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Archive for March 2026

speckled machine-knit sweater

More experimenting with my mid-gauge knitting machine! I bought 4 balls of Caron Simply Soft Speckle from the Spinrite yarn factory outlet closing sale because it was cheap, and I liked the colour, but I had no idea what I’d do with it. Spoiler alert: here’s what I ended up making: I think the process […]

Axolotl crochet pattern

The axolotl is one of the most fascinating and unusual creatures in the world, and adding a crocheted version to the PlanetJune amigurumi menagerie is long overdue! Ready to get started? You can find the pattern here: Axolotl amigurumi crochet pattern! Axolotl Fun Facts Axolotls are a type of Mexican salamander that doesn’t go through […]

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