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GIVEAWAY & BOOK REVIEW || RUGGED KNITS BY ANDREA RANGEL

GIVEAWAY & BOOK REVIEW || RUGGED KNITS BY ANDREA RANGEL

Last week I had my friend and talented designer - Andrea Rangel on the blog with her great guest post on colorwork (see it here) and today I'm super thrilled to review & giveaway her brand new book "Rugged Knits: 24 Practical Projects for Everyday Living"! I'm so beyond proud and thrilled for her (both as a friend and a colleague)! This book speaks so true to Andrea's personal sense of style - the knits are functional, yet they are beautiful with thoughtful details. If you know Andrea, you know that what she designs she lives in. She bikes, camps, hikes and more - and all while doing these activities she's adorned in her knits! I'm so happy to call her a friend and I'm even happier to share her lovely book with all of you during our Summer Sweater Knit Along

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KNIT ALONG || 7 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR COLORWORK WITH GUEST ANDREA RANGEL

KNIT ALONG || 7 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR COLORWORK WITH GUEST ANDREA RANGEL

A lot of the most common questions we hear asked in our Summer Sweater Knit Along Ravelry Group are in regards to colorwork. Let's face it - to new and experienced knitters alike, colorwork can be intimidating. The finished effects are stunning but where to start and once you do, how can you perfect your methods? Well, the lovely and oh so talented Andrea Rangel is here to share her 7 tips to help improve your colorwork! 

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KNIT ALONG || TANIS FIBER ARTS PUREWASH GIVEAWAY!!!

KNIT ALONG || TANIS FIBER ARTS PUREWASH GIVEAWAY!!!

I've got a special giveaway for you all today! Why is it special you may ask? It's special because I love nothing more than seeing a talented and sweet friend make a dream come true! Tanis of Tanis Fiber Arts had a goal last year and she went after it! She set out to create an eco-friendly, organic, washable wool and boy did she hit a home run! At the end of June she launched her newest yarn - PureWash. I'm so proud of her and her accomplishment that I thought it would be fun to celebrate it's launch during the SSKAL with a giveaway! 

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SOMETHING'S COMING - SUMMER SWEATER KNIT ALONG 2016!

SOMETHING'S COMING - SUMMER SWEATER KNIT ALONG 2016!

Get your yarn and needles ready knitters! It's almost time for our annual Summer Sweater Knit Along 2016!!! I'm so excited! This is my favourite knit along of the year and our biggest! It's always a fun, friendly KAL filled with encouraging knitters and lots of new skills being learned and shared.

If you've ever been scared to knit a garment now's the time to conquer your fears and give it a shot! Our Summer Sweater Knit Along encourages knitters to keep on knitting garments throughout the summer months so they can sport their new handmade lovelies just in time for fall/winter! 

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KNIT ALONG || STARRING YOU!!!

KNIT ALONG || STARRING YOU!!!

It's time for my favourite part of our knit alongs - the Starring You post! I love going through all of your gorgeous finished projects and putting them all together in this post for you all to see! It's so fun to look at all of your hard work and smiling faces! This year's Tops, Tanks & Tees Knit Along was filled with so many awesome garments and looking back at all of your pattern choices I am so proud of you all! 

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SALE || BIRTHDAY SALE - 39% OFF ALL PATTERNS!

SALE || BIRTHDAY SALE - 39% OFF ALL PATTERNS!

Today is my 39th birthday and to celebrate I wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to all of you! All of my knitting + sewing patterns are 39% OFF (until 06.24.16) to say thank you for all of your continued support & friendship! I love you guys!

Simply use coupon code "bday39" to save! Valid on RavelryEtsy & Veryshannon.com! Valid until 06.24.16, midnight, PST.

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KNIT ALONG || TOPS, TANKS & TEES KNIT ALONG GIVEAWAY!!

KNIT ALONG || TOPS, TANKS & TEES KNIT ALONG GIVEAWAY!!

Are you guys ready for our awesome Tops, Tanks & Tees Knit Along Giveaway? Yay!!!! This year's knit along was filled with so many amazing projects! You guys rocked it! And our lovely and generous sponsors have donated so many awesome prizes!!!! I'm freaking out!!! I can't wait to see who our winners will be!

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KNITTING || TEACHING KIDS TO KNIT - TIPS & THOUGHTS

KNITTING || TEACHING KIDS TO KNIT - TIPS & THOUGHTS

A few weeks ago I posted on Instagram about my two daughters both learning how to knit. Both of my girls are now knitting and it's been a true joy to be able to hang out with them while enjoying one of my favourite things. I reached out to you all asking for your favourite tips for teaching wee ones to knit and I thought it would be fun to share some of your answers and my experience with teaching them on the blog too!

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KNIT ALONG || DEADLINE EXTENSION POLL

KNIT ALONG || DEADLINE EXTENSION POLL

Today is the end date for our Tops, Tanks & Tees Knit Along - are you ready for it to end? I'm sure not! If you'd like an extension for the TTTKAL this year vote in the poll below! I'll share the results in our Ravelry thread later this week. Judging by past years votes though odds are we will have a 1-2 week extension followed by our Starring You Post and a fun giveaway! 

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KNIT ALONG || MY BRIDIE & FINISHED PROJECT PICS

KNIT ALONG || MY BRIDIE & FINISHED PROJECT PICS

Our Tops, Tanks & Tees Knit Along is in full swing! I've been so inspired by all of the gorgeous finished projects now popping up in our Ravelry thread for FO's! It's been so fun to watch all of your projects progress from your swatch pictures to now a lovely new garment with you wearing it! I'm so proud of you guys! 

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NEW PATTERN || 3 SKEINS OR LESS - MODERN BABY KNITS

NEW PATTERN || 3 SKEINS OR LESS - MODERN BABY KNITS

I had the pleasure of designing a pattern for Tanis Gray's newest book 3 Skeins or Less - Modern Baby Knits! This lovely collection features 23 knitted patterns for garments, blankets, toys, and more! The best part is that each pattern in the book takes only 3 skeins or less!! I love that! 

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KNIT ALONG || HOW TO DO THE I-CORD CAST OFF TUTORIAL WITH GUEST POM POM QUARTERLY!

KNIT ALONG || HOW TO DO THE I-CORD CAST OFF TUTORIAL WITH GUEST POM POM QUARTERLY!

I'm so excited that the fabulous ladies behind Pom Pom Quarterly are back again with another fabulous tutorial for our Tops, Tanks & Tees Knit Along! I love having them guest post! They always come up with great ideas for new things to teach all of you! Best part is some of their guest posts include FREE printable downloads (see these and more on our Tips + Techniques Page) and today's post is no exception! Read below to get your copy and learn how to do the I-Cord Cast Of! It's a fun and lovely way to finish a summer garment that they've used on some of the patterns in their new Summer 2016 Issue!

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KNIT ALONG || EASE AND THE LOVELY BONNY PATTERN WITH GUEST TIN CAN KNITS

KNIT ALONG || EASE AND THE LOVELY BONNY PATTERN WITH GUEST TIN CAN KNITS

I'm so excited to welcome Alexa Ludeman of the fabulously talented duo - Tin Can Knits today! Their books and patterns are wonderful and so much fun to make. You can pop on over & check them out HERE! Tin Can Knits is a long time sponsor and participant in our KAL's and I'm so happy to have them back again with another awesome guest post! Alexa's joining us today to chat a bit about ease. 

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LOSS....

LOSS....

Unfortunately I had a very hard loss on Sunday. My grandmother, who was very close to me passed away. I was so  blessed to grow up my whole life with her a few houses down. She was such an inspiration to me and inspired my love of sewing - it was her favourite thing to to do (besides gardening). As you can understand I’ve not been well and have been with family.

I was with my Nana for hours on Saturday at the hospital and was knitting up my swatch for the TTTKAL. At one point my nana needed me to help her with some things and I had put my knitting aside. After we were done she said to me “please keep knitting, I like it when you knit” and so I picked back up my needles. I remember looking up at her a few minutes later, and through all of her pain she had this big smile on her face. So my TTTKAL project will always hold a special place in my  heart. She touched my yarn that day and she also touched my heart. Whenever I hold it I will see her smile.

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KNIT ALONG || TOPS, TANKS & TEES KNIT ALONG 2016 ANNOUNCEMENT!

KNIT ALONG || TOPS, TANKS & TEES KNIT ALONG 2016 ANNOUNCEMENT!

It's almost time for our annual Tops, Tanks & Tees Knit Along!!!!! During our TTTKAL (as we like to call it) we encourage you to knit a top, tank or tee (or any garment that doesn't have full length sleeves) to wear during the summer months! I know you've all been waiting so patiently (and excitedly) for the this announcement so here goes.......bring on the warm weather knitting!

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KNITTING || AMBERLE KNIT ALONG - CHURCHMOUSE YARNS & TEAS

KNITTING || AMBERLE KNIT ALONG - CHURCHMOUSE YARNS & TEAS

Last week I released my newest pattern - AMBERLE! Will you be making an Amberle shawl? Why not join in the Amberle Knit Along over in the fun Churchmouse Yarns & Teas Ravelry Group? They will be all knitting up Amberle's together! I can't wait to see all the color choices and yarns! You can join in HERE.

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NEW PATTERN || AMBERLE SHAWL & A GIVEAWAY!

NEW PATTERN || AMBERLE SHAWL & A GIVEAWAY!

I'm so excited to release my newest knitting pattern - AMBERLE

Meet a triangular shawl that’s as addictive to knit as it is snuggly to wear. Amberle’s squishy textural stitches bring worsted yarns to life and the repetitive pattern is easily memorized—making it much less complicated than it looks. The wide border creates a gorgeous way to showcase contrasting colors. And did I mention the texture - swoon!

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CREATIVITY || GOODBYE DOWNTON ABBEY - I'LL MISS YOU

CREATIVITY || GOODBYE DOWNTON ABBEY - I'LL MISS YOU

So I watched the series finale of Downton Abbey this week....finally. I've been holding off for ages because....well...I just didn't want it to be over. Yes, some of the past season or so have had some boring stages but darn did it pick back up this season. Regardless, I'm a huge fan of the show and it really was one of my favourites. I will miss the characters, yes even Daisy...lol. I thought it would be fun to reminisce a bit about how Downton has played it's own role in my creative journey. 

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BOOK REVIEW || TAKE HEART BY FIONA ALICE

BOOK REVIEW || TAKE HEART BY FIONA ALICE

I love knitting (& sewing books) that hold special stories and treasures inside. When I heard that the talented ladies behind Pom Pom Quarterly were publishing their very first book - Take Heart: A Transatlantic Knitting Journey by Fiona Alice, I knew it was a must have. Pom Pom Press has stayed true to their gorgeous and authentic keepsake aesthetic that they have so lovingly created with their popular magazines. Each one is a jewel to be treasured - and Take Heart fits right amongst them on my shelf. 

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GIVEAWAY || WE ARE KNITTERS KIT GIVEAWAY & REVIEW!

GIVEAWAY || WE ARE KNITTERS KIT GIVEAWAY & REVIEW!

I recently got my hands on one of the fabulous kits from We Are Knitters and can I just a woot woot! So fun! I mean who can complain when a parcel arrives filled with this kind of goodness? All the yarn, notions & supplies you need to make one darn awesome project right on your doorstop! It was a happy day when my Udon Blanket Kit arrived and I'm so excited to give you guys a chance to win a kit of YOUR choice from We Are Knitters in today's giveaway!  

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