Stash | Creative Conversations with Makers & Doers

Episode 028: Tara Swiger Tara Swiger is a teacher and author who works with makers and artists to create sustainable profitable businesses that they love.  In addition to working with other creative entrepreneurs, she has owned her own yarn business, is the author of multiple books, and is the host of a weekly podcast.  Listen in to hear Tara’s story of how she went from working a day job to starting her own yarn business. She tells the story of how she transitioned out of that business into a big new adventure helping other biz owners. We talk about fear, shame, and cultivating confidence. You’ve got to listen in for her definition of confidence – it’s golden. Tara also gets really personal and shares her struggles with anxiety and depression. She shares what it looked like when she had to stop everything to take care of herself, and where she’s at now.  In This Episode Sundrop Jewelry Cooperative Press The Confidence Code  Reading, Watching, Listening Grey’s Anatomy Scandal Dr. Who – BBC America Black-ish Fresh off the Boat The Queen The Americans The Great British Bakeoff Slate Gabfest  The Lively Show School of Greatness Hashtag Authentic Elise Gets Crafty Gary Vaynerchuck  His rant for haters How to Start Find Tara Online Website Explore Your Enthusiasm Podcast Tara’s podcast episodes on anxiety 1 & 2 p.s. This is our second to last episode of Season 2!  You won’t want to miss our season final guest (listen to the end of the show for the big reveal).  We’re also getting set to launch the Yarn Story Collection ebook in May!  Be sure to sign up for our email newsletter in the sidebar so you get the release announcement. Until next time… Head to iTunes and subscribe to

Lorajean Kelley of Knitted Wit Today I’m bringing you a juicy conversation about yarn, motherhood, and self-care with Portland-based dyer Lorajean Kelley.  Lorajean founded her yarn dying business, Knitted Wit, after being laid off from her day job. Just like that she went from playing with yarn and dying fiber on the side for fun to having to decide whether or not she was going to pursue creating a full time business.  It’s now 10 years years later, and I think you will see that Knitted Wit has grown into a colorful success! In this episode Lorajean shares the nuts and bolts of how she’s built her business.   She talks about her Colorways for a Cause project and how she values taking action and contributing something meaningful  to help others.  Lorajean also opens up about what it’s been like growing her business and her family at the same time. She shares her experiences with postpartum depression, the  importance of self-check ins to manage mood and productivity, and how she’s winning at practicing really good self care.  She also discusses the role of crafting in her personal life (away from parenting and working), and why she’s not allowed to have coffee. Like ever.  You can read more about Lorajean and Knitted Wit in our Featured Dyer interview here In This Episode Bread and Ink Cafe Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival Indie Socks by Chrissy Gardiner  Colorways with a cause: Love is Love proceeds to benefit Q Center and Outside In Be Mine She Persisted Alternative Facts Rainbow Death to Sexism Chrone’s Disease Postpartum Depression Resources & Symptoms  Headspace App H.A. L. T. (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) Checklist for Parents Watching, Reading, Listening The West Wing The Office Parks and Recreation Frazier Golden Girls Beyoncé Moana Hamilton Mix Tape Find Knitted Wit online

Episode 026 : Kay Gardiner & Ann Shayne of Mason-Dixon Knitting Today I have the immense pleasure of speaking with two icons of the knitting world. Kay Gardiner & Ann Shayne were very early influences to me in my knitting career. Their work showed me what was possible when I was just getting started, and has continued to be a beacon of inspiration and education for me over the past decade. When you start something new, you’re taking a step in an unknown direction. For me, knitting was something that came up organically, almost accidentally. A friend offered to teach me, I dabbled, and eventually I became obsessed. When I was ready to feed my addiction, the MDK ladies were there. Their first book, Mason-Dixon Knitting,  was literally one of the first knitting books I bought. In this episode we talk about how Ann and Kay met in the early ages of the internet before knit blogging was a thing. With Ann living in Nashville and Kay in New York, their unique approach bridged that divide through knitting. It helped them forge a friendship first and a business partnership later. We also chat about long term friendship and collaboration (including its highs and lows) ; how they’ve maintained an interest in knitting over the years; craftivism and the role that knitting has played in politics and our maker communities. We also have some fun at the end and talk favorite colors, desert island yarns, current knitting projects, and more. In This Episode Rowan Magazine Ravelry Designer Julia Farwell-Clay Food 52 MDK Field Guide Series Melanie Falick Koigu yarn Veronik Avery Hadley Pullover  Rowan Denim ~ Kay loves it! Whitby Cabled Pullover by Jane Gottelier 2048 game ~ it IS addictive! Find MDK Online Mason Dixon Knitting Facebook Instagram Pinterest Ann on IG Kay on IG Until next time… Head to iTunes and subscribe to Stash | Creative Conversations.  After listening, take a moment to leave a star rating or review.  Leaving ratings and star reviews helps the podcast rise in the rankings, making it possible for even more people to discover these conversations.

I believe that to be truly inspired, to live and create magically and extraordinarily, we must first be in awe of life, soak ourselves in wonder, be a friend to mystery and a lover of rapture. ~ Amy T. Won Today we’re exploring the realm of creativity and asking some Big questions: What IS creativity?   How do you nurture or grow creativity in your life? What does a creative life look like? Amy T. Won is a designer and an artist making her mark on the world with her ethereal paintings and guided creative adventures. Amy started out her creative career as an architect. While she loved the elements of design, she quickly realized that world was too rigid to contain her creativity. She yearned for something more expressive, and struggled to connect with her own voice in her work. After 7 years in the architecture industry, Amy was burnt out. She gave herself a year sabbatical to explore her options and see what her next steps would be. Amy soon found herself designing and painting one-of a kind heirloom wedding invitations, then working as a brand designer.   Eventually she started digging deeper, asking herself more probing questions like: Who am I? What do I really want to make?  What do I want to stand for? Imagine this: you’re an artist well versed in expressing other people’s ideas and translating them into your design work. But what happens when you want to start making art for yourself and find that you don’t have anything to say? In this episode, Amy T. Won reveals her fears around not having anything interesting to say creatively. She shares how she began to nurture her creativity, bringing out a whole new inner world onto the canvas.  And she gives us some ideas for how to reconnect with our own stories and tap into a new depth of creativity.  I love Amy’s sense of wonder and enthusiasm for the natural world. Her approach to creativity and tapping into your own inner experience is truly inspiring to me. If you’re having any sort of creative plateau in your work, find yourself trying to push through a slump, or simply don’t know what to do next, this episode is sure to get you thinking about your work in a whole new way.  In this Episode: Susannah Conway – retreat Marie Forleo’s B-School Malay history David Attenborough’s Life That Glows  Vikings series The Last Kingdom series Find Amy Online: Amy T. Won’s website (watch the video!) A Travelogue of Enchantment – guide to creative adventures Walk the Labyrinth  Instagram Facebook Until next time… Head to iTunes and subscribe to

Episode 024 – Cookbook Author Jessica Murnane Jessica Murnane is a wellness advocate, podcaster, cookbook author, and all around stylish and powerful lady. She can rock a hat and kaftan like nobody’s business, all while creating delicious plant-based meals for her new cookbook, One Part Plant.  Five years ago Jessica was headed for a hysterectomy at the age of thirty-three, because of her Stage 4 endometriosis. She couldn’t get out of bed most mornings because her pain had become so severe. She did everything she could to get better.  And then a friend shared a big idea that would not only help Jessica manage the symptoms of endometriosis, but literally change the course of her life. In this episode you’ll hear more about Jessica’s struggle with endometriosis  as well as her entrepreneurial journey from graphic designer to stationary shop owner to bar owner, to finally finding her calling helping people through food. She candidly shares her struggles to find her calling, and how when she did find it, it lead her to unexpected places. I’m not vegan but I love good food, and Jessica’s work has profoundly influenced me in my journey to eating more health fully.   Eating just on plant-based meal a day is totally doable, and has done a lot to improve how I feel and relate to food.e I love Jessica’s down to earth, accessible approach to food and the conversation she has started with the one part plant movement. The One Part Movement, aka the new Meatless Monday Jessica’s book One Part Plant literally comes out tomorrow (Feb 21st). I have one in my hands right now, and I can tell you it is beautiful The layout and photography are stunning, and I can’t help but drool when I look at the recipes.  From dips and spreads to salads, and hearty main courses, Jessica has you covered for that one plant-based meal a day. Including dessert. Pre-orders are available on Amazon and include a little discount.  Of course you can also head to your local bookstore tomorrow to pick one up.  Jessica’s Top 10 Pantry Items Make cooking a plant-based meal easy peasy any night of the week by keeping these ingredients on hand. Gluten-Free Flours Plant-Based Milks Nuts and Seeds Tahini Natural Sweeteners Beans and Lentils Gluten-Free Grains Coconut Seed and Nut Butters Veggie Broth  PLUS Nutritional Yeast  Tamari In This Episode Paper Source Skin Cleanse The Bachelor Michael Ian Black Podcast Andy Cohen + The Real Housewives franchise Drake on Pandora Endometreosis Resources Jessica Murnane Endometriosis Diet

So, you’ve probably heard about these pink hats everyone was wearing at the women’s marches on January 21st 2017.  You may have even made some for yourself, your family and friends, or to donate to others. But what did it all mean, anyway?  Why knit or crochet pink hats at all?   What does it mean to use your creative crafting powers to make something as a political statement? Today I ask that question to two people who have recently tackled those questions very publicly by creating their own patterns for others to knit or crochet in solidarity of a cause.  Knitwear designer Bristol Ivy and Author Kim Werker have both been on this show before. I wanted to have them weigh in today because I really admire how they have each taken their energy and passion for human rights and channeled them into creating projects others can use to share their voices.  I ask both Bristol and Kim to share their actionable next steps for crafters who want to continue on in the wake of the Pussy Hat phenomenon and continue with their own activism. This isn’t necessarily a political conversation.. It is a conversation about how craftivism can create and strengthen communities, how it can give people permission to experiment with craft as a form of expression, and how we can come together, one small stitch at a time, to make a big impact.  Knitwear designer Bristol Ivy shares the inspiration behind her new mitten pattern Peace de Resistance and the astounding amount of money it has already raised for multiple charities. She also tells us about why she marched in the Women’s March on Washington and how it strengthened her belief that we are all much more powerful when we stand together.  Author Kim Werker talks about what feminism really means,  why she created her own crochet pussy hat pattern, and how by speaking out on her own beliefs she has emboldened others to join in and say that they believe in something too.   In This Episode The original PussyHat pattern that created a sea of pink at Women’s Marches across the world. The PussyHat Project aims to: * Provide the people of the Women’s March on Washington D.C. a means to make a unique collective visual statement which will help activists be better heard. * Provide people who cannot physically be on the National Mall a way to represent them- selves and support women’s rights. Kim & Bristol’s Action Steps for Craftivists: Take advantage of the access you have to your elected officials; call them, write letters, pay them a visit.  Be open to the possibility of not putting your own needs first; use your time and disposable income in new ways to help others. Try something that you’ve never done before to participate in your democracy. Gather with your craft community to write postcards (perhaps with wine!). Wear your hat. Make more hats to share.

EPISODE 022 – Giuseppe Ribaudo Today’s guest is Giuseppe Ribaudo, former actor turned quilter and multimedia manager at Andover Fabrics.  I was first drawn to his work by his bold, unconventional use of color and his modern aesthetic. He’s been on my guest wishlist for the show for a while, but when our own Stash Enhancer Hannah came to me recommending him, I knew we had to make this happen. Apparently they went to college together, and Hannah helped teach G how to knit. Don’t you love how small this community is sometimes?! More than works of textile art, Giuseppe’s pieces tell a story. They are bold and graphic, while also being modern and classic at the same time.  They speak to his love of family, his yearning to bring color and warmth to the world, and of his unique position in the quilting community.  As he says in our interview, color is inspiring, feeds our souls, and is never boring.  It’s easy to connect with a piece when all of these things are at play, even when you don’t practice that medium yourself. I am not a quilter (yet, anyway), but I cannot help but feel excited and inspired when I see G’s work.  And that’s just one of the reasons I love looking outside my own industry and hobbies for fresh ideas. In this episode we talk about Giuseppe’s intuitive color sense and how he looks for new possibilities within familiar materials. He also dives into what it’s really like being a guy in a female-dominated industry, and what he wishes for the community as a whole.  I think the power of color and the value of community are our themes for this episode! In this episode Andover Fabrics Brooklyn Tweed Stephen West Steven Be on The Stash Podcast Black Mirror  Stranger Things Westworld  Jackie (natalie portman) Ray Bradbury Golden Girls 30 Rock Parks & Recreation Will & Grace Find Giuseppe online Instagram We All Sew / Bernina Ambassador Until next time… Head to iTunes and subscribe to Stash | Creative Conversations.  After listening,

EPISODE 021 – SAREMY DUFFY Today’s guest is Saremy Duffy, founder of Chicken Boots. Chicken Boots is a company where knitting and sewing meet: thoughtfully designed and handcrafted bags and accessories made with knitters in mind. Saremy started out her career in the apparel industry as a designer and pattern drafter. After years of working for others and then for herself as a freelancer, she decided she wanted to try her hand at making something completely different. For Saremy, the fun and the creativity of sewing is in the process. She loves figuring out how things work and fit together, making pieces that are both functional and beautiful.  In this conversation we talk about her past in the garment industry, her struggles with that industry and her values as an environmentalist, and how she believes we can all come together through a shared love of craft.  She also gives us a fascinating peek into the operations at Chicken Boots headquarters.  “Craft is a really great way to bring us together to have organic conversations with each other and to reveal these really honest moments of people’s lives.  While you’re crafting and your hands are busy, you learn a lot about each other. Those kinds of stories reveal how human we all are and how all our lives are valid. ” ~ Saremy Duffy   In this episode FIDM Heather Ross Cotton + Steel Spoonflower Rainbow Rowell: Fangirl, Eleanor & Park Louise Penny Series Ready Player One Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them Iron Druid Chronicles Find Saremy online: Chicken Boots  Instagram  Until next time… Head to iTunes and subscribe to Stash | Creative Conversations.  After listening, take a moment to leave a star rating or review.  Leaving ratings and star reviews helps the podcast rise in the rankings, making it possible for even more people to discover these conversations. And the more crafty folks and creative entrepreneurs that find these conversations the better! You can also find the podcast on 

EPISODE 020 – Stasia Savasuk Today’s guest is style coach, power thrifter, and empowerment expert Stasia Savasuk. Her story is quite remarkable and takes us on a journey through her time in the peace corps to becoming a medical mother & fierce advocate for her daughter,  to her life now as a passionate supporter of women on the path to finding their style and invigorating their lives. I wanted to bring Stasia Savasuk on the podcast because of her fresh, unconventional perspective on style.  According to Stasia, style isn’t simply about knowing your colors or what shapes and proportions work best for your body (although those are HUGE in transforming how you look and feel in your clothes).  Stasia emphasizes the value of what she calls inside-out congruency, or showing the world who you are by the clothes that you wear.  Now I know this may trigger some thoughts like “but it’s what’s on the INSIDE that matters”, or “I can’t afford to transform my entire wardrobe”. I hear that. But what Stasia is here to say is that YES!  It IS what’s on the inside that matters. When you dress fearlessly, shamelessly, and powerfully YOU, you are showing that to the world and it makes anything is possible.  We talk about how taking risks in what you wear builds on itself and becomes this fuel into taking risks in other areas of your life.  Stasia and I chat about all of this and LOTS more, including her tips for those of us making our own clothing.  I know you’re going to love this conversation, and I truly hope it gets you thinking about your wardrobe (and LIFE) in and entirely new way.  Click the play button at the top of the page to listen to Stasia Savasuk right now, or head to iTunes and subscribe. In this episode How to Find Your Perfect Necklace Length Is Style Petty or Superficial? Should it matter? Raisa’s Story A Peek Inside Stasia’s Closet We didn’t have a chance to talk about this, but Stasia’s Styled by My Child Project is how I initially discovered her on Instagram. Can you imagine giving your child free reign in your closet and then wearing whatever they choose for you ALL DAY? Stasia and Raisa did it once a week for a full year. Check out the roundup here. What Stasia is Watching Justified Miracle on 34th Street Rudolph Harry and the Hendersons Pete’s Dragon Harry Potter movies Find Stasia online: Thrift Me Pretty

EPISODE 019 – SHANNON COOK Today’s guest is Shannon Cook, a knitting and sewing pattern designer, author and publisher, and the writer behind the popular blog VERYSHANNON.COM. When she’s not designing knitwear or sewing patterns or writing books, Shannon can be found guzzling coffee, reading a great book, or playing at the beach on Vancouver Island with her husband and two daughters. I first met Shannon at a VKLive event back in 2013 and we connected instantly. Her energy is vibrant and inviting, and she clearly has great enthusiasm for all that she does. Shannon has created one of the most vibrant online communities of creatives out there. With regular knit and sew-alongs, Shannon brings our creative community together in such an inspiring and genuine way. In this episode we chat about her journey to finding creative balance, making time for making, even when you’ve got little ones around, her long-standing love of books, and much more.  Shannon and I got a little carried away catching up, so this episode is a bit longer than usual. But hey, I figured you wouldn’t mind.  Besides, could’t you use the excuse to walk, knit, sew, fold laundry, or just linger for just a few more minutes…? In this episode Mallory Cowl Shannon’s Making & Mothering post for Stash Feyre Shawl + coloring page Court of Thorns and Roses book series Beehive Yarn Shop Hinterland Collection Marian Rae Publishing with Jane Richmond Within by Jane Richmond and Shannon Cook Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life Lisa Lucia Knits  * Dots & Dashes (Rory scarf) * Eponymuff (Paris scarf) Gilmore Girls KAL on Ravelry Find Shannon Online: Instagram Facebook  Twitter Ravelry This Episode is Sponsored by Stash We recently celebrated our 5th anniversary of the Stash brick & mortar shop. To celebrate, we commissioned local graphic designer and screen printer

Episode 018 – Felicia Lo Today in episode 18 of the Stash podcast I’m speaking with Felicia Lo, the founder and creative director of Sweet Georgia Yarns.  In this conversation Felicia shares her journey to figuring out and accepting her passions and how that led her to pharmacy school, competitive ballroom dancing, graphic design, a burnout, and then, finally: her biggest mission yet: owning Sweet Georgia Yarns.   She speaks to how color can transform your mood and help express emotions, and how it ultimately changed the direction of her life. Color is not just part of her hobby or her job, it’s a true calling. Felicia is on a pretty big mission, and has a message you simply have to hear.  She says: Colour is power. Colour changes lives. Colour has the ability to change and shape your perception and influence your thoughts.  We also talk about how she created space in her life after having kids to make sure she had time to pursue her creative hobbies.  We all know on an intellectual level that you have to take care of yourself before you can take care of others. But this can be SO difficult to put into practice in our daily lives, and it’s never easy or perfect. Felicia has a great idea for creating space for making and reports on how it’s been working for her. Sit back, relax and enjoy my conversation with Felicia Lo of Sweet Georgia Yarns. In this episode The Wealthy Barber The Longest Shortest Time Driven by Food Taking Back Friday blog series by Felicia Lo Felicia’s interview for November’s Yarn Story Collection yarn Find Felicia online: * Sweet Georgia * Instagram here and here * Facebook * Twitter Until next time… Head to iTunes and subscribe to Stash | Creative Conversations.  After listening, take a moment to leave a star rating or review.  It will really help other crafty folks and creative entrepreneurs find these conversations. You can also find the podcast on Stitcher. Stay Connected: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Ravelry.

Episode 017: Kathy Dixon Kathy Dixon is the dyer behind the brightly colored and tongue-in-cheek named yarn that is Despondent Dyes. With colorway names like He Kept the Dog, The Color of the Marriage Counselor’s Rug and Lipstick on His Collar, you know this yarn has a story to tell. Her path to becoming a popular yarn dyer didn’t happen overnight, though. In fact, Kathy’s path has taken her from art school to motherhood, cake decorator and real estate investor to yarn slinger at Stash, and more. Kathy likes to knit. A lot. It might be an understatement to say that Kathy has had a very colorful and creative past.  Whatever she does, Kathy brings an incredible amount of passion and curiosity to the task. She tells us about attending the dye workshop that changed her future, and the legwork that had been done before hand to help starting her own business fall into place.  We talk color way names and the inspiration behind them, and her process for developing colorways. Kathy also tells us her secrets to “doing it all”. You might just be surprised by what is at the top of her list. In this episode Find Despondent Dyes at Stash in store and online, and at Despondent Dyes Etsy shop Find Kathy on Instagram Kathy’s knitwear designs on Ravelry  We’d love to hear from you: What role does creativity play in your daily life?  What does it mean to you?  Let’s keep the conversation going in the comments! Until next time… Please go to iTunes and subscribe to Stash | Creative Conversations.  After listening, take a moment to leave a star rating or review.  It will really help other crafty folks and creative entrepreneurs find these conversations.  You can also find the podcast on Stitcher. Stay Connected: You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Ravelry.    

Episode 016: Kim Werker Kim Werker is a writer, editor, instructor and all around smart, creative lady.  She is also a self-described camp counselor for grownups – a title we dive into in this episode. In this conversation Kim shares with us her desire to show everyone that they are creative and how to have fun even when you’re afraid you’re going to fail. She talks about how her frustration with a lack of crochet websites led her to create Crochet Me and how Interweave Press snagged her to be the editor of Interweave Crochet. Kim also lets us in on how her Year of Making changed her life and turned her into a maker of things. We also talk about whether one should/could be making a profit from a hobby.  And for fun we get into a little of this and that, like cold process soap making,  bullet journaling, and the fiction that is Pinterest. In this episode Kim’s Year of Making was inspired by Miriam Felton.  Lisa Congdon taught her how to doodle. Kim is watching Game of Thrones, The Americans, Suits, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Once More with Feeling and Stranger Things . Just for fun: * Walk Through the Fire from Once More with Feeling * Stranger Things Kids making Waffles * Stranger Things Kids on Jimmy Fallon with Silly String Find Kim online: * Instagram * Facebook * Twitter * Website We’d love to hear from you: What role does creativity play in your daily life?  What does it mean to you?  Let’s keep the conversation going in the comments! Until next time… Please go to iTunes and subscribe to Stash | Creative Conversations.  After listening, take a moment to leave a star rating or review.  It will really help other crafty folks and creative entrepreneurs find these conversations.  You can also find the podcast on Stitcher. Stay Connected:

The Stash Podcast : Season 2 Preview I wanted to pop in today to say a couple of things. First: we’re still here! Season 1 of the podcast was so fun and inspiring to create. Our guests were as varied as the yarn on our shelves: from color pop superstar Stephen West to handmade jewelry designer Liz Grant, you heard from a variety of people making their way in different creative industries.  If you’re new to the podcast, I’d encourage you to go back and listen to some of those episodes and get caught up! In Season 2 we’re going to continue to bring you interviews with creative makers and doers. We have some incredible conversations to share with you.  Next week in the Season 2 opener, you’ll hear from Kim Werker, a self-described camp counselor for grownups and author of Make it Mighty Ugly.  Our conversation had me nodding along like a bobble-head doll.   Enjoy this preview of Season 2. Click the media player above to listen, or go directly to iTunes to Subscribe. And while you wait for the next episode, head on over to iTunes to leave us a star rating and review. It’s really the best way to ensure you never miss an episode and it helps other creatives find the podcast. Talk to you next week! Take a bit of the podcast with you wherever your day takes you. Because we could all use a reminder to be free, take risks, and live happy. Shop now.  

Episode 015: Jenn Gauer JaMpdx Ceramics is the creation of Jenn Gauer, a potter, and Meghan Radick, a former cake decorator. Their pieces combine beautiful hand thrown ceramic forms with a unique piping technique that looks like frosting on a cake. Jenn joins us on the podcast to share how she runs a business with a close friend, and the steps they’ve taken to make it viable. Jenn also talks about what she is knitting, her appreciation for her personal stash, and how quitting her day job has influenced her creative process. She walks us through the process of making a yarn bowl, from idea conception to final drying and some thoughts on other tasty things you can serve in a bowl. In this Episode * Jenn is knitting a Rocky Coast Cardigan and she attended the Rose City Yarn Crawl. * She is watching Once Upon a Time and Game of Thrones. * JaMpdx is attending TNNA East this year, and they will also be at the Oregon Potters Association Ceramic Showcase * Find JaMpdx on Instagram, Etsy, and their website. Until next time… Please go to iTunes and subscribe to Stash | Creative Conversations.  After listening, we’d love it if you took a moment to leave a star rating or review.  It will really help other crafty folks and creative entrepreneurs find these conversations.  You can also find the podcast on Stitcher. Stay Connected: You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Ravelry.