A Brain-Fogged Knitter & Designer

I really didn't want to clean out the shed.......but it was worth the reward! More fiber to spin into yarn!! So excited with what I found. Check out my patterns and More at https://www.maahomestead.com IG: KnittyHeidi Pinterest: KnittyHeidi Facebook: MAA Homestead Happy Day!

My version of this sweater was knit at a looser gauge with Caron Simply Soft yarn. The collar turned out bigger than I wanted, but I planned to make a folded collar to put a drawstring in for a sporty look anyway. Watch the video to see how I modified the loosely ribbed collar into the look I was going for! From my notes: "I did a quick Internet search for a “free knit sweater pattern” on google. The Winter Bluff pattern by Ashely Lillis was the second pattern in the list that was linked to it’s original designer which was my goal. I didn’t want to pull from any collaborative blog posts or from a pattern hub. It was an easy to download pattern with just an email requirement. She also has a video tutorial linked for this sweater on her YouTube channel. I did not watch it while knitting my sweater." Read all of my pattern notes here: https://www.maahomestead.com/blog1 You can find the pattern at: https://www.ashleylillis.com/blog/2022/1/13/free-knit-raglan-sweater-pattern-tutorial-the-winter-bluff-pullover Check out my patterns and More at https://www.maahomestead.com IG: KnittyHeidi Pinterest: KnittyHeidi Facebook: MAA Homestead Happy Day!

I see cool stuff online I think I should try all the time.....then promptly forget about it. BUT this time, I tried it out the same day! I regret that in my excitement I did not save the video or sharer's info- my bad. Thank you to whomever you are! It worked and I will be using it for future zipper installations when the need arises! Check out my patterns and More at https://www.maahomestead.com IG: KnittyHeidi Pinterest: KnittyHeidi Facebook: MAA Homestead Happy Day!

I love turning scraps into something adorable! The Sleep Sack Babies came from my desire to use up fabric scraps and bits of leftover wools. Each baby is unique. The sleep sack outfit is not removable making this a good first baby doll for little ones. In most cases, the fabric used for the dolls' outfits are recycled from old sweaters or other materials. Thanks for watching! Discover dolls and other items at: https://www.maahomestead.com IG: KnittyHeidi Pinterest: KnittyHeidi Facebook: MAA Homestead Happy Day!

Oh boy. I was ready for a challenge when I decided to participate in this Craftsy class! I just loved the color work, the pockets AND wanted to try steaking my first sweater! Success! I love my results! You can find the class I took on Craftsy. It is called the Throughstone Sweater Knit-a-long. https://www.craftsy.com Check out my patterns and More at https://www.maahomestead.com IG: KnittyHeidi Pinterest: KnittyHeidi Facebook: MAA Homestead Happy Day!

It's my birthday week! My Mom dropped off some treats for me that I open with you. I share about my annual Birthday Cast-On, and some news about 2 of our newly born goat kids. Check out my patterns and More at https://www.maahomestead.com IG: KnittyHeidi Pinterest: KnittyHeidi Facebook: MAA Homestead Happy Day!

He may be VERY large but he is still a puppy. Our St. Bernard got ahold of one of my daughter's hand knit mittens and ripped a few holes in them! She was super sad. But not to worry- I can fix it! This video shows how I repaired the holes and gave them a "kiss" making it all better. It is sped up to reduce your need to watch every detail since this not an actual tutorial. I do explain what is happening along the way. Enjoy! And don't despair when your handcrafts get eaten by the dog! Here is my embroidery Pinterest board where you can find how I made the flower: https://www.pinterest.com/knittyheidi/embroidery/ Learn more about MAAH and see what's in the shop at: https://www.maahomestead.com IG: KnittyHeidi Pinterest: KnittyHeidi Facebook: MAA Homestead Happy Day!

I subscribed to the Darn Good Yarn yarn subscription open the first shipment with you! I had a few more minutes to record so I share some shop updates- you don't want to miss the adorable new product I will show you, and also my current spinning project and recycled yarn dyeing project. So much in about 8 minutes! Happy Day! Heidi www.maahomestead.com IG: KnittyHeidi

My friend texted me with concern that she had done something wrong but she didn't know what. She had tried searching knitting mistake videos, but still had no clue what was happening on her needles. So she sent me some pictures. I knew right away what the issue was-because I myself have done this, and it is a COMMON KNITTG MISTAKE with beginners. No worries it is super simple to fix and takes only seconds. Happy Day! Heidi www.maahomestead.com Insta: @knittyheidi

How do you get a ginormous hay bale out of the back of a lifted F350? Piece of cake. www.maahomestead.com

Hiya! it's been awhile..... Just a quick update on what's going on and some cute pics of baby goats! AND I needed to share with you some thoughts on a few scriptures about weakness actually being our strengths and how that can be. I have listed the verses below if you wanna follow along. Happy Day! Heidi 2 Corinthians 12: 9-10 Romans 5: 3-5 Learn more about us and find some cool handmade goods at: www.maahomestead.com Get the most recent updates on IG, you can find me as KnittyHeidi

A little goat playtime #agoatslife #lifeofagoat #sillygoats

Congrats on the completion of a project....Finish any project with this traditional bind-off method!

When you come across the instruction to knit TBL (through the back loop) this is what you do. How to Knit Through the Back Loop

How to Fix a Knit Twisted Stitch. Sometimes our stitches get twisted unexpectedly, and this can cause some confusion in how to continue with our knitting. There is a simple quick fix that you can do without even skipping a beat!

Learn how to knit holding the yarn in your right hand using the popular Western or American style of knitting.

The Classic Continental Purling is when the index finger drops down in order to wrap the right hand needle to create a stitch. It takes some muscle training, but it's a great way to purl!

Knitting with the yarn held in the right hand is considered to be Western or American Style knitting. With this method the knitter flicks the yarn over the tip of the needle to create a new stitch.

Getting the first stitches on your knitting needles isn't hard! This video demonstrates step-by-step slow instruction on the long-tail cast-on.

This video is about How to Knit a stitch: Continental Style, holding yarn in the left hand. Visit www.roses-bloom.com for more lessons and patterns!

I was bored with my normal yarn winding ventures. For some reason amongst all of my tools I don't actually have a Kniddy Knoddy nor do I have a Swift or even a ball winder......so today a couple of logs from the backyard will have to do! I am winding off a spool of handspun that I first carded on my drum carder. It is a mixture of Pygora from right here on the homestead and various other fibers that were purchased. **Note: The channel got a new name! I have updated the website so it was fitting that the channel should match. MAA stands for Mountain Acres Academy, which is what we have dubbed our homeschool for years, and also just happens to be the most common sound you here at our home from goats and the tiny humans running about. www.maahomestead.com

I love it when I find easy ways to make wholesome foods from scratch. In this video I show the basic easy steps of making yogurt at home. We also experiment with adding a flavor with a jello mix. It turned out pretty good but I am still wanting to try some other sources to flavor it. Let me know what you have tried! Find me on Insta a @knittyheidi My website: www.maahomestead.com

This is the BEST part! We get to shape his little head and sew on the ears. We have turned a square into a bunny! Find more at www.maahomestead.com

Now we get to do a bit of sewing to shape our square into some resemblance of this adorable critter! Get all guided steps one organized page PLUS extra resources: https://www.maahomestead.com/beginnerknitting.html Show me your progress! @knittyheidi on Instagram or find the MAA Homestead MeWe page!