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I’m picking up knitting and it’s amazing

updated on 18 September 201918 September 2019Leave a Comment on I’m picking up knitting and it’s amazing

The first yarn-craft I learned was knitting. In elementary school, we had craft-classes that included knitting, but also painting, dying fabric, face painting, weaving baskets and (although it is not really a craft) chess. I had so much fun during all these classes! For a while I even borrowed some knitting needles from my mom …

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Stash Attack: what is it?

on 9 February 20199 February 2019Leave a Comment on Stash Attack: what is it?

You probably recognize this situation: after you finish a project, you have some yarn leftover. Not too little to throw away, but you don’t have any purpose for it right now. Especially with amigurumi’s, you end up with some half-used skeins of different-colored yarn that you can use another time, but maybe never will. For …

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Move over, 2018!

updated on 23 December 201823 December 2018Leave a Comment on Move over, 2018!

We’re almost done with 2018. And what a year it has been. I will spare you the details, but it has been a rollercoaster. That’s why I am really looking forward to the holidays, and my trip to Morocco right after! With the post for December’s Jar of Ideas coming next week, this is the …

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What I do when I am not crocheting

on 22 September 201822 September 2018Leave a Comment on What I do when I am not crocheting

The last few weeks I have been under the crochet-radar. It felt like all I ever did was crochet, while I have so many other hobbies! With the Jar of Ideas I tried to stay away from crochet because of this, but still I wanted to spend more time with my other hobbies. Since I …

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Four Day Marches means no crochet

on 14 July 201814 July 2018Leave a Comment on Four Day Marches means no crochet

In case you haven’t heard of the Four Day Marches in Nijmegen, let me tell you what it is. Once a military training, people walk 30, 40 or 50 kilometers for four days in a row. This all happens in the beautiful surroundings of Nijmegen, a city in the Netherlands. Depending on gender and age, you …

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Multi-language website

on 21 June 201821 June 2018Leave a Comment on Multi-language website

Take a look at the upper left corner. Notice the flags? From now on, this website is multilingual! You can easily switch between languages and all the blogs will be written in English and Dutch. Great news, right? It gets better. Not only are Dutchies able to switch to their native language, they can also …

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What Is a Jar of Ideas?

on 9 June 20189 June 2018Leave a Comment on What Is a Jar of Ideas?

Most creative people know the feeling: wanting to create something, but your mind is blank. In my case, I wanted to make more time for creativity, but I kept hitting that blank space. What to make, what to make, what to make? One day, I had enough. After spending a weekend with my very creative …

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3, 2, 1… Ready for takeoff!

updated on 7 June 201821 May 20182 Comments on 3, 2, 1… Ready for takeoff!

And here we go! My first blogpost on my new website. It’s exciting to have this finally becoming real: I have been working so hard on Nerd With Yarn, to get everything started… but here we are! The process of making this website came with a lot of ups and downs. Since I am a …

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  • Who else is dying to go to a restaurant? 😩 it’s been over a year since I went out for dinner, and my second birthday in Covid-times is coming up. Last year we were hoping that everything would go back to normal after a few months, but here we are...

At least we have yarn to keep us company, right? Although these days I am more focussed on my podcast about books (Boekenclub: de Podcast on Spotify), but seeing this sushi makes me want to crochet again ❤️

Check out the pattern for this nigiri in my Etsy shop!

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  • Guys, I know it’s been a while. I have been so busy with things other than yarn, there was no more time left for crochet and cross stitch! What have I been doing?
1. I started my premasters at uni, focussing on literature
2. I created a bookstagram (@watlisaleest ) and even a podcast (Boekenclub: de Podcast, listen in Dutch on Spotify or Apple Podcasts)😱
3. I started working in a bookstore

So you can see my life evolves around books at the moment! But winter is bringing back yarn-vibes and I am working on some cross stitch patterns for next year 🙌🏻
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Did you know you can find this pattern on Etsy? Check the link in my bio ❤️
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  • This is what the mouse was painting! (Don’t tell him bit we all know that I made this wayyy back in 2018)
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Oh by the way, you know that this is a free pattern right? It’s on my blog (link in bio), along with other free patterns 💚
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  • Say hello to my newest free pattern 👋🏻 a quick bunny to use up leftover yarns! Pattern will be available soon, keep an eye on my stories 😉
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  • Currently I’m re-organizing my bookcase and it is kind of sad but also really great. 
Sad to see so many books go, but I never read them anyway. And I love how much nicer it looks now! There is still so much to do so that will be my weekend... What are your plans?
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These bears are helping me to fill the void when all those books are gone... it’s gonna be empty and I’ll need lots of cuddles (and new books please!)
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  • Okay, so you might have noticed that I am working on a Dutch book blog as well. Question: should I keep writing about books on @nerdwithyarn or should I focus on yarn and crafts?
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By the way, if you like YA and thrillers you should read This Is Our Story by Ashley Elston. Read all about it on my website (link in bio) ❤️
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  • Yum! After a morning full of classes, I could use a snack 🍩
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I have changes my Etsy shop to patterns only (a few handmade items remain but will be deleted soon) and changed my handmade items to my Facebook shop! This way Etsy is focussed on makers and Facebook is focussed on non-makers. So these cute donut keychains are only available in my Facebook shop (link is on my website).
What do you think? Is that a good division?
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  • This picture includes two of the most important things in my life: books and crochet. There aren’t many things that mean more to me.
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With books, I have always been able to escape to new worlds, and forget that I always have been the odd one in a group. I felt connected to heroes and heroines who struggle to find their place in the world. So reading has been a way for me to feel important, because all the heroes and heroines save the world in the end. While I was (and am) reading, nothing else existed except for the world in my head and the words on paper. That’s why I decided to start a Dutch insta account (@watlisaleest) about books: to share my love and feel connected to other booknerds.
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Crochet has a whole other meaning for me. When I’m not reading, I’m having a hard time sitting still. This energy distracts me from what I am doing, like sitting in class or talking with friends. It makes me restless. When I found crochet, I found the solution! It’s a way to keep my hands busy and my mind focussed on the conversation, so I often bring something simple to crochet when meeting friends. With all the online classes at the moment, it is even possible for me to crochet while paying attention to the teacher! This focusses my brain and all the restless energy has an outlet 😊 also, crochet is cute. Look at these cacti! Did you know that you can actually buy the pattern for all four in my Etsy shop?
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I know this was a long, pretty personal post. I just hope some of you can relate. Know that it is okay to be weird. If you like crochet, people will tend to look at you funny, but it’s a superpower that makes you unique!
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  • This WIP-Wednesday I am cheating a bit: since I have to prep for classes, I won’t work on a WIP today. So, take this picture of unfinished Jake the Dog (available in my Etsy shop!) instead 👌🏻🧶
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Also, for my Dutch followers: ik heb een nieuwe account, speciaal gericht op boeken! @watlisaleest geeft je een kijkje in mijn boekenkast. Voor blogs over boeken moet je nog steeds hier zijn, maar boekentips kun je vanaf nu ook op mijn andere account vinden! Tips om aan mijn lijstje toe te voegen zijn uiteraard ook welkom 📚
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