CygKnits

05/06/2024

My two beautiful beasties wearing my bear pom hats this morning while getting ready for the day. They love them and wear them constantly, so I at least know I have two fans!

I've been finishing up the last of my custom orders and I've been trying to crank out as much as I can before the Makers Markets in Dalton City this season! (If you are a maker/artist in Haines and are interested in having a spot at our makers markets on big cruise ship days reach out to me and I'll put you in touch with Robert! We'd love to have more artists!)

How're you gearing up for market season? What are your best market sellers? I'm always looking for more ideas so if you have some please send them my way! I appreciate all the input!
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04/24/2024

04/21/2024

Live Art on the trails!! If you're in Haines, today would be the perfect day for a stroll through the woods and art ❤️

See if you can come find me!

Put on your sneakers, grab a friend, or your pup, and come enjoy some live art on the CIA trails! What a lovely day to get outside! Meet local artists and see what they’re working on. Networking done differently 🙌🏽🎨🎶

04/11/2024

Any Canna-Crocheters out there? I free handed the red mushroom cover to go on my pen so I can hang it on my keys or on my bag etc. super handy! Then my neighbor wanted one so I made her the navy one, and then my bestie wanted one with inverted colors and now I've written out the pattern in my journal so I can make more if people want them.
I'm ALWAYS looking for more Canna-crochet patterns so if you know of any good ones please let me know in the comments so I'm not missing out! This one is fun and works up quick. If people are interested maybe I'll put this pattern out there.
Happy making!
Peace out cub scout
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04/08/2024

Blankets and bears and baby boys, OH MY! One of my besties is leaving to go wait to have her little boy and I finished up this baby blanket and matching bear for her just in time before she left.🐻
I've never put a border in a blanket before so I'm hoping this one works well, but I'm always open to tips for best ways to do that! The blanket is a basket 🧺 weave knit pattern and the border is just a free hand crochet added on. The yarn is a Lion Brand yarn cake of which I had very limited supply but was too pretty not to use. 🧶
Lexy love, I cannot wait to meet that wonderful little boy! He is so very loved and he hasn't even joined us on the outside yet! Bring home that beautiful CJ so auntie can get some snuggles please!
Making things for babies is one of the happiest parts of what I do. When someone tells me they're having a baby I get so excited! 👶What's something you've made or given as a baby shower gift? I need more ideas!
Next up, my baby brother is becoming a dad soon! Bring on the baby snuggles!
Happy making!
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04/06/2024

The niece had her birthday party last night so I can finally show of the very cool 8 pocket dice bag that her mom commissioned from me!

My beautiful niecey bean is 14 (ack!) and is very much into dungeons and dragons (like the rest of the family!) and is also a lover of bright colors and rainbows and sparkly things, so this yarn really stood out to me. This was so much fun to work up and I think I'll probably make more!
Make a creativity check...

Pattern: Green Fox Farms Designs 8 pocket dice bag
Yarn: Ice Yarns

Do you make things for nerds? I wanna see them! If you tag me in your nerdy makes, I'll share them to my story! Let's boost your work and let the nerds know where to go for the goods! We have wares if you have coin...
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04/02/2024

The power of three will set me free! 3️⃣
Absolutely every aspect of my life has gotten better since I quit drinking. No more hungover parenting, sick mornings, days long headaches. No more forgotten conversations and confrontations. No more pressure to hide my habit from family and friends.

Three years ago today I decided to take a big step for me and my daughter. After a domestic violence incident that involved the police and put me in a wrist brace and my foot in a med boot. After hurting and destroying some friendships that I held dear. After worrying my family and friends. I made the decision to get sober for many many reasons, but it's not just as simple and saying "I quit drinking". There is some massive work that goes into living the sober life.

I had to really evaluate the people in my life. The people who kept bringing alcohol into my house even after I wanted to quit, the people who would tell me that I'm just taking a break, not actually quitting. The people pouring alcohol down my throat in the hopes of me forgetting who I am and what I'm worth and therefore would stay dependent on them. I cut all ties.

I now live a life I don't want to run and hide from. I no longer look in the mirror and hate myself. I hear from my family and friends all the time that they're so proud of me for making the changes necessary to better myself and my life.
I couldn't be where I am today without it. Without sobriety my life would have been over. I'm glad I made these choices for me. It's still hard work, and it's work that I have to do every single day. Repairing friendships and building trust back, getting my health straightened out, doing the work in therapy to face my past and my mistakes. Avoiding places that encourage me to drink, cutting toxic people out. And investing in myself, in the life I want, in my relationships with my children. This winter has been the toughest I've had in a while, but I didn't pour the whiskey.

So here I am, raising my mug of Earl grey! Cheers to 3 more years 🫖☕🥳
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03/30/2024

What's your favorite holiday?? 🥳🎉

Mine is Easter and always has been 🐰🐣🐇
I live in Southeast Alaska and winters are dark and everyone battles with seasonal depression. Easter hits right as things are melting and the light is coming back and the birds are singing in the mornings again 🌄 All in all, Easter is filled with hope and light and love. As my town defrosts I see people shaking off their hibernation and kids are out on bikes, people are walking their dogs, and I see people soaking in the sunshine, even if it's still a little chilly out.

This has been a hard winter for me. So I'm embracing this spring time surge of serotonin and hope. Which is good because things have picked up at work and it's go time!

Take some time to work on your art while in a sunbeam ☀️
And have a very Happy Easter! 🐥🐰🌱

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03/28/2024

My 9 year old has made a huge stack of these cards for me to include with my yarn creations and it makes me the happiest ever! That is all.
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03/26/2024

Designs and colors picked out by my 9 year old ❤️
I will eventually figure out how to get my tension right with three strands haha! Not quite there yet, but it's a goal.
I'm working on market prep this week and hoping to get some good inventory numbers so that I don't have to stress too much about it when it comes time for artists markets this summer. What are you all working on right now?

Pattern:
Yarn: Premier Yarns Anti-Pilling DK Everyday
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