Knitting the Norma Sweater by My Favorite Things Knitwear | Cozy Progress Chat and Peaceful Knit With Me

It’s a crisp October morning here in Arkansas, and I can’t think of a better way to spend it than with some peaceful knitting time. The leaves are starting to turn, the air has that cozy chill, and I’ve been enjoying working on my Norma Sweater. This is a simple, beautiful raglan design that’s perfect...

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October 16, 2025

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October Knitting and Sewing Projects: Traveler Hood, Frogging Adventures, and a Handmade Wardrobe Update

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It’s mid-October here in Arkansas, and even though the mornings feel cool and crisp, by the afternoon it’s back to feeling like the middle of July. The weather may be all over the place, but it hasn’t stopped me from dreaming up cozy knits and planning a few sewing projects for fall. In this post,...

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October 14, 2025

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My Fall 2025 Making Roundup: Knits, Crochet, and the Leather Bag I Actually Made

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Hello y’all and welcome back to YoungFolk Knits! Fall has finally shown up in Arkansas and with it came a big wave of making energy. I’ve been hopping between crochet, knitting, sewing, and even a little bag making, and it has felt so good to create for the joy of it. No deadlines, no pressure,...

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September 25, 2025

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Five Colorwork Sweaters To Knit This Fall 2025

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Hello y’all and welcome back to YoungFolk Knits! If you are new here, I’m Kaci, and around here we talk about sewing, knitting, spinning, crochet, and a little life on a small farm in Arkansas. Fall has officially arrived, which means cozy sweaters are ready to be knit, worn, and loved. Today I’m sharing five...

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September 19, 2025

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My 5 Best Fitting Handknit Sweaters (and What Makes Them Perfect in 2025)

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Hello y’all and welcome back to YoungFolk Knits. Today we are talking about fit, comfort, and the sweaters that make me feel like my best self every time I pull them on. I’ve knit a lot of garments, but five sweaters keep floating to the top of the pile because they check all my boxes...

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September 15, 2025

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Fall Knitting Plans 2025: Cozy Socks, Cowls, and Fish Girl Vibes

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Hello friends! Welcome back to YoungFolk Knits. If you’re new around here, I’m Kaci, and this little corner of the internet is where I share all about my love of fiber arts, knitting, sewing, spinning, and sometimes even a peek into life on our small farm here in Arkansas. Today I thought it would be...

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September 5, 2025

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August 2025 Knitting Pattern Roundup: Sweaters, Socks, and a Showstopping Dress

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Hello y’all and welcome back to YoungFolk Knits! I’m Kaci, and around here we swoon over fiber arts of all kinds – knitting, sewing, spinning, and whatever else finds its way onto my needles (or machine). Each month I comb through the newest Ravelry releases and pull together the patterns that truly made me stop,...

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August 15, 2025

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Slow Stitches & Summer Slices: Sewing, Knitting, and Resting Through a Sick Week

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Well friends, this past week did not go quite the way I had pictured it in my mind. Instead of powering through my to-do list and working on new projects for the channel, I ended up down for the count with a kidney infection (10/10 do not recommend). My days were a blur of tea...

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August 7, 2025

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Best New July 2025 Knitting Patterns: Summer Staples & Fall Sweater Dreams

by kaci

Hello y’all and welcome back to YoungFolk Knits! If you’re new around here, I’m Kaci, and this cozy corner of the internet is where I gush about all things fiber arts—knitting, sewing, spinning, crocheting, and the occasional small farm shenanigans from right here in Arkansas. Today’s post is all about the latest knitting pattern releases...

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July 24, 2025

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Summer Knitting & Sewing Fix: Lace Test Knits, Spinning Backups & Upcycled Projects

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I’m so glad to be back at my wheel—knitting, spinning, sewing, and sharing life from our little Arkansas farm. This week has been tough (hello, mystery bug in the house!), but staying cool in the AC has given me plenty of cozy craft time. Let me take you through everything I’ve been up to: from...

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