REFLECTIONS

Quiet thoughts on knitting, creativity, slow living, and the beauty of making by hand.

The Little Things That Make Knitting and Crochet Easier

The Little Things That Make Knitting and Crochet Easier

13/08/2026

I've always thought that one of the best things about knitting and crochet is that there is always something new to learn. Not necessarily a complicated new technique or an ambitious project. Sometimes it's a tiny adjustment that suddenly makes something easier, neater, or simply makes more sense. I've been discovering quite a few of those little things through the Ohhh That's Why: The Tweaks Nobody Told You About Series from Knitting with Chopsticks — and I'm already using some of what I've learned in both my knitting and crochet.

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Choosing a Life Stitched with Intention

Choosing a Life Stitched with Intention

19/08/2026

Intentional living doesn't mean having a perfectly calm or beautifully organised life. It means making deliberate choices within the life you actually have — choosing what deserves your energy, making space for rest, and noticing the small things that matter. In this reflective essay, I explore how a life can be stitched together through hundreds of small decisions, one deliberate stitch at a time.

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7 Super Easy Sock Patterns for Beginners

7 Super Easy Sock Patterns for Beginners

27/08/2026

For this roundup, I've gathered seven easy sock knitting patterns for beginners, including simple vanilla socks, short socks, textured designs and patterns with helpful video tutorials. There are options for different knitting styles and different ways of learning, so hopefully you'll find the perfect first sock pattern to cast on.

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