Braids and Berries Hat

After a week or so of unseasonably warm weather in the Chicago area (seriously, 60 degrees in February?), I finally finished my test knit of Braids and Berries Hat by Laura Dear of Black Crow Knits. A post shared by Joy D. (@knitandsundry) on Feb 28, 2017 at 7:24pm PST …

Test knitting

I’ve started following designers, knitters, dyers, spinners, and other artists on Instagram this year, and they are constantly inspiring me. Following their Instagram also keeps me up to date on any test knitting opportunities. It’s my new favorite thing to do. I’ve had the pleasure of doing two test knits …