Two of Wands

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Earth Day may be over but I think every day should be Earth Day! There are so many little things we can do throughout the day to nurture our loving planet back to health, and bringing your own bag (or straw, utensils, mug, cup, etc) to help reduce single use plastic is an easy way to contribute. Tote all of your summer essentials in style with the Janey Basket Bag. The simple construction works up quickly and features a sturdy base and woven-style sides. The roomy size is perfect for your beach towel and book or groceries from the market for the night’s feast. I’m in love with using @lionbrandyarn Rewind yarn for market totes because the final product stretches so much less than with other yarns. This bag is a work horse and I’ve literally been using it every day to haul all sorts of stuff around the city ❤️ Grab the kit (on sale!) through the link in bio or check out more details in my stories.
Happy Earth Day! 🌍 I’m celebrating by releasing 3 (temporarily) free patterns to help you keep a greener home. Pictured here is the Waverly Hand Towel, a lovely waffle/thermal textured towel that can be used in the bathroom or the kitchen and is pretty enough to display year round. Best of all, this towel (and its sister crochet pattern, the Barrow Hand Towel) are worked up in @lionbrandyarn’s new Re-Up yarn, a recycled cotton/poly blend that saves 1400 liters of water per skein! Visit my stories to check out the other two patterns or head straight to my blog via the link in my bio to grab these freebies before they return to regular pricing 4/24 at 11:59pm EST 🌍✌🏼➰
Add a little romance to your ensemble with the Flutter Top. The flirty ruffled sleeves bring a feminine touch to this simple summer sweater that pairs perfectly with cut-offs, flares, or a skirt. See more details and link to the pattern in my stories, or visit the link in my bio for the @lionbrandyarn kit ✌🏼
Today’s plan: ➰.
The Willow Lace Vest goes from the beach to the streets and from the day to the night. Top a swimsuit, cut-offs and a tank, bell bottoms and a tee, or a cocktail dress with this lightweight and elegant long lacey vest featuring a delicate pineapple stitch back panel and embrace your inner hippie. Sharing more details in my stories and linked to the kit in my bio 😘
Deep diving into this pile of @lionbrandyarn Re-Up today 🌿 Each skein of this new recycled cotton/poly blend saves 1,400 liters of water and costs only $1.99 ✌🏼 Link to check it out in my bio.
Dreamy and bohemian, the Stevie Wrap was inspired by the free-spirited nature of the great Stevie Nicks. Drape it over your shoulders, wrap it around around your body, or tie it at your waist and transport yourself to the days of Rhiannon. Sharing more about the details in my stories, and linking to the (on sale!) kit in my bio ✌🏼
Always on the go, always got a project 🚕✌🏼
Keep cool and flirty this summer with the Flower Child Circle Tank. Drapey loose crochet mixes with a circular shape in this fun and easy top that will have you spinning with joy. Dropping the link to the kit in my bio bc @lionbrandyarn is having a sitewide sale and all of my new kits are included! ✌🏼
New beginnings on something dropping next week 🌿 Featuring @lionbrandyarn’s new Re-Up recycled cotton / poly blend. Link in bio to check out the yarn.
Introducing the Retro Summer Collection ✌🏼 I teamed up with @lionbrandyarn this time to bring you 6 new knitting and crochet designs, available as both kits and individual patterns. The Retro Summer Collection is a series of 3 knit and 3 crochet designs that pay homage to the playful style of the 1970s. With a nod to sportswear, disco, and the hippie aesthetic, the patterns range from casual and basic to fun and flirtatious. The four garments and two accessories were thoughtfully designed to be wearable and functional. Pictured from left to right: Sunset Ringer Tee (sorry the shorts are vintage!), Flower Child Circle Tank, Stevie Wrap, Willow Lace Vest, Flutter Top, and Janey Basket Bag. I’ll be sharing more in my stories, and you can follow the link in my bio to grab the patterns!
Tomorrow I will be revealing what this WIP turned into. The last six months have been consistently the most intensely busy months since I started Two of Wands and although there were a lot of late nights where I questioned why on earth I said yes to so many opportunities at the same time, it’s finally all starting to come together and there’s nothing better than letting all my pattern babies loose into the world. While I’m excited for things to slow down a bit after these next few launches (mostly so I can reply to those blog comments and emails that have been sitting in my inbox since October 🙈), it’s been SO exciting to have so many announcements this year already. Thanks so much for all of your love and support on everything I’ve released so far. Can’t wait for you to see what’s coming tomorrow! ✨
Can’t stop won’t stop. Got another cotton summer sweater on the needles that I’m super excited fro share ✌🏼 Featuring @lionbrandyarn Comfy Cotton Blend in Mochaccino
Another day, another raglan. This time it’s #crewofwands winner @ginahansolo’s Autumn League Pullover WIP! Every time I see this thing in a new color I feel the urge to make another 😂 Don’t forget to share your projects made using Two of Wands patterns with the hashtag #crewofwands to get featured on my site and participate in monthly pattern giveaways! 😘
GIVEAWAY ALERT! The Washed Ashore Sweater seems to be the shining star of my latest collab with @weareknitters, and I must say I think it’s my favorite out of all six designs as well. It can be dressed up or dressed down, it’s simple and yet dramatic, and it’s a great example of how crochet can look elevated and sophisticated. I’ve teamed up with WAK to give away a Washed Ashore Sweater kit to one lucky winner. And for my knitters, head over to @weareknitter’s page to enter a simultaneous giveaway for the knit Threadbare Top kit! Check my stories to see what’s inside as I unbox my own kit that I just got in the mail. To enter: - Follow @twoofwands and @weareknitters and like this post - Tag a friend and tell us your favorite kind of project to work on in the warmer months Winner will be announced Friday, April 12. This contest is in no way sponsored or endorsed by Instagram.
Two of life’s greatest pleasures - a raglan yoke and light patterns. 💎✌🏼
The Deserted Island Ruana. Another versatile piece that’s made to go with you to the beach as a cover-up, to be worn casually over distressed jeans and a tank, or to top a dress for an added layer of warmth. Check my stories for more details or grab your kit through the link in my bio 😘
1 week countdown to the release of my second spring/summer collection 🍍 Cannot wait to reveal the six new designs in collab with @lionbrandyarn including this lacey number. Stay tuned! 🏖
The Sunset Beach Wrap. Made for gusty mornings on the beach and magic hour dinners al fresco. Sharing more details about this versatile piece in my stories, and I linked the kit in my bio 😘
The Tea House Wrap, pictured above, is one of my top 5 best sellers, but I never even intended to design it. #ad After I released my knit Coffee Shop Wrap, I got so many requests for a crochet version that I figured out how to rework it in the other craft and it took off! I'm so glad I had learned to crochet a couple years earlier so I could capitalize on this pattern. Have you been meaning to learn knitting or crochet (or any other craft for that matter) for personal or professional reasons? If you're a maker, have you ever thought about teaching? @michaelsstores is now making it possible for local instructors to earn extra money by teaching their DIY skills in their classrooms (you even get a special teacher's discount at their stores!). You can also sign up to take these classes and support your local makers in the process via the new Michaels Community Classroom Program! Teaching others to knit and crochet has been one of the most fulfilling parts of my career thus far, and it's helped me build my business by supplementing my income, exposing my brand to students, and building a community around my work. On the flip side, taking other craft classes and workshops has helped me expand my skills and influence my designs in unique ways. Head to my stories to learn more, or follow the link in my bio to apply! #MakeItWithMichaels #MichaelsClassroom