hello and welcome! My name is elise and i am an artist, knit designer, and part-time knitting teacher based in oakland, ca. I design and make everything in my shop by hand, with an emphasis on recycled materials, no-waste, and eco-friendliness. thanks for stopping by and thank you for supporting artists!
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SHOP UPDATE: 5/15/26
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SHOP UPDATE: 5/15/26 〰️
SPRING POP-UP SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY, MAY 16TH: ROOTED ON FOURTH 1-5PM @ FOURTH STREET makers row in BERKELEY
new pattern
A friendly little sprout is the perfect way to recycle your le fermiere crocks.
I love to see what you make! Share your project on Instagram and tag me @elisemade, or via email to elisemade@gmail.com
Finished Dimensions
Sprout: 3 x 3.5” (7.6 x 8.9 cm)
In crock: 3 x 5.5” (7.6 x 14 cm)
Yarn & Yardage
Soil: 4g/14 yds fingering weight in brown
Sprout: 2g/7yds fingering weight in green
Needles
US 2 (2.75mm) using preferred small circumference method (DPNs, magic loop, 2 circulars)
Gauge
24 sts and 36 rows in 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch in the round
Tools
Tapestry needle
Polyfil stuffing
Clean & empty La Fermiere crock
Key
BO – bind off
CO – cast on
CDD – centered double decrease; slip two stitches knitwise, then knit the next stitch. Pass 2 slipped stitches over as if to bind off (2 stitches decreased)
K - knit
K2TOG – knit 2 stitches together (right-leaning decrease)
KFB – knit front and back (increase)
M1L – make one left (left -leaning increase)
M1R – make one right (right-leaning increase)
P - purl
SL1KW – slip one stitch knitwise with yarn in back
SSK – slip 2 stitches knitwise, knit these 2 sts together through the back loops (left-leaning decrease)
ST/STS – stitch/stitches
Note: instructions written inside square brackets are worked as a repeat across the round
Construction
Soil is knit starting at the bottom in round stockinette and then shaped with simple directional decreases. With remaining live stitches, color is changed and sprout stem is knit in icord. Finally, stitches are split to create leaves in flat garter stitch.
I am always looking for unique ways to recycle empty Crock Candles, so I designed the Sprout knitting pattern as a quick and cute way to add some green to any space.
These kits contain everything you need to knit your own tiny Sprout.
Kit includes:
7 page pattern zine with photo references
Ravelry digital pattern download code
6g brown fingering weight superwash wool for soil
2g green fingering weight superwash wool for sprout
polyfill stuffing
new installation
phytophilia
a knit and crocheted celebration of houseplants
on view at uncommon threads march 6-may 28, 2026
sale items!
Limited Edition Astrology Collection features stamped designs in all 12 zodiac signs.
Earth (Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo): oud/tonka bean/amaretto/balsam
Air (Aquarius, Gemini, Libra): ozone/lemon/sage/eucalyptus/amber
Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius): bergamot/coconut/amber/vanilla
Water (Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio): sea salt/eucalyptus/marine/teakwood
Handmade and poured in very small batches, these candles are made with high quality soy wax and essential oil fragrances. Each candle is made in recycled Le Fermiere ceramic yogurt crocks.
Crocks measure 2.5” x 3” and 4.9 oz (140 g).
The purpose of this project is to recycle the beautiful crocks in a meaningful way, and I hope you will also recycle it when your candle has finished burning! (Learn how to remove wax from old candle jars here.) Use the empty vessel to corral things like pens, beauty products, or knitting needles. The ceramic crocks are oven/microwave/dishwasher safe and can be used for cooking and baking. The glass crocks are microwave and dishwasher safe. They would also make a great home for a small plant or succulent, which in turn could make a great little gift!
Limited edition colorful crocks!
Handmade and poured in very small batches, these candles are made with high quality soy wax and essential oil fragrances. Each candle is made in recycled Le Fermiere ceramic yogurt crocks.
Crocks measure 2.5” x 3” and 4.9 oz (140 g).
Current scents:
Island Paradise (pineapple/mango/coconut milk)
Rum Swizzle (pineapple/passionfruit/coconut/mango)
The purpose of this project is to recycle the beautiful crocks in a meaningful way, and I hope you will also recycle it when your candle has finished burning! (Learn how to remove wax from old candle jars here.) Use the empty vessel to corral things like pens, beauty products, or knitting needles. The ceramic crocks are oven/microwave/dishwasher safe and can be used for cooking and baking. The glass crocks are microwave and dishwasher safe. They would also make a great home for a small plant or succulent, which in turn could make a great little gift!
Specially cleansed, ritually dressed with a handcrafted herb blend, and imbued with strong magickal intention. Choose between:
Crafters Comfort
Scent: grapefruit/bergamot/thyme/lavender
raise the vibrations of creativity and inspiration while increasing patience, self-confidence, and calm focus
Love Magnet
Scent: green leaves/pear/cinnamon/sandalwood
manifests abundant self-love and confidence; boost and attracts romantic love and general happiness
Harmonious Healing
Scent: peppercorn/coriander/sage/chamomile/balsam
manifest healing of mental and physical wounds, restore harmony, and promote lasting calm
Spiritual Safeguard
Scent: eucalyptus/rosemary/sage/cedar
powerfully protects and promotes peace while guarding against negative vibrationns
Protect & Purify
Scent: chamomile/pear/sage/rose/lavender/palo santo
purifies and cleanses both mental and physical spaces while promoting health, happiness, and positivity
Road Opener
Scent: sage/eucalyptus/orange peel/pine/moss
powerfully clears blockages to open roads of abundance and a steady flow of luck and success
Handmade and poured in very small batches, these candles are made with high quality soy wax and essential oil fragrances. Each candle is made in recycled Le Fermiere glass yogurt crocks.
Crocks measure 2.5” x 3” and 4.9 oz (140 g).
The purpose of this project is to recycle the beautiful crocks in a meaningful way, and I hope you will also recycle it when your candle has finished burning! (Learn how to remove wax from old candle jars here.) Use the empty vessel to corral things like pens, beauty products, or knitting needles. The ceramic crocks are oven/microwave/dishwasher safe and can be used for cooking and baking. The glass crocks are microwave and dishwasher safe. They would also make a great home for a small plant or succulent, which in turn could make a great little gift!
Help me clear the shelves by taking home these “Last of the Batch” selections!
Enjoy the lowest prices these candles have ever been!
CROCKS
Sea Minerals (sea salt / sage / marine / teakwood)
Nag Champa (amber/rose/sandalwood/patchouli)
Antique Library (teakwood/cedar/patchouli/sandalwood)
Cafe de Olla (clove/cinnamon/vanilla/cream)
Green Tea Lemongrass (lemongrass/green tea/musk/jasmine)
Island Paradise (pineapple/mango/coconut milk)
TRAVEL SIZE
Morning Matcha (bergamot/green tea/sandalwood)
Sun & Moon (grapefruit/sage/lavender/amber)
Dry Gin Cocktail (juniper/red currant/cypress/cedar)
Knitting & Crochet Patterns
available for purchase on my website and ravelry
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