Hello friend, Can you believe May has come to a close? Has this year felt short to you too? We are halfway through 2023. Sigh... I have a recap for you; my makes, finished and not-quite-finished, as well as new designs you may or may not have seen. Granny Squares Granny Square Blanket Cake Pop… Continue reading May Wrap-up…
Author: deb
Pros and Cons to Selling your Handmade Items in Person
Whether you are new to the handmade industry, or have been around for awhile and looking to expand your audience, I'm here to share my thoughts from a recent show I participated in. It was called a Sip 'n Shop. Held at a local clothing boutique where they love to showcase woman owned businesses. Held… Continue reading Pros and Cons to Selling your Handmade Items in Person
What’s in my Notions Pouch
I have been knitting for over 20 years. There are essentials that MUST be left in my zipper pouch. Though saying that, I have a couple of zipper pouches at all times because I always have WIPS. As a sock designer, I use (mostly) fingering weight yarn, so the supplies will be based off of… Continue reading What’s in my Notions Pouch
Color Palette Crochet Throw Pattern
Color Palette Throw is a fun pattern to make. It will be your go-to crochet blanket pattern. It's so warm and cuddly using one strand of worsted weight yarn. This easy and textured stitch creates a modern contemporary look. I chose a color palette that had some Boho flair. You choose the color palette that… Continue reading Color Palette Crochet Throw Pattern
2022 – A Year in Review
Hello friend, Following years of uncertainty, with the most challenging of events in history, 2022 proved itself to sustain throughout the entire year. Knit On Designs grew in areas I never imagined. Its strength and endurance proved it will march on through 2023 (and beyond). Life also has a way of throwing in the more… Continue reading 2022 – A Year in Review
Just Moving through Life…
Often times, when we're moving through life (our day), we're so busy doing all the "things" that we forget to stop and celebrate our little successes, or even the BIG ones. The truth is, I don't often stop to even think about it until it's the last day of the month. I just keep going.… Continue reading Just Moving through Life…
New SockPattern for the Self-Striping yarn hiding in your stash
Meet your newest favorite self-striping yarn sock pattern. My Little Sister Chevy Sock Knitting Pattern. A beautiful, yet simple 2-round repeat pattern, perfect for binge watching your favorite Netflix (or Hulu) series. I'm not kidding when I said, meet your newest favorite. This pattern is so repeatable. You'll want to knit a pair for every… Continue reading New SockPattern for the Self-Striping yarn hiding in your stash
Your New Handmade Business
Have you ever dreamed of having an online handmade business? Are you crafty? Artistic? Business minded? Building an online craft business isn't for the faint of heart. But, it is a way to leverage your passion, and make some money while doing it. It can be a side hustle, or a full-time business. With the… Continue reading Your New Handmade Business
Another great shortie sock knitting pattern – The Karrie Sock
You know that knitting pattern that just grabs you from the first stitch, and before you know it, it's done? Introducing: The Kerry Sock Knitting Pattern A sweet slipped stitch pattern runs down the front of the sock, with an easy to memorize stitch pattern. It's a meditative knit. The perfect project to take on… Continue reading Another great shortie sock knitting pattern – The Karrie Sock
A Creative’s Guide to Product Photography
As a creative, I bet your biggest challenge (hurdle) is feeling like your photos are interesting enough to make those scrollers on social media STOP. Am I right? I got you, boo... I bring over 20 years of experience as a photographer, 14 years as a creative entrepreneur, and 10 of these years shooting products.… Continue reading A Creative’s Guide to Product Photography