Fast fashion is more popular than ever since it’s so convenient, cheap and attainable. However there is another alternative and that’s 1. reusing and repurposing what you already have 2. purchasing recycled or secondhand clothes and 3. investing in pieces that are sustainable and will last for years.
Read MoreWhat makes a brand ethical? Why choose “local“? I place local in quotes because local can mean the local boutique down the street or maker in the next town over or it could mean sourcing from within the U.S. so it’s really all relative.
Read MoreWith the concept of the “budget“ beanie I’m able to offer winter accessories at a lower price point to hopefully reach more people who would cherish a handmade knit beanie! The “Budget” beanie is one singular style - a classic handmade beanie. It will be available in multiple sizes to again hopefully include everyone - women, men and kids! The price point of this hat is exclusive for this beanie only at this time.
Read MoreIt’s beanie season! Now that it’s September, the calendar has officially turned to Fall, at least on my social media feeds - not so much the temperature, but we can dream of those cool Autumn days, right? And it’s only a matter of time before the weather comes around. These are my favorite hats I’ve made to date, to be honest with you! These beanies are made with 100% luxurious wool and they look incredibly high end as well!
Read MoreA huge part of EB Knits has been my introduction into living a more eco-friendly lifestyle. This has not only become a staple of my business, but also overfilled into my personal life. I compiled a list previously that noted five eco-friendly routines and products that are simple to implement into your daily life. And now I’m back with another five. These are also incredibly simple and hopefully are already aspects you’re aware of!
Read MoreSometimes I just like to scroll through Etsy and the editor’s suggested products just to see how other small business owners’ are releasing their creative energies and what products they've developed. I love that I can incorporate special pieces into my home and wardrobe that are unique, handmade and supporting a small business in the process! So, honestly, there’s no rhyme or reason to these picks, they’re simply products that stunned me as I perused Etsy and loved the reviews and descriptions after some investigation!
Read MoreThe Office Wrap Shawl … the most popular handmade fall accessory I’ve seen on social media all year long! Wow, this took over my Facebook feed and it is wonderful and cozy so the recognition and popularity is well deserved. My cousin was the first person to ever show me this shawl in mid-July so I quickly capitalized on its popularity, found the pattern (Perfect Pockets Shawl by Knot Yourself Out), and opened up a preorder on my website with estimations of the amount of yarn and time the wrap would take to complete.
Read MoreI try to explain how each product is environmentally-friendly within each listing whether that means it’s sustainable, biodegradable, recycled, up cycled, etc, but what do all of these terms really mean? I’m still learning as well and may use the wrong vocabulary sometimes but I’m trying to evolve my education on helping the planet! This is not a comprehensive list; these are the words I use the most throughout EB Knits.
Read MoreNot only is it a colorful and fun design, but it’s also wildflower seed paper. That means they’re a decorative addition to your order that you can plant and will sprout flowers! Yes, for real!
Read More100% of sales from the Friendship Bracelets will be donated to Anti-Racism Daily. The original Friendship Bracelets turned out so well and are such a quick and relaxing project, I wanted to grab more scraps and continue making accessories like these. So I grabbed some thinner yarn scraps and tried out a different style: braid and fishtail bracelets. The first set of bracelets I made for myself and my boyfriend and he even liked it and asked for a few for his family! So I thought this may work.
Read MoreThis sun hat started off as a personal project to protect my skin against the heat of summer. I’ve never had a sun hat, but have always admired them and now that I’ve been crocheting more and more, I decided I was finally ready to tackle a sun hat. I absolutely love how it turned out, too! I used raffia yarn for this project, which is actually sustainable and biodegradable and made from wood fibers.
Read MoreHonestly I never realized how much plastic I use in everyday life. However, over the last year or so, I’ve consciously tried to reuse bags and choose natural items to implement in my lifestyle. In fact, a friend on Facebook recommend an app called My Little Plastic Footprint that includes tons of recommendations on how to switch up your plastic usage in every room of your house.
Read MoreAre you seeing the tie dye trend circling Instagram and the fashion circuit as much as I am these days? I feel like I’m seeing even more do-it-yourself tie-dying now, too, since kids are out of school and parents are looking for fun activities to do with them. With at the back of my mind, I’ve been seriously researching dying my own yarn for awhile now, but have been too intimated to pull the trigger. So for my very first yarn dying experience I grabbed some t-shirt yarn and an all-in-one tie dye kit and got to work!
Read MoreIntroducing… the first items in the EB Knits living and bath portions of the home collections! Both of these items, face scrubbies and coasters, have rocketed to the top of my most used items every single day. AND I am so proud to bring them to you!
Read MoreI’m guessing your Fourth of July celebrations are going to look a little different this year and while I’m not sure exactly how the Fourth of July is going to look for me yet, I feel that we could all probably also use a spirit booster! As per usual, I focussed solely on supporting small shops and rounded up some extra sweet home decor, accessories and fun to help you celebrate America.
Read MoreGiven that June is Pride month, I really wanted to focus specifically on an LGBTQ+ organization, but I did not want to disregard the current climate and support of the Black Lives Matter movement. And upon further research and recent news stories, the number of trans women and men killed (not only by police, but by others as well) is staggering. In honor of these individuals, I feel compelled to bring their stories to light and help in any small way I can to bring justice for transgender individuals.
Read MoreI’m stoked to share my latest collection with you all, finally! With being forced to be inside as a result of the pandemic, I transitioned to creating home decor and accessories that we can all use right now. And baskets were the perfect start because I we needed a few for our own home and hopefully you love them enough to incorporate into your home as well!
Read MoreBlack lives matter. They more than matter. Black lives are important, special and appreciated and deserve justice and fairness.
Read MoreThis year especially is a crazy year and I want to make sure my dad feels loved, even if I can’t be there so I spent some time looking for a meaningful Father’s Day gift. I compiled a bunch of my favorites, plus some gifts we’ve gotten for dad in the past. In the U.S., Father’s Day is June 21 this year.
Read MoreI focus solely on using eco-friendly yarns and this means continually seeking and experimenting with new yarn fibers from naturally and ethically sourced wool to organic and upcycled cotton to the latest fibers like lyocell, I have worked with and knit up a variety of fibers to determine which are the environmentally friendly, ethical and conducive to work with!
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