Sarah Inskeep

Happy Friday, friends!
In this edition of HANDMAKER’S HAVEN, I share the small things that have been life-giving for me this week:
🧶 knitting
🍁🍄 nature,
🐕 🐈 Sunny & Tango,
🤭 laughs,
📖 reading

👉🏻 Check it out at: open.substack.com/pub/handmake...

May you enjoy adventures + coziness this weekend! ❤️

That sounds amazing! 🤩
May I ask - are you originally from Toronto?
I went to college in Manitoba for a few years, near Winnipeg. I loved it! Would go back in a heartbeat!

Thank you! ☺️
Do you have a favorite knitting event/gathering?

Knitting in the car on the way to @fallfiberfestivalvirginia ! We got to see:
🐑 gorgeous sheep,
🐰 lovely angora rabbits,
🦙 the coolest llama,
👯‍♀️ old and new fiber arts friends,
🎨 gorgeous colors and textures,
🧶 new yarn!,
🐕 And take in the sheep dog trials!

SO fun, can’t wait for next year!

🍂🍁What small everyday joys have kept you going this week?

In this edition of HANDMAKER’S HAVEN, I share the small things that have been life-giving for me this week in the hope that they will lift you up as well!
Included are: 🧶🍁🍄🐕🐈🤭📖

👉🏻 Check it out at: open.substack.com/pub/handmake...

Thank goodness this weekend is the Fall Fiber Festival! 🐑🦙🐇@fallfiberfestivalvirginia

Looking forward to:
🐶 sheep dogs,
🐑 sheep, llamas, alpacas, angora rabbits goats!
👯 fiber friends!
🍁 outdoors!
💫 inspiring fiber art!
🧶 gorgeous yarn!

Do you have a favorite fall festival?

Thank you!🥰

These are two commissioned designs: Navy themed ear warmers. 🐐⚓️🛥️🌊🧶🪡

Knitting in the doctor’s office while waiting for tests & treatment.

🏆Knitting to stay calm & patient!
👉🏻First time hearing that my health issue will only get worse with time,
👉🏻First time realizing all my doctors are younger than me! 😂
🧶Project: Commissioned Navy themed ear warmer, my own design.

Been wanting to bring Sunny with us to Coffee Hound for over a year, and today we finally did it! 🙌🏻🥰🦮💕☕️

That’s a great collection of WIPs! I have a shawl, an ear warmer, a sweater, and 2 scarves I’m working on at the moment!
It’s been ages since I’ve knitted a BSJ! Fond memories though! 🥰

Haha! That is perfect! 🤩 I LOVE it! 🥰
Hopefully Jake knows better now! 😂🧶

May I ask what is currently on your needles?

What small everyday joys have kept you going this week?

In this edition of HANDMAKER’S HAVEN, I share the little things in life that have kept me going!

👉🏻 Check it out at: open.substack.com/pub/handmake...

Happy knitting/crocheting, friends!
🧶💕🐶🐈🍁

That’s awesome! And yes, that totally counts as knitting! 🙌🏻💕🧶🪡

Somedays I really need to hear this.
So I thought I would share it, because maybe someone else needs to hear it too. ❤️🧶🪡

#sarahinskeepknits
#sarahinskeepdesigns
#sarahwolfeknits
#augtober
#autumniscoming
#yarnobsessed
#knittingquote
#knitstyle
#knitlife
#knitlover
#knitmagic

I’m so sorry that happened to you. I’m glad you and your dog are here, and I want you to know that you’re allowed to take up space and exist! No one has any right to say otherwise. Sending love and hugs. 🥰🫂🐕❤️

Today’s “how-to” is all about the Long Tail Cast On method, a beloved classic among knitters!

If you’ve never worked the Long Tail Cast On, I encourage you to give it a try!

Yarn: Malabrigo Rasta in Cape Cod Grey
Needles: Knit Picks Interchangeables - Sunstruck

Wanna save on a new pattern and/or some stitch markers to go with it?

👉🏻 Check out my Labor Day Sale: sarahinskeepdesigns.etsy.com (or link in bio)!

Message me if you’d like your stitch makers sized up or down, or converted to crochet style markers!

Happy crafting, friends! 🧶💕🐶🐈🍁

What small joys have kept you going this week?

👉🏻 Check out the little things that have kept me going this week at :https://open.substack.com/pub/handmakershaven/p/fun-fridays-no-11?utm_source=app-post-stats-page&r=o7dt6&utm_medium=ios

Happy knitting/crocheting, friends!
🧶💕🐶🐈🍁

Do you have a fav “home-away-home” spot for a knit/crochet + caffeine break?

The other day I had an hour or so in between engagements in town, so I popped into @blacksheepcoffeehburg for a coffee and a knit!

It was so relaxing and restorative!

This is me today, friends!
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Obviously in an ideal world we could all have all four of these!
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Today I settled on sleep as the most dire need, and took a nap. I now feel much better, so it was a good choice!
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What about you? Which of these would you pick today? 🫂☕️🧶😴

I hear that! We are two peas in a pod! Except knitting for me, b/c crochet charts make my brain hurt! 😂🧶 What story are you into right now?

Do you enjoy combining knitting or crochet with another relaxing activity?
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Music, audiobooks, and podcasts are my jam!! Right now I am especially enjoying the improved collaborative storytelling of d&d podcasts!
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My fav is called: Dumbgeons & Dragons!

What little things have been keeping you going this week?

In this Friday’s edition of HANDMAKER’S HAVEN, I share small moments of peace and joy that have kept me afloat this week!

👉🏻Check it out at: open.substack.com/pub/handmake...

Are you a monogamous knitter, or do you keep multiple projects at a time?

Waiting for more yarn for the Braintree Shawl to arrive, I cast on this beauty!

🧥 Instant Crush by Joji Locatelli
🧶 Magpie Fibers “Feather”
🪡 Lykke Blush Interchangeables
👜 Custom made for me by a dear friend!

This book looks and sounds like an absolute gold mine! I will be checking it out and also looking for anywhere I might take one of her classes! Thank you for sharing it!

Oo! This Ply Spinner’s Guild looks very interesting! Thank you for sharing these tips and connections! I definitely want to join the Ply Spinner’s Guild, and I will check out Charan on IG Live!

Do you ever struggle with stitches sliding, falling, or otherwise flying off your needles in unwanted ways?
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I sure do!
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One of the BEST solutions I have found are wooden knitting needles, b/c they are less slippery than the metal needles!
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What is your fav type of knitting needle?

I hear that! It’s nice to make something just because you want to, not having to have a purpose up front, but trusting that the right one will come along in time! ❤️

I have a mastiff called Sunny and an orange tabby called Tango. Tango is indoor/outdoor, but he ALWAYS shows up for walks! 😂🥰

Wow! Thank you so much for the tips! I’m going to go see if I can line up a class! 🥰