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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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    WIP: Crochet Graphgan Project – Pitter Patter Baby Blanket

    September 5, 2017 /

    Baby blankets are my favourite things to crochet and the corner to corner (c2c) method is a quick way to make one. It’s definitely worth checking out if you’ve never tried it before. I got the idea for this graphgan blanket one Sunday afternoon and could not wait to get…

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Just going to snooze here for a minute 😊😊😊. We have dubbed this hat the name Hopeful Slouchy Beanie, cos let’s face it, there’s so much we’re all hopeful for...right? My hope and prayer with this pattern is that as you knit it, it’ll remind you to be hopeful / have hope, no matter what you’re facing. Pattern uses chunky yarn and works up really quickly. It’s THE perfect pattern for a beginner. As long as you can knit, purl and knit in the round, you’re good to go! Pattern drops on the 3rd of November and I do have a surprise for you on this one. Keep your eyes peeled 👀, eh? Have I told you guys lately that you’re the absolute bomb diggity? No? Well, I’m telling you now cos you are! 🤗. . . . . . #knitting #knitstagram #handmade #knitters #slouchybeanie #beanie #knittingpattern #maker #kunbidesigns #handmadebykunbi #chunkyknits #ourmakerlife #yarnlover #kunbidesigns #knittersofinstagram #craftposure #bipocmakers #knitweardesigner #knitweardesign #blackknittersofinstagram #blackknitweardesigner #handknitting #blackgirlcrafts #blackdesigner #makersgonnamake #knittingdesign #knittingpattern #handmadefashion #slowfashion #slowfashionmovement #entepreneur #bipocdesignersandcrafters
About to add another colour to this mustard. I alw About to add another colour to this mustard. I always get excited with colour changes. • Another Friday is here and I’m grateful. Today, Simon says: Who taught you to knit/crochet/sew/whichever craft you do? I was taught to knit and crochet by a primary school teacher when I was 8 years old. I walked past her class after school was over and noticed she was lost in crocheting. I was so fascinated by this and asked her to teach me. She not only taught me to crochet but also taught me to knit. I’m ever grateful to her! •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ • #kunbidesigns #crochet #crocheting #crochetlove #yarn #crochetersofinstagram #instacrochet #ganchillo #häkeln #haken #crocheted #virka #yarnlove #uncinetto #crochetlover #craft #lacestitch #lace #crochetpattern #blackcrochetersofinstagram #diversityandinclusion #blackcrocheter #slowfashion #slowfashionmovement
T-minus 4 days...aaaaah!!! You ready? While you wa T-minus 4 days...aaaaah!!! You ready? While you wait, swipe to check out photos from a few of my AH-mazing testers! They keep blowing my mind away over and over. More photos to come! • • • • • #yarnlover #kunbidesigns #knittersofinstagram #craftposure #bipocmakers #designer #knitweardesigner #knitweardesign #blackknittersofinstagram #blackknitweardesigner #handknitting #blackgirlcrafts #blackdesigner #makersgonnamake #knittingdesign #knittingpattern #handmadefashion #slowfashion #slowfashionmovement #bipocdesignersandcrafters #diversityandinclusion #knitstagram #knittersofig #knittinginspiration #iloveknitting #arewapullover
Well hello Julia Yoke Sweater!! On Saturday, I did Well hello Julia Yoke Sweater!! On Saturday, I did a poll in my stories, asking whether to keep the sleeves short or long. 67% of you said short and 33% said long - huge thank you to everyone who responded! So, I’ve gone with short sleeves and it looks faaaab! I will include instructions for long sleeves in the pattern though. Now to block it and finish writing up the pattern! See my stories for what would be THE perfect match 😍😍. • • • • • #yarnlover #kunbidesigns #knittersofinstagram #craftposure #bipocmakers #designer #knitweardesigner #knitweardesign #blackknittersofinstagram #blackknitweardesigner #handknitting #blackgirlcrafts #blackdesigner #makersgonnamake #knittingdesign #knittingpattern #handmadefashion #slowfashion #slowfashionmovement #bipocdesignersandcrafters #diversityandinclusion #knitstagram #knittersofig #knittinginspiration #iloveknitting
I love simple beanie patterns and I cannot lie. It I love simple beanie patterns and I cannot lie. It’s the perfect knit and Netflix pattern and you’ll be done in no time. Great for beginners who know how to knit in the round, only other things you need to know is how to knit, purl and k2tog...dasall 😊. Pattern: Soon come (with a little surprise 😊). Yarn: King Cole Magnum Chunky. . . . . . #knitting #knitstagram #handmade #knitters #slouchybeanie #beanie #knittingpattern #maker #kunbidesigns #handmadebykunbi #chunkyknits #ourmakerlife #yarnlover #kunbidesigns #knittersofinstagram #craftposure #bipocmakers #knitweardesigner #knitweardesign #blackknittersofinstagram #blackknitweardesigner #handknitting #blackgirlcrafts #blackdesigner #makersgonnamake #knittingdesign #knittingpattern #handmadefashion #slowfashion #slowfashionmovement
‘Tis nearly done! If you’ve knitted my Julia b ‘Tis nearly done! If you’ve knitted my Julia beanie, this stitch pattern will look familiar. Now wondering, shall we name this The Julia Sweater or shall we choose another name? Please, help! •⠀⠀⠀ •⠀⠀⠀ •⠀⠀⠀ •⠀⠀ • #knitting #knitstagram #handmadebykunbi #knitters #maker #knittingpattern #handmadebykunbi #newpattern #blackknittersofinstagram #blackknitweardesigner #bipocknitters #knittingdesign #instagramknitters #knitweardesigner #knittersofig #knittersoftheworld #knittersofravelry #handknitting #kunbidesigns
You guuuuuys!! Set your reminders!! Cos the Arewa You guuuuuys!! Set your reminders!! Cos the Arewa pullover pattern drops on Tuesday Oct 20th! Whoop whoop!! If you’ve seen my stories, you’ll know I’m nervouscited!! Aaaaaah!!! • Hope your week has been good! I really enjoyed reading your responses from last week’s Simon says 😊😊. Today, Simon says: Do you have a nickname? If yes, what is it? I’ve had quite a few but I’ll give three: KayBee, Queen B and Koobie. Hope you have a lovely and restful weekend, my friends! Cheers🍹.
I have the same relationship with journals as I ha I have the same relationship with journals as I have with yarn. In fact, you can call me the journal collector 🤣🤣. There’s always another nice one to get and for me, the thicker it is, the better. I’ve been journaling for many years but slowly became inconsistent. In the past 5 or so months, I’ve become even more intentional with my journaling. Going through an awful mental health issue earlier this year and working with a therapist gave me the kick up the backside that I needed to be more consistent with journaling again. It’s really doing me a world of good and it’s always good to be able to go back and read what I journaled and how I was feeling on a specific date. In my last newsletter, I was able to share an entry in my journal from May this year, which resonated with a few of you guys who are subscribed. Thanks to everyone who emailed me back after reading the newsletter. I always love hearing from you guys, so don’t hesitate to hit the reply button after you’ve read the newsletter. If you haven’t subscribed to my newsletter yet, what are you waiting for?? (shameless newsletter plug 😊). Do you keep a journal? How has it helped you/how is it helping you?
I’ve never knitted with mohair before but that’s about to change. Yassss!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽. Massive thanks to Sian of @glendalefibres for answering all my questions and hooking me up with these gorgeous custom dyed yarn 🧶. I’m looking forward to bringing what I have in my sketch to life with them. Alsoooo, I’m rocking my Arewa pullover today. It has now become my most worn self made garment 💃🏽💃🏽. My testers are having a blast working on this pattern and some have already made plans to CO another straight away! I cannot wait to release this pattern and will announce the release date soon. It’s the end of the day here. Hope yours is going well/has gone well. Have a great week, my friends!
Have you heard about the #BIPOCMAL2020 being run b Have you heard about the #BIPOCMAL2020 being run by the fab Elisabeth of @desamourdesigns? The MAL started on the 1st of October and it’s running until the 18th of December, so you still have time to join the MAL and in fact make multiple projects if you want to 💃🏽💃🏽. • I would love for you take part, so I have made two of my patterns FREE to download, in my Ravelry shop, between now and Saturday 10 October (link to shop in bio). No coupon code required. For crocheters 🧶, it’s the Renaissance Cowl pattern and for knitters 🧶, it’s the Oyinkan Asymmetric Shawl pattern (swipe to see pics). Please note that if you add both patterns to your basket, only one will be free. • To participate in the MAL, all you need to do is make a pattern by a black designer with 10k followers or fewer. Prizes can be won by sharing your progress weekly and tagging them with #bipocmal2020 or the weekly hashtag prompt, eg for this week it’s #bipocmal2020week1. Make sure to check @desamourdesigns' posts for more details. Happy crafting!! • Are you participating in the MAL already? Which pattern are you making? Let me know in the comments 🙌🏽. Have a great week, my friends 🍸! Remember not to let anyone dull your sparkle 🌟🌟🌟.
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