diy knit kit: 2-color textured hats

here is my very first knit hat kit – which includes a pattern set with 4 different hat options. there is a knit flat version and a knit round version, each with 2 stitch pattern variations. and of course the yarn; each kit has a 90 yard hank of recycled hand-dyed yarn, striping between 2Continue reading “diy knit kit: 2-color textured hats”

diy knit kit: bracelet mini-kit

my first knit kit! everything you need to make one of these little knit bracelets, except for the knitting needles (size 8, or close) and tapestry needle. kit includes: 4 yards of hand-dyed recycled yarn, a piece of contrasting recycled yarn, a secondhand button, and the pattern. 50 of these kits were included in holidayContinue reading “diy knit kit: bracelet mini-kit”

new knit kits and other neat stuff!

well well well it’s been awhile. i didn’t mean to not write in so long, the weeks have just been flying by! my mom came to visit last weekend – her first time ever in portland. so i took her to all my favorite places and we had a super fun time. sucked that itContinue reading “new knit kits and other neat stuff!”

leethal profiled! and new monster hats!

wheee today was a happy day – i was interviewed for the diy alert! pdx profiles by the fabulous sister diane! if you don’t already know about it, diy alert! is an entire website for crafters in portland – including a very detailed crafting calendar with all kinds of events like craft shows, meet-ups, classes,Continue reading “leethal profiled! and new monster hats!”

leethal store stuff and wonderland

yay i just finished my store update with all the patches and clock kits added! whole new category now for diy kits where i linked to all my blog tutorials/patterns for more diy fun! i’ll be adding more to that page as i write more tutorials, and i have plans for more kits. didn’t takeContinue reading “leethal store stuff and wonderland”

crafty stress is the good kind of stress, right?

oh goodness. busy week. i was insane to think i could get that hat pattern posted this week, i’m sorry to anyone who’s waiting for it! been preparing for crafty wonderland tomorrow (sunday), and i have my 100 samples (plus 10 media) due to the sampler next week. so now i reveal to you myContinue reading “crafty stress is the good kind of stress, right?”

crafty wonderland + patch printing!

i’m going to be a vendor at crafty wonderland on october 14th, woo yeah! it’s an awesome event with tons of rad stuff, so if you are able to you should definitely come! there’s a diy table where you can make a craft to take home, and so many amazing vendors selling all different kindsContinue reading “crafty wonderland + patch printing!”

wooo i’m published!

eeeeee i’m officially a designer!!!! the first pattern i ever wrote, entwined, was published today in knitty! i still can’t believe it! here are some more shots from our shoot (taken by my awesome guy pete): and perfect timing too, because i just uploaded my new website design last night! i have plans to fullyContinue reading “wooo i’m published!”