By: CheekyGarden September 5, 2018 Fashion, Knitbaby knits, dress, hand knit, knit patternLeave a Comment

WIP Wednesday – Dress Pattern

I wrote a dress pattern a little while ago and now I am finalizing the write out. I’m excited to get it done and out there! It’s so pretty and can be dressed up or down. The stripy dress is made with one of my hand dyed yarns, which can be found in my store.…

By: CheekyGarden August 29, 2018August 29, 2018 Crochet, Knit, Spin, weavefall 2018, fall/winter, hand dyed, hand spun, local wool, spinning, wool, yarnLeave a Comment

WIP Wednesday – Fall/Winter 2018 Yarn Collection

September is just a few days away. I’m getting so excited about sweater weather! Bring on the cool air and the rain! Throughout the summer I’ve been working on a yarn collection which incorporates fashion colour trends of the upcoming season. I’m right at the end of this long road. It started with raw wool…

By: CheekyGarden August 21, 2018August 29, 2018 Crochetback to basics, crochet, crochet tutorial, mini series, stitch MondayLeave a Comment

Stitch Tuesday – Back To Basics

For some time I’ve been thinking what should I do for this weekly segment. So much so that I didn’t do anything at all and this simply won’t do. I’ve decided to go back to basics. For the next few weeks I’m gonna be going over the building blocks of crochet starting with how to…

By: CheekyGarden April 3, 2018April 3, 2018 Fashion, Knit, Spincowl, hand knit, knit, knitting pattern, patternLeave a Comment

Stitch Tuesday – Large Goldfinch Cowl – Knitting Pattern

I hope everyone had a good Easter weekend. I don’t really celebrate it aside from having a bunch of chocolate. It’s also nice to get away for the long weekend with the family. I had my husband help me with a bit of a photo shoot of a few of my patterns, which I will…

By: CheekyGarden March 27, 2018 Knitacorn pillow, baby knits, hand knit, knit, knitting patternsLeave a Comment

Stitch Tuesday – New Pattern Is Live

Hey crafty crafters! Acorn pillow is out in the world! I’m very happy to finally set it free. It’s been living in my computer for a long time and it’s kind of like letting your child go off to college. I’ve loved this pattern ever since I thought it up and it’s hard to open…

By: CheekyGarden March 26, 2018March 26, 2018 Dye, Spincolour inspiration, hand knit, hand spun, shawl, spin, spinning, yarnLeave a Comment

Wool Monster

Despite not blogging as often as I should, I’ve been doing the work. I’ve been dyeing and carding and spinning like crazy these last few weeks. I’ve also been finishing up patterns, which I plan to put out one at a time starting tomorrow. I hope you’ll enjoy them! Back to wool though. It’s a…

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Crafts are more than just a pass time. It is so much more to so many people. It’s an art, a life style, an expression of love, a way to connect with ourselves and others. It is a heritage of all human kind all around the world. Exploring new and old ideas and combining them…

Inspiration Monday – Large Needles

By: CheekyGarden September 24, 2018September 24, 2018

Knitbulky knits, cozy knits, knitting patterns, large knitting needles, quick knitsLeave a Comment

There is something extremely satisfying about large guage. You can start and finish a project the same day or weekend and feel that sense of accomplishment. Want a new scarf or hat or even a sweater? Grab the largest needles in the house and start knitting! Here are a few patterns I really like. Click…

Stitch Tuesday – Reading Charts and Written Instructions

By: CheekyGarden September 19, 2018September 19, 2018

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I ran into some difficulties posting yesterday. I shot the video and then ran out of storage. Thus I couldn’t edit it before heading out to work. So I am a day late but I’m sure you’ll forgive me for this slight delay. In this video, I show you how to read charts and understand…

Inspiration Monday – Hats, Tuques and Beanies

By: CheekyGarden September 17, 2018September 17, 2018

Crochet, Fashion, KnitChristmas, crochet gift, hand knit gift, handmade gift, hatLeave a Comment

It’s never too early to start Christmas knitting. One of the easiest things to make for a number of people is hats. They’re great because there are so many patterns that you won’t get bored knitting the same thing over and over. They are also pretty quick and portable. Hats are great from stash busting…

Stitch Tuesday – Single, Half Double and Double Crochet Stitches

By: CheekyGarden September 11, 2018September 11, 2018

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Most of crochet patterns are combinations of chains, single, half double and double crochet. Working these basic stitches in different orders creates most of the elaborate lace and garment patterns you see. Once you get the hang of these stitches you are well on your way to your first project. It is important to remember…

Inspiration Monday – Woodland Pillows

By: CheekyGarden September 10, 2018

Crochet, Knitcozy crochet, cozy knits, crochet pattern, crochet pillow, home decor, knit pattern, knit pillowLeave a Comment

It’s been cool and rainy in Vancouver. Best kind of weather if you ask me. All I want to do is cozy up with some warm blankets and soft pillows (preferably at the cabin) and craft away. Below are some woodland inspired pillow patterns I really like as well as one of my own design.…

Fashion Friday – Alena Akhmadullina spring 2019 ready-to-wear

By: CheekyGarden September 7, 2018

Fashioncolour inspiration, fashion friday, fashion inspiration, ready-to-wear, spring 2019Leave a Comment

This is a wonderful collection, which reminds me of Dior of a few seasons ago with all the imaginative imagery. The embroidery is amazing! I also like all the colours and feminine silhouettes. The way the designer incorporates renaissance imagery and pairs it with modern sneakers feels fresh and approachable. The fabrics look luxurious and…

Stitch Tuesday – The Very Beginnings Of Crochet

By: CheekyGarden September 4, 2018September 4, 2018

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In this week’s tutorial, I go over the very beginnings of crochet- how to make a slip knot, how I hold my yarn and my hook as well as how to chain. It’s important to remember that everyone is different and what may be comfortable for me might not be comfortable for you. It’s easy…

Inspiration Monday – Baby Sand Dollar Sweater

By: CheekyGarden September 3, 2018September 3, 2018

Knitbaby knits, baby sweater, hand knit, knit sweater, sweater patternLeave a Comment

“Baby Sand Dollar Sweater” by Handknits & Hygge is so cute. It is a knitting pattern but it tricked me into thinking it was crocheted. The sizes range from 12m-24m. It seems to be only a second pattern the designer has put out on Ravelry. If this is any indication of things to come, I’m…

Fashion Friday – The Great resort 2019

By: CheekyGarden August 31, 2018August 31, 2018

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This resort collection started with a vintage floppy hat and ended with timeless everyday wear staples. I can see myself wearing any of the pieces around town or chilling at our cabin. Everything looks so cozy and stylish and I’m completely in love the the knits and embroidery.

Stitch Tuesday – Choosing Yarn and Hooks for Beginners

By: CheekyGarden August 28, 2018August 25, 2018

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When you are new to crocheting it may be hard to choose the right yarn, project, hook and the rest. In this video, I go over the different types of yarn and notions available as well as my recommendations. In upcoming videos, I will go over stitches, reading instructions and charts, different techniques and finally…