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Mini Wreath Pattern
More free patterns coming at you tonight!! Emma and I have been out of commission lately because of our dear sweet new babies, but we wanted to bring forth a few quick, free patterns for you to make before the holidays! We released The Velvet Scrunchie Pattern tonight...
read moreVelvet Scrunchie Pattern
Velvet seems to be all the rage right now and I will tell you why! This yarn is some of the softest "yarn" I have ever touched! ITS SERIOUSLY SOOOO SOFT! Like, go pet this yarn if you don't believe me. This is the Bernat Velvet yarn and its sold at both Joann Fabrics...
read moreTeach Yourself to Knit: “Knit Two Together” Knit Decrease
Last week, I showed you how to increase (or, add a stitch) to your knit project. This week, I show you the opposite - how to decrease and remove a stitch! These two techniques are necessary to learn if you want to shape the top of a hat, the face of a stuffed toy, or...
read moreTeach Yourself to Knit: “Knit in Front and Back” Increase
Now for the knitty gritty (pardon the pun) - Shaping! You can do a lot with the basics but this is where you can really start having fun. Learn how to place increases and decreases and you open up a whole other world for yourself! Today I'll be showing you the most...
read moreHow to: the Easiest Cast-On!
If you've never knit before and are wanting to learn, this cast on is the perfect place to start! Simple and easy, quick and practical, this method is all you need to start your project on the right foot. I'm not even sure what the official name for this method is......
read moreColor Inspiration (Fall Fresh Edition)
The 60* days have arrived and I couldn't be happier. Now I can more appropriately look forward to the changing of the leaves, trips to the pumpkin patch, and the beginning of the holiday season! I'm also one of those weirdos that always loved back-to-school season so...
read moreEmma’s September Favorites!
The dreary gray and crisp air have arrived! I'm in love. Makes all the baby snuggles that much more enjoyable. 🙂 These cool, crisp days are perfect for any number of crafts - but for some reason, embroidery is what I'm always drawn to in the fall. Have I ever...
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DIY Bandana Bibs with Video Tutorial!
If you haven't noticed, Emma and I are all about all things baby right now. Since we both were expecting in the late summer, we have focused a lot of our blog posts towards baby items! These bibs take the cake as one of the easiest sewing projects I have ever done....
read moreDIY Window Upcycle
A few months ago, a woman in my neighborhood was replacing all of the windows in her home. She posted the old windows for free on facebook and I snatched up as many as I could as quickly as I could! These beauties were original to the house built in the 1920's and...
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Mickyla’s August Favorites!
Lately, I've been obsessing over all of these gorgeous hints of fall patterns I've seen coming on Instagram. I'm partial to the fall and the winter, so the summer is always a hard time for me to sludge through. But I can see a light at the end of the tunnel! Some...
read moreFive Things They Don’t Tell You About Giving Birth
A few weeks ago, I talked about our sweet Sully's early arrival. Since then he's gained at least another pound and formed quite a few opinions! 😀 Baby boy is eight weeks old today and his birthday is still so fresh in my mind. We really had a very uneventful birth...
read moreHuggable Mermaid Amigurumi
This huggable-sized little gal is one of my favorite designs to date. I began writing this pattern after seeing a photo on Pinterest of a Mermaid Amigurumi that I was not able to find the pattern to. I loved the idea of a little stuffed mermaid, especially since my...
read moreEmma Knopp
co-owner and content creator at created makers, LLC
Wife to Justin Daniel ◦ Mama to Solomon Daniel ◦ Maker in many mediums
co-owner and content creator at created makers, LLC
Wife to Timothy ◦ Mum to Serenity (3), Rosalind (2), and Augustine (due in August) ◦ Avid crafter