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 days, sunny weather, and warm breezes. It has a fluttery and airy feel, featuring a laceContinue reading “Seaming the Citrus Summer Sweater”
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Seaming the Sweethearti Cardi
How to fold and seam the Sweethearti Cardi (blanket cardigan).
The 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 and careers, it isn’t always rosy. Before I dive into the tea, there are many positivesContinue reading “The Human Side of Designing, and How to Stay Classy.”
Testing 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 for public critique. Knowing that others appreciate my design enough to offer to test my patternContinue reading “Testing for Lovely by Lee”
Yarn 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 my mailers and knitting supplies, I had shelves for my packaging materials in our basement. MyContinue reading “Yarn Room Makeover”
About Me
My name is Amanda Lee. I juggle multiple roles as a teacher, knitwear designer, yarn dyer, wife, and mom. Don’t we all wear many hats? I’m from Wyoming, and let me tell you, when I mention that, I often get the response, “Where’s that again?” For those who need a little reminder, Wyoming is nestledContinue reading “About Me”