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Updates about My Health

Posted by Emily Clawson on

It's hard to write this post because there is a part of me that keeps hoping if I just ignore it, it'll resolve itself. But that isn't the case. I've been dealing with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for about 8 years. For the first two years things were really bad. But then I gradually was able to get to the point where I could pace myself and keep doing all the things that I love and am passionate about. Last month, that all came crashing down when I took a dramatic turn for the worse.  I won't detail the symptoms and...

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A Calmer Year

Posted by Emily Clawson on

In order to better serve the needs of my family, I will be making a few changes this year.

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Traveling this Path

Posted by Emily Clawson on

We always have the choice of how to respond to the challenges we face. Let's face them with positivity, love, patience, and creativity. I believe in us!

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New Release: Frances Socks

Posted by Emily Clawson on

I am so happy to finally be releasing my Frances Socks pattern! This darling, all-over-texture sock is a delight to knit and even better to wear. I originally designed this pattern back in May and had it tested and edited back then, but then several things came up both in my life and in our community that ended up affecting this release. But her time has come! From the pattern description:  My second daughter, Frances, is a girl who knows exactly what she wants in life.  And what she wants is fun without fuss and dreams without drama. You know what...

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Welcome back to the Yarnbrary

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Two years ago, on January 12, 2018, I opened the Yarnbrary. I was so nervous but so excited to be sharing something I'd been dreaming about for years.  I started knitting in 2012 but really took off in 2013 when a serious illness left me confined to my bed for several months. Knitting became my comfort and sparked my imagination in a way that no other craft had before.  It wasn't long until I discovered the unique beauty that hand-dyed yarns offered to a knitter. The dimension an variation of color that was an art in itself, was my new...

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