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I am still on mat leave but thought it was important to voice my support for the brave and firm stance @hi.ravelry has taken against Trump. .
However, though what Ravelry has done is important, I know I owe the community more than a trite acknowledgement.
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I haven’t been participating much on IG since the birth of my child in Feb, but I have seen what’s been going on. I have been, all too quietly, scrolling, reading, following and unfollowing. I have been feeling uncomfortable and examining why, but until today I hadn’t made a statement of my own. Besides the occasional shared post or story, I’ve been silent. It’s not enough and I’m sorry. I’m sorry it’s taken the involvement of a giant like Ravelry for me to finally speak up.
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I realize my incredible privilege (as a white, cis, Canadian woman) has allowed me to choose silence, and that silence is incredibly harmful. I apologize and promise to do better.
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Many BIPOC and allies have been working for months to bring attention to the racism and discrimination in our community, and it’s these people who have paved the way for Ravelry to do what they’ve done. They’ve done an incredible amount of work, bearing the emotional burden of educating us, calling out not only obvious acts of racism, but those in a place of privilege who stand idly by. Able, by virtue of our privilege, to stand idly by.
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Ravelry’s involvement has triggered backlash, not just towards those who run Ravelry but towards the marginalized groups whose very safety they’re trying to protect. For that reason, it’s more important than ever to for people like me (white, privileged) to speak up. But we have to do more than declare in a single IG post or tweet that we agree with what Ravelry has done, patting ourselves on the backs for “doing the right thing”. We have to do the work instead of waiting (expecting?) to be educated. We have to speak out, create safe spaces, learn, and educate, without placing more of a burden on marginalized groups.
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Unsure of where to start? I recommend following @_unfinishedobject and reading the FAQ post on their blog.
✨New Pattern Release + 15% off with coupon code INTERCOASTAL!✨⠀
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Hi! I'm alive (barely, it sometimes feels like these days). As many of you know, I'm preparing to go on maternity leave. So I have a ton of work I'm trying to finish up, while simultaneously having a fraction of my usual amount of energy. I've had to prioritize only the Most Important tasks, so my social media presence (and consumption) has been pretty much zero.⠀
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So, please excuse me while I get way more satisfaction from this pattern release than is warranted for something that is normally a routine part of running my business! 😭⠀
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I give you: the Intercoastal hat! (swipe for more photos)⠀
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This is a bulky weight hat with a simple, geometric colourwork pattern. For the sample, I've opted for an all-Canadian lineup, pairing a hand dyed variegated yarn (@hypothesisyarns Bulky) with a solid (@estelleyarns Alpaca Merino Chunky), and I adore how it knit up. Of course, the pattern would work equally well in a subtle solid combination, or a pairing with a bit more contrast! Both yarns are currently available at @castoncastoffnl, but you'll need to hurry if you want to scoop up a skein of the Hypothesis Yarns Bulky!⠀
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To check out all the details (yardage, needles, etc.) and purchase your copy of the pattern, head on over to Ravelry (there's a link in my profile to the pattern page). And don't forget to use coupon code INTERCOASTAL at checkout to get 15% off! The discount is good until Sunday night at midnight.⠀
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Note: This pattern is FREE for all Fan Club tier patrons (those currently subscribed + anyone who signs up before the end of the month). Click the link in my profile to check out my Patreon creator page and find out more!⠀
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Happy knitting!⠀
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Happy new year! My January Designer Newsletter went out this morning, and in it I included a roundup of all the previous topics I’ve covered. I hope having all these resources linked in one place will be helpful. If you're not signed up, you can click the link in my profile to see the accompanying blog post. A few highlights:⠀
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✔️ Top 10 pattern mistakes and how to avoid them⠀
✔️ Writing patterns with both charts and written instructions⠀
✔️ 10 Apps to help streamline your design workflow⠀
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This will be my last newsletter for a little while. As many of you know, I'm going on maternity leave starting next week. I’ll be back with brand new content in April or May, so if you have suggestions for future newsletters, please send them along at any time!⠀
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Happy knitting!⠀
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Hopping on the bandwagon and posting my #topnine on my final work day (😱) of 2018!
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2018 was an incredible year of growth for my business and I owe it all to this community. Every like, comment, and pm means the world to me. 🙏
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Looks like my #whitecapsocks and #wreckhousecowl got lots of love! Pictured:
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💕Top row (L to R): Whitecap socks, Corner Brook shawl, Wreckhouse hat
💕Middle row (L to R): Frost mittens, Wreckhouse cowl, Whitecap socks (!!)
💕Bottom row (L to R): Whitecap socks (!!!), Avalon socks, Wreckhouse cowl
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My December Designer Newsletter went out yesterday, and in it I talked about some newer and lesser-known features of Ravelry Pro that I find useful as a designer:⠀
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✔️Using a PayPal micropayments account to save on PayPal fees⠀
✔️Linking test knitters' projects to a pattern before it is published⠀
✔️A few new features in the "promotions" section that make them even more customizable than before (I didn't think that was possible, either!)⠀
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If you missed the newsletter, I've shared all the information in a blog post on my website (link in profile). Be sure to sign up (link also in profile) so you don't miss out next month!⠀
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I also shared my tech editing availability for the rest of December/first two weeks of January, so be sure to get in touch if you've got a pattern in need of editing! Spots always fill up in advance, and I expect that to be the case even more so than usual this time. 😉⠀
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***Promo has ended***
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✨ New pattern release! ✨⠀
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My Red Cliff mitten pattern is now live on Ravelry, and 15% off all weekend! Click the link in my profile + use coupon code red-cliff-mittens at checkout to get your copy.⠀
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💥Patrons! This is your November pattern reward, so be sure to head over to Patreon and snag your free copy.⠀
💥Newsletter subscribers! There was a problem with the coupon codes not appearing in the first email I sent out last night. I just sent out a second email that should contain your code (🤞🤞🤞). Let me know if you have any trouble redeeming!⠀
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This is one of my favourite designs in a while. Here are a few of my favourite features:⠀
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✔️Fingering weight yarn makes them lightweight but still very warm⠀
✔️Bold, geometric colourwork pattern that looks great in highly contrasting colours (as pictured) but would also work in a more subtle colour combination. I'm dying to see what these would look like in a self-striping sock yarn paired with a solid!⠀
✔️Thumb gusset = great fit⠀
✔️Available in 4 sizes ⠀
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Some chart-reading experience is recommended, as this pattern uses multiple charts simultaneously. 🌶️🌶️🌶️⠀
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I love seeing your WIP and FO photos, so be sure to tag me @kniterations and use hashtag #redcliffmittens!⠀
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The sample was knit in @tukuwool Fingering from @castoncastoffnl in "Hohka" and "Auri". A little birdie told me they just got a new shipment of this stunning yarn, with lots of colours to choose from!⠀
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