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Knitting

  • Twisted Cables Throw: Free Chunky Knit Blanket Pattern

    by Shehla Ahmed March 19, 2019

    Last year, I was commissioned to make a couple of large throw blankets for a couple who wanted to use them as employee holiday gifts.…

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  • Saleha Beanie: Free Slouchy Beanie Knitting Pattern

    by Shehla Ahmed February 27, 2019

    Hey everyone! This week, I want to share with you a super simple slouchy beanie knitting pattern. This is the Saleha beanie to go along…

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  • Saleha Gloves Pattern: How to Knit Fingerless Gloves

    by Shehla Ahmed February 20, 2019

    It’s been a year since I first released my pattern for the Fairy Tale gloves I made my niece. I had whipped these gloves up…

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  • February Knit & Crochet Goals with the Make it Happen Planner!

    by Shehla Ahmed February 1, 2019

    Over the last few years, I’ve been getting into planning out what I want to get done for the month, what goals I want to…

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  • 2018 Review & 2019 New Year’s Resolutions for Makers!

    by Shehla Ahmed December 31, 2018

    Can you believe it’s really almost 2019? It doesn’t feel like a whole year has gone by since I was sitting here writing out my…

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  • How to Make a Yarn Ball with the Knit Picks Ball Winder

    by Shehla Ahmed November 16, 2018

    One of my favorite tools for knitting and crochet is my ball winder from Knit Picks. It’s such an underrated tool but I use mine…

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  • Makers Gift Guide: 20+ Gift Ideas for Crocheters & Knitters!

    by Shehla Ahmed October 26, 2018

    I’m always curious about other crocheters, knitters, and makers keep in their stashes. With the holidays coming up, I thought now would be a great…

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  • My Favorite Books for Crochet Stitches + Knitting & Crochet Patterns

    by Shehla Ahmed October 24, 2018

    Since I started working with yarn, I’ve slowly been building up my library of knitting & crochet-related books. Whether I’m looking for pattern inspiration, color…

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  • Athena: Free Knitting Pattern for Fingerless Gloves

    by Shehla Ahmed October 12, 2018

    A few years ago, I was given a gorgeous skein of multi-colored merino wool from Manos Del Uruguay. It was so soft and warm, I…

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  • 9 Ways to Make Money Crocheting and Work from Home

    by Shehla Ahmed May 5, 2018

    Did you know you can actually make money crocheting? I’ve been running my handmade business for a while now, and over the years, I’ve built up…

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