Hey Reader, it's Jessica!

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Well … we made it. 😅 My Black Friday Deal Week officially wrapped up with some Cyber Monday fun!

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Before I share anything else … thank you.

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Whether you scooped up a deal, left a sweet comment, shared a post, clicked around, or simply stayed here in this cozy corner of the knitting world with me - I’m genuinely so grateful you’re here.

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The messages you sent last week
“I needed this boost,”
“I finally feel excited to knit again,”
“These deals brought a spark back to my needles and I can't wait to learn Brioche Knitting”
… all reminded me exactly why I love designing knitting patterns and workshops for you.

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For everyone who grabbed one (or more!) of the deals: I am SO grateful for you, and I can’t wait to see what you knit, learn, and create next.

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And even if you didn’t shop the sales, please hear this clearly: Your presence here matters. Your kindness, your enthusiasm, your stitches are what makes this community what it is.

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Now that the Black Friday bustle has quieted down, I’m settling back into the kind of work that feels grounding and nourishing … connection, creativity, and helping you build more confidence and ease in your knitting.

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So grab your favorite mug, cozy up with your current WIP, and let’s catch up Between the Stitches.

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📌 What’s New This Week

• Pattern Spotlight
• Indie Designer Holiday Gift Knitting Guide
• An Exciting Announcement
• Community Chat + Check-In

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📸 Pattern Spotlight

Looking for an elegant one skein cowl to wear or give as a gift? This Tudor Lace Cowl was knit by Raveler lyeng11, and I adore the lovely shade of yarn she picked! 💜

As a special treat, use code BETWEENTHESTITCHES1205 on Ravelry when you grab my Tudor Lace Cowl pattern this week!

Or ... if you're new to lace, grab my Beginners Guide to Lace Knitting Workshop - the Tudor Lace Cowl pattern is included!

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​🧶 An Exciting Announcement:
Join me at an In‑Person Knitting Retreat!

Dreaming of a weekend getaway to slow down, stitch, and reconnect with your yarnie heart? I’m excited to announce that in spring, I’ll be teaching in‑person at the Gold Coast Knitting Retreat - a cozy, creative escape just for knitters on Saturday, April 18 & Sunday April 19, 2026 at LIU Post in Brookville, NY.

Hosted by Knit Long Island, I'm honored to be joining 3 wonderful instructors: Lavanya Patricella, Xandy Peters, and Lisa K. Ross.

Spend the weekend learning new skills, enjoying cozy knitting sessions, browsing a curated marketplace, and connecting with like-minded fiber friends.

Early‑bird registration is open now ... but only until January 2nd! Get the full retreat details and reserve your spot »​

I’d love to knit, laugh, and share this special retreat with you. Yarn, friends, and cozy memories await!

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🎁 Gift Knitting Inspiration!

The Indie Designer Holiday Gift Knitting Guide is here, and it’s totally free! We had so much fun together during the Handmade Holiday Challenge, and I'm so excited to share that my designs are featured in the Indie Designer Holiday Gift Knitting Guide.

It’s full of inspiration with 100+ curated patterns from 14 indie designers - cozy wraps, quick hats, cute kid knits, and more - and direct links to grab the patterns you love.

Oh, and did I mention there’s a discount code for all the featured patterns and treasure hunt of freebies hidden inside?

And ... I'm the featured designer on Snickerdoodle Knits Instagram today! If you use Instagram, come share some love on the post!

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💌 Community Chat

Handmade Holiday Gift Check-In! Are you sticking to your gift-knitting plan … or improvising a little? 😉 We’re checking in over in the Facebook group to see how everyone’s handmade holiday gifts are coming along. Come share your progress, get inspired, or just say hi. We’d love to cheer you on!

​Join the conversation here in the Facebook group »​

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Knit Happy,

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