tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72471659861245133992024-03-13T10:56:23.545-07:00homebody fibersknit and crochet patternsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00524179349508242008noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247165986124513399.post-3552208345914378022019-01-27T20:40:00.000-08:002019-01-27T20:40:46.703-08:00Year 29, Day 1: My 30 Before 30 List<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm no good at introductions, so I'll just keep it simple: I'm Melissa and yesterday I turned 29. The past month or so, I've been thinking about how I want my 29th year to look. Now, this isn't a bucket list by any means. You won't find "backpack across Europe" or "go skydiving" anywhere on my list. In fact, a lot of the to-do's that ended up on my list are just that: just things that I've been meaning <i>to do</i>. I thought I would share some of my 30 before 30 list and document what I'm able to achieve and maybe encourage someone to make their own version.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here's some of my 30 Before 30 in no specific order:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Financial housekeeping/save up an emergency fund/work on debt payoff</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- dentist visit (I told you these are pretty mundane, </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">but my last visit was far too long ago - longer than I care to admit!)</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Complete my 2019 Make Nine </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Invest in a really good bra </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- organize my craft closet </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- blog once a month </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- take a mini vacation </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- release 6 knit/crochet patterns</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- complete a 30 day fitness challenge</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- create the perfect morning routine </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These are just some, but I'll be sharing more as I hopefully cross things off my list. Let me know what your goals are for 2019!</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00524179349508242008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247165986124513399.post-52924223591537082292019-01-26T11:25:00.000-08:002019-01-26T11:27:48.897-08:00Crochet Pattern: The Dolce Coffee Cozy<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you've known me long enough, you'll quickly find out my love for three things: yarn, coffee, and all things cozy. So my favorite quick crochet project is obviously a combination of my favorite things. This crochet coffee/tea cozy is my go-to for handmade gifting and I also sell these cozies wholesale - they sell like hotcakes around the holidays! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It also makes a great beginner project since it uses very basic stitches and takes only 10 minutes to make. If you participate in handmade markets or pop-ups, consider adding these to your booth. I also love that these cozies easily replace the disposable cardboard sleeves you get at coffee shops, which is a great step toward a low-waste lifestyle. Not a coffee or tea fan? Easily adjust the chain count and make it an ice cream pint cozy! Click </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/677971117/crochet-pattern-crochet-cup-cozy-crochet?ref=shop_home_active_1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">here</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> for the pattern.</span></span></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00524179349508242008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247165986124513399.post-49008161670453705312018-12-01T21:10:00.000-08:002019-01-25T20:13:10.472-08:00Knitting Pattern: The Fika Coaster <span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Inspired by the simple + minimalist style that has been giving me <i>life, </i>I wanted something that would fit perfectly in a Scandinavian home. You know, the ones with the bright white walls and muted colors; the light pine wood everywhere from the floors down to the <i>bebis</i> toys; the clean lines and natural light; and the simple accents, greenery and cozy textiles. Basically, the home of my hygge dreams. So of course I wanted the name to evoke all the Scandi vibes and when I stumbled upon the verb that translates to "meeting up for coffee," it was an obvious fit. Place these coasters under your coffee or tea or use as a mat for a potted plant. Click <span style="color: #444444;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/646890660/knit-coaster-pattern-mug-rug-knitting?ref=shop_home_active_1">here</a> </span>for the pattern.</span><br />
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