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Introducing the Ahorn Beanie, part of the @woolfol

Introducing the Ahorn Beanie, part of the @woolfolk_yarn Wool Elements IV. 🎉 Ever since the first time I touched a skein of @woolfolk Tov, it's been a dream to work with Woolfolk, so I'm ecstatic to be a part of this collection.

This beanie is inspired by the Conoid Chair, designed by George Nakashima. When you think about iconic chairs of the 20th century, you often think of Danish and other European designers. I wanted to base my design on George Nakashima, a Japanese American who learned and cultivated his art in the Japanese internment camps of World War II. His designs highlight his reverence for the wood he uses, with the belief that each piece gives the tree a second life. The Conoid Chair features clean lines and a cantilevered seat, with the cantilever concept echoed in the top of the chair back as well.

In the Ahorn Beanie, I sought to create my own cantilever motif in the double brim, while leaving the rest of the hat minimally simple. The piece is quick to make and easy to wear, while letting the yarn take the spotlight.

You can find the Ahorn Beanie on Ravelry, along with the other designs in Wool Elements IV. Swipe through to see my (tagged) testers' photos!
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#woolfolk #knittersofravelry #knitbeanie #woolelementsiv #woolfolkyarn #knittersofinstagram #cantilever #georgenakashima #minimalism #fallvibes #knittersoftheworld #midcenturyfurniture #knitting_inspiration #knitspo #ourmakerlife #woolfolkfar #ahornbeanie #midcenturydesign #inspiredby #psimadethis

I feel like my entire life is one big "If You Give

I feel like my entire life is one big "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" saga.
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We painted our living room white, which means the room is a lot brighter. So of course I wanted new plants. If I get new plants (I did. Many many of them), I need a place to put them. Pinterest told me I can turn an old stool into an end table with shelves, but unlike those projects, I can knit, which means I can knit a shelf instead of just wrapping twine around the footrests.
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I used macrame cord and a knit linen stitch to create a tight woven fabric. The width is twice that of the space between the bars, since it will shrink when you pull it taut. You can see that the upper shelf doesn't extend the full width, because I did that one first and learned my lesson. Then I used kitchen twine and mattress stitch to pull the ends of the fabric tightly underneath the shelf.
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This stool-turned-table is now part of a sunny little corner in the room, with enough space for a wip, a book, and a few small plants!
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#makersgonnamake #makersofinstagram #knittersgonnaknit #knittingismytherapy #knitting_inspiration #knittersofinstagram #igknitters #homedecor #upcycle #repurposed #diyprojects #diycrafts #knitstagram #knitted #knittedhomedecor #plantshelf #plantlover #plantmom #knitlife #diyhomedecor #repurposeddecor #endtable #readingnook #ourmakerlife

First, thank you so much for all your kind words o

I had been thinking about doing a #fridayintroduct

I had been thinking about doing a #fridayintroduction, and then, you know, 1/6/21 happened, and I shared things in my Stories, and and @knitatude shared her views on the world, which I thought was really smart, since those are things I'd like to know if I were a discerning consumer (admittedly, I'm not always), and 200 people unfollowed in 2 days, and I just want to say, ugh, GOOD. No matter how many followers I have, I can afford to lose some in order to keep my self-respect. I don't work hard to create content for people who cut and run when I say that the attempted destruction of democracy is a bad thing. 🙄
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I like yarn, I like plants, I like food. I also believe in science and common sense and human decency and climate change. I have experienced racism from both sides, and absolutely acknowledge my own privilege. I believe in both God and evolution. I can feel disgust at world events and still post pretty pictures. I can complain about my kids and love them unconditionally. Hi, I'm ChiWei, and I'm a Gemini 😁👋🏼. It's taken me 40+ years, but I am finally acknowledging all that I am.
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To those who are here, thank you for your support.❤️ If you decide you can't handle me expressing all aspects of my personality here, you can choose to scroll by or unfollow. But damn if I'm gonna change so I can sell an extra pattern or two. /rant
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#makersoftheworld #bipocmakers #crochetersofinstagram #noregrets #gemini #AdventFringeShawl #crochetersoftheworld #thisisme #smallbusinessowner #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusinesses #yarnlover #plantlover #unapologeticallyme #ourmakerlife #montanacrochet #meetthemaker

This was the photo I posted 4 years ago after Elec

This was the photo I posted 4 years ago after Election Day. I mused about teaching my children about equality and kindness. It all still holds true, more than ever.
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How do I sit here in the sunshine and process all the delusion and madness and racism on display yesterday? How do I pick up my wip and post pretty pictures, knowing our world is batshit crazy, the whole country is a Covid hotspot (you can't really call it a "hot spot" when the whole damn country is on fire), and there are people who applaud and condone this behavior, maybe living right down the street?
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I guess I will continue to teach my kids, answer their questions, point out unconscious biases, check their language, encourage diverse reading, and stalk their school lessons for antiquated ideas. And knit, and crochet, and create beauty, and foster community. And bake. And buy plants. Because this is America is 2021.
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#crochetersoftheworld #crochetersofinstagram #heavyheart #january2021 #blm #bipocmakers #bipocknitters #ourmakerlife

2021. Here it is. 🎊 I try to think of a word e

2021. Here it is. 🎊

I try to think of a word each word to describe my hopes and dreams (last year was "bold" 😳), but this year, I am afraid of expecting too much and hoping too much. I just want to tiptoe in quietly, do the things I need to do, cherish the people/things I have, be proud of the tasks I accomplish, and forgive myself for the things I set aside. ❤️

So this year's word is Perseverance - through the continuing uncertainty of Covid, homeschooling, isolation, and whatever peaks and valleys this mountain of a year may throw at us. Just me, and you, and a (large) pack of toothpicks.💪🏼

What are your words, fears, dreams for this year?
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Pattern: Arrowhead Shawl from @jimmybeanswool 2021 Shawl Club
Yarn: @madelinetosh TML + Tweed
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#ourmakerlife #newyearsresolutions #crochetersofinstagram #knittersofinstagram #jimmybeanswool #madelinetosh #2021#wordoftheyear #knittersofravelry #knitshawl #knitweardesigner #knitstagram
#knittingismytherapy

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