Just A Dose of Love

Working through a hat pattern test knit for my upcoming pattern: Alec 🥰

Knittin' Kitten Episode #48 is officially up on YouTube!

Our first episode of 2022 runs through a finished pair (and work in progress pair) of socks knit up with some self-striping AND self-patterning yarn, my first finished brioche hat, future hat pattern plans, and a look at my Coziest Memory Blanket progress!

At the end of the episode, I take some time to run through my 2022 goals and aspirations, and the little bullet journal that I've been using to keep track of everything!

If you want to check out the episode, the link is in my bio!

Knittin' Kitten Episode #48 is officially up on YouTube!

Our first episode of 2022 runs through a finished pair (and work in progress pair) of socks knit up with some self-striping AND self-patterning yarn, my first finished brioche hat, future hat pattern plans, and a look at my Coziest Memory Blanket progress!

At the end of the episode, I take some time to run through my 2022 goals and aspirations, and the little bullet journal that I've been using to keep track of everything!

If you want to check out the episode, here it is!

Knittin' Kitten Episode #48 - Goals and Aspirations 2022 - January 23 Podcast Notes**You can find me:**Instagram: JustADoseOfLove (https://www.instagram.com/justadoseoflove/?hl=en)Ravelry: JustADoseOfLove (htt...

Knittin’ Kitten Episode #47 is officially up on YouTube!

I have a new hat to show you, and am excited to ship it off (as a Christmas gift) to it’s forever home!

There’s something new in my WIP pile - a brioche project! I have finally taken the plunge into learning brioche and am working through my first hat!

Interested in checking out this episode? The link is in my bio!p

Knittin’ Kitten Episode #47 is officially up on YouTube!

I have a new hat to show you, and am excited to ship it off (as a Christmas gift) to it’s forever home!

There’s something new in my WIP pile - a brioche project! I have finally taken the plunge into learning brioche and am working through my first hat!

Interested in checking out this episode? The link is in my bio!

Working my way through the Fern Cap by .spainhower and am loving it as my intro to knitting!

Knittin’ Kitten Episode 46 is officially up on YouTube!

After a few months away due to house obligations, Knittin’ Kitten is back! 

I have a ton of yarn that I picked up in Ontario, and am SO excited to show and tell you about it! 

I’ve finished the first attempt at a fox-hat, and am announcing the release of the Eunomia Hat Pattern on October 29.

If you would like to check out this episode, the link is in my bio!

Knittin’ Kitten Episode #46 is officially up on YouTube!

After a few months away due to house obligations, Knittin’ Kitten is back!

I have a ton of yarn that I picked up in Ontario, and am SO excited to show and tell you about it!

I’ve finished the first attempt at a fox-hat, and am announcing the release of the Eunomia Hat Pattern on October 29.

If you would like to check out this episode, here is the link!

Kinttin' Kitten Episode #46 - Stash Enhancement 2021 - October 9 Podcast NotesYou can find me:Instagram: JustADoseOfLove (https://www.instagram.com/justadoseoflove/?hl=en)Ravelry: JustADoseOfLove (https://...

After all that basement renovation fun, I've finally had some time to sit and work on my sweater project 🥰 this gorgeous pattern is by .and.pine.designs knit up in Hawthorne yarn, and I couldn't love this combo more!

It's finally done! After replacing a rug, flooring, painting everything, replacing all of the light fixtures, and painting *every* surface that is not a floor - my basement suite renovations are completed!

The story:

My basement suite tenant of almost 7 years moved out at the beginning of June 😞 so I have been working like a crazy person to get things painted and ready for someone new (goal was July 1, but things didn't work out, for the best as everything has fallen into place for someone near and dear to my heart).

Since I've got some pretty sweet before and after photos, I'll be sharing these over the next week or so, as everything comes together!

Here is the kitchen and bathroom which both have been completely repainted, and have had the floor replaced. Huge thanks to from who helped pick out and set up the installation of the floor for, and a huge thanks to who reinstalled our basement toilet and fixed our cracked main drain stack!

It's finally done! After replacing a rug, flooring, painting everything, replacing all of the light fixtures, and painting *every* surface that is not a floor - my basement suite renovations are completed!

The story:

My basement suite tenant of almost 7 years moved out at the beginning of June 😞 so I have been working like a crazy person to get things painted and ready for someone new (goal was July 1, but things didn't work out, for the best as everything has fallen into place for someone near and dear to my heart).

Since I've got some pretty sweet before and after photos, I'll be sharing these over the next week or so, as everything comes together!

Here is the bedroom which has been completely repainted, and the livingroom which is fully repainted and has a new rug, which helped pick out and set up the install for!

I wanted to post a few updates, since I know I've been pretty quiet lately!

My basement suite tenant of almost 7 years moved out at the beginning of June 😞 so I have been working like a crazy person to get things painted and ready for someone new (aiming for July 1)!

Since I've got some pretty sweet before and after photos, I'll be sharing these over the next week or so, as everything comes together!

Here is the first portion! I've been meaning to paint these stairs for YEARS! I even found some grit that can be added to paint to create a "non slip" surface - which is pretty sweet, in my opinion!

Knittin’ Kitten Episode #45 is officially up on YouTube!

Are you ready to hear about the story of my Lillet Sweater Adventure? Spoiler: I ended up taking scissors to the neck and trying something crazy, but it worked!

I've also finished 2 entire hats! The Amphitrite Hat, which is also now available on Ravelry (coming soon to Etsy), and the Eunomia Hat, which will be going through pattern testing in the next few weeks!

If you would like to check out this episode, the link is in my bio!

Here is the second hat in the Goddess Pantheon Hat Pattern Collection: Eunomia, named after the Goddess of Good Order.

I am looking for testers with attention to detail and a love of knitting for the Eunomia Hat Pattern, which is knit up using worsted weight yarn, and would be best knit in a solid or tonal yarn.

***Details and Application Process below***

* Start Date: Saturday, May 15, 2021

* Completion Date: Saturday, May 29, 2021

* Number of testers needed: 2

* Stitches Utilized:
Knit
Purl
Yarn Over
Knit 2 Together
Multiple Variations of Cables
Wrapped Stitches
Passing Slipped Stitches

***How to Apply***

Send me a DM confirming you've read the details listed above, and some photos of your knitting (if they are not on your instagram)! Once I receive this, I will respond within 24 hours to confirm the timeline with you and that the spots have not been filled.

Thank you all for your support and interest!

This gorgeous hat will be the next pattern to be released in the Goddess Pantheon Hat Collection! She is unnamed, at this current point in time, but expect a name soon!

If you are interested in testing this hat pattern, be on the lookout for a call for test knitters, starting tomorrow!

And now, the conclusion of the story of what went wrong with this sweater!

So, due to the shaping on the back of the neck on this sweater (which I adore), I wasn't able to just wear this sweater backwards.

Instead, what I did was cut the neck off ✂️, reknit the collar, and kitchener stitch it to the body of the sweater!

Yeesh, what a surgery!! I should definitely have been more intimidated of that than I was 😅

However, it all worked out in the end!

I have a story about this project:

I was drawn in by the beautiful neck detailing, and fell in love with the short row shaping, high-low length on the bottom, and was SO excited when I bound off the bottom! Then, in horror, I realized that I had made the high side the BACK and not the front! 😭

What's a girl to do? Take back all of that work on the body of the sweater?

What do you think I did? 😉

I'll tell you tomorrow!

I finished this lovely sweater this weekend, and am so excited to share photos! Just look at the details on that neckline!

I was finally able to take some good photos of my finished Amphitrite hat today! This pattern is officially live on Ravelry and coming soon to Etsy!

The Amphitrite hat, named after the Greek Goddess, Queen of the Sea, wife of Poseidon, is made up of lovely eyelets created with yarn overs, paired with faux cables, and decreases to create the illusion of waves and fish tails on a purled background. The pattern works best with solid, solid with speckling, or tonal yarns as the stitch definition will be lost with more variegated colouring. The pattern has written instructions along with a chart that accompanies all parts of the hat, to suit whichever way you prefer to follow your knitting patterns. With a total of 9 different stitches utilized, this is a great pattern for the knitter who is looking for a pattern with the look of cables, but with no cable needle required!
The Amphitrite hat is worked brim-up in the round on double-pointed needles or a 40cm / 16” circular needle.
Instructions are for a 112-stitch circumference brim, and the hat is knit in this order: Brim, Body, Crown.
Skills Required:
K - knit
P - purl
YO - yarn over
K2TOG - knit 2 together
KTBL - knit through back loop
SSK - slip, slip, knit
K3TOG - knit 3 together
SSSK - slip, slip, slip knit
S2KP - slip 2 together, knit, pass slipped stitches over

Note: Pattern includes written instructions on how to perform the stitches listed above.

My Amphitrite Hat is finally blocked and dry! More photos to follow over the next few days, but what a beautiful pattern 🥰

A HUGE thank you to who was a test knitter for this pattern, and finished hers as well!

This hat pattern is set to release on April 10 - stay tuned for more photos and a coupon code for the release day!

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26 - 28 March 2021
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This is where I find yarn friends! Come and join me.

Please go to our original post and follow all instructions to take part.

We would love to have you in our secure and supportive community

Here you will find creative crocheters, amazing amigurumi lovers and knowledgeable knitters who love to welcome newbies.
We share knowledge and run regular events and giveaways.
Come join us today and find your new happy place and lots of new friends ! 😀

Knittin’ Kitten Episode #44 is officially up on YouTube!

I have a very special guest this podcast, my Mom! She has a couple of crafts of her own to show you as well as an extra special snack to share during the episode (recipes included)!

I've managed to cake up the yarn for my Amphitrite Hat Test Knit, which will be done for the next episode, and you can look forward to the release announcement in a few weeks!

If you would like to check out this episode, the link is in my bio!

Knittin’ Kitten Episode #44 is officially up on YouTube!

I have a very special guest this podcast, my Mom! She has a couple of crafts of her own to show you as well as an extra special snack to share during the episode (recipes included)!

I've managed to cake up the yarn for my Amphitrite Hat Test Knit, which will be done for the next episode, and you can look forward to the release announcement in a few weeks!

If you would like to check out this episode, the link is in my bio!
@ Edmonton, Alberta