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How do you handle doubt? When does it hit you hardest? Share your experience in the comments! 👇🏾👇🏾 This week's #HOMwork focused on doubt being part of the creative process. I know this isn't a lettering post, just wanted to share how reading that email a few days ago affected me yesterday and today. And now, a story: I decided to make this small blanket (#babyBlanket), and while I was in one of the yarn aisles at Hobby Lobby I was STRUCK with inspiration and bought the 3 skeins in the photo above. I had absolute confidence all the colors would work together and I was so excited to work on the blanket. 2 skeins were wound into cakes when it happened. Maybe these colors wouldn't work together...maybe they would clash...the blanket was going to look terrible...should have just bought one colorway... I almost didn't start crocheting this blanket y'all. But I did start, then as I reached the point where the Oatmeal colorway would fade into the Neutral Stripe, I started to think I should abandon this idea and make a blanket that was worked up with only the Oatmeal colorway. But I decided I would add the next color and actually see the result before I gave up on it. And I am so PLEASED with how it's coming along! 😁 (Other photo above is right after first fade was completed) And this morning as I got ready to add the third colorway, again i struggled with maybe not. But, like the email encouraged us Friday, I'm not going to let the doubt stop me, I'm going to "do the work anyway." Yarn: All Yarn Bee Soft and Sleek colorways Top Left - Neutral Stripe Top Right - Ivory Stripe Bottom Center - Oatmeal (at McLean, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0g56DmJRIB/?igshid=49k8ldcgw2m4

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9 more rows! And then it's on to the next step. Note: I don't know what the next step is because I was really excited to get started AND my phone had about 7% battery left. Pattern: Blissful Boho Shrug designed by @ineeditcrochet #crochetLove #ohThatsDarling #cuteAndComfy #crochetersofinstagram #crochetAroundTheWorld #triangularShawl #triangleShawl #rafflePrize #donatingThisItem #texasArtist #texasCrocheters #acrylicYarn #stripes #accessories #accesorize #giftIdeas🎁 #silentAuctions (at McLean, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0LkBj4Jh52/?igshid=1n20vupl0orx3

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One of the tests for the #frolickingFox pattern I designed. Goes live in a couple of weeks! Until then, enjoy the photos that are coming your way OR #customOrder one from yours truly 🙂 OR place an order with @mummys_crochet_boutique OR do something else that supports a #smallBiz, the possibilities are endless... #communityOverCompetition #Repost @mummys_crochet_boutique Original Caption: ・・・ Finished #c2c baby blanket its so soft and squishy it will definitely keep your lil one warm and toasty...loved testing this pattern for @yarn_craze it works up so quickly and the result is amazing!!! . . This blanket is available for purchase at a reduced price so dm me if anyone is intereseted. . . @stylecraftyarns @paintboxyarns @jamescbrett @lovecrochetcom #frolickingfox #lovecrochetcom #crochetc2cblanket #babyblanket #c2cblanket #mumandbabygirl #babybump #mumandbabyboy #babyshowergiftideas #babyshowergift #crochetersoftheworld #crochetersofinstagram #makersgottamake #makersgonamake #makersmovement #crochetmovement #crochetmakes #creativemuslimwomen #inspiredbyyarn #yarnaddict #crochetbaby #supportsmallbusiness #handmade #madewithlove #wipdone #instadaily (at McLean, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0J0WGHpsHg/?igshid=j5rr0wngqgeo

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That time I thought I was at the end of a row so I changed colors only to get to the end and realize I changed colors in the middle... I repaired that whoops last night and am adding some rows of that bright, vibrant yellow. I'm about halfway done with it. Pattern: Blissful Boho Shrug Designer: @ineeditcrochet #crochetLove #stripedShawl #popOfColor #crochetersofinstagram #yarnCrazeStashBust #blissfulBohoShrug #ohThatsDarling #cuteAndComfy #customOrders #triangularShawl #triangleShawl #giftIdeas🎁 #accessories #accesorize #smallBiz #blackGirlsCrochet #smallBizSaturday (at McLean, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0I4LqUJi6S/?igshid=xwtqceqk49y1

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Remember this pattern from months ago? The pattern release will be Thursday, July 25 at 6:00 am! 😁 I'm so excited. I'm also very thankful to the lovely people who agreed to be my testers. Some of them aren't on IG, but @frannieanniescrochet and @mummys_crochet_boutique are and they were fantastic! Expect to see pictures of finished projects from the testers as we get closer to the release date and a picture of my completed blanket (I'm sure I'll unpack it soon enough). Talk to you soon! #c2c #cornerToCorner #frolickingFox #babyBlanket #babyShowerGiftIdeas #babyGifts #lapBlanket #crochetLove #blackGirlsCrochet #makersGonnaMake #makerStrong #ohThatsDarling #ohSoCute #patternDesign #cuteAndComfy #graphghan #modernCrochet (at McLean, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0H1DaCJG3Z/?igshid=z9p9bqd8x5h8

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Lost at #yarnChicken for this row on my Blissful Boho Shrug. Time to frog a row and switch back to the grey. #toFringeOrNotToFringe? #thinkingAhead Designer: @ineeditcrochet Also, my next post will have info about a #patternRelease #shawlLove #shawlWithSleeves #triangularShawl #triangleShawl #crochetAroundTheWorld #blackGirlsCrochet #handmade #acrylicYarn #stripes #colorwok #popOfColor #smallBiz #handworks #patternTest #patternDesign #patternDesigner #c2c #cornerToCorner #crochetLove #crochetOfIg (at San Angelo, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0HGiKVJRH6/?igshid=kvq9uzt6hnh

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Working on a raffle prize for an event in September. It's a scrappy project and I'm excited about the way the colors will come together! Do you donate items for #raffles, #auctions, or #silentAuctions? Share what you think in the comments 🙂 Designer: @ineeditcrochet Pattern: Blissful Boho Shrug #craftingAroundTheWorld #crochetAroundTheWorld #diversicraft #shawlLove #stripedShawl #stripes #stashBusting #yarnCrazeStashBust #2019MakeNine (at McLean, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0GZ4CIpWnF/?igshid=9n4js9lgiuqi

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Currently I don't have a working laptop. So this will be silent go a while as we move too a different town and work on acquiring a computer. I'll still respond to messages and emails, so keep in touch! #technicalDifficulties https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw7gaDHpSQq/?igshid=pdz9ref6iw9v

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Currently about 11 rows deep in decreases on this #dancingDinosaur #babyBlanket. The photo is what it looked like when I started the very last increase row. It's a #cornerToCorner design that's still being tested. More info about the release coming soon. I've been taking this month to really think. I'm training myself to take my time and do things well. I will continue to choose to work steadily and develop organization of my projects, inventory, and tools. Lots of ideas fly through my head and I convince myself that I need to hurry and complete them all. (Totally not true) So I will be writing things down, planning ahead, and communicating better. (at San Angelo, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsycsXLlp0M/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yhj9rsz0pi9h

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Working on my version of the #dancingDinosaur #c2c blanket. Still #stashbusting 🙂 I'm excited about how my colors will look once the project's finished About 1.5 hours into it #ohThatsDarling #howCute #babyBlanket #cornerToCorner #babyShowerGiftIdeas #giftIdeas #worstedWeight #increases #texasArtist #patternDesign #patternTesting #crochetPattern (at McLean, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsi2HhUlz-T/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=eiu5fnrqp4bn

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20 Rows 1 hour of knitting Lots of love for this yarn (Berroco Vintage Chunky)& Chantal (@knitatude) Posting photos with more frequency on my story 🙂 So this pattern is written using one color and that was totally my plan, I have aspirations to make a single color garment, however I don't have the discipline to execute a single color garment when I see colors that go well together. (when I'm making a garment for myself anyway, for others I can do one color garments with no issue) #garmentKnitting #mintAndGrey #leftyKnitter #leftyCrafter #knitatudeKnits #struggleIsReal #ohSoCute #excited #relaxing #relaxinghobby #chunkyKnits #colorChange #colorWork #bambooKnittingNeedles #bambooNeedles #circularNeedles (at Lord & Hooks Cameras) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br-1n1ylIAy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=73ma0g24q6g9

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Couldn't resist this color combo for my next garment(for myself) however, it is not quite bulky enough so I'll be making some adjustments to @knitatude's pattern to make sure it fits 🙂 Any guesses on which item I've chosen? (Leave a comment, leave some guesses) Chantal quickly became one of my favorite designers once I stumbled upon her beautiful photos! Progress shots coming soon 😁 Yarn: Berroco Vintage Chunky from my LYS (local yarn shop) #yarnCraze #knitatudeKnits #leftyKnitter #leftyCrafter #sanAngeloTx #bulkyKnits #garmentKnitting #mintAndGrey #colorPop #aintItCute (at Yarn Junkies) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br-h86AlEzr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gog7hiwdohun

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#knittinInPublic arrived at a wedding a little early so here's my #christmasKnitting #twoAtATime #sockKnitting #fiberArt #colorwork #strandedKnitting #brooklynTweed parchment & klimt (at Dripping Springs, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Brs5KmOFJrB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wasc9srzd2rp

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A time lapse of one of the many yarn blobs that got wound into cakes this past weekend. #organizingMaterials #organizing #inAnOrderlyFashion #slowFashion #workSpace #getTheHouseInOrder #yarnCraze #sanAngeloArtist #sanAngeloDesigner (at San Angelo, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Brkj_eAlYQ_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=171bf55kxbyjg

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A young polar bear cub filmed over the first 83 days of her life

video via Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

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Weaving in the ends for #C2C These 2 videos and the one from a few posts ago are all of the ways I weave on the ends when I'm working a #graphgan like the #frolickingFox #patternTest #patternDesign #januaryBaby #januaryBirthday #giftIdeas #presentIdeas #makerStrong #crochetGirl #leftyCrafter #sanAngeloTx #txArtist #smarterNotHarder #cornerToCorner #createdToCreate #yarnCraze (at San Angelo, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrcbjFLFrgJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1w1bgt5hle2xj