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Renewed Focus

February 8, 2021 Shilo

As we transitioned into the new year, I contemplate my future and where it could take me. I had a…

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Visiting Elizabeth

February 27, 2020 Shilo

One of my 101 goals is to read all of my knitting books.  As I try my hand at knitwear…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: Books, Elizabeth Zimmermann, imposter syndrome, review

Lucky

October 2, 2019 Shilo

Anyone who has followed me on social media – like Instagram or Twitter – has seen my adoration for four-leaf…

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Pattern Release: My Blue Heaven

September 12, 2019 Shilo

Inspired by Colorado skies and a love for knit chevrons, My Blue Heaven is a rectangle shawl knit lengthwise to produce a blanket of comfort. The use of strategically placed garter stitch produces a simple texture to deliver both an interesting fabric as well as an interesting knit.

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Posted in: 2019, designer, designing, knit, knitting, Knitting Patterns, Knitwear designs, yarn Filed under: 2019, knittting, pattern

Shearing Season

July 10, 2019 Shilo

At Forever Handmade, life on the hobby farm can be an emotional roller coaster. Days can be filled with joy,…

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Posted in: Hobby Farm, Uncategorized Filed under: alpaca, Hobby farm, shearing, summer

Estes Park or Bust

June 21, 2019 Shilo

My favorite place in the world is my home. I don’t think anything will every change that. It’s not about…

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Posted in: Event, Travel, Uncategorized

101 in 1001, 4th edition

March 17, 2019 Shilo

For the past nine years, I have taken a very specific approach to counter failed New Years resolutions. I heard…

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Posted in: 101in1001, 2019, bucketlist, career, change, goals, resolutions

Wrapping up another 1001 days

November 28, 2018 Shilo

In October of 2015, I set out to accomplish 101 things in 1001 days.  I have never had much luck with…

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Posted in: 101, accomplished, achievements, countdown, goals, lessons learned, organization

Implements of Constructions: The Origin of Knitting Needles

November 15, 2018 Shilo

Most articles like this start with a history of the subject.  I have found this more difficult than expected to pull…

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Posted in: 2018, Implements of Constructions, knit, knitting needles, Knitting Patterns, needles, yarn

On Designing

November 13, 2018 Shilo

Designing knitwear patterns is something I have thought about for years but only recently started attempting.  This new venture is…

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Posted in: creative, designer, designing, Knitting Patterns, Knitwear designs

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