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Animal lover | Knitter | Spinner | Crocheter

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Happy Friday, friends!
In this edition of HANDMAKERโ€™S HAVEN, I share the small things that have been life-giving for me this week:
๐Ÿงถ knitting
๐Ÿ๐Ÿ„ nature,
๐Ÿ• ๐Ÿˆ Sunny & Tango,
๐Ÿคญ laughs,
๐Ÿ“– reading

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป Check it out at: open.substack.com/pub/handmake...

May you enjoy adventures + coziness this weekend! โค๏ธ

26.10.2025 11:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That sounds amazing! ๐Ÿคฉ
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!

07.10.2025 19:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you! โ˜บ๏ธ
Do you have a favorite knitting event/gathering?

07.10.2025 12:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Knitting in the car on the way to @fallfiberfestivalvirginia ! We got to see:
๐Ÿ‘ gorgeous sheep,
๐Ÿฐ lovely angora rabbits,
๐Ÿฆ™ the coolest llama,
๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ old and new fiber arts friends,
๐ŸŽจ gorgeous colors and textures,
๐Ÿงถ new yarn!,
๐Ÿ• And take in the sheep dog trials!

SO fun, canโ€™t wait for next year!

06.10.2025 23:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ‚๐ŸWhat small everyday joys have kept you going this week?

In this edition of HANDMAKERโ€™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: ๐Ÿงถ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ•๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿคญ๐Ÿ“–

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป Check it out at: open.substack.com/pub/handmake...

03.10.2025 15:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thank goodness this weekend is the Fall Fiber Festival! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฆ™๐Ÿ‡@fallfiberfestivalvirginia

Looking forward to:
๐Ÿถ sheep dogs,
๐Ÿ‘ sheep, llamas, alpacas, angora rabbits goats!
๐Ÿ‘ฏ fiber friends!
๐Ÿ outdoors!
๐Ÿ’ซ inspiring fiber art!
๐Ÿงถ gorgeous yarn!

Do you have a favorite fall festival?

03.10.2025 15:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you!๐Ÿฅฐ

01.10.2025 23:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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These are two commissioned designs: Navy themed ear warmers. ๐Ÿโš“๏ธ๐Ÿ›ฅ๏ธ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿงถ๐Ÿชก

01.10.2025 02:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Knitting in the doctorโ€™s office while waiting for tests & treatment.

๐Ÿ†Knitting to stay calm & patient!
๐Ÿ‘‰๐ŸปFirst time hearing that my health issue will only get worse with time,
๐Ÿ‘‰๐ŸปFirst time realizing all my doctors are younger than me! ๐Ÿ˜‚
๐ŸงถProject: Commissioned Navy themed ear warmer, my own design.

01.10.2025 02:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 29    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Been wanting to bring Sunny with us to Coffee Hound for over a year, and today we finally did it! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฆฎ๐Ÿ’•โ˜•๏ธ

06.09.2025 15:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thatโ€™s a great collection of WIPs! I have a shawl, an ear warmer, a sweater, and 2 scarves Iโ€™m working on at the moment!
Itโ€™s been ages since Iโ€™ve knitted a BSJ! Fond memories though! ๐Ÿฅฐ

31.08.2025 21:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Haha! That is perfect! ๐Ÿคฉ I LOVE it! ๐Ÿฅฐ
Hopefully Jake knows better now! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿงถ

May I ask what is currently on your needles?

31.08.2025 12:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What small everyday joys have kept you going this week?

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

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป Check it out at: open.substack.com/pub/handmake...

Happy knitting/crocheting, friends!
๐Ÿงถ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿถ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ

31.08.2025 00:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thatโ€™s awesome! And yes, that totally counts as knitting! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿงถ๐Ÿชก

30.08.2025 22:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Somedays I really need to hear this.
So I thought I would share it, because maybe someone else needs to hear it too. โค๏ธ๐Ÿงถ๐Ÿชก

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

29.08.2025 22:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 35    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Iโ€™m so sorry that happened to you. Iโ€™m glad you and your dog are here, and I want you to know that youโ€™re allowed to take up space and exist! No one has any right to say otherwise. Sending love and hugs. ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿซ‚๐Ÿ•โค๏ธ

26.08.2025 13:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Todayโ€™s โ€œhow-toโ€ is all about the Long Tail Cast On method, a beloved classic among knitters!

If youโ€™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

26.08.2025 04:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wanna save on a new pattern and/or some stitch markers to go with it?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป Check out my Labor Day Sale: sarahinskeepdesigns.etsy.com (or link in bio)!

Message me if youโ€™d like your stitch makers sized up or down, or converted to crochet style markers!

Happy crafting, friends! ๐Ÿงถ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿถ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ

23.08.2025 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What small joys have kept you going this week?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป 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!
๐Ÿงถ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿถ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ

22.08.2025 20:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Do you have a fav โ€œhome-away-homeโ€ 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!

22.08.2025 15:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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? ๐Ÿซ‚โ˜•๏ธ๐Ÿงถ๐Ÿ˜ด

17.08.2025 21:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I hear that! We are two peas in a pod! Except knitting for me, b/c crochet charts make my brain hurt! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿงถ What story are you into right now?

17.08.2025 01:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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!

16.08.2025 22:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What little things have been keeping you going this week?

In this Fridayโ€™s edition of HANDMAKERโ€™S HAVEN, I share small moments of peace and joy that have kept me afloat this week!

๐Ÿ‘‰๐ŸปCheck it out at: open.substack.com/pub/handmake...

16.08.2025 00:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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!

๐Ÿงฅ Instant Crush by Joji Locatelli
๐Ÿงถ Magpie Fibers โ€œFeatherโ€
๐Ÿชก Lykke Blush Interchangeables
๐Ÿ‘œ Custom made for me by a dear friend!

15.08.2025 17:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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!

14.08.2025 11:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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

14.08.2025 11:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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?

13.08.2025 04:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I hear that! Itโ€™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! โค๏ธ

I have a mastiff called Sunny and an orange tabby called Tango. Tango is indoor/outdoor, but he ALWAYS shows up for walks! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿฅฐ

11.08.2025 12:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wow! Thank you so much for the tips! Iโ€™m going to go see if I can line up a class! ๐Ÿฅฐ

11.08.2025 12:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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