting in between regular work and filling shop orders... current status: 7 projects complete, 2 WIPs, 4-6 projects remaining 😰 (Snowy pine tree potholder is available in my shop ✨) #elisemade #giftknitting2018 #mustknitfaster #christmasknits #coolknitsforeveryone
Its December 5th today and I’m in full #giftknitting swing. Since completing all my open turkey hat orders (whew!) I have 5 finished pieces and 2 WIPs that are both relatively close to completion. So I’m doing...okay? I have 5 more things planned, that are non-negotiable, and 2+ projects that are aspirational 😂 This is the yarn that’s next on deck for me, @debbieblissknits baby cashmerino, some @kraemeryarns fingering (acquired from a cute little yarn shop in Big Bear), and this gorgeous cashmere merino worsted found at @uncommonthreadsyarn in the Bay Area 🙌🏼 #elisemade #knitting #knitfastdiewarm #needmorehands #coolknitsforeveryone
I’ve known I wanted to run my own business for a long time, but also for a long time lacked the skills? Funding? Self-confidence? And not necessarily the drive, but definitely a misunderstanding of what it really takes. I have had so many different kinds of jobs, especially since moving to LA 6 years ago, and I used to get really depressed about my situation. My lack of a “career,” how much (or how little) money I was making. By the summer of 2017 I was a year into a new position, something initially very exciting that was starting to get really bad, really fast. I came home one day and Darryl said something just completely inconceivable to me: “Just quit.” A weight was lifted. For the first time I asked myself what I really wanted. It’s been a lot of hard work and sacrifice (there’s no avoiding the cliche unfortunately) but I’ve been my own boss now for over a year, and it’s the greatest thing that’s ever happened. It’s worth every long day and late night. I started an organizing and personal assistance business and have been steadily growing my client base over the past year. My newfound flexibility has allowed me to feel refreshed and refocused on elisemade and making art. In the month after I finally quit my job, I made more art and knit more things than I had made in the 5 years prior. I’m less stressed (about things that don’t matter 😂), more productive, and seriously way, way happier. It’s funny to me, as I get older, to realize that when new things seem scary, it’s actually just *starting* that can be scary. Once you take the leap and get into a groove, it’s hard not to look back and feel silly for being afraid and waiting so long. And all the things about my life up to this point that made me feel depressed, I can easily see now were an essential part of my journey. (I learned a lot!) So basically if there’s anything new you’re scared to start, whether it’s learning something new, starting a new career, or something simple like starting a new book you’ve been putting off, just go for it! Time is going to pass by no matter what, so you might as well spend it doing what drives you and brings you joy! #elisemade #knitting #thehustle #coolknitsforever
If you’re looking for a quick and fun holiday project, the link to my free snowman ornament pattern is in my bio ⛄️❄️ #elisemade #knitting #knittingpattern #freepattern #coolknitsforeveryone
Lately I’ve been really busy with work, and most of my current projects are #giftknitting that I can’t share...but once I get through the holidays I’m really excited to start #SELFISHKNITTING2019 ! I very rarely make anything (or keep anything) for myself, and probably my biggest goal for next year is to dust off all the patterns and yarn I’ve been collecting and build my hand-knit wardrobe. First up for me (and I know I’m super late to the party...) will be a @westknits #penguono! I’m so itchy to start it, especially since I rounded out my penguono stash with these dreamy recent acquisitions, @malabrigoyarn chunky in damask rose, purchased from @altered_stitch, and my first skein of @knitcollage (!!!) found at @uncommonthreadsyarn, which I’m so excited to showcase in my sweater. ✨What are your knitting goals for next year? #elisemade #knitting #selfishknitting #slowfashion #westknitsarethebestknits