Kneedles & Life

a little bit of yarn. a little bit of life.

Father’s Day Small Shop Gift Guide

Hey guys! I’m back with another gift guide and this time it’s for Father’s Day! I know some people complain about men being the hardest to buy for, but I think they’re actually the easiest! I always have so much fun picking unique gifts for the dudes in my family, but I like to steer away from clothes or cheesy gifts and usually head to Etsy for something classy and unique.

I have personally purchased and given every single one of these items except for two, so I’ll be upfront about which ones those are in the descriptions. I hope you enjoy what I’ve put together. Let me know if you purchase one of these gifts for someone you know!

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Friday Introductions Q&A

Hi! Since I have not formally introduced myself on here yet, I thought I would do a quick introduction and Q&A post. I shared a question box on Instagram and had you submit questions, so I’ll be answering some of those here!

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Modern & Trendy Patterns to Bust Your Scrap Yarn Stash

How big is your stash of scrap yarn? I’ve been guilty of just letting it sit around and then tossing it (don’t judge) – but no more! I’ve gathered a list of some of my favorite patterns from designers I know and trust that will help you use those pretty scraps you’ve been saving for something special!

If you make one of these patterns with your scraps, let me know by tagging me in a story on IG @kneedlesandlove. And of course tag the designer as well. We would love to see!

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boho knit dishcloth

Guess what? I FINALLY design a knitted dishcloth pattern! I will admit I still prefer crocheting with cotton yarn, but I am so obsessed with how this turned out and I think it will be so cute in so many kitchens! If you’ve never knit a bobble before, don’t freak out! I’ve got you covered with a video I created! BUT, if you have knitted a bobble before, please make sure you take a look too. There are many ways to knit a bobble so it might be different than what you’re used to!

Make sure you also read through the abbreviations and notes before jumping in! Happy knitting!

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Mother’s Day Small Shop Gift Guide

Hey there! The special day is quickly approaching and you have obviously stumbled upon this post because you’re doing some Mother’s Day shopping and need some ideas! I’ve done my research and made a list of affordable gifts on Etsy (my favorite website) I think any mom would love to have. Some of these I have received myself, or given as a gift, so you can trust my review!

My husband and I usually set a budget of around $25 for gifts for each other on holidays so I have done my best to find items that would fit into that category, but a few may be a bit more expensive. I’ve included items that are specifically “mom” themed, and other’s that aren’t because not every gal likes showing off her mom status on everything she owns and that’s totally ok!

I personally love to give unique, handmade gifts that not only support small business but will be special for the person receiving the gift. So that is exactly what you will find in this guide!

Hope this helps!

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My top 10 must have newborn items for first time moms

Last year I had my very first baby and when you’re a first time mom, there’s a lot of trial and error involved. You rely mostly on recommendations from friends, family and the occasional blog post you stumble upon on Pinterest (like this one LOL).

There’s things you know you will need when having a baby like a newborn carseat, crib, diapers, onesies, etc. But what about the random items you forget about in the craziness of getting ready for a tiny human being to enter your life?

We tried a lot of different bottles, diapers, swaddles, etc. before finding what we liked. I feel like my Amazon Prime order history for the first few months was a lot of 3am desperation orders for whatever google recommended might make my life easier.

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The Boho Dishcloth

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The Boho Dishcloth is beginner friendly and works up quick! It features a simple combination of single crochet, double crochet, and puff stitches to create a a fun and trendy pattern. This dishcloth would look especially great in a “boho-chic” style kitchen!

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Easy and Delicious Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

This cajun shrimp fettuccine pasta is one of my favorite dinners to make and I find myself craving it often. I think it was about a year ago that I made my first homemade pasta sauce and realized how simple it is. This sauce is way better (and healthier) than the jar of white alfredo sauce at the grocery store!

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Redbud Dishcloth Crochet Pattern

This crochet dishcloth was inspired by the Redbud trees blooming in my neighborhood this spring! The little bumps in the texture remind me of the pretty little buds you can see in the picture below. With this pattern, you can make a new dishcloth for your kitchen and maybe even learn a new stitch! Let’s get started. 🙂

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