We live in a society that values the idea of being the best at everything we do. From a young age, we are taught that being mediocre is not enough and that we must strive for greatness in all aspects of our lives. However, this is an unrealistic expectation that can lead to feelings of…
Archives for April 2023
katyyydid a podcast | ep. 1 on YT, knitting and making podcast
Show Notes Thanks for supporting my channel! This is my first ever YT video! I hope you enjoy watching as much as I did making and that you’ll be back for more again soon. What I’m Wearing: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/katyyydid/vneck-boxy Knitting Patterns Talked About: Gloam by Caitlin Hunter – https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gloam Bluestone Cardi by Kelsey Stephens – https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bluestone-cardi…
How Quitting My Job Changed My Life
To talk about why I started blogging, I need to start with my making journey. I was young, only in 6th grade when my great-grandmother taught me to knit. That’s where it starts, as it had become an obsession. I learned to knit in the era of Livejournal and blogs running the internet. Mind you,…
Join The Slow Living Email Challenge
Are you tired of the fast-paced, stressful life that seems to be the norm these days? Are you looking for ways to slow down, be more mindful, and enjoy the simple things in life? If so, the Slow Living Email Challenge may be just what you need! This email challenge is designed to help you…
How to Start Doing Your Morning Pages
Morning Pages is a writing exercise that was popularized by Julia Cameron in her book, “The Artist’s Way.” The exercise involves writing three pages of stream-of-consciousness writing every morning, without worrying about grammar, spelling, or punctuation. It’s a way to clear your mind and start the day with a clean slate. In this blog post,…
5 Easy T-Shirt & Tank Knitting Patterns for Spring
Today is the first day I’m able to write from my front porch! Having a newborn is hard, not having a living room due to construction is harder, and so being able to have an extra space to live in is so refreshing. Unrelated- I recently had a moth scare, so my yarn is packed…
Finished Object: Arthur Pants in Black Linen
I was so dang scared to sew my first pair of pants! I think I purchased this as a gift shortly after the holidays in 2020 or 2021. Elastic scared the crap out of me, as well as the fit of these pants on my larger body. Now that I’ve finished this pair there was…
Why It’s Okay to Start Over
Starting over is often seen as a failure, but it shouldn’t be. In fact, starting over can be a powerful tool for growth and success. Especially when it comes to crafting or trying out new hobbies, we tend to get frozen with fear to have to start over or make mistakes. It’s okay to be…
