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How To Knit a Gauge Swatch
Knitters are generally a pretty laid back group of folks. Until you bring up the dirtiest word in the language of knitting. Gauge. Few words will get knitter’s riled up like that simple, one syllable...
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Getting to Know You
Last week’s blog post was pretty technical. I know it was a bit out character as I do like to place most of my emphasis on pretty pictures and fun stories. But I’m not doing you any real favors as a...
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Behind the Scenes of my Business
A few stories back, I shared what it looks like for Pattymac Knits on photo session day. Today’s installment is another #BTS update. (This means “Behind the Scenes.”) This time it’s a bit more...
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Flower Crown Tutorial Part I
Let me be really clear with you about something. I LOVE flower crowns. Really, really love them. I’ve made them a few times in the past year, and shared them with you here and on Instagram. There was...
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Flower Crown Tutorial Part 2
In the last post, I shared with you my breath taking new flower crown designed to mimic a Snapchat flower crown. The truth is, you can love that pretty flower crown whether you are into Snapchat...
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Colorful and Easy Knitting Pattern
Today I’m re-releasing my very first knitting pattern. I wrote this easy knitting pattern for a yarn company I did some photography work for a couple of years ago. They create the most unusual yarns,...
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Easy Knitting Patterns for Dogs
If you enjoyed last week’s blog post that featured the Celebration Scarf Knitting Pattern re-release, then I’m pretty sure you’re going to enjoy this week’s update as well. Meet the Celebration Dog...
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Cat Pillow Knitting Pattern Review
When I first saw this cute pattern, I knew I wanted to make it. I’m all about everything cats, so this pillow caught my attention right away. Plus, I had never made a pillow, and knitted stuff for...
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7 Reasons to Knit for Your Dog (plus a new Knitting Pattern)
The world is divided into two big categories. Sometimes there are rare individuals who can span the expanse and live comfortably in both worlds. Yes my friends, it’s time to talk about a big issue....
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7 Reasons to Knit a Hogwarts Inspired Sweater for your Phone
Two things you should know about this blog We love knitting. We also love Harry Potter. So any time I can bring my love of knitting together with my love for Harry Potter, I think it’s pretty much...
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What is your Hogwarts’ House?
Have you been sorted into your hogwarts house yet? Not just deciding you want to be a Gryffindor and believe that’s the end all, be all. There is more to attending Hogwarts than simply being a...
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Butterbeer Ice Cream Recipe
Butterbeer Ice Cream is your new favorite thing. Today’s post is a kickoff to something new I’m going to try out around here. I see just about all of my crafting and blogging friends doing it, so I...
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Olek comes to Virginia Beach
Olek, the artist, Yarn Bombs Virginia Beach Today’s post is a bit different than what I normally write about here on Pattymac Knits. Generally I share craft tutorials or recipes or a pattern review or...
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How To Make a Cute Summer Party Shirt
Here we are in August. It’s the hottest, stickiest time of year here in the States. I live in the south, and you can cut the humidity with a butter knife and serve it with your homemade strawberry jam...
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Baby Loves Nursery Jars
It’s summer. It’s hot. Who wants to do anything complicated? On top of it all, you’re probably getting a ton of baby shower invitations right about now. Remember all that snow and gunk from last...
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Supermodel Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe
Did somebody say Ice Cream Sandwich? It’s been a busy summer here on the blog! Whew. Originally I thought I would only post every two weeks this summer, but the ideas kept coming and before I knew it,...
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12 Hot Summer Craft Projects and Recipes
12 Hot Summer Fun Craft Projects including Flower Crowns, small knitting projects perfect for beginners, and recipes. Today’s post is a roundup of all the fun things we did this summer. I hear from...
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Looking for help with your Knitting?
Looking for a little help with your knitting? Maybe you’re just getting started, or maybe you’ve been at it for a while. Do you find yourself confused about what you need? Every profession and hobby...
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How to shop in a Local Yarn Shop in Virginia Beach
Today I’m sharing a few pictures from a recent visit to one of the Local Yarn Shops we have here in the Hampton Roads area. We have 3 really nice stores, and I would like to visit all three of them...
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Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Recipe
I live in the south, the Mid-Atlantic region to be exact. Even though it’s late September, it feels more like Summer than Fall. We have something we call “Indian Summer” which is the last bit of warm...
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