NKBN: Evie- Flower Crochet Hat

A weekly feature on the blog, NOT Knit by Nat highlights great patterns by budding designers on Ravelry

If this little pout doesn't put a smile on your face, I don't know what will!     

I think Rachel's adorable crochet hat would be a favourite of any little girl!  

Check out the pattern on Ravelry now!

NKBN: Sunday Best Dress

A weekly feature on the blog, NOT Knit by Nat highlights great patterns by budding designers on Ravelry

Working on a trade desk, there are no less than 3 separate news stations on at any given time.   It's hard to be surrounded by the sad news of Boston all day long with acts of senseless violence on a seemingly unending loop, but I try to remind myself of the unbelievable amount of good people out there and the strength of the human spirit.   After seeing the explosions now countless times, I focus on the people instantly running right into the cloud of smoke trying to help. A formidable display of bravery and brotherly love.

It seems fickle to be writing a knitting post in light of this grave situation unfolding in front of me, but Kristen's post this week struck a chord with me.   For us needle crafters, knitting and crocheting brings us some calm and peace.    Jenny's pattern is especially fitting.    Crocheting a pristine Sunday Best Dress might just be what the doctor ordered.

Check out Jenny's pattern on Ravelry here

NKBN: a glimpse of Spring

A weekly feature on the blog, NOT Knit by Nat highlights great patterns by budding designers on Ravelry

It’s a beautiful day today…for the middle of February!   Over the past couple of days Toronto has had two consecutive winter storm warnings - it's April people!  But despite Mother Nature having a real bad case of PMS this month, I am still hopeful that we will actually see spring like conditions soon!    Willow’s A Glimpse of Spring Hat is the perfect knit for this erratic time of year.

Check out this pattern on Raverly here!

NKBN: RED-y for Spring!

A weekly feature on the blog, NOT Knit by Nat highlights great patterns by budding designers on Ravelry

I’m usually not drawn to a lot of red, but inexplicably I bought a bright red hank of yarn this past weekend.   I’ve got no plans for it yet, but just holding the bright crimson put me in a better mood.    Yaya’s name of her chic cowl sums up my sentiments exactly.  I am "RED-y for Spring"…bring it on!

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