Augustbird Blog

Welcome to my blog, a cosy space where I share yarn updates, knitting tips, mindful making and the stories behind my hand-dyed yarn.

Slow moments, mindful knitting and yarn updates.

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5 Knitting Mistakes You Might Be Making

Knitting is more than just a way to make things to keep us warm. It’s a creative journey and can be a wonderful tool for mindfulness and self-care. Sometimes, though,...

5 Knitting Mistakes You Might Be Making

Knitting is more than just a way to make things to keep us warm. It’s a creative journey and can be a wonderful tool for mindfulness and self-care. Sometimes, though,...

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How to Knit More: Easy Ways to Add Stitches

Do you ever feel like you just can't find enough time to knit? Despite your best efforts, do your projects seem to stay on the needles for weeks, months, or...

How to Knit More: Easy Ways to Add Stitches

Do you ever feel like you just can't find enough time to knit? Despite your best efforts, do your projects seem to stay on the needles for weeks, months, or...

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Yarn Stash Tips: Get That Yarn-Mail Feeling

Whether you're a knitter, crocheter or yarn enthusiest I'm guessing you know and love that thrilling feeling of unwrapping a gorgeous parcel of yarn mail, but is it possible to...

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Yarn Stash Tips: Get That Yarn-Mail Feeling

Whether you're a knitter, crocheter or yarn enthusiest I'm guessing you know and love that thrilling feeling of unwrapping a gorgeous parcel of yarn mail, but is it possible to...

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Notebook on wooden table with text knitting word of the year, hand in gray knitted sweater holding pen and cup of tea

How to Choose a Word of the Year

How to choose a word of the year for knitters. What if a single word could positively impact your knitting practice this year? By embracing the transformative power of a...

How to Choose a Word of the Year

How to choose a word of the year for knitters. What if a single word could positively impact your knitting practice this year? By embracing the transformative power of a...

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Crafting Calm: Navigating the End of Year Rush

As we whirlwind our way through the holiday season and towards the end of the year our knitting needles can become a source of both solace and stress. We’re madly...

Crafting Calm: Navigating the End of Year Rush

As we whirlwind our way through the holiday season and towards the end of the year our knitting needles can become a source of both solace and stress. We’re madly...