Hi! I'm Lauren: college-educated mom to Harper (and soon-to-be Ezra!) who gave up career life to sew, knit, sing nursery rhymes and watch Yo Gabba Gabba a dozen times a day. Most days, I love it. My husband Scott and I live with our kid(s) and two insanely dumb cats in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Subscribe via Email

Enter your email address:

Instagrammin’

Knitting Patterns

Centripetal is LIVE!

Wow. This pattern has taken me about a year and a half to complete from conception to release. BUT, I am so excited that it’s FINALLY done! And I am so happy with the results! You can see full pattern details here on Ravelry.  Centripetal is a universally flattering and fashion-forward sweater that is surprisingly [...]

The Shwin Skirt is Here!

The Shwin Skirt
A few months ago, I was surfing Pinterest and discovered the most adorable blog – ShwinandShwin.blogspot.com. Shauna, the author, showcases her amazing design and sewing skills on an almost daily basis. Her kids, Abbey and Jude, are the perfect models for her adorable creations! You absolutely must check it out. After reading one of Shauna’s [...]
Japanese Dream Ponytail Hat Pattern
I call this hat “Japanese Dream” for a couple reasons. One, it’s knit in Noro Kogarashi which is obviously made in Japan. Two, I used the seaweed pattern for the bulk of the hat to give it a slightly wavy, organic feel. It shows off the beautiful yarn much better than a plain stockinette or [...]
Baby Frog Legs Baby Legwarmers
I love giving away free knitting patterns, and I only ask for one thing in return. Will you please take a couple seconds (just two clicks – promise!) to vote for us on TopBabyBlogs.com?! Thank you so much! Baby legwarmers are genius. They’re cute, too, of course…but seriously…brilliant. I call these “Baby Frog Legs” because [...]
Knitting Pattern: Tiny Dancer Slippers post image
The Tiny Dancer Slippers pattern is finally here! These adorable shoes are simple and fast to knit. In fact, you can finish a pair in a couple hours – even if you’re a beginner! There are loads of options for customization and embellishment, and they come in sizes 0-3 to fit newborns through one-year-old babies. [...]
Embellish This! Hat – Free Knitting Pattern
I love giving away free knitting patterns, and I only ask for one thing in return. Will you please take a couple seconds (just two clicks – promise!) to vote for us on TopBabyBlogs.com?! Thank you so much! I call this pattern the “Embellish This!” Hat because it’s a super-simple project just waiting for the [...]