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01 June 2021

Little Acorn Creations

handmade accessories for heart & home

Hi <<First Name>>!

At the start of each month I write about a topic that's been on my mind, share patterns and items available for purchase, links I've found interesting, and a summary of recent blog posts. And because I know what everyone really cares about, a cat photo or two.

On my Mind

I'm working on several book reviews and plan to share them in this Friday's blog post. Honestly, I find writing them challenging. Why? It's hard to balance the factors that I find most useful based on my personal experiences against those that someone with a different background needs.

The focus of my reviews depends on several factors including:

who is it for? is it an introduction or does it cover an advanced technique?
what type of book? is it a stitch dictionary, tutorial, pattern collection, or combination of all three?
how can one buy it? is it available for purchase today or pre-order?

I'm curious and hope you'll either reply to this newsletter or contact me and let me know what you like to know about crafting books before you make a purchase.

Can't wait? My review of Adventure Cables by Meghan Jones is available at NetGalley now. This book is a pattern collection with extensive tips and tutorials. It's geared toward intermediate knitters and is available for pre-order. It will be released in September.

Forthcoming reviews include: Knit Hats with Woolly Wormhead and Mix and match knit sweater designs by Rita Maaßen.

Favorite Designs

CLU is knit in a fingering weight, shown in Oink Pigments Jewls. PDF pattern available at little acorn creations, payhip, and Ravelry.

VLSI is crocheted in a fingering weight, shown in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock. PDF pattern available at little acorn creations, payhip, lovecrafts, and ravelry.

New!

As you look around my website, you'll find a slowly growing collection of tools available for purchase. This has been in the works for several years and it's time to get the inventory out of my studio so I can have space for making new things.

I ship most items via USPS Priority mail and if you spend $100 or more you can unlock free shipping!

I also understand it's nice to have choices in where to purchase your digital patterns. For multiple reasons, sales on my site are limited to customers in the United States. If you are based internationally, you can find my patterns on Payhip and Lovecrafts as well as on Ravelry.

I'm also working on making my PDF patterns more accessible. I thank you for your patience and please contact me if you have questions or concerns.

Useful Tools

Rhodiarama Sewn Spine A5 Dot Grid Notebook - $13.50

Keep your project notes close at hand in this slim notebook. The soft & bright flexible covers make these Rhodiarama notebooks irresistible.

Project Planning Grid - $3

This PDF can guide your project thoughts and planning. It is also available at payhip.

Link Break

Taking breaks allows your brain to rest and avoid mental fatigue. Here are some links to provide a short rest.

The Solid Steel Yarn Winder #yarn // this is neat, but I'd rather all the supplies and parts for a wooden one and quiet motor (blog post - fos.tech)
Beautiful mathematics and nature posters by Megan Emma Moree // about (blog post - abakcus.com)
There's still time, take the Craft Yarn Council's 2021 Yarn Census and help the CYC learn the impact yarn and similar crafts have on you and others throughout the world. (form - typeform.com)

From the Notebook Archive

I publish a new blog post every other Friday. Here are a few recent posts:

Tips for Working with Silk (21 May 2021)
crocheting with cats (07 May 2021)
Blanket Thoughts (23 April 2021)
In Progress (09 April 2021)

Happy Cat

Box naps are the best naps. ~ Shadow

Black cat curled up and napping in a box with his tail out and curled.

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/penny