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Stitch Sorcery

Machine knit patterns, presentations, and in-person machine knit instruction for beginners in the Twin Cities.

I finished a thing AND I remembered to photograph it! I've been dreaming of knitting the So Faded sweater by Andrea Mowry since I learned about her designs. I finally had the right combo of stash yarn and confidence.
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I had to brave the icy cold for this photo, but the sunlight was worth it! If you look closely, you can see Juno in the background right before she kneecapped me with a stick. 🐾
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Yarn: @sewhappyjane and @hypothesisyarns
Pattern: So Faded by @dreareneeknits

I finished a thing AND I remembered to photograph it! I've been dreaming of knitting the So Faded sweater by Andrea Mowry since I learned about her designs. I finally had the right combo of stash yarn and confidence.
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I had to brave the icy cold for this photo, but the sunlight was worth it! If you look closely, you can see Juno in the background right before she kneecapped me with a stick. 🐾
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Yarn: @sewhappyjane and @hypothesisyarns
Pattern: So Faded by @dreareneeknits

Happy Halloween! I always think about knitting an ugly Halloween sweater this time of year, and still haven't started one! Maybe the trick is to start tomorrow?
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Ah well, I hope you're all having a spooky time full of candy and pumpkins!
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#procrastiknitting

Happy Halloween! I always think about knitting an ugly Halloween sweater this time of year, and still haven't started one! Maybe the trick is to start tomorrow?
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Ah well, I hope you're all having a spooky time full of candy and pumpkins!
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#procrastiknitting

A friend of mine gifted me a stack of vintage knitting magazines. This little gem is from 1956 and is full of cute little worsted weight jackets. I really didn't need another project in the queue but... one can dream.

#vintageknits #handknitting #bernatyarn

A friend of mine gifted me a stack of vintage knitting magazines. This little gem is from 1956 and is full of cute little worsted weight jackets. I really didn't need another project in the queue but... one can dream.

#vintageknits #handknitting #bernatyarn

A little triumph from late summer. I entered this little jumper in the Minnesota State Fair and won a blue ribbon! It's my first machine knit intarsia piece and I'm officially in love with the technique. It was meant for a KAL and in typical fashion I completely forgot to post photos. I can't wait for cooler temps so I can wear it!

Pattern: Carmen Miranda Jumper by @squidneyknits
Yarn: @bewoolenmn Sock in three colors

#machineknittersofinstagram #machineknitcommunity #bewoolenmademedoit

A little triumph from late summer. I entered this little jumper in the Minnesota State Fair and won a blue ribbon! It's my first machine knit intarsia piece and I'm officially in love with the technique. It was meant for a KAL and in typical fashion I completely forgot to post photos. I can't wait for cooler temps so I can wear it!

Pattern: Carmen Miranda Jumper by @squidneyknits
Yarn: @bewoolenmn Sock in three colors

#machineknittersofinstagram #machineknitcommunity #bewoolenmademedoit

I love a pair of new socks! Especially ones that I made for myself. It's been a while since I've posted a finished knit. The truth is it's been hard to find a good place to photograph them. I invested in a @vflatworld photo surface, and it was a game changer!

I still have so much to learn about photography and styling photos. I hope you enjoy seeing my progress along the way.

🧶: These cuties were knit on a standard knitting machine with @fourcrowsfibers , @cascadeyarns Heritage and @bewoolenmn Pigmentations.

#machineknittersofinstagram #machineknitting

I love a pair of new socks! Especially ones that I made for myself. It's been a while since I've posted a finished knit. The truth is it's been hard to find a good place to photograph them. I invested in a @vflatworld photo surface, and it was a game changer!

I still have so much to learn about photography and styling photos. I hope you enjoy seeing my progress along the way.

🧶: These cuties were knit on a standard knitting machine with @fourcrowsfibers , @cascadeyarns Heritage and @bewoolenmn Pigmentations.

#machineknittersofinstagram #machineknitting

Have you ever made a wearable and were too afraid to wear it? The design may seem simple, but it took some focus and planning to bring them together. Tell me what you think. Should I wear them?

🧶 These socks were knit flat on a knitting machine and seamed up the side. Using a Silhouette Cameo, I was able to make my own punch card for the fair isle design.

I entered them in the Minnesota State Fair this year and won 3rd place! 🎡

#machineknittersofinstagram #silhouettecameo #sockknittersofinstagram #machineknitcommunity #cascadeyarns

Have you ever made a wearable and were too afraid to wear it? The design may seem simple, but it took some focus and planning to bring them together. Tell me what you think. Should I wear them?

🧶 These socks were knit flat on a knitting machine and seamed up the side. Using a Silhouette Cameo, I was able to make my own punch card for the fair isle design.

I entered them in the Minnesota State Fair this year and won 3rd place! 🎡

#machineknittersofinstagram #silhouettecameo #sockknittersofinstagram #machineknitcommunity #cascadeyarns

One of my new favorite places to knit: on the beach in Honolulu! I snuck in a few rows between swimming sessions on a family vacation.

This is a scarf I promised to my husband last winter... and I promise I'll finish it for next winter. 😉 It's a variation on the Dustland Cowl by @westknits 🧶: Rowan Moordale.
#ispybewoolen @bewoolenmn

One of my new favorite places to knit: on the beach in Honolulu! I snuck in a few rows between swimming sessions on a family vacation.

This is a scarf I promised to my husband last winter... and I promise I'll finish it for next winter. 😉 It's a variation on the Dustland Cowl by @westknits 🧶: Rowan Moordale.
#ispybewoolen @bewoolenmn

Swatchin' time! I like the colors, but I'm not sold on the design. I've been stuck on this one for a while, so it's time to start doodling.
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Eventually I'll make a hat inspired by the Uist Pom-Pom hat by Nic Corrigan of the @machineknitcommunity For now, I'll try to let my surroundings inspire me.
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Yarn: @sewhappyjane Yarn Club Joyful Fingering.

Swatchin' time! I like the colors, but I'm not sold on the design. I've been stuck on this one for a while, so it's time to start doodling.
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Eventually I'll make a hat inspired by the Uist Pom-Pom hat by Nic Corrigan of the @machineknitcommunity For now, I'll try to let my surroundings inspire me.
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Yarn: @sewhappyjane Yarn Club Joyful Fingering.

More happy news! I entered this shawl in the Minnesota State Fair and received 3rd place out of 30 in my category. I must say I was completely overwhelmed when I saw it on display. Winning a ribbon was beyond my expectations! A special thanks to @this_laura_knits and @rebeccayaker for encouraging me to enter.
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Pattern: #shawlographymkal by @westknits
🧶: @malabrigoyarn picked up at @bewoolenmn

#minnesotastatefair #knittersofinstagram

More happy news! I entered this shawl in the Minnesota State Fair and received 3rd place out of 30 in my category. I must say I was completely overwhelmed when I saw it on display. Winning a ribbon was beyond my expectations! A special thanks to @this_laura_knits and @rebeccayaker for encouraging me to enter.
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Pattern: #shawlographymkal by @westknits
🧶: @malabrigoyarn picked up at @bewoolenmn

#minnesotastatefair #knittersofinstagram

Happy news! I entered this sweater in the Minnesota State Fair this year and placed 2nd (out of 2) in my division. The best part is I participated and received some wonderful feedback. I highly recommend entering State and county fair competitions!
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This is the #homefrontjumper by @squidneyknits altered for #machineknitting
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🧶: @bewoolenmn Sock (which received high marks from the judges) and @magpiefibers Swanky Sock
Buttons: @fancytigercrafts

Happy news! I entered this sweater in the Minnesota State Fair this year and placed 2nd (out of 2) in my division. The best part is I participated and received some wonderful feedback. I highly recommend entering State and county fair competitions!
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This is the #homefrontjumper by @squidneyknits altered for #machineknitting
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🧶: @bewoolenmn Sock (which received high marks from the judges) and @magpiefibers Swanky Sock
Buttons: @fancytigercrafts

Get ready for Awkwardly Short Barbie. She comes with chopped off hair, painful optimism and more hobbies than you can handle in a lifetime! Mountains of yarn, hunky husband Taylor, and her anxious dog Juno, sold separately. #barbiethemovie
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I had so much fun seeing the Barbie Movie last night with @this_laura_knits and I highly recommend it. It's an engaging story with a gorgeous backdrop and everyone in the cast is a gem.

Get ready for Awkwardly Short Barbie. She comes with chopped off hair, painful optimism and more hobbies than you can handle in a lifetime! Mountains of yarn, hunky husband Taylor, and her anxious dog Juno, sold separately. #barbiethemovie
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I had so much fun seeing the Barbie Movie last night with @this_laura_knits and I highly recommend it. It's an engaging story with a gorgeous backdrop and everyone in the cast is a gem.

It's been a tad quiet in this space, but everything has its season. I've been busy making things grow and working on a special machine knitting project. What have you been up to this summer?
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Special thanks to @petalcreative
for giving me these cosmo seeds and encouraging me to plant stuff. #machineknittersofinstagram #mysecretgarden #greenthumb

It's been a tad quiet in this space, but everything has its season. I've been busy making things grow and working on a special machine knitting project. What have you been up to this summer?
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Special thanks to @petalcreative
for giving me these cosmo seeds and encouraging me to plant stuff. #machineknittersofinstagram #mysecretgarden #greenthumb

I married this one 11 years ago. He's responsible for kicking off my interest in machine knitting, so I guess I'll keep him around. 🤭
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In all seriousness, I wish you all as much happiness as I had in this moment in this gorgeous garden in Tokyo last month. ❤️

I married this one 11 years ago. He's responsible for kicking off my interest in machine knitting, so I guess I'll keep him around. 🤭
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In all seriousness, I wish you all as much happiness as I had in this moment in this gorgeous garden in Tokyo last month. ❤️

If you ever go yarn shopping in Tokyo, check out @puppy_shimokitazawa for wall to wall squishy yarn fun. The shop is in a district full of vintage clothing stores, and phenomenal food. 👉🏻Swipe to see what I picked up.

The Noro yarn was found at Okadaya craft store in Shinjuku. Also highly recommended if you're a multi-crafter.

#knittersofinstagram #yarnshopping #yarnhaul

If you ever go yarn shopping in Tokyo, check out @puppy_shimokitazawa for wall to wall squishy yarn fun. The shop is in a district full of vintage clothing stores, and phenomenal food. 👉🏻Swipe to see what I picked up.

The Noro yarn was found at Okadaya craft store in Shinjuku. Also highly recommended if you're a multi-crafter.

#knittersofinstagram #yarnshopping #yarnhaul

Where is your favorite place to knit? The foot of Mt. Fuji is my new favorite!
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This was a special glamping excursion with my family that I'll never forget! I'll post a full photo summary soon!
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#ispybewoolen #bewoolenmademedoit #dustlandcowl #knittersofinstagram

Where is your favorite place to knit? The foot of Mt. Fuji is my new favorite!
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This was a special glamping excursion with my family that I'll never forget! I'll post a full photo summary soon!
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#ispybewoolen #bewoolenmademedoit #dustlandcowl #knittersofinstagram

Occasionally I participate in arts and crafts that do not involve knitting and stitchery. I took a Bob Ross painting class and I highly recommend it. Oil painting is a revelation! Thanks to @this_laura_knits for asking me to tag along!

#bobrosspainting

Occasionally I participate in arts and crafts that do not involve knitting and stitchery. I took a Bob Ross painting class and I highly recommend it. Oil painting is a revelation! Thanks to @this_laura_knits for asking me to tag along!

#bobrosspainting

Do you think I can finish a hand knit sweater by May 31st? Let's find out!
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I'm participating in the #drkmarch2maykal23 organized by @dreareneeknits This is only my second sweater, and the first top-down construction. I know what I'm doing in theory, and it's time to put it to practice.
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🧶: @spincycle_yarns Dyed in the Wool Rusted Rainbow and @wonderlandyarns Mad Hatter in Seventh Square
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#knittersofinstagram #dreareneeknits

Do you think I can finish a hand knit sweater by May 31st? Let's find out!
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I'm participating in the #drkmarch2maykal23 organized by @dreareneeknits This is only my second sweater, and the first top-down construction. I know what I'm doing in theory, and it's time to put it to practice.
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🧶: @spincycle_yarns Dyed in the Wool Rusted Rainbow and @wonderlandyarns Mad Hatter in Seventh Square
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#knittersofinstagram #dreareneeknits

The Fabled Forest machine knit scarf pattern is now live! If you are new to machine knitting, this will be great practice for using a punchcard reader, learning about slipped stitches, and using your needle positions to control patterning. A standard punchcard is used, however the pattern includes a diagram in case you need to punch a blank card.
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Pattern link in bio.
🧶: Malabrigo Silkpaca available @bewoolenmn
Handknit pattern also available in my Ravelry store.
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#machineknittersofinstagram #machineknitcommunity #machineknitting #patternrelease #stitchsorcery #fabledforest #lacescarf #laceknit

The Fabled Forest machine knit scarf pattern is now live! If you are new to machine knitting, this will be great practice for using a punchcard reader, learning about slipped stitches, and using your needle positions to control patterning. A standard punchcard is used, however the pattern includes a diagram in case you need to punch a blank card.
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Pattern link in bio.
🧶: Malabrigo Silkpaca available @bewoolenmn
Handknit pattern also available in my Ravelry store.
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#machineknittersofinstagram #machineknitcommunity #machineknitting #patternrelease #stitchsorcery #fabledforest #lacescarf #laceknit

Looking forward to a peaceful weekend full of rest (and knitting). What are you looking forward to today?
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New knit pattern: Fabled Fronds
Available on Ravelry via 🔗 in bio
Use code "fable" for 15% off thru Sunday
Yarn: Malabrigo Silkpaca available at @bewoolenmn
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Machine knit pattern coming soon!
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#fabledfronds #newpattern #knittersofinstagram #stitchsorcery #machineknittersofinstagram

Looking forward to a peaceful weekend full of rest (and knitting). What are you looking forward to today?
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New knit pattern: Fabled Fronds
Available on Ravelry via 🔗 in bio
Use code "fable" for 15% off thru Sunday
Yarn: Malabrigo Silkpaca available at @bewoolenmn
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Machine knit pattern coming soon!
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#fabledfronds #newpattern #knittersofinstagram #stitchsorcery #machineknittersofinstagram

Introducing Fabled Fronds, my new knitted scarf pattern. Grab some laceweight yarn and cast this on in anticipation of Spring! It's the perfect lightweight lacey wrap.
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Special thanks to @bewoolenmn for the inspiration!
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Check out the link in my bio to purchase the pattern. Use code "fable" for 15% off through Sunday!
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Yarn: Malabrigo Silkpaca (available at beWoolen)

#knittersofinstagram #laceknit #knitpattern #lacescarf #fabledfronds #stitchsorcery

Introducing Fabled Fronds, my new knitted scarf pattern. Grab some laceweight yarn and cast this on in anticipation of Spring! It's the perfect lightweight lacey wrap.
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Special thanks to @bewoolenmn for the inspiration!
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Check out the link in my bio to purchase the pattern. Use code "fable" for 15% off through Sunday!
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Yarn: Malabrigo Silkpaca (available at beWoolen)

#knittersofinstagram #laceknit #knitpattern #lacescarf #fabledfronds #stitchsorcery

What do you do when you finish a sweater? Slap some lipstick on, take a quick snap, and go out for pizza and beer!
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This is the Homefront Jumper designed by @squidneyknits and machine knit in @bewoolenmn Sock yarn. I'm in love with this pattern and I want to make one in every color! Translating a handknit seamed sweater pattern was the perfect level of challenge, and I'd change up the neckline next time for sure!
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#homefrontjumper #machineknittersofinstagram #machineknitting #bewoolenmademedoit #bewoolensock

What do you do when you finish a sweater? Slap some lipstick on, take a quick snap, and go out for pizza and beer!
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This is the Homefront Jumper designed by @squidneyknits and machine knit in @bewoolenmn Sock yarn. I'm in love with this pattern and I want to make one in every color! Translating a handknit seamed sweater pattern was the perfect level of challenge, and I'd change up the neckline next time for sure!
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#homefrontjumper #machineknittersofinstagram #machineknitting #bewoolenmademedoit #bewoolensock

I had everything planned for this machine knit sweater... except the neckline. I tried handknitting it. Needless to say, I'm reevaluating the approach.
#machineknittersofinstagram #machineknitcommunity #homefrontjumper #squidschoolofvintageknitting

I had everything planned for this machine knit sweater... except the neckline. I tried handknitting it. Needless to say, I'm reevaluating the approach.
#machineknittersofinstagram #machineknitcommunity #homefrontjumper #squidschoolofvintageknitting

I hope all the best for you and me in 2023! I spent the holiday finishing up projects including this lovely hand knit piece!
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Pattern: Vellichor by @dreareneeknits
🧶: Lucci Hemp
#knittersofinstagram #handknit

I hope all the best for you and me in 2023! I spent the holiday finishing up projects including this lovely hand knit piece!
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Pattern: Vellichor by @dreareneeknits
🧶: Lucci Hemp
#knittersofinstagram #handknit

Juno wishes you a Merry Christmas, Happy Solstice, Happy Yule, ya filthy animals.

Juno wishes you a Merry Christmas, Happy Solstice, Happy Yule, ya filthy animals.

Wovember Day 6, Guard: Do you think axe throwing skills would be useful for guarding a flock of sheep? If so, I think I'll need more practice! Maybe adopting a Great Pyrenees is a better idea.

#wovember #lovewovember #axethrowing

Wovember Day 6, Guard: Do you think axe throwing skills would be useful for guarding a flock of sheep? If so, I think I'll need more practice! Maybe adopting a Great Pyrenees is a better idea.

#wovember #lovewovember #axethrowing

Wovember Day 5, Lamb: My love for sheep and the fiber arts may have started with this book, "The Little Lamb" written by Judy Dunn with photography by Phoebe Dunn. It's about a little girl and her adventures with her pet lamb. As a kid, I loved to imagine myself wandering around the block with a lamb at my side causing mischief. Anyone else remember this book?

#wovember #lovewovember

Wovember Day 5, Lamb: My love for sheep and the fiber arts may have started with this book, "The Little Lamb" written by Judy Dunn with photography by Phoebe Dunn. It's about a little girl and her adventures with her pet lamb. As a kid, I loved to imagine myself wandering around the block with a lamb at my side causing mischief. Anyone else remember this book?

#wovember #lovewovember

Wovember Day 4, Herd: We recently received DNA results for our rescue mutt, Juno. She is 42% Australian Cattle Dog. Maybe she could herd my flock of sheep on my future farm? She spends a lot of time keeping track of tennis balls and frisbees in the yard.

#wovember #lovewovember #australiancattledog

Wovember Day 4, Herd: We recently received DNA results for our rescue mutt, Juno. She is 42% Australian Cattle Dog. Maybe she could herd my flock of sheep on my future farm? She spends a lot of time keeping track of tennis balls and frisbees in the yard.

#wovember #lovewovember #australiancattledog

Wovember Day 3, Breed: Did you know the Roslag sheep breed in Sweden is endangered? We often think of endangered animals like the panda (❤️ u 🐼!), but the Roslag sheep are struggling too. Thankfully, according to Wikipedia, the Swedish Peasant Sheep Association represents the interests of individuals breeding Roslag Sheep and is responsible for the breed's conservation. I have so much to learn before I start that sheep farm!

Image Credit: Wikipedia
#wovember #lovewovember #stitchsorcery #machineknittersofinstagram

Wovember Day 3, Breed: Did you know the Roslag sheep breed in Sweden is endangered? We often think of endangered animals like the panda (❤️ u 🐼!), but the Roslag sheep are struggling too. Thankfully, according to Wikipedia, the Swedish Peasant Sheep Association represents the interests of individuals breeding Roslag Sheep and is responsible for the breed's conservation. I have so much to learn before I start that sheep farm!

Image Credit: Wikipedia
#wovember #lovewovember #stitchsorcery #machineknittersofinstagram

Wovember Day 2, Sheep: If I didn't have a normal day job, I'd run a sheep farm and work with a local yarn dyer. Maybe someday...

#wovember #lovewovember #stitchsorcery #machineknittersofinstagram

Wovember Day 2, Sheep: If I didn't have a normal day job, I'd run a sheep farm and work with a local yarn dyer. Maybe someday...

#wovember #lovewovember #stitchsorcery #machineknittersofinstagram

Wovember Day 1, Gather: Mid-pandemic I dreamed of gathering with friends to knit again. So much so that I added the word "gather" and images of yarn to a collage in Spring 2021. My hopes came true when I started attending lock-ins at @bewoolenmn I even met several new friends including @this_laura_knits and
@rebeccayaker

#wovember #lovewovember #stitchsorcery #machineknittersofinstagram

Wovember Day 1, Gather: Mid-pandemic I dreamed of gathering with friends to knit again. So much so that I added the word "gather" and images of yarn to a collage in Spring 2021. My hopes came true when I started attending lock-ins at @bewoolenmn I even met several new friends including @this_laura_knits and
@rebeccayaker

#wovember #lovewovember #stitchsorcery #machineknittersofinstagram

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