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Handmade knitwear and crochet accessories for the modern woman.

144 Stitches is a new perspective on the art of crochet and knitwear. 

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My hands. My hook. My yarn. My happiness. 💖🧶😉🙌🏼🌸 . Real Talk: My girl @ggmadeit has started a really good conversation on her page and her stories about how often crocheters are outsiders in the fiber world. Even in an LYS I have felt this many times in my life so this struck with me. So many times I’ve wanted to go to a “knit night” but didn’t knit. So I didn’t go. I loved when the term “sip & stitch” started and I felt welcomed. . But why? Are we “less than”? . I AM A CROCHET DESIGNER. . . 🙏🏼🙌🏼 Crochet has literally saved my life and by the grace of God become my livelihood. Yet, it wasn’t until I learned to knit almost 3 years ago that I felt “worthy” of certain fiber things like going to events such as VKL or a knit night. Isn’t that strange? . Even when I was invited by my friend @kristyglassknits to be on her show I felt the need to borrow a beautiful knit piece from a friend rather than wear or bring my own crochet creations. Gosh - as I type that sentence it even sounds bonkers to me. I know my crochet creations are beautiful. I’ve sold thousands & thousands of patterns. I’ve sold hundreds (maybe thousands?) of hats, scarves and sweaters. I wear my crochet all the time. . So why did I feel the need to wear something someone else made? Because it was KNIT? I mean WOW!! I remember feeling awkward (more than normal & texting Kristy asking her not to run the episode). Would I have been more comfortable in my own creations? Maybe! Probably! . I love to knit. Don’t get me wrong. It’s a joy and developing my skills to be an accomplished knitter is a goal. But being a designer is different and comes from inside my bones. My inspiration is always Crochet first. . . Simply: crochet design is my passion & heart. When I’m inspired then see and visualize a design it’s always in Crochet first. . I can tell you as a fact I feel noticeably more accepted by indie dyers & fiber companies now that I’m a knitter too. Why? Why is there a stigma to crochet within the fiber world? . Like I said: I AM A CROCHET DESIGNER. I‘m crochet artist. My business was built on my passion for crochet. I’m proud of that. I’m grateful for it. . 🌸🌷💕
Just a gal and her yarn = Happiness 💕🌺🌸🌷🌈🦄 . Lots of changes in me since I’ve joined this little app & some new faces around here so I thought I would do a bit of a re-introduction with some random tidbits about me. Maybe you will tell me something about you? For example.. coffee or tea? . Me? I’m a coffee gal at heart but do love a good cup of Earl Grey ☕️ . Also... . I used to work in event & television production. Now I’m a full time fiber enthusiast 🧶 . . I used to worry about if people liked me or if I was good enough. Now don’t worry. I focus on how I can serve God and make myself happy. 🌸🙌🏼 . . I have a toy poodle who lets me live in her house 😂🐾 (dog moms know about this) . I love the color pink which is ironic because I hated it growing up 🌸 . I’m a NYC gal to my core but live in the Midwest now . I think pizza should be a food group. . I love music & books. I tried a kindle but hated it. Something about turning pages of an actual book just makes my heart happy. . I have no idea how to cook but am currently learning so I can be healthier & order less take out. So feel free to share recipes! (Beginner not gonna burn down the house recipe please) . I have a pair of sneakers & several clothing pieces that I’ve had longer than my husband and we just hit 14 years 😂😂 But mostly it’s because I’ve always been a fan of repairing or mending rather than replacing. I’m glad to see the #mendingmatters movement is making me suddenly on trend again 😂😂 . And last a question I often get asked is this: do you wear the same shirt for pictures? So here’s the answer: yes & no 🙈 . Deep down I’m a minimalist. So when I find a garment I like & is versatile I’m in heaven! I buy these shirts (in bulk) from @amazon & am happy to share the link if you want. I have about 6 of them in circulation right now I think 😊 . That’s me. I would love to know something about you if you’d like to share in a comment. 🌸 Happy spring everyone 🌸💖🌈💕 . . . 💕 design shown: Cathedral Shawl coming April 15 💕 yarn: @lionbrandyarn Ombré Life 💕 hook: handmade just for me by @hanna_handicraft and a gift from @tripleknotstudio 💕
When I saw this color on @lolabeanyarnco I said #thatdamndella then I bought 2 skeins. It’s the PERFECT compliment to this little situation I have going from @asylumfibers ... I had felt the palette was tipping too orange (sorry @ggmadeit ) I just couldn’t settle in on what to do until I saw that pink / purple perfection to finish it off. Now it’s PERFECT 💕🧡💖 . Oh and see that mohair in the top right corner? Yes yes that’s a magical treat from @asylumfibers to persuade me to get on the mohair train and me thinks she may have done it! . Stay tuned for this one coming for fall 💕🙌🏼🌺💖☀️ . Oh and you see! I told you those 2 are in cahoots 😂😂😂 . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #commuknitty #crochet #makersmovement #ravelry #knittersofravelry #ravelrypattern #indiedyedyarn #indiedyersofinstagram #fiberartist #fiberart #yarn #nyccrew #stitchandhustle #ourmakerlife #bhooked #abmcrafty #liveauthentic #girlswhoride #calledtocreate #diversknitty
Celebrating the arrival of Spring one stitch at a time. 🌸💖🦄🌈 . 🌺 design: Cathedral Shawl (coming soon) 🌷 yarn @lionbrandyarn Ombré Life 🌸 hook: @hanna_handicraft custom made 🙌🏼 peace & calm by Grace if God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #crochet #lionbrandyarn #gratefulheart #commuknitty #yarn #springfashion #makersmovement #stitchandhustle #lionbrand #ourmakerlife #abmlifeiscolorful #abmcrafty #madewithmichaels #yarnlife #slowfashion #ethicalfashion