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TdF 24: THE END - Rounding up all the yarn I spun this tour for Team #stashdashers
Tour de Fleece: The final roundup!
* All my finished spins! The final stats are in: I spun 853g for Team Stashdashers 🎉
* Plied total: 1925 yds / 483 g
* Singles total: around 9000 yds / 853 g, mostly wheels spun but a good amount of learning on my supported spindle!
* Here are all the specs…
Plied
* 400yd/114g Cormo 2-ply A Lair Artifacts combo spin worsted draft S50
* 250yd/65g Polwarth 2-ply Bramble Ridge KCV23 worsted draft S50
* 325yd/85g Polwarth/Rambo 2-ply Bramble Ridge KCV23 x Garden Path worsted draft S50
* 300yd/68g Rambo 2-ply Bramble Ridge Garden Path worsted draft
* 110yd/18g Polwarth/Yak 2-ply 3 Dog Knits woollen draft supported spindle
* 130yd/50g Jacob (neon) 3-ply A Lair Artifacts semi-woollen prep (top to rolags) woollen draft supported spindle
* 410yd/100g 66% Polwarth 33% Rambouillet Bramble Ridge 3-ply worsted prep and spun S50 (plied e-spinner)
Singles
* ~200yd/50?g 50% shetlandxBFL washed wool (smallbird workshop) + 40% polwarth (myrtle yarn) + 10% alpaca (myrtle yarn) drum carded batt spun long draw on CPW
* ~800 yd/66g Rambouillet Opalescent Bramble Ridge worsted spun S50
* ~800 yd/66g Polwarth Dashel’s Day Trip Bramble Ridge worsted spun S50
* ~800 yd/66g Polwarth Miffed Bramble Ridge worsted spun S50
Each video I post during TdF will hopefully cover a different aspect of my spinning process so it’s not just me rambling about the same thing over and over. :)
Links to fibre suppliers and dyers, etc. (none are affiliates or sponsors, I just love them). Most of my progress updates will be over Instagram so come over to join the fun!
Me! yarnworxstudio
Melly Knits (team host): mellyknits
Bramble Ridge: bramble_ridge
Myrtle Yarn: myrtleyarn
Chaotic Fibres: chaoticfibres
A Lair Artifacts: allaire.melanie
Smallbird Workshop: smallbirdworkshop
3 Dog Knits: 3dogknits
Team Stashdashers
For the 2nd year in a row I’m on Team Stashdashers, hosted by Melly Knits on Instagram. Melly is THE BEST, she hand processes wool fleece and cards up the most amazing batts. There are 300+ of us in the team this year and our only rule is to spin from our stash! #stashdashers
About TdF
Tour de Fleece runs alongside the Tour de France, and it’s a 3 week period where us yarny spinners have fun spinning as much as we can! It’s definitely a sport but it’s all about having fun, sharing and learning.
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TdF Day 21: The final spin, a change of plans and a plying fail!
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Tour de Fleece: Day 21 - The final spin! * Warning: this video contains failed attempt at plying 😂 as a spoiler, my DIY lazy kate supports were too short and a bit too wide for my Louet S50 bobbins so I got my husband to quickly make a new one that worked… but since I don’t edit you’ll have to see it in another video * You can check out my Insta/TT for a timelapse of the plying, posted today (J...
TdF 24: Day 11 - Rainbow rolags spinning on a supported spindle
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Tour de Fleece: Day 11 - Rainbow rolags spun on a supported spindle * This is my second ever spin on supported spindles and I am OBSESSED * The rainbow fibre is 50g hand dyed braid of Jacob from A Lair Artifacts that I turned into rolags on my blending board * You can see me make the rolags in a reel on my IG or on TikTok, it’s easy to find because of all the bright neon colours! * Showing my 2...
TdF 24: Day 8 - My 2 braid fade finished skeins and the fade process
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Tour de Fleece: Day 8 - My 2 braid fade finished skeins and the fade process * Showing the finished 2-ply skeins: one braid of KCV23 on Polwarth from Bramble Ridge and one braid of Garden Path from Bramble Ridge on Rambouillet * Calculating grist (as yards per grams instead of YPP) and seeing the difference between fibre types * How to measure yardage and weight * How I spun the singles and man...
TdF 2024: Day 6 - First Finished Skein and my random progress so far!
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Tour de Fleece: Day 6 - First Finished Skein and other random progress * My first finished skein, 400 yds/110 g of Cormo, combo spun worsted using 2 50g braids hand dyed by A Lair Artifacts, destined to be socks or a hat * Progress on my long draw drum carded combo batt featuring raw Shetland x BFL wool from Small Bird Workshop carded with hand dyed Polwarth top and undyed alpaca top from Myrtl...
TdF 2024: Day 2 - Prepping fibre for a 2-braid 2-ply fade and chatting about rewinding singles
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Tour de Fleece: Day 2 - Prepping for a 2-braid fade spin! * Showing my Day 1 singles and why I plan to combo spin them! * Talking about my storage bobbins and how I rewind singles * Prepping fibre for a 2-braid, 2 ply fade using KCV23 and Garden Path from Bramble Ridge 🙌 Each video I post during TdF will hopefully cover a different aspect of my spinning process so it’s not just me rambling abou...
TdF 2024: Day 1 - Let’s GO! Stripping a drum carded batt and starting to spin long-draw on my CPW!
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Tour de Fleece: Day 1! Let’s GO * Plied up some random leftovers to free up my storage bobbins! * A look at my Shetland x BFL fleece (Smallbird Workshop) and Polwarth dyed braid (Myrtle Yarns) and undyed Alpaca top (Myrtle Yarns) raw * Stripping my drum carded batt of the ingredients above to prep for spinning * Showing my prepped Cormo combed top dyed by A Lair Artifacts * Showing the swatch a...
TdF 2024: Day -2 - Planning what I think I’m going to spin for Tour de Fleece on Team #stashdashers
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Tour de Fleece: Day -2 - PLANNING Yes, that’s day MINUS 2 which means TdF starts in 2 days! It’s time to actually plan which fibre I might possibly spin and what I may do with it! The coolest part? When I grabbed braids from my stash, every single ounce of it is from Canadian Fibre businesses! 🇨🇦🙌 Links to fibre suppliers and dyers, etc. (none are affiliates or sponsors, I just love them). Most...
The Knitting Process: Part 15 - The Finished Sweater! See how it turned out… size, fit & finish
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Part 15: The Finished Sweater! * Looking at the final finished handknit sweater! * Comparing it to my first version to see how improved my knitting process and tension is! * Reviewing the mods I made where I deviated from the pattern and why * I went against the voices in my head and decided to show it on my body even though I’m in a battle with myself in this body season I really hope that tal...
The Knitting Process: Part 14 - Blocking the Sweater… a full view of the what, why & how!
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Part 14: Blocking! * What is blocking and why do I do it? * How I block garments (every single step) * How to decide what to pin and what not to pin * Materials I use during blocking (literally nothing here is sponsored, this is just the stuff I use!) * This is the second last step… after this it’s literally trimming ends, seaming pockets and WEARING IT Please comment questions so I can answer ...
The Knitting Process: Part 13 - Weaving in Ends securely and invisibly in stockinette and ribbing
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Part 13: Weaving in Ends * Everyone’s favourite part… weaving in the loose ends * Showing how I weave them in securely and discreetly * Showing the finished pockets (they just need seaming!) * All the knitting is done, all that’s left is finishing (which is the difference between a good and a great handknit!) Please comment questions so I can answer as we work through this wip! About the Series...
The Knitting Process: Part 12 - Afterthought Pockets, the final step in this sweater construction!
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Part 12: Afterthought Pockets * The final sleeve results (including the outcome of all my careful yarn planning!) * Reviewing my sleeve mods and correcting my sleeve math mistake in Part 11 * How to create the afterthought pocket, which is the final knitting step before finishing! Please comment questions so I can answer as we work through this wip! About the Series: The Knitting Process is a U...
The Knitting Process: Part 11 - Sleeve Planning, how to make sure they’ll fit YOUR body how YOU want
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MATH CORRECTION!!! For the sleeve decreases, I want to do 16 decrease rounds total for the sleeve (not 8!)… I forgot I was only looking at half the sleeve when mathing it! Part 11: Sleeve Planning * Choosing sleeve starting stripe colour * Checking gauge on the sleeve * Why I changed needle sizes for the sleeve * How I check on my remaining yarn to feel confident I’ll have enough yarn to finish...
The Knitting Process: Part 10 - Playing Yarn Chicken… how to plan to win with the yarn you have
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Part 10: Playing Yarn Chicken * Being strategic with which sweater parts to knit in which order * Calculating whether or not I will run out of yarn (aka playing yarn chicken!) * Planning mods based on yarn availability * All the math to support my strategic approach to maximizing yarn use and avoiding buying more skeins * Chatting about why this yarn is rare and special to me (love you Christa ...
The Knitting Process: Part 9 - Mods and Fixing Mistakes… laddering down, design mods & yarn planning
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Part 9: Fixing Mistakes and Design Mods * Showing the almost-finished body! * How to fix a stitch by laddering down * Talking through my design modification to adjust the drop shoulder * Planning next steps to ensure I don’t run out of my MC (main colour) yarn Please comment questions so I can answer as we work through this wip! About the Series: The Knitting Process is a UA-cam series where I ...
The Knitting Process: Part 8 - Deciding Body Length… factors to consider if you may mod a pattern
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The Knitting Process: Part 8 - Deciding Body Length… factors to consider if you may mod a pattern
The Knitting Process: Part 7 - Managing Body Details… colours, pockets and “at the same time”
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The Knitting Process: Part 7 - Managing Body Details… colours, pockets and “at the same time”
The Knitting Process: Part 6 - Casting On! Plus winding yarn into a cake and the long tail cast on
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The Knitting Process: Part 6 - Casting On! Plus winding yarn into a cake and the long tail cast on
The Knitting Process: Part 5 - Finalizing plans so we can confidently cast on our sweater (finally!)
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The Knitting Process: Part 5 - Finalizing plans so we can confidently cast on our sweater (finally!)
The Knitting Process: Part 4 - Checking your Gauge… what if it doesn’t match? How to choose a size?
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The Knitting Process: Part 4 - Checking your Gauge… what if it doesn’t match? How to choose a size?
The Knitting Process: Part 3 - Blocking the Swatch… how to do it and why it matters for gauge
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The Knitting Process: Part 3 - Blocking the Swatch… how to do it and why it matters for gauge
The Knitting Process: Part 2 - Making the swatch… choosing needles, yarn, stitches and casting on!
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The Knitting Process: Part 2 - Making the swatch… choosing needles, yarn, stitches and casting on!
The Knitting Process: Part 1 - Make a knit sweater with me from start to finish! (Intro)
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The Knitting Process: Part 1 - Make a knit sweater with me from start to finish! (Intro)
Adjusting your knitting plans based you your gauge swatch
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Adjusting your knitting plans based you your gauge swatch
Cutting my knit sock tube to make 2 socks!
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Cutting my knit sock tube to make 2 socks!
Creating a neutral fibre blend on my blending board
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Creating a neutral fibre blend on my blending board
Weaving in ends in brioche and garter stitch
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Weaving in ends in brioche and garter stitch
I used wool scraps to make handspun RAINBOW YARN
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I used wool scraps to make handspun RAINBOW YARN
I knit two (2) socks at the same time and you can learn to knit like this too - here's how I did it!
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I knit two (2) socks at the same time and you can learn to knit like this too - here's how I did it!
Moxie Block Blanket - Free Crochet Pattern Tutorial - with step by step instructions
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Moxie Block Blanket - Free Crochet Pattern Tutorial - with step by step instructions

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  • @nle4865
    @nle4865 21 годину тому

    Your work is absolutely beautiful! Great job and very inspirational ❤

  • @nblmqst1167
    @nblmqst1167 День тому

    Lovely, lovely \(^-^)/

  • @TheStaticEmbrace
    @TheStaticEmbrace День тому

    I was so skeptical of adding that teal in as the third skein in your last video, but it turned out so lovely! It's by far my favorite.

    • @YarnworxStudio
      @YarnworxStudio 11 годин тому

      @@TheStaticEmbrace honestly, it ended up not being the vibe I originally set out to make (really soft neutrals) but I love it so much more this way! Can’t wait to knit it up into something fun!

  • @TylerLouie85
    @TylerLouie85 День тому

    They all look great, but the colours in the first one have my heart!

    • @YarnworxStudio
      @YarnworxStudio 11 годин тому

      @@TylerLouie85 agreed! It’s so casually happy 🥰

  • @jackiekeala
    @jackiekeala 2 дні тому

    You know back in the old days when there was only cable and your favourite show of course ends it’s season finale with a GIANT CLIFFHANGER? This was it for me. In the best way. And - your singles are are soooo gorg!!!

    • @YarnworxStudio
      @YarnworxStudio 11 годин тому

      @@jackiekeala at least I didn’t make you wait months to see how it turned out! 😆

  • @TylerLouie85
    @TylerLouie85 3 дні тому

    The best diy lazy kate I made was out of an amazon box and wooden chop sticks ha! Beautiful spinning as always :)

    • @YarnworxStudio
      @YarnworxStudio 11 годин тому

      @@TylerLouie85 so functional! I love DIY tools so much

  • @jilliankonig2759
    @jilliankonig2759 3 дні тому

    In addition, you may want to measure your high bust, and see if you should make your increases closer to the actual bustline, rather than across the shoulders, where you may not need the larger size yet.

  • @jilliankonig2759
    @jilliankonig2759 3 дні тому

    You can also look at the pattern and see how many stitches there are at the bust, and divide that by the gauge you're getting. That will tell you how wide the bust will be at your gauge. Or you can take your gauge of 17.5"/4" or 4.375, and multiply it by the bust circumference you want (48-52) and see that you will need 210- 228 stitches at the bust, and see which size has that number of stitches at the bust.

  • @knitknotandweave8177
    @knitknotandweave8177 10 днів тому

    Wow, those spins a beautiful. Thanks for explaining all the math! Definitely putting this fade idea on my spinning list!! Thank you.

  • @knitknotandweave8177
    @knitknotandweave8177 10 днів тому

    New spinner here, but really looking forward to seeing how you do this "fade" spinning of 2 different braids! Thanks for sharing!

  • @knitknotandweave8177
    @knitknotandweave8177 10 днів тому

    Your batts are gorgeous!

  • @ColorsofHopeCraftsASMR
    @ColorsofHopeCraftsASMR 13 днів тому

    I like that you said you would probably laugh at yourself later if you changed your mind. I need to learn to forgive myself for changing my mind.

    • @YarnworxStudio
      @YarnworxStudio 11 днів тому

      We’re so hard on ourselves sometimes 😬

  • @Dollcan
    @Dollcan 14 днів тому

    Love the storage bobbins. I’m never really sure what to do with my spindle spun yarn

    • @YarnworxStudio
      @YarnworxStudio 11 днів тому

      Since I only have one supported spindle I don’t have many alternatives 😂

  • @TylerLouie85
    @TylerLouie85 14 днів тому

    I love the colour of the rolags!

  • @kaitynmobley486
    @kaitynmobley486 15 днів тому

    Where did you get those amazing bobbins for holding yarn.?

  • @gailbable2911
    @gailbable2911 17 днів тому

    So pretty!

  • @jenniferstenberg
    @jenniferstenberg 18 днів тому

    I love to see this process! I have a blending board which I haven’t used yet, but am trying to learn more about and see how others use it. Fascinating seeing how you work through your ideas. Have you spun up this sample and shared it somewhere? I’m just discovering your channel and loving all you share! I appreciate the unedited version. I like to see it all. Thanks!

  • @kenna8828
    @kenna8828 19 днів тому

    Gosh those batts are beautiful! I love the depth and luster the blend added! I love spinning sweater quantities and love colour but don’t really wear super bright coloured sweaters. Also, my CPW looks nearly identical!! She’s also super chatty and the wheel wobbles a bit in almost the exact same way!!🥰

    • @YarnworxStudio
      @YarnworxStudio 17 днів тому

      @@kenna8828 I love hearing my CPW isn’t alone in her chattiness 😁

  • @fatigue_ling
    @fatigue_ling 19 днів тому

    Your finished hank is so gorgeous!! 😍

    • @YarnworxStudio
      @YarnworxStudio 19 днів тому

      @@fatigue_ling thank you! It was such a fun colourful spin!

  • @user-ps1ei4vl3e
    @user-ps1ei4vl3e 21 день тому

    Great easy to follow tutorial

  • @teresayoung4145
    @teresayoung4145 23 дні тому

    Thanks for showing. I've never tried this way of doing braids but I definitely will try for future spins

  • @TylerLouie85
    @TylerLouie85 25 днів тому

    I'm so glad I finally found your channel and just in time for TDF!

  • @sasakstn
    @sasakstn Місяць тому

    I love this colour combination!

  • @rebeccabarth6593
    @rebeccabarth6593 Місяць тому

    Thank you for the informational video and tips, especially the formula to calculate what the actual size will be using your gauge compared to pattern gauge.

    • @YarnworxStudio
      @YarnworxStudio Місяць тому

      You’re welcome, I’m so glad it was helpful!

  • @lizwhaley9676
    @lizwhaley9676 Місяць тому

    This revolutionizes my "travel knitting." I'll bring socks to work on, and when I get anywhere near the heel, I have to quit until I'm able to give it proper attention with brain power, measuring, etc. This way, I can just keep knitting and deal with the thinking part later! Thank you!!

    • @YarnworxStudio
      @YarnworxStudio Місяць тому

      It’s definitely a gamechanger for when you want to avoid complexity! Just make sure the stitch pattern is something you can easily cut into or intentionally place the heel for 💜

  • @janestewart3231
    @janestewart3231 3 місяці тому

    I love that you show some of these before jumping into the how-to instructions! I’m wanting to make these for my car, as I cannot find any that really fit. I’ll need to add a pull loop on it, too. Thanks for sharing!

  • @laurakirk3481
    @laurakirk3481 3 місяці тому

    Thank you! Very helpful.

  • @StoutsGMa
    @StoutsGMa 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for this video. I thought it was great. Does the Turkish cast-on create the same type of toe as Judy's Magic cast-on? It seems WAY easier to knit. I'm going to have to try it out!

  • @lizgriffith6361
    @lizgriffith6361 3 місяці тому

    Thanks! Talk about timely. I'm going to make my daughter a Cardi and my gauge is not where it should be and I've been dragging my feet as I knew I was going to have to do the math. Your explanation is so clear, I feel that I can move forward on her project. Bless you! Well explained with nice details. Love it.

  • @annewallace3279
    @annewallace3279 3 місяці тому

    Thank you. This is sooo helpful. You've explained it all beautifully

  • @WIMB24
    @WIMB24 9 місяців тому

    Thay didnt even show how to MAKE it. Ugh

    • @YarnworxStudio
      @YarnworxStudio Місяць тому

      Yep that’s why it’s called an assembly video! I have a free written pattern linked for how to make each piece. ✌️

  • @anandersonnovel
    @anandersonnovel Рік тому

    Beautiful! Like a crocheted quilt 🧶🧶

  • @brittinypreston9084
    @brittinypreston9084 Рік тому

    I’m using this idea for my mother in laws Christmas gift! Shades of blue though :)

  • @jayluer6564
    @jayluer6564 Рік тому

    For the spiral shell do u use a separate piece of yarn to sew it together?

    • @YarnworxStudio
      @YarnworxStudio Рік тому

      I left a long tail when I fastened off and used that to sew it!

  • @toshastafford3960
    @toshastafford3960 Рік тому

    Keeps telling me your site is t secure 🔐

    • @YarnworxStudio
      @YarnworxStudio Рік тому

      Thank you! I've moved the pattern over to my new website, you can find it here: www.yarnworxstudio.com/blog/hermit-crab-crochet-pattern

  • @toshastafford3960
    @toshastafford3960 Рік тому

    So cute thank you

  • @toniclam4313
    @toniclam4313 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this free video. God bless you !

  • @toniclam4313
    @toniclam4313 2 роки тому

    This is the most darling crab. I'm making this for my little granddaughters. Thank you and God bless you!!

  • @toniclam4313
    @toniclam4313 2 роки тому

    This is adorable. Thank you for giving this video. God bless you.

  • @wondergranny2299
    @wondergranny2299 2 роки тому

    It'd be cute as a little purse, too.

  • @wondergranny2299
    @wondergranny2299 2 роки тому

    I see you know how to make real good eyes. Can you make a cat eye pattern?

  • @michigilbert5454
    @michigilbert5454 2 роки тому

    I have been looking for this. I love the large blocks and colors

  • @TeacupAndRoses
    @TeacupAndRoses 2 роки тому

    SO GOOD IDEA! Thanks you :)

  • @lionsoulhomestead
    @lionsoulhomestead 2 роки тому

    This blanket looks so beautiful, but I couldn't help but notice that equally beautiful cardigan/jacket to your right in the background!!😊 Is there a pattern for it, and if so could you reply with a link? I tried to find it on your website but I'm afraid, I couldn't. Thanks so much!? P.s. You've gained a new subscriber 🙋‍♀️

    • @YarnworxStudio
      @YarnworxStudio 2 роки тому

      Thank you!! That's the Comfort Fade Cardi by Andrea Mowry (@dreareneeknits) www.dreareneeknits.com/shop/comfort-fade-cardi, I knit it up in some hand dyed yarn from Lizzie Anne Yarns @lizzieanneyarns!

  • @laurashepard5915
    @laurashepard5915 3 роки тому

    Where can i find the pattern for the crab?

    • @YarnworxStudio
      @YarnworxStudio 2 роки тому

      It's here! www.homemadebygiggles.com/2016/04/12/hermit-crab-with-removable-shells/

    • @YarnworxStudio
      @YarnworxStudio Рік тому

      It’s now moved to www.yarnworxstudio.com!

  • @helenjohnson9784
    @helenjohnson9784 3 роки тому

    Love this! Thank you 🙏 I think everyone will be getting some 🧶

    • @YarnworxStudio
      @YarnworxStudio 3 роки тому

      It's perfect for gifting! Quick, custom and beautiful. 🤩

  • @fredsmith3018
    @fredsmith3018 3 роки тому

    Do you have a pattern for a square one that is similar

    • @YarnworxStudio
      @YarnworxStudio 2 роки тому

      It's a great idea, I'll work on a post for that! It would modify the last 1-2 rounds only.

  • @walkieslush6343
    @walkieslush6343 3 роки тому

    This is so adorable 🦀 🧡

  • @ClubCrafteria
    @ClubCrafteria 3 роки тому

    Beautiful blanket done using beautiful stitch pattern 👍

    • @YarnworxStudio
      @YarnworxStudio 3 роки тому

      Thank you! My family is LOVING it during this snowy winter!

  • @louisedery1049
    @louisedery1049 3 роки тому

    Great idea! Ty 🧡