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Seaming the Citrus Summer Sweater
The Citrus Summer Sweater is a perfect, lightweight cover-up designed in Moonglow Yarn Co’s beautiful Lemonade Fade. This design is inspired by all the wonderful aspects of summer—such as refreshing cocktails, strawberry lemonade, sunsets, citrus fruits, beach vacations, poolside…
Keep readingAdding Fringe to the Biker Babe Bralette
Fringe has long been associated with biker fashion, adding a rugged and edgy flair to motorcycle jackets, vests, and even boots. On the Biker Babe Bralette, fringe is used to create movement and visual interest, giving off a sense…
Keep readingSeaming the Sweethearti Cardi
How to fold and seam the Sweethearti Cardi (blanket cardigan).
Keep readingWhy I Only Dye OOAK Yarns
I am often asked why I only dye one-of-a-kind (OOAK) colorways versus repeating my popular colors for my yarn to be purchased in bulk or wholesale. Well, I am an artist that created a small business out of my…
Keep readingHow to Bind Off a Folded Edge
The Silver Spring Duster is a worsted cotton lace cardigan that features vine lace on a long train and slight bell sleeves. The folded edging on the hemline, cuffs and front edging really clean up the edges of this…
Keep readingThe ‘I Do’ Frilly Top is the MUST-make!
Wedding season is not over, AND there are always future reasons to dress up, right?! The ‘I Do’ Frilly Top is a perfect lightweight fluttery-peplum knit that is perfect for such occasions! It is no secret that I love…
Keep readingThe Human Side of Designing, and How to Stay Classy.
As enjoyable as designing is, especially to natural creatives, there is a down side. Maybe I should say down sides because not all the downers can be grouped together, and not all designers experience them. But with all tasks…
Keep readingTesting for Lovely by Lee
I want to test for you! Will you pick me? I want to express my deep gratitude to everyone who is interested in testing for me! It means a lot, as I still feel nervous when sharing my designs…
Keep readingCandy Corn CUTE Hat Knitting Pattern
Halloween is a favorite holiday to most in the United States! It is one of my personal favorites, but I’m not into the scary Halloween. I like CUTE Halloween. And what is cuter than candy corn?! Since the usual…
Keep readingYarn Room Makeover
I have had my yarn/knitting business for 5 years. Since Lovely by Lee developed gradually, I never really created my own space for it. I had a yarn storage area, which was shared with our guest room. As for…
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