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Hey, I’m Nicole. Your resident knitwear designer, writer, and yarn addict.

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Alright fellow white people, let’s talk about #diversknitty. Yes, this conversation is hard. Confronting the role that YOU play in keeping harmful systems in place is hard. It’s uncomfortable. It’s uncomfortable because the systems that are currently in place prioritize OUR COMFORT over the rights, freedoms, and safety of marginalized groups. I have spent the better part of my life believing that I was doing enough simply by “not being a racist” - by not participating in overt racism, by believing that everyone deserves equal rights. But microaggressions and complacency are still acts of violence against BIPOC. I know it feels like there’s a lot of pressure to “say the right thing,” and I’ve also been guilty of feeling the same way. But the fact is that our community is not safe for everyone. BIPOC are being harassed. People have been doxxed. Employers have been contacted. Accounts are being removed for no reason. People have made their accounts private out of concerns for their safety. Someone was ATTACKED this weekend. We need to make it known that racism and bigotry are not welcome here. I keep hearing you say that you just want “to get back to the knitting”, but that cannot happen until this community is safe for everyone. Start with yourself. Read up on systemic racism, tone policing (!!!), and white privilege. Educate yourself (don’t ask BIPOC for free education), and start making changes in your life. Acknowledge your shortcomings and do better. I recognize how my complacency has harmed others. I’ve been guilty of sharing the words said by BIPOC and not adding my own, without considering the consequences. It was careless, and I’m sorry. I’m committed to making changes in this community, and that includes acknowledging my mistakes. The work is ongoing. There’s no quick fix for systemic discrimination. This is a call in to my fellow white people. Please take it seriously. We cannot keep relying on BIPOC to do the heavy lifting. Comments will be moderated. Hashtags to signal boost b/c this algorithm is a nightmare: #sockyarn #sockknitter #sockyarnaddict #enchantedsummershorties #hellowoolfield #diversity #diversityandinclusion Taking a little quiet time today to work on my #asiftee after a very, very busy week. I’m tired, but my heart is so full. I was so very lucky to be thrown the most incredible bridal shower by my family and friends. Thank you SO much to @levequerin, @knitatude, @whitewillowwearables, my mama who isn’t on Instagram, @heylaurel, @laurashannonjanine, and @kelli.lawlor for your hard work putting together what I’m positive was the best shower in the history of showers. ❤️ and thank you so much to my friends and family who came out to celebrate. You know how to make a girl feel special. ❤️ I love you all to bits. I don’t have many photos from the day yet, but you can swipe through to see some 💕🥰 Pattern: As If Tee 2.0 by @knitandcroshay Yarn: @manosdeluruguay and @sugarbushyarns Florals: @heylaurel . . . #knittersdoitbetter #knitoholic #plussizeknitting #knitting_inspiration #plussizeknitter #bridetobe #ourmakerlife #knitlife #knitlove #handknit #knittersofig #knittersofinstagram #knittinglife #knittinglove #sizeinclusive #ihavethisthingwithpink #plussizebride Does this count as a finished object? 😅 I actually did finish my second #enchantedsummershorties sock but it’s on the blockers right now! I am working on an #asiftee right now, using some stashed yarn from @manosdeluruguay and @sugarbushyarns! I’m holding the mohair double throughout it per @courtliknit’s suggestion! I’m so excited that @knitandcroshay extended the sizing on this beautiful shirt because I have been pining over it since it was first released! Socks pictured: #littledarlingssocks by @gavriellamakes using @arkaikfibres and the enchanted shorties are by @loulabella.knits with @midknitcravings 🥰 . . . #knittersdoitbetter #knitoholic #sockknitting #indiedyedyarn #sockyarnaddict #sockknitter #ourmakerlife #knitlife #knitlove #handknit #knittersofig #knittersofinstagram #sockknittersofIG #knittinglove #sockyarnaddict #sockyarn #sockknittersofinstagram Before I drive into an extremely important topic, I wanted to send a friendly reminder that my sock patterns are on sale (30% off!) on @hi.ravelry (no code needed) until Friday if you want to join in on the #WFSummerSockKAL. ❤️ If money is a barrier and you’d like to participate, I am happy to give away a few patterns. Please send me a message. Anyways, now that I have your attention: I made a conscious decision a while back to only run my sales on Ravelry, and not Etsy. At the time, this decision was made due to the rising Etsy fees and how poor their sales reporting is (for tax purposes), and their reporting just gets more and more confusing with discounts. However, now, I want to mention that I will continue to use and support ravelry. My promotional pricing will continue to ONLY be available on ravelry. I think they took a step in the right direction this week, and while it isn’t a perfect solution, I support any decision that makes people of marginalized communities feel safer. These conversations and changes would not have been possible without the work of the BIPOC and LGBTQA2S+ members of the community, and we cannot stop here. There is more work to be done. And to my fellow white crafters, we can’t keep leaving all the work to marginalized individuals. We need to step up. (I will not be debating this, and hateful comments will be removed, and you will be blocked. If you choose not to support me because of this, that’s your choice. 🤷🏻‍♀️) . . . #ravelry #diverseknitty #istandwithravelry #isupportravelry #sockknitters #KAL #knitalong #sockknitter #sockyarn #sockknittersofinstagram #sockknitting #hellowoolfield ✨ The Summer SocK KAL starts tomorrow! ✨ So naturally, a pattern sale is in order! All my sock patterns are 30% off until the end of June 28 - so you’ve got just over a week to grab some of your favourites! The details: The KAL runs from June 21 - Sept 23. Use the hashtag #WFSummerSockKAL to share your photos! WIPS are welcome, and new sock knitters are encouraged to join in! I have amazing prizes to give away from some amazing makers (peep my stories for some - there’ll be more announced soon!) It’s a pretty casual KAL - share your projects and pictures and use it as some motivation to finish those second socks! 👌🏻 I hope you’ll join in! 🥰 Pictured: #englishgardensocks knit and photographed by @knittleandpearl. Yarn is @ancientartsyarn Kitten Nose Pink. . . . #knittersdoitbetter #knitoholic #knittingaddict #knitting_inspiration #sockyarnaddict #sockyarn #knitnotbots #knitlife #knitlove #knitalong #indiedyedyarnn #knittersofinstagram #handknitsocks #knittleandpearl #handmadeforever #sockknittersofinstagram #sockknitter #KAL I’ve been test knitting back to back lately - which is great, I love helping my fellow designers, however - I needed something that I didn’t need to think too hard about as a little palette cleanser. I’ve been wanting to make the @enchantedsummershorties by @loulabella.knits for a while now, and finally cast on yesterday. 💕 I needed a little something that was just for me - life has been really hectic lately and I’m just trying to keep my head above water and sneak in some knitting when I can! 🥰 Speckled yarn is @midknitcravings 🥰 . . . #knittersdoitbetter #knitoholic #knittingaddict #knitting_inspiration #shortiesocks #knittersgonnaknit #ourmakerlife #handknitsocks #knitlife #knitlove #handknit #knittersofig #knittersofinstagram #operationsockdrawer #sockknitter #sockknittersofinstagram #sockyarnaddict #sockyarn #indiedyedyarn
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