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  • Blog,  Free patterns,  Knitting

    FREE PATTERN: The Hopeful Slouchy Beanie

    November 3, 2020 /

    Hey hey hey you guys! Boy have I got an uber easy beanie pattern for you! One word: totally fun! Okay, that’s two words but I am really stoked about how much fun this pattern is! The Hopeful Slouchy Beanie was created with the beginner knitter in mind. In fact…

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  • Blog,  Crocheting,  Knitting

    Five ways to get yourself out of a crafting funk

    August 7, 2020 /

    I have yet to meet a crafter who has never been in a crafting funk. It’s definitely frightening when the urge to do your favourite craft(s), which you likely do everyday, just disappears. Sometimes, it’s gradual. Other times, it’s pretty sudden. Whichever way it happens, there’s always an awful feeling…

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  • Blog,  Knitting,  Knitting Tips

    Of garment waist shaping and body shapes

    July 3, 2020 /

    I love it when a knitted garment has waist shaping. Not every garment requires waist shaping, of course, but they’re definitely a necessity if you want that trimmer look. The traditional method of waist shaping involves working decreases and increases at the side of the garment. Although it’s quite possibly…

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    Free Pattern: Easy corner to corner (c2c) At The Cross Square

    April 10, 2020 /

    Happy Easter, friends! Hope you’re keeping safe wherever you are. It feels weird to celebrate Easter on lockdown but this is what is absolutely necessary at this time to combat this terrible pandemic that has swept over much of the nations of the world. The virus cannot, however, take away…

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  • Blog,  Crocheting

    Selfish Crochet Blog Hop – Hosted by Desamour Designs

    January 24, 2020 /

    Happy New Year my lovelies! Hope you had some lovely time off over Christmas and hope 2020 has started off well for you. How is it already 2020? To kick off the new year, I’m participating in Desamour Designs’ Selfish Crochet Blog Hop running from January 1st to 31st! A…

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  • Blog,  Crocheting

    Exciting news: Handmade by Kunbi X Wool is the Answer

    November 23, 2019 /

    Hey lovelies! How have you been? I haven’t blogged in a little while and what perfect timing to do so ‘cos I have some exciting news to share! Yaay! In June this year, I had the opportunity to exhibit at The Wool Monty Show as a featured designer. It was…

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  • Blog,  Crocheting,  Free patterns

    Crochet Pattern: Baby Belle Blanket

    June 8, 2019 /

    Hey lovelies, It’s been a minute since I posted on the blog but there’s been so much going on behind the scenes – most notably the launch (finally!) of my online shop. Baby blankets are my absolute faves to crochet. I designed the baby belle blanket while I was pregnant…

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  • Blog,  Crocheting

    Five must-make baby girl clothing crochet patterns

    July 17, 2018 /

    While I was pregnant, particularly in my third trimester, I crocheted some clothing items for my baby. using some awesome patterns (paid) that produced uber cute pieces. In no particular order, here are my top five. They’re definitely must-makes if you’re looking for some items to crochet for a baby…

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    Acrylic sweater blocking disaster + current WIP

    July 5, 2018 /

    Hey friends! It’s been a while since I published a post. My absence is all down to having a rough third trimester of my pregnancy and also welcoming our baby in early June. I was able to do some knitting and crocheting though, and even packed one of my knitting…

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    The Cross Beanie Pattern

    March 30, 2018 /

    Happy Easter friends! We’re enjoying a lovely long weekend here in the UK with Good Friday and Easter Monday being public holidays. Definitely a very much welcomed break. Thought I’ll share a free pattern that I  created and wrote almost two years ago during Easter – The Cross Beanie. For me…

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I’ve worn this asymmetric shawl so much that the I’ve worn this asymmetric shawl so much that the yarn is starting to pull 😩😩. Now I’m thinking I have to make another one cos next winter, God willing, I have to have something as cosy!

Happy hump day you guys! How has your week been so far?
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Pattern: Oyinkan Asymmetric Shawl pattern (links to pattern in bio).
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New week, new project on my needles (we shall not New week, new project on my needles (we shall not talk about what project number this one is 🤫🤣). I’ve got something on my hook as well but can’t share yet 🤐🤐🤐.

Sooooo, what have you got on your needles or hook?
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🌟 PATTERN GIVEAWAY 🌟. Happy weekend y’all 🌟 PATTERN GIVEAWAY 🌟.

Happy weekend y’all! To celebrate the release of the Julia Yoke Sweater Pattern this past Tuesday, I’ll be giving a PDF copy of the pattern away to two winners. 

Thank you all so much for your support, I appreciate it!

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#tbt. I may be designing more clothing items now ( #tbt. I may be designing more clothing items now (hint for what you can look forward to in 2021 😊😊) but I still love designing beanies 💛💛💛.

Pattern: The Tiffy Mae Slouchy Beanie.
🅕🅤🅝 🅕🅐🅒🅣: I named this beanie after my second daughter Tiffany. Her big sister named her and once called her Tiffy Mae.
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🌟PATTERN RELEASE 🌟. It’s LIVE! The Julia 🌟PATTERN RELEASE 🌟.

It’s LIVE! The Julia Yoke Sweater pattern is live in all my shops 🎉🎉🎉 (links in bio).

It’s a perfect project if you're a beginner looking to play around with more texture or any knitter who loves textures. It is knit top down in the round, incorporating a gorgeous slip stitch pattern that results in the prettiest texture ever. 

Layer with it or wear it as is, this fabulous sweater can be dressed up or down and will quickly become a staple fashion item in your wardrobe; it’s definitely one in mine 😊. 
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- Sizes: XS to 5XL.
- The sweater is designed to be worn with anywhere between a negative ease of 1 inch and a positive ease of 1 inch.
- Instructions provided for long sleeve option.
- Yarn required: Chunky weight. Yarn used for pictured sample is King Cole Chunky Tweed.
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Psst! Guess what?! Come closer 👂🏽...closer.. Psst! Guess what?! Come closer 👂🏽...closer...

The Julia Slit Pencil Skirt pattern drops on Tuesday February 2nd...yaasss 🙌🏽🙌🏽. 
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- Sizes: XS to 5XL.
- The skirt has a negative ease of 3–5 inches around the hips and a negative ease of 1–3 inches around the waist.
- Yarn required: Chunky weight. Yarn used for pictured sample is King Cole Chunky Tweed.
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I picked up another knit project today!! I can’t I picked up another knit project today!! I can’t stick with just one knit and one crochet project...who was I kidding trying to do that?? 🤣🤣🤣. Everything now feels alright in my world of crafting!
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Back to our regular Simon says schedule!

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Are you a dog or a cat person?

I am 100% a dog person. The other day, a few of my colleagues and I were talking about how much we love dogs and how dogs that we grew up with knew many of our secrets. As a teenager, I talked to our dog, Billy, a lot back then and told him many many secrets. I bet if dogs could talk, he would still have taken my secrets to the grave. Dog are crazy loyal and I’m all for that!

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Have a brilliant weekend, my friends! Stay safe 😷.
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You ready for the Julia Yoke Sweater pattern? I’ You ready for the Julia Yoke Sweater pattern? I’m so excited to let you know the pattern drops on Tuesday January 19, so set your reminders...whoop whoop!! Swipe left to see some pics from my amazing testers. More pictures to come!
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- Sizes: XS to 5XL.
- The sweater is designed to be worn with anywhere between a negative ease of 1 inch and a positive ease of 1 inch.
- Instructions provided for long sleeve option.
- Yarn required: Chunky weight. Yarn used for pictured sample is King Cole Chunky Tweed.
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Heeey you guys! We’re one week into 2021 and boy Heeey you guys! We’re one week into 2021 and boy oh boy...😱😱😱.

How has your first week been?

I somehow feel like I am still finding my bearings and I need to snap out of it!! Lots to do...lots to do!

PDF version of the Hopeful Beanie pattern is still free to download on Ravelry, so go grab a copy if you haven’t yet. The pattern is available on my blog too. Links in bio.

Have a fab weekend, my friends.
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Heeeey lovelies!! Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉. Fin Heeeey lovelies!! Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉. Finally getting out of my holiday limbo and slowly catching up on things. I decided to take some time off work and I’ve had my out-of-office on since the 23rd of December. It’s done me a world of good and I’m ready to soldier on!
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For everyone who has asked me about the Ireti V-front V-back sweater. I am knitting another sample to rectify some kinks following tester feedback. Nearly there and I hope to announce a release date soonish. Thank you all so much for your patience with me 🤗🤗🤗.
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So, 2021 eh?!! Any specific craft related goal you want to achieve this year? Mine is to release all the patterns that I currently have on different needles and hooks!!

Let’s continue to be there for each other, okay? 🙌🏽🙌🏽.

Love you guys!! 🤗🤗.
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