Slowly getting into the swing of market prep over here! I’m very excited to do markets this season, but I’ve only found a few promising ones in my area! If you’re in MD or PA, what are some of your favorite craft fairs and markets during the fall and winter? • • • #polarpurls #marketprep #makerlife #makersofinstagram #knittersofinstagram #knittersgonnaknit #makersgonnamake #fauxfurpompom #fauxfurpom #lionbrand #chunkyyarn #chunkyknits #fallknits #winterknits

Best movie

Lolllll

McGonagall: Is there no way we can get rid of Lockhart?

Dumbledore: Not without cause.

Snape: We have cause.

Snape: It is be-cause we hate him.

LOVE

so pottermore basically turned into buzzfeed, huh

[Image: black text on an orange background from the Pottermore website reading ‘33 thoughts Crookshanks must have had during Prisoner of Azkaban’]

Everyone is scared of something.

Working on a new blanket design...and of course it’s #slytherin inspired 🐍 #harrypotter #harrypotterknits #lionbrand #knitting #knitblanket #handmade #slytherin #polarpurls

I look at those three stitches on the needle and I see potential. Everything we make or do starts as something so small, but grows into something awesome and impactful. Don’t hesitate if you have a brilliant new idea—put it into action, and see it blossom before your eyes! Yarn: Lagoon by @premknits • • • #polarpurls #shawlknitting #shawllife #makersofinstagram #knittinglife #makersgonnamake #knittersgonnaknit #fiberart #fiberartist #shawldesign #creativity #imagination #handdyedyarn #indiedyer #crochetersofig #crochetersofinstagram

Anybody else feeling this heatwave? It’s supposed to be 90 degrees by me!! I’m using it as an excuse to swatch for a fun new idea I had this morning. What are you working on? • • • #polarpurls #makerlife #knittote #cottonyarn #summerknits #knittersoftheworld #knittersarethebest #crocheting #yarnlife #fiberartist #makersmovement #knitlife #creativelife #summervibes

I love the columns created by the Polar Purlin’ Cowl. It’s a chic statement piece. While it’s shown here in some Crazy Sexy Wool from @woolandthegang it would be very easy to modify the pattern for a light, silky cotton for spring! The pattern is available in my shop now—I can’t wait to see what you make with it! • • • #polarpurls #polarpurlincowl #knitstagram #knittersofinstagram #knitpattern #knittingpattern #knittersgonnaknit #makersgonnamake #knitcowl #knitting #woolknit #woolknitting #makerlife #crochetersofinstagram #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram

Last year, one of my favorite things to make were these chunky triangle wraps. They are such a quick and satisfying knit! I’m wondering if I should bring them back for my fall/winter line this year. What do you think? Will wraps still be in this fall? • • • #polarpurls #knitscarf #knitwrap #annatrianglewrap #makersgonnamake #makersofinstagram #knittersofinstagram #crochetersofinstagram #crochetlife #knittinglife #knitaddict #yarnlife #lionbrand

I’ve seen a lot of posts about frogged and restarted projects lately. I had to frog a number of rows on my Over the Sea to Skye shawl this weekend myself! Whether you make a mistake in following a pattern, or realize an idea you had won’t actually work out, it’s incredibly frustrating! But I firmly believe that a frogged or restarted project will turn out even better than the first attempt. Why, you ask? Because you’re approaching that new attempt with even more knowledge and skill, having learned from the attempt that didn’t go as planned. So don’t let a misstep in a project get you down! It’s all a part of the process, and you’ll advance as a maker through that difficulty. Do you have any advice for someone who’s been frustrated by a project? • • • #polarpurls #makerlife #knittinglife #crochetlife #crochetersofinstagram #knittersgonnaknit #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #yarnlife #knitbeanie #froggedknitting #knitterslife #creativelife #fiberartists #fiberartistsofinstagram #lionbrandyarn

The Polar Purlin’ Cowl pattern bundle is now live on Etsy! 🎉🎉🎉 I’m thrilled with how the pattern turned out, and hope you all enjoy it! Thanks as always to my lovely testers! • • • #polarpurls #polarpurlspatterns #polarpurlincowl #knittingpattern #knittingpatterns #knitcowl #knittedcowl #cowlpattern #knittersofinstagram #crochetersofinstagram #yarnlife #creativelife #knittersgonnaknit #makersgonnamake #makerlife

Showing off some gorgeous shawls in progress on this quiet Sunday morning 💕 • • • #polarpurls #shawlknitting #knitshawl #lionbrand #knittersofinstagram #indiedyer #handdyedyarn #heartlandyarn #knittersgonnaknit #makersgonnamake #crochetersofinstagram #yarnlifehappylife #creativelife #yarnlove #springknits #summerknits #sundayknitting #sundayvibes

Recently I’ve gotten really interested in knitting household accessories, and it’s a nice change of pace! This little throw rug will look super cute in my apartment, and I’m excited to see how this ultra-squishy throw pillow turns out. What are your favorite housewares to make? • • • #polarpurls #makerlife #knitterslife #knitrug #knitpillow #knitting #saturdayknitsalright #weekendknitting #makersgonnamake #knittersofinstagram #knittersoftheworld #crochetersofinstagram #crochetlife #yarnlife

Just a couple more days before the pattern release! I love the subtle texture of this piece. It lends itself to variegated yarns and solid colors alike! Keep an eye on my feed this weekend! • • • #polarpurls #polarpurlincowl #makerlife #makersofinstagram #makersgonnamake #knittersgonnaknit #knittinglife #knittersofinstagram #knittersoftheworld #knitpattern #knittingpattern #knitting #crocheters #crochetersofinstagram #yarnlife #polarpurlspatterns

I haven’t been this enamored with a project in a long time 💕 Also autocorrect tried to change enamored to s’mores. So there’s that. Pattern: Over the Sea to Skye by @whiletheyplaydesigns • • • #polarpurls #makerlife #makersgonnamake #knittersofinstagram #knittinglife #summershawl #summerknits #knitstagram #crochetstagram #crochet #yarnlife #handdyedyarn #indiedyer #handdyed #outlanderknits #shawlknitting #wrapknitting #knitting #laceknitting #shawl #springknits

My test knitters did an AMAZING job on the Polar Purlin’ Cowl. I’m so excited to release the design this weekend! Check out these gorgeous projects and give my test knitters some love 😍 • • • #polarpurls #polarpurlincowl #knitstagram #knittingpattern #knittersgonnaknit #makersgonnamake #makerlife #knittinglife #crochetersofinstagram #crochetlife #yarnlife #makersofinstagram #knitpattern #knitcowl #yarnaddict #testknit