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Body image through handmade • There are many things I dislike about my body. Many times it takes me many visits to stores to find pieces that I actually feel confident in or fits quite right but there’s nothing like putting on one of my homemade pieces. I feel most beautiful in my homemade pieces especially this tank. ☺️ • Do what makes you feel like the true confident you! • What are pieces of yours make you feel amazing? • Knit Tank Top pattern: @saraknitsco • Necklace: @thirdeyepinecones • Tanks available for purchase on @happyprobably! Link in bio • Photo: @shannoncreates_ • • • #bodyimage #positivebodyimage #selflove #manicmakers #manicmakermoment #loveyourself #knitting #knittingaddict #handmade #l4l #boho #simplyhandmade #makersmovement #madewithjoann #helloimhandmade #knittersgonnaknit #knittinginspiration #supportsmallbusiness #knittersofsyracuse #creativeknitting #knittersofinstagram #ourmakerlife #imadethis #creativityeveryday #createlove #calledtobecreative #knittingbydarian #kbd #happyprobably (at Syracuse, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0OID5JB7CN/?igshid=1gbl3t9kea76b

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➰Hump Day➰ • Anyone else feeling that mid week slump? I sure am so little making is getting done today. We all need real days off every now and then. Since I’m being lazy here’s a cute photo from the other days brunch. ☺️ • How’s your Wednesday going?? • Pattern: Steffy Headband @morthunder • • • #thesweetpraxis #latteart #steffyheadband #knitting #ourmakerlife #humpday #madewithjoann #knittingaddict #handmade #l4l #boho #myetsyfind #simplyhandmade #makersmovement #coffeeshop #helloimhandmade #knittersgonnaknit #knittinginspiration #supportsmallbusiness #knittersofsyracuse #creativeknitting #knittersofinstagram #knittersoftheworld #imadethis #creativityfound #createexplore #calledtobecreative #knittingbydarian #kbd (at The Sweet Praxis) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwp4CAbBQpF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xl7dilbxslqc

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I’m a hooker!! 😉 • Recently I learned to crochet scrunchies! That means I’m a crocheter right?! • I wouldn’t really say I know how to “crochet” just yet but learning this simple project makes me excited to learn more! • Any suggestions on video tutorials for crochet beginners?? • In other news, these three colors are the selection for fall scrunchies! DM is if interested in snagging some before launch! • Video Scrunchie Tutorial: @lunarknitsbylori • • • #lionbrandyarn #velvetscrunchies #veganknits #vegan #fallknits #fallcolors #preorder #knitting #knittingaddict #handmade #l4l #boho #simplyhandmade #makersmovement #coffeeshop #hellohandmade #knittersgonnaknit #knittinginspiration #supportsmallbusiness #knittersofsyracuse #creativeknitting #knittersofinstagram #knittersoftheworld #imadethis #creativitychasers #createexplore #calledtobeamaker #knittingbydarian #kbd (at Syracuse, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1CS5pth0_Z/?igshid=166sik06rk6pt

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➰Positivity and Balance ➰ • A few weeks ago I told myself “I’m finally ready to be better.” For a while now I’ve been missing that “finally” with many missed/failed opportunities to be better previously. I guess turning 26 and losing your health insurance will make you want to treat your body and mind the right way. • Even in this short time, I’ve crashed and burned mentally but came out with so much light and positivity. I guess I realized I’m worth working on myself. It may be difficult and take extra effort but I am worth it. I deserve to find balance and positivity in any situation instead of self deprecating into an anxiety attack. This journey is far from over and I can’t wait to see where it takes me. • With that being said, I hope you too find balance, comfort, and happiness in yourself and life. YOU ARE WORTH IT. We all deserve to love ourselves and to value our mental and physical being. If you’ve been meaning to make a personal change, DO IT because you can! You’re strong 💪🏼 and capable! • Wearing: My Beginner raglan @knitatude (yarn- @lionbrandyarn Wool Ease T&Q) • Photograph: @rinknits • Working on: Knit Crop top @saraknitsco (yarn XL cotton @woolandthegang) • • • #knitatudeknits #mybeginnerraglan #ourmakerlife #lionbrandyarn #knitting #knittingaddict #handmade #l4l #boho #woolandthegang #simplyhandmade #makersmovement #coffeeshop #helloimhandmade #knittersgonnaknit #knittinginspiration #supportsmallbusiness #knittersofsyracuse #creativeknitting #knittersofinstagram #knittersoftheworld #imadethis #creativityfound #createexplore #calledtobecreative #knittingbydarian #kbd #manicmakers (at Syracuse, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwDQ3ZvBdHS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ek51aytkv62

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The Steffy Headband • This is a must have accessory! I seriously wear them all the time in a few different looks. You want one. I know you do 😝 • Swipe to see the available colors! DM if interested! • Pattern: @morthunder • T-shirt: @hansonstknits • • • #photographywithfriends #steffyheadband #morthunderandme #summerknits #springheadband #knitaccessory #veganknits #knitting #knittingaddict #handmade #l4l #boho #simplyhandmade #makersmovement #helloimhandmade #knittersgonnaknit #knittinginspiration #supportsmallbusiness #knittersofsyracuse #creativemaking #knittersofinstagram #knittersoftheworld #imadethis #creativityfound #madewithjoann #createpassionately #calledtobecreative #knittingbydarian #kbd (at Syracuse, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/By_HZr5BrKC/?igshid=1hf0sza4bbexz

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➰Reuse, reduce, recycle➰ • With my increasing passion for our beautiful plate Earth, I felt I needed to do more as a maker. This spring and summer KBD will be launching a natural fiber and earth friendly focused using second hand items, less waste, and reusable products. • More sneak peeks coming soon 😉 • • • #reuseable #naturalvibers #madewithjoann #secondhandmakes #knit #knitting #knittingaddict #handmade #l4l #boho #myetsyfind #simplyhandmade #makersmovement #coffeeshop #helloimhandmade #knittersgonnaknit #knittinginspiration #supportsmallbusiness #knittersofsyracuse #creativeknitting #knittersofinstagram #knittersoftheworld #imadethis #creativityfound #createexplore #calledtobecreative #knittingbydarian #kbd (at Syracuse, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwSufaxBjpr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11y0ybhs4qg38

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➰Happy Sunday➰ • Today Ethan and I are doing a little (well more like a lot ha) spring cleaning! Cleaning is a thorn in my side and I don’t do it nearly enough but there is something oddly satisfying about reorganizing your home after a long winter. • Aside from cleaning we’re also getting lunch with some friends at a new restaurant opening in town called @tbwesyr! This spot is owned by a former manager and friend of mine. So, Naturally we have to support it! Open 12-4 today in Syracuse! • What are you doing on this Sunday? • Photograph: @rinknits • Sweater Patter: My Beginner Raglan by @knitatude • Necklace: @thirdeyepinecones • Wip: Knit Crop top @saraknitsco in @woolandthegang • • • #knit #knitting #knittingaddict #handmade #l4l #boho #myetsyfind #simplyhandmade #makersmovement #coffeeshop #helloimhandmade #knittersgonnaknit #knittinginspiration #supportsmallbusiness #knittersofsyracuse #creativeknitting #knittersofinstagram #knittersoftheworld #imadethis #creativityfound #createexplore #calledtobecreative #knittingbydarian #kbd (at The Brine Well Eatery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwPrvJVB75w/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13z6d9moyguvu

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➰Custom Orders➰ • This beauty is almost finished! I’m very grateful for my customers and their amazing color combinations. This custom order called yarn that I’d never used before as well as brighter colors! The more I step out of my comfort zone the more I love it! Custom orders are now open! • What news things have you tried lately?? • Yarn: Landscapes- Perfect Storm @lionbrandyarn • • • #lionbrandyarn #knit #knitting #knittingaddict #handmade #l4l #boho #myetsyfind #ourmakerlife #simplyhandmade #manicmakers #makersmovement #coffeeshop #helloimhandmade #knittersgonnaknit #knittinginspiration #supportsmallbusiness #knittersofsyracuse #creativeknitting #knittersofinstagram #knittersoftheworld #imadethis #creativityfound #createexplore #calledtobecreative #knittingbydarian #kbd (at Syracuse, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuCnm_ChiIT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1k1emaseb1gtn

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➰The Makers Retreat!➰ • Today’s the day!! @a_cute_design and I are headed to see our fiber friends at @themakersretreat in Michigan! We’re so so excited to meet new makers and chat about yarn all weekend long! We’ll be sharing our adventures in our pages as well as @manic.makers !! Stay tuned for the fun! • New design coming with these beauties! It may be heavenly wool and spring is coming but I can’t help my creative mind after seeing this color combo! • What would you make with these squishy hanks?? • • • #themakersretreat #knit #knitting #knittingaddict #handmade #l4l #boho #myetsyfind #simplyhandmade #makersmovement #coffeeshop #helloimhandmade #knittersgonnaknit #knittinginspiration #supportsmallbusiness #knittersofsyracuse #creativeknitting #knittersofinstagram #knittersoftheworld #imadethis #creativityfound #createexplore #calledtobecreative #ourmakerlife #knittingbydarian #kbd #ipreview via @preview.app (at Northville, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvUKijlBRca/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1li2fsvx25x7a

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➰The Blanket Infinity Scarf➰ • We’re calling for more testers! Surprisingly we’re a little a head of schedule with our patterns so we’re calling for another round! The Blanket Infinity Scarf is one of our best sellers and a staple in our wardrobes every winter. If you’re interested in testing one of our patterns comment below and DM us with your desired pattern! (Coffee Shop headband or Blanket Infinity Scarf) Testers will be selected Thursday 28th. This is a beginner pattern. • Interested in your own scarf? Check out the 20% off everything! Hurry sale ends on Thursday! • Photos: @corinafosterphoto, @rkphotography18 • Model: @k10_rae • • • #lionbrandyarn #knit #knitting #knittingaddict #handmade #l4l #boho #myetsyfind #simplyhandmade #makersmovement #coffeeshop #helloimhandmade #knittersgonnaknit #knittinginspiration #supportsmallbusiness #knittersofsyracuse #creativeknitting #knittersofinstagram #knittersoftheworld #imadethis #creativityfound #createexplore #calledtobecreative #knittingbydarian #kbd (at Syracuse, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuXJ-lmhIW6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xqhre8om26l2

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➰This mug ❤️➰ • Unfortunately I’m going through a personal struggle that has been consuming me for a few weeks now. One moment feeling confident and one moment hating myself. Throughout this I’ve had the support of an amazing soul @knowsanctuary. • Courtney gave me this mug for my birthday during the middle of my struggles and it completely changed my mindset. When feeling down I think of this saying. It has really stayed with me while coping with negativity. Any situation can bring a lesson and with lessons come growth. 🌸 🌹 • I’m so fortunate to have a friend that knows me. Thank you Courtney for being you! ❤️ • Show some love to your supporters! Tag them below and express your appreciation! • • • #growthmindset #growth #friendship #knit #knitting #knittingaddict #handmade #l4l #boho #myetsyfind #simplyhandmade #makersmovement #coffeeshop #helloimhandmade #knittersgonnaknit #knittinginspiration #supportsmallbusiness #ourmakerlife #knittersofsyracuse #creativeknitting #knittersofinstagram #knittersoftheworld #imadethis #creativityfound #createexplore #calledtobecreative #knittingbydarian #kbd (at Syracuse, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwIa71ihLep/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qnd59oyw2c1f

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➰Creative Mojo➰ • Have you ever just felt a creative rut? Been unable to craft something out of sure pleasure? • For a couple weeks now, I’ve felt this “forced” feeling as a maker. I’m forced to make for my market. I’m forced to post because it’s good for my business. I’m forced to produce a certain amount of product. • KBD is still my baby and I want it to grow but my creativity seems to be missing right now. Feeling a bit lost as a maker only pulls me further down. I’m ready to be “yarned and dangerous” again. • How do you cope with a creative rut? And what are some of the ways you push through creative blocks? • Yarn: @malabrigoyarn • Print: @willowheartdesigns • • • #creativeblock #malabrigoyarn #knit #knitting #knittingaddict #handmade #l4l #boho #myetsyfind #simplyhandmade #makersmovement #helloimhandmade #knittersgonnaknit #knittinginspiration #supportsmallbusiness #knittersofsyracuse #creativeknitting #knittersofinstagram #knittersoftheworld #creativityfound #createexplore #calledtobecreative #knittingbydarian #kbd #ourmakerlife (at Syracuse, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv0EqB7BFdQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13q12g6b9nqp1

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➰Birthday Celebrations!➰ • Today’s my birthday friends! I’m so excited to be with @a_cute_design as we get ready for @themakersretreat! We’re relaxing and hanging out and just having fun! Can’t wait to see what the rest of the week has in store for us @manic.makers! 💕💕 • Happy first day of spring! How are you enjoying your day?? • • • #manicmakers #itisyourbirthday #knit #knitting #knittingaddict #handmade #l4l #boho #myetsyfind #simplyhandmade #makersmovement #coffeeshop #helloimhandmade #knittersgonnaknit #knittinginspiration #supportsmallbusiness #knittersofsyracuse #creativeknitting #knittersofinstagram #knittersoftheworld #imadethis #creativityfound #createexplore #calledtobecreative #knittingbydarian #kbd (at Northville, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvPF8sFBEQa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14gxxaracyt5t

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➰Special gift➰ • There’s just something about giving homemade! It warms my heart every time. Beanies are my go-to gifts during the winter season. Here’s a Twisted Twin Beanie with an extra twist! • What are your favorite gifts to make? • Pom: @threadhead_knits.co • Tags: @jslasercraft • • #lionbrandyarn #knit #knitting #knittingaddict #handmade #l4l #boho #myetsyfind #simplyhandmade #makersmovement #coffeeshop #helloimhandmade #knittersgonnaknit #knittinginspiration #supportsmallbusiness #knittersofsyracuse #creativeknitting #knittersofinstagram #knittersoftheworld #imadethis #creativityfound #createexplore #calledtobecreative #knittingbydarian #kbd (at Syracuse, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu_-vvDhJ7b/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jcclvwg2uzrf

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Hello friends! • I thought it was time to do another introduction post! It seems like it’s been a while and this is a great reason to show off Rin’s gorgeous photography. Here’s a little bit about me, the maker behind KBD! -I’ve been knitting for almost 5 years now. Wow it’s odd realizing that! Time flies! - My other passion is coffee! I’m a barista at an amazing local coffee shop. Where I’m learning everyday. My experience in running my business and managing social media aided in becoming their Social Media Coordinator! For the first time in a long time, I’m extremely happy with my career path. -I was a field hockey goalie in college and miss it everyday. -I’m an aunt to three beautiful Nieces with a nephew on the way! (Extra fun fact: It will be the first boy on my moms side in three generations) -I try my best to eat vegetarian...damn sushi 🍣.... -did I say I love coffee? Haha it’s true. -lastly I’m a founder of @manic.makers Which is a platform I hold dear to my heart! Focusing on positivity, real life, and more as makers. We all go through similar struggles, more than we probably know, so let’s go through them together. 🖤 • There’s plenty more where that came from but I’ll save you all from that for now. Ask below if you want to know something more! Or better yet! Tell me something about you! • Thanks for reading all of that! 💕 • Photograph: @rinknits • Sweater: My Beginner Raglan @knitatude • • • #manicmakers #madewithjoann #lionbrandyarn #malabrigo #knitting #knittingaddict #handmade #l4l #boho #simplyhandmade #ourmakerlife #makersmovement #coffeeshop #helloimhandmade #knittersgonnaknit #knittinginspiration #supportsmallbusiness #knittersofsyracuse #creativeknitting #knittersofinstagram #knittersoftheworld #imadethis #creativityfound #createexplore #calledtobecreative #knittingbydarian #kbd https://www.instagram.com/p/BwVRTnZhEmv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=f66p9v1lz4xs

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➰One more day!➰ • Honestly I just wanted to show a little more love to my bestie @k10_rae! She’s always ready for a photoshoot and makes our knits look amazing. Thank you for all the support! ❤️ • There’s only one more day left to take advantage of 20% off sale! The Twisted Twin beanie, along with many others, are discounted and available in 15+ colors! Order today and be cozy! • For my knitting friends, take a look at the two previous posts for a chance to be a test knitter! • Photograph: @corinafosterphoto • Pom: @threadhead_knits.co • • • #lionbrandyarn #knit #knitting #knittingaddict #handmade #l4l #boho #myetsyfind #simplyhandmade #makersmovement #coffeeshop #helloimhandmade #knittersgonnaknit #knittinginspiration #supportsmallbusiness #knittersofsyracuse #creativeknitting #knittersofinstagram #knittersoftheworld #imadethis #creativityfound #createexplore #calledtobecreative #knittingbydarian #kbd (at Syracuse, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuZlixFB9ue/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=88k8m680yasq