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23rd March 2014 By amandafrance

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#FeelsRightTee version 2 💙 My mum has been knit

#FeelsRightTee version 2 💙 My mum has been knitting this updated version and I absolutely love the marled blue. So fresh and summery, perfect for this rain we’re having 😅

The plan was for a tee with the same sleeves as the original version (short sleeves, contrast cuffs) but now I’m toying with the idea of making it sleeveless as a Feels Right Tank variation… or maybe single colour sleeves… sketched a couple of options! Which do you think I should go with?
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Pattern: #FeelsRightTee available via Ravelry, Payhip and Etsy
Yarn: discontinued cotton 4ply

Copenhagen yarny vlog now on my channel 🇩🇰 I

Copenhagen yarny vlog now on my channel 🇩🇰 It's hardly a cinematic masterpiece but we had a good giggle filming! Certainly fit plenty of yarn shopping, browsing, eating and knitting into our 5 days. Hope you like it and don't find us too annoying 😅 @breigenwijs

Ft. @nicolinegarn, @knittingforolive, @tantegroencph & @kitcouturecph

Bought an iPad so yes I will now be spending silly

Bought an iPad so yes I will now be spending silly amounts of time faffing around with digital drawing. Lotssss to learn but I’m having lots of fun playing around! Especially with finding tools to represent knitted textures but in an artsy kind of way.

#ThePinkOneCardigan has been out for 2 years today (time flies) so I thought I’d try drawing it because why not. I intended to draw it in a different colour to visualise the bright cardigan in a neutral, but then one drawing took me absolutely ages so that’ll have to do for now because I need to go make dinner 😂
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Pattern: #ThePinkOneCardigan available via Ravelry, Payhip and Etsy
Yarn: Rico baby cotton DK held with pink mohair

The comfiest of sweaters 💕 I’m making a consc

The comfiest of sweaters 💕 I’m making a conscious effort this year to design mostly casual, relaxed knits - partly because that’s what my wardrobe needs, and partly because I’m hoping to move my designs in that direction slightly.

A while ago I posted a YouTube video chatting about what makes a bestselling knitting pattern, and the comments have been really interesting! Lots of food for thought in there. Quite a few people (both in those comments and in other conversations) have told me that they like my designs, but they’re too young & fitted for them to knit…

Of course I 100% support that anyone should wear whatever they like, regardless of size / age, but I understand that people feel comfortable in different things. You should wear what makes you feel good! It’s interesting / tricky for me though, because over half my self-published designs are actually loose / oversized, with nothing overtly ‘young’ about them 🤔 Shows how much first impressions and associations count for! So my question is, do you tend to associate particular designers with specific silhouettes, or follow your favourites for their general style? Do you prefer to see designers create a mix of items or choose 1 style and stick to it?

PS. I’m thinking of making a lighter, sleeveless version of this one for spring summer…
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Pattern: #SlowDownSweater available via Ravelry, Payhip and Etsy
Yarn: #AXISbylilykate in shade Neutrino & @isageryarn Silk Mohair in shade Hot Pink

TEST KNITTERS NEEDED 🧶 Lovely test knitters of

TEST KNITTERS NEEDED 🧶 Lovely test knitters of Instagram, I need you 🥰 The sizes 2 and 3 are already filled but I'm still looking for testers for the other sizes. All info on the link in my bio!

I'm planning to make another #MovementSweater in cream & navy stripes (groundbreaking, I know 💁🏻‍♀️)
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Pattern: #MovementSweater coming 5th May
Yarn: discontinued BFL aran

Do I have a to-do list a mile long today? Yes. Did

Do I have a to-do list a mile long today? Yes. Did I spend far too long trying how many ways I can tie a knitted scarf as a top? Also yes. The sun is shining and it feels like Spring and I got a bit carried away 😅 Shall wear it today as a scarf, over a tshirt, under a jacket, like a normal person. Most of these wraps would be mighty impractical but I might give no3 a whirl on a beach holiday sometime!

I designed this pattern during the first lockdown and the short row direction changes still bring me a lot of joy 🌈
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Pattern: #BrighterWrap available via Ravelry, Payhip and Etsy
Yarn: 4ply oddments but works in any yarn

Finally caught up on grading & pattern writing and

Finally caught up on grading & pattern writing and finished this one today 👍 I'm full of ideas and plans at the moment and am going to try to keep up the pace! Always happens that I have no FOs for a while, then a whole bunch of designs on the go at the same time, which always coincides with having loads of plans and trips and life stuff. All or nothing, always 😂 Such is self-employed life. I've learnt to trust the cycle these days and just ride the wave. Very excited for the next few months ❤️
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Pattern: #MovementSweater coming 5th May
Yarn: discontinued BFL aran

TRUST THE PROCESS 💫 Sometimes knitted tops look

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Pattern: coming soon
Yarn: @westyorkshirespinners Exquisite 4ply

Your new favourite cosy casual cardigan. Red lipst

Your new favourite cosy casual cardigan. Red lipstick and excessively large sunglasses not mandatory, but highly recommended 💋
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Pattern: #CalmDownCardigan coming 8th April
Yarn: @bcgarn Loch Lomond in shade Silver, purchased from @tangledyarnuk

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