Tag: Handmade Style
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A New Hand-Knit Scarf Made of Vibrant Silk
I love traveling with a hand-knit scarf or cowl — especially one that is lightweight, colorful, versatile, and easy to carry. While my Chunky Twist Cowl is a handy piece for winter travel, the other three seasons of the year call for something a bit lighter. I think the Lacy Silk Scarf works well for…
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Sashiko: Stitched by Hand to Create a Unique Look
Sashiko stitching requires rhythm. Up, down, forward motion — with a threaded needle in one hand and cloth in the other, one hand pricks while the other hand guides. Both hands move in unison, creating lines of stitches that run straight or meander into waves and coalesce into stunning designs. Image from here Growing up,…
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Complete Your Spring Look With a New Knit Cardi
Spring weather is notorious for its unpredictability. It can be sunny one day and chilly the next, so dressing in layers is key, especially when you are traveling. I just finished a new hand-knit that would make the perfect layering piece for Spring travel — the Amalfi Cardigan by designer Tayler Harris! It has classic…
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7 Ways to Think About Clothing in a New Way
I admit it. I’ve always loved clothing and fashion, shopping, and especially a good bargain. Over the years, I’ve accumulated bins full of clothes — both bought and handmade — that are stacked in my closet. Nordstrom Anniversary Sales, Cos sales, Britex fabric remnant bins, and closeout yarn sales have all contributed to my oversized…
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Four Easy Ways to Style the Chunky Twist Cowl
Tossing on a hand knit like the Chunky Twist Cowl is one of my fave ways to stay warm and stylish. Made with a super bulky wool yarn and shaped with a twist, the cowl can be styled in different ways. Here are just 4 simple looks – but I’m sure there are many more…