SillyLittleLady
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I'm a girl just trying to make her way in this world by doing what she's passionate about. I love creating and knitting, math and the engineering of knitwear. Thanks for supporting my ventures and my life, I look forward to getting to know you :)
I've been knitting for more than thirteen years and one of the greatest motivators for me to keep going is that every single stitch counts. Every minute
03/29/2018
Goooood Morning and Happy Thursday! This is the final video in my mini series about starting, growing and maintaining your knitting/crochet/yarn-related business. Last week I mentioned that I'd probably do another video to wrap up any loose ends I thought of while rewatching the ones I'd already published. This week's video touches on exactly HOW you can reach the clients and audience you're looking for. [ 142 more words ]
The Ultimate Guide – Video 6 – the LAST ONE! Goooood Morning and Happy Thursday! This is the final video in my mini series about starting, growing and maintaining your knitting/crochet/yarn-related business. Last week I mentioned that I& #8217…
03/22/2018
In this video we talk about maintaining your business once you've gotten it all set up and running! I give some of my favorite tips for keeping the fire alive and making sure you don't fall prey to boredom and burnout.
The Ultimate Guide – Video 5 In this video we talk about maintaining your business once you’ve gotten it all set up and running! I give some of my favorite tips for keeping the fire alive and making sure you don’t …
03/15/2018
It's Thursday and you know what that means! This is the 4th video in my mini-series (see all of them here) about having a business in the knitting industry. We're talking about Step 3 today and Step 3 is all about persistence, consistency and improvement! How are you going to grow and maintain the business you've built? Through consistency, grit and expanding into new arenas! [ 58 more words ]
The Ultimate Guide – Video 4 It’s Thursday and you know what that means! This is the 4th video in my mini-series (see all of them here) about having a business in the knitting industry. We’re talking about Step 3 t…
03/08/2018
Happy Thursday Knitters! Today the 3rd video in The Ultimate Guide to Starting, Growing and Maintaining Your Knitting Business drops! We've already talked about why you may NOT want to start a knitting-related business as well as the first step to take if you decide to move forward regardless. In this video we're talking about how and where to sell your products or services!
The Ultimate Guide – Video 3 Happy Thursday Knitters! Today the 3rd video in The Ultimate Guide to Starting, Growing and Maintaining Your Knitting Business drops! We’ve already talked about why you may NOT want to start …
03/01/2018
Happy Thursday Knitters! This is the second video in my series called The Ultimate Guide to Starting, Growing & Maintaining Your Knitting Business and we're talking about Steps 0 and 1. "Step 0? Holly, what are you talking about Step 0? How is that even a step?" Well first, you've gotta really decide for yourself whether this is the right path for you. [ 144 more words ]
The Ultimate Guide – Video 2 Happy Thursday Knitters! This is the second video in my series called The Ultimate Guide to Starting, Growing & Maintaining Your Knitting Business and we’re talking about Steps 0 and 1. &…
02/22/2018
This is the introductory video for my new series focused on helping you start, grow and maintain your knitting-related business! Whether you want to be a designer, yarn dyer, technical editor, blogger, writer, podcaster, sell your knitted products or anything else in this industry - let me help set you up for success! My project page for the shawl. Beehive Wool Shop in Victoria, BC, Canada
Intro to My New Video Series! This is the introductory video for my new series focused on helping you start, grow and maintain your knitting-related business! Whether you want to be a designer, yarn dyer, technical editor, blog…
03/01/2017
My works in progress this week are shenanigans. I thought it'd be easier to show you in a video but I think I went off the deep end - sorry folks! Have you had any Work in Progress Malfunctions lately?
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WIP Wednesday: Bananas My works in progress this week are shenanigans. I thought it’d be easier to show you in a video but I think I went off the deep end – sorry folks! Have you had any Work in Progress Malf…
02/24/2017
I published my free pattern for shift k**b covers in August of 2011 (crazypants!) and I periodically get requests from non-knitters to make some custom ones for their cars. The other week I got one such request - a black cover with a red pom on top. I used some stashed Malabrigo Rios (look familiar?) and some stashed Malabrigo sock… [ 93 more words ]
https://sillylittlelady.wordpress.com/2017/02/24/fo-friday-another-shift-k**b-cover
FO Friday: Another Shift K**b Cover I published my free pattern for shift k**b covers in August of 2011 (crazypants!) and I periodically get requests from non-knitters to make some custom ones for their cars. The other week I got one…
02/22/2017
Both my current garment WIPs have seen some progress this week! The Kinton has been joined at the underarms and now I can just go round and round and work on the body. In another inch or two I'll start some a-line shaping but for now, it's just basic knitting and a little lace. The second sleeve of the Aidez… [ 50 more words ]
https://sillylittlelady.wordpress.com/2017/02/22/wip-wednesday-garment-progress
WIP Wednesday: Garment Progress Both my current garment WIPs have seen some progress this week! The Kinton has been joined at the underarms and now I can just go round and round and work on the body. In another inch or two I& #821…
02/17/2017
A quick video showcasing: My progress on the Kinton Tee by Jennifer Sadler. The Double Black Diamond Beanie I made for Nick with Malabrigo Rios and Voolenvine's Cocoon in Outlander. The music box Nick fixed.
https://sillylittlelady.wordpress.com/2017/02/17/vlog-5-valentines-projects-kinton
Vlog 5: Valentine’s Projects + Kinton A quick video showcasing: My progress on the Kinton Tee by Jennifer Sadler. The Double Black Diamond Beanie I made for Nick with Malabrigo Rios and Voolenvine’s Cocoon in Outlander. The music…
02/14/2017
So, it's Valentine's Day. I generally am not a huge fan of this particular holiday but I celebrate in my own way (which means not at all, some years). This year, Nick and I did end up celebrating in a casual way and I want to share with you what we did because my project involves knitting and his is so sweet and I wanted to share. [ 397 more words ]
https://sillylittlelady.wordpress.com/2017/02/14/a-mushy-post
A Mushy Post So, it’s Valentine’s Day. I generally am not a huge fan of this particular holiday but I celebrate in my own way (which means not at all, some years). This year, Nick and I did end up c…
02/08/2017
Pros and Cons of having multiple projects going at once: Pros: you don't get bored with monogamous knitting you can have different styles of projects going at once - from bulky yarn on big needles to small yarn on small needles and everything in between I have more interesting things to share with you here on the blog Cons: splitting my knitting time between projects mean that some don't grow as fast as others… [ 188 more words ]
https://sillylittlelady.wordpress.com/2017/02/08/wip-wednesday-lots-of-projects-little-progress
WIP Wednesday: Lots of Projects, Little Progress Pros and Cons of having multiple projects going at once: Pros: you don’t get bored with monogamous knitting you can have different styles of projects going at once – from bulky yarn on …
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