#yarnmatters

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When you look inside your project bag and it's just the most scrumptious pile of color and texture imaginable! These colors are giving me life right now in the elbow of the coldest weeks of winter here in the Mojave Desert. Thevsun still shines, though, and boy does it make these colors shine right along with it! What brings you joy in the grip of the deepest winds of winter? Yarn is from @urthyarns, purchased at @yarnmatters. Pattern is in progress! https://www.instagram.com/p/CnxrnJCvigQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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What a Difference The Gauge Makes https://www.jillwolcottknits.com/what-a-difference-the-gauge-makes/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=jillwolcottknits&utm_content=What%20a%20Difference%20The%20Gauge%20Makes Real life proves this to be an ongoing subject that needs clarification. This post talks about getting gauge--and why you should. There is a connected post about row gauge.⠀ ⠀ Ultimately, you have to know what you want from your knitting. Do you want to make what you see represented in the sample, or do you just want to knit? You are the boss of your knitting, but information will help your process and the product. #gaugematters #knittingswatches #knowyourgauge #yarnmatters #passionknit #fashionknit #fashionpassionknit #knittersofinstagram #knittersgonnaknit #knittingaddict #knittersoftheworld #knitstagram #alwaysknitting https://www.instagram.com/p/CF07y4PJdD8/?igshid=oriv0y4usgo8

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Adoring all the color shifts in this yarn from @urthyarns! (purchased at @yarnmatters) #crochettexture #texturedetail #designinprogress #urthyarns https://www.instagram.com/p/CnkrhqoSO8x/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Because one hat at a time isn't acceptable during a hat kick, apparently. 🤷 #araucaniayarns #araucaniahuasco #yarnmatters #yarnporn #yarnlove #fortheloveofyarn #sockyarn https://www.instagram.com/p/BrYMLS3Ftyx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8vnar94b40cb

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Ah, here we go! 😊 #beautifulbeginnings #temptingeweyarns #ewesosparklysock #mermaidtales #birthdaysuit #yarnmatters #sockyarn #crochet #stitchdetail https://www.instagram.com/p/BstDQXYFfxT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xrblagaf67z5

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I first envisioned this project on the road to visit @centeroftheyarniverse and @danceswithwoolrva, the first two of my four stops on the inaugural @jamesriveryarncrawl. My other two stops on the crawl were @theflyingneedlesyarn and my own LYS at the time, @yarnmatters. Sometimes a design concept comes from the yarn but sometimes it comes all on its own, suddenly, like lightening striking in a moment of inspiration, and then I have to find the yarn to bring it to life! So at each shop I visited, I looked for locally dyed yarn in colors that reminded me of my own time on the rivers there in Virginia. The river in my pictures is (shhh) actually in Texas, where we moved just a week after the yarn crawl last year! I'm so pleased to finally be able to share the pattern with you. Thank you SO much to my tech editor @jamesbartley.co.uk as well all of my fabulous testers, including Donna, @keinaphels, @shabelcreations, and @sandhyakarandikar. You all ROCK!! The pattern is available on Ravelry as well as in my new Etsy shop and you can save 10% for the pattern launch with coupon code windingriver, now through August 16th at 11:59 CT. Enjoy!⁠ ⁠ Featured dyers: @littlefoxyarn, @kimdyesyarn, @robinspromise, @the.fiberists, @baad_mom_yarns, @urbangirlyarns, @temptingeweyarn, and @wise_owl_crafts ⁠ ⁠ #jamesriverwrap #jamesriveryarncrawl #littlefoxyarn #kimdyesyarn #robinspromiseyarn #thefiberists #baadmomyarns #urbangirlyarns #temptingeweyarns #wiseowlfiber #centeroftheyarniverse #danceswithwoolrva #theflyingneedles #yarnmatters #crochetpattern #createandgrowchallenge https://www.instagram.com/p/CDeo0SLJNyy/?igshid=kkuf81u7zwqw

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The #jamesriverwrap is ready for pattern testers! You can find the test thread on Ravelry at https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/crochet-cetera-by-connie-lee/4035878 as well as on @yarnpond! Original design uses yarn from eight indie dyers purchased from four of the six participating shops during the inaugural @jamesriveryarncrawl, including @littlefoxyarn, @kimdyesyarn, @robinspromise, @the.fiberists, @baad_mom_yarns, @urbangirlyarns, @temptingeweyarn, and @wise_owl_crafts. Thank you @centeroftheyarniverse, @danceswithwoolrva, @theflyingneedlesyarn, and @yarnmatters - I hope to shop with you again sometime! #jamesriveryarncrawl #littlefoxyarn #kimdyesyarn #robinspromiseyarn #thefiberists #baadmomyarns #urbangirlyarns #temptingeweyarns #wiseowlfiber #centeroftheyarniverse #danceswithwoolrva #theflyingneedles #yarnmatters #crochetpattern #patterncomingsoon https://www.instagram.com/p/CAVuMa_pBKR/?igshid=1mjp20nldliad

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I am slowly but surely will soon make my way through finishing up this pattern. I've got a video tutorial, a photo tutorial for joining on the second side with a standing sc dec, "exact" estimates of yardage used for each color plus an average to help with yarn substitutions, an inspiration background blurb, a symbol chart, links to each of the indie dyers (yay!) plus the @jamesriveryarncrawl, gauge, pictures, special stitches definitions, and modification ideas. Sometimes I think I try to cram too much information into my patterns but then as soon as I decide to skip something, someone asks a question that could have been answered with said skipped feature! What's your favorite pattern feature that you would love to see in every design? Yarn from @littlefoxyarn, @kimdyesyarn, @robinspromise, @the.fiberists, @baad_mom_yarns, @urbangirlyarns, @temptingeweyarn, and @wise_owl_crafts. #jamesriverwrap #jamesriveryarncrawl #littlefoxyarn #kimdyesyarn #robinspromiseyarn #thefiberists #baadmomyarns #urbangirlyarns #temptingeweyarns #wiseowlfiber #centeroftheyarniverse #danceswithwoolrva #theflyingneedles #yarnmatters #crochetpattern #patterncomingsoon https://www.instagram.com/p/B--Nhp6JpcQ/?igshid=14hdaxjuczw82

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I'm a little disappointed that I wasn't able to take piece this to the river that inspired it for its photo shoot, but perhaps some day it will get to visit Virginia! I can't hardly believe it's already been nearly a year since we moved. 😭 Thank you so much to all the wonderful indie dyers who make realizing design visions like this possible as well as to all the yarn shops who participated in the @jamesriveryarncrawl for being so welcoming and featuring so many amazing local (ish) dyers! I used yarn from @littlefoxyarn, @kimdyesyarn, @robinspromise, @the.fiberists, @baad_mom_yarns, @urbangirlyarns, @temptingeweyarn, and @wise_owl_crafts purchased from four of the six shops (I wasn't able to get out to the last two), including @centeroftheyarniverse, @danceswithwoolrva, @theflyingneedlesyarn, and @yarnmatters. ❤️ #jamesriverwrap #jamesriveryarncrawl #littlefoxyarn #kimdyesyarn #robinspromiseyarn #thefiberists #baadmomyarns #urbangirlyarns #temptingeweyarns #wiseowlfiber #centeroftheyarniverse #danceswithwoolrva #theflyingneedles #yarnmatters #crochetpattern #patterncomingsoon https://www.instagram.com/p/B-z7fjopfEu/?igshid=1fknl55z4l669

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Y'all. My heart is so full after teaching such a wonderful class today at @yarnmatters! Every single one of these ladies is an absolute treasure to have in class. They are kind and warm and fun and forgiving - even when I forget how to math or read a pattern incorrectly. 😭 😂 🥰 And there were THREE finished pieces for show and tell!!! And I remembered to take pictures! 🎉 #crochetclass #yarnmatters #wtflock #wtfyarn #cascadeyarns #brediculousyarns #crochetwithconnie #crochet #localyarnshop https://www.instagram.com/p/BtHiMLql_CS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=plpmaxzzt9am

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That's right, it's time to fight that funk with sparkle yarn! I bought these beauties from @temptingeweyarn during their last trunk show at my LYS @yarnmatters and it's really stinkin' cold outside, so these icy colors are both apt and invigorating! And sparkly. Did I mention that already? #temptingeweyarns #ewesosparklysock #mermaidtales #yarnmatters #birthdaysuit #sockyarn #yarnporn #yarntherapy #yarnlover #yarnaddict https://www.instagram.com/p/BsgKvLKFfnW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=33ar36iazrnr

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Some pictures from our blocking class today at @yarnmatters! Last picture shows before (curly), after (only 30 minutes and not dry yet!), and during blocking - we used pins only for one, knit blockers on one, and blocking wires on the last one. I think the students really enjoyed seeing the different methods in action! Blocking is magic, y'all. Truly. https://www.instagram.com/p/BuPO7g_ljX_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zq4u09dffh1j

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The #hellosummerbeachbagcal officially kicked off today! I'm using Hampton in Coral from @cascadeyarns for my demo sample for the livestreams; which yarn did you choose? If you're still shopping for the perfect yarn, I know @yarnmatters has some in stock! #hellosummerbeachbag #hampton #cascadeyarns https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg288GNpMUS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Well, I definitely don't have any aspirations to start teaching knitting classes, too, but I could probably help a friend in a pinch! Thank you so much to @skacelknitting and @yarnmatters for a great idea and event - I had fun!! #10000newknitters #learntoknit #skacel https://www.instagram.com/p/BqAuHbhlhpk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xcsy9ai6ax58

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Thank you so much to everyone who came out to @yarnmatters for the #sweetcarolinashawl pattern launch! It's always exciting to meet new faces and I love seeing the colors you choose and how YOU imagine bringing my designs to life! The shawl is staying in the shop for now so even if you missed me, you can still stop by to see the shawl in person! Happy crocheting, y'all! https://www.instagram.com/p/BpK0M_OH7XZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14jwyxzxqnh3g

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I love delicious little detail shots like this just as much as I do the feature photos sometimes! Hammered aluminum wire shawl pins will be making their grand debut at my LYS @yarnmatters this weekend! 😍 #shawlpins #wirework #aluminumwire #hammeredwire #handmade #shawlpinsbyconnielee https://www.instagram.com/p/BpCzJ5tnSJ7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5f9l567mskff