I never EVER wanted to do a craft fair. This is something that people have been urging me to do since I started knitting over a decade ago. I’ve had lots of friends and business buds ask me why I didn’t sell my knitting. My reasoning was always that I designed for work and I…
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katyyydid a podcast | ep. 3 on YT, FO’S, WIPs, & a little chat about plans
Show Notes Thanks for supporting my channel! This episode is about progress on my works in progress, a review of (almost) all of my finished objects so far this year, and a chat about my plans for a dedicated sewing week. I hope you enjoy watching as much as I did making and that you’ll…
How to Get Started with Slow Fashion
Slow fashion is a movement that emphasizes sustainable and ethical practices in the fashion industry. Not only is it incredibly important to start taking part in the slow fashion industry, it can also be a ton of fun. Thrifting is on an uptick in popularity, and especially in recent years I feel my peer group…
katyyydid a podcast | ep. 2 on YT, yarn & fabric haul with some dream knitting and project planning
Show Notes Thanks for supporting my channel! This episode is full of dreaming of future knitting and sewing projects with all the new stash I’ve acquired. Watch to help yourself get inspired, and comment below if you have any ideas of other projects I can make with the yarn I have left over? I hope…
It’s Okay To Not Be Great At Everything You Do
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…
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…
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…
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…
How to Use a Printable Knitting Journal
Knitting is a relaxing and rewarding hobby that requires patience and attention to detail. It’s important to keep track of your projects, patterns, yarn, and needles to ensure you can create your favorite pieces and stay organized while you do it. A printable knitting journal is a great tool for tracking your knitting projects and…
Why Having a Hobby is So Important
Hey! I’m really glad you’re here. I wanted to talk today about finding a hobby. Luckily for me, finding my multitude of hobbies has been fairly easy. My sister had an interest in learning to knit from our great-grandmother when we were kids, so obviously I got wrangled into the lessons as well and the…
