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Marieke, Solace in Stitches
@solace-in-stitches.bsky.social
Spoonie from the Netherlands. As a triple stitcher I crochet, knit and Tunisian crochet and started designing too.

Solace (noun): comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
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I'm thrilled to introduce my new Tunisian crochet design that will tempt you into “just two more rows” until you're finished with a feeling of coming home.

solaceinstitches.com/b/twoofusshawl

#TunisianCrochet #NewPattern #InclusiveYarnCommunity #SolaceInStitches #TwoOfUsShawl
October 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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🧶INDEPENDENT #CROCHET AND #KNITTING DESIGNERS (including #TunisianCrochet and #loomKnitting): Sign-ups for our annual yarnalong event are happening NOW!

Don't miss this all-important sign-up window!

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2025 Designer sign-up
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October 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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(1/) The #UnfreeMAL is over, and was so successful! On the knit pattern side, 48 people bought the pattern for a total of $317 in sales. I had planned to donate the proceeds, about $270, but decided to make my own contribution adding back in the money lost to transaction fees.
#craftivism #knit 🧶
April 6, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Purple already had my heart, these cables are stealing a spot as well.

#UnfreeMAL @stitch-theory.bsky.social #Knitsky 🧶 #Knitting
March 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Clever tip to make your own pseudo-Tunisian crochet hook from a regular hook.

Sarah's making the Creative Kerchief and the free pattern is here: knitty.com/ISSUEss25/PA... 🧶
March 27, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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I’m making the Creatief Kerchief by @solace-in-stitches.bsky.social from this Spring’s issue of Knitty.

My favorite short hook Tunisian tip is to use a foam stitch stopper at the end of the hook. Stays put better than a hair elastic, and it looks tidier.
@knitty.com #TunisianCrochet 🧶
March 27, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Creatief (pron. kree-A-tief) means "to create" in Dutch. The Creatief Kerchief invites you to make your own Tunisian crochet piece, play ith yarn colors and make it your own. Once done, get creative with all the ways to style it! Which way would you wear it?

Free in @knitty.com #TunisianCrochet 🧶
March 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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If you want to channel your rage into knitting, come join us in the #UnfreeMAL. We're raising money for charity and tackling the difficult topic of white supremacy by knitting and crocheting. All genders welcome

#knit #crochet #craftivism #activism #antifascism 🧶
Every left-leaning woman in your life is getting heavy into arts and crafts right now because they don’t know what else to do with their rage
March 17, 2025 at 3:08 AM
First rows on my shawl for the #UnfreeMAL by @stitch-theory.bsky.social made. I mostly avoid cables in my projects, but these are so gorgeous to the eye I couldn't resist. Tip from an #InclusiveYarnCommunity member was to use stitch markers for cables and they are making cables fun. 🧶💜 #knitsky
March 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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When I started Knitty in 2002, advertising supported most free content. That waned in 2008 with the economic crash. Now things are different.

In 2025, if you want the content you enjoy on the web to continue, supporting it directly is how you make that happen.
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March 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
🔥 Hot Right Now 🔥

Never in my wildest dreams did I think Creatief Kerchief, my newest Tunisian crochet design, would be a hit on Ravelry. Since last Tuesday, this little scarf has seen a lot of love. It's been in the top 5 of Hot Right Now crochet patterns.

#TunisianCrochet #KnittyMag 🧶
March 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Do you knit? Did you know there's a completely FREE knitting magazine that publishes 4 times a year on the web, and has since 2002? It's knitty.com and we're grassroots, people like us.

You can find our brand-new Spring+Summer issue at knitty.com!
Knitty.com - Spring + Summer 2025
Knitty is the longest-running free knitting magazine on the web. Enjoy our huge selection of high-quality free knitting patterns and tutorials!
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March 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
🧶 NEW PATTERN 🎨

The first design I came up with is published in the new issue of @knitty.com I'm so thrilled I can finally share it with all of you!

Here's CREATIEF KERCHIEF, a little Tunisian crochet scarf

knitty.com/ISSUEss25/PA...
March 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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New Knitty is LIVE!
Pop over to knitty.com to see all the new good stuff! 🧶

(Sorry I'm late taking the password off. Haircut.)

#shareandenjoy #gladtobeofservice
Knitty.com - Spring + Summer 2025
Knitty is the longest-running free knitting magazine on the web. Enjoy our huge selection of high-quality free knitting patterns and tutorials!
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March 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
PSST: one might be mind, go join Knitty's Patreon to see today!
PSST: two sweet crochet patterns this issue!
March 10, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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If you were a Knitty Patron, you'd get to see the brand-new Spring+Summer issue of Knitty today, when I send you the secret password in a little bit.

Otherwise, you's gotta wait.

Join our wonderful Patrons, get rewards, and help keep Knitty alive and thriving!

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March 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Joining the #UnfreeMAL hosted by @stitch-theory.bsky.social in honor of Women's History Month. Caked my yarn today, especially for International Women's Day.

PS: a new design from me is coming very soon!!

Yarn: #HetWolbeest
March 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Releasing next Saturday! Unfree is a one-skein, fingering weight shawl inspired by Audre Lorde. All proceeds of pattern sales go to charity. Also, I'm hosting a make-along starting March 8! Follow the feed!

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#knitting 🧶 #craftivism #activism #UnfreeMAL
February 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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I am ecstatic to announce the #UnfreeMAL will have pattern prizes from EIGHT amazing indie designers for participants to win! Thank you so much for letting me showcase your work! Tags in the next message; you should follow them all!

#knitting #knit #indiedesigners #knitsky 🧶
February 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Look at us knitters, we're trend setters! My newest #ModernDailyKnitting column is out & this month I'm talking about the skinny scarf trend that's sweeping the fashion world...cough cough Sophie scarf anyone? #knitting 🧶 #SophieScarf #FashionTrends #OOTD

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January 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Now available! Arctic Tundra Capelet featuring Leading Men Fiber Arts Box Office (worsted) in 5 colorways.
Pattern: payhip.com/b/01lZ9
Yarn kit: www.leadingmenfiberarts.com/product/arct...
Arctic Tundra Capelet Tunisian Crochet Pattern
The Arctic Tundra Capelet is worked from the top down, one color at a time. It explores a variety of stitches and textures to create a snuggly warm capelet you'll be reaching for all winter. Grab...
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February 8, 2025 at 12:25 AM
@aoibheni.bsky.social hi Aoibhe, how are you? I would love to be added as a Tunisian crochet designer to your feed. Thanks for setting it up. I don't seem to be able to send you a chat.
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February 4, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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I built a feed for #SkyKAL, the ?first? BlueSky makealong, organized by @larkspurknits.bsky.social ! Now you can pin and follow it easily. It captures #SkyKAL and #SkyMAL hashtags. bsky.app/profile/anni...
February 1, 2025 at 7:09 PM