Nin Designs

#keepingitrealchallenge . My dogo Charles feels that any photo is a great photo only if he makes his way into it. .... photo-bombers. Gotta luv em. Or spend a great deal of time editing. Or taking business photos in a closet. Sigh. See more

Give.Me.Iron . No makeup. No false lashes. And no bra. This is how the real me shows up currently. .... #keepingitrealchallenge Intro: Im Nin, a knitting pattern designer who is not designing due to extreme low blood due to extremely low iron levels. . I live in Atlantic Canada, have a family, two nutty lab dogs and am a building contractor magnet. The show up at my door and the next thing I know, Im poor in the pocket and the proud owner of______ . I think they can smell me. . Im usually dreaming up designs as I hide in my house from contractors, but currently, I dream of licking the bottom of cast iron pans. Or sucking on old iron keys. (Sigh) . Oh, Im on Ravelry as KeswickArtCraft and have a group called NiNDesigns. I to chat, and if anyone has a recipe for liver cookies, please come say hi! . #keepingitrealchallenge #knitknitknit #knittersofravelry #ravelry #ravelrydesigner #knittingaddict See more

. What is reality anyway? Im not sure, but l know life as you live it is different from everyone else. . So celebrate who you are and who I am with the #keepingitrealchallenge happening within the fibre community.... . I solemnly swear to keep it real and by saying that, forget to post on time and/or forget to post at all. . Let the games begin! . #knitlovewool #knittersoftheworld #keepingitrealchallenge #ravelry #knitknitknit #knittersofig #knitdesigner #knittersofravelry See more

Look whats fresh off the needles! Now the writing begins. ... Are you a fingerless mitt person? Are you a full mittens person? Post a heart or a star to vote! . . . #knitwithlove #knittinglover #knitinspiration #handknits #knitaholic #knitsharelove #knitallday #knithappend #knitgram #handknitted #handknits #knittingpatterns #knittingismytherapy #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #knitlover #knitters #knittingismyhappyplace #knittingtherapy #knittingideas #knitknitknit #knittingismyyoga #knitlife #instaknitting #knittingismysuperpower #knitdesigner #knittingcommunity #benefitsofknitting #knittinglove #nindesigns See more

Look what's fresh off the needles!!!

I'm liking the look of the new design I'm working on! (finally)

Today I'm working on my new pattern design. It's the mitts to round out my Wrought By Time collection. I love solving the mystery of how to get what I see in my mind onto my needles and in my hands. Loads of Frogging a long the way! What are you working on today?

Sale! . Take 15%OFF any NiNDesigns knitting pattern! . Coupon Code: 15NiNDesigns... . Valid until April 5th midnight AST . #knitwithlove #knittinglover #knitinspiration #handknits #knitaholic #knitsharelove #knitallday #knithappend #knitgram #handknitted #handknits #knittingpatterns #knittingismytherapy #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #knitlover #knitters #knittingismyhappyplace #knittingtherapy #knittingideas #knitknitknit #knittingismyyoga #knitlife #instaknitting #knittingismysuperpower #knitdesigner #knittingcommunity #benefitsofknitting #knittinglove See more

knitting for men . Have you noticed there arent as many knitting patterns for guys? Men do knit and wear knits. . Youll notice my last few pics are of male models wearing my Wrought By Time cowl. I do state in my pattern it is unisex. So, I better put my money where my mouth is and show men wearing it!... . This model Ive worked with before. What you dont see is me trying to get him to smile. Poor guy is as sick as a dog! Then he couldnt stop laughing at my I got da funky Chicken dance. He left when I started to sing a mashup of Backstreet Boys. Poor, poor guy. . Just to remind you, the chance to get this knitting pattern for free ends tonight at midnight! Link is in my bio! . . . . #knitwithlove #knittinglover #knitinspiration #handknits #knitaholic #knitsharelove #knitallday #knithappend #knitgram #handknitted #handknits #knittingpatterns #knittingismytherapy #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #knitlover #knitters #knittingismyhappyplace #knittingtherapy #knittingideas #knitknitknit #knittingismyyoga #knitlife #instaknitting #knittingismysuperpower #knitdesigner #knittingcommunity #benefitsofknitting #knittinglove #knittingformen #knitallday #knitallthethings #nindesigns #knitwithoutboundaries #WBTcowl @ New Brunswick See more

Rockn this Cowl & Hat . Did you know the Wrought By Time cowl knitting pattern looks great on guys? . My handsome young model wants me to knit him a set too! He has the most gorgeous blue eyes... maybe I can trade a photo shoot for knitwear! Im thinking @cascadeyarns worsted 220 Heathers in Smoke Blue for this guy.... . Today is the last day to get this cowl pattern for free by guessing the answer to the riddle! Link is in my bio... . Plus, Im offering 15%OFF any NiNDesigns knitting patterns! Code is: 15NiNDesigns Hurry! This sale ends midnight April 1st . . . #knitwithlove #knittinglover #knitinspiration #handknits #knitaholic #knitsharelove #knitallday #knithappend #knitgram #handknitted #handknits #knittingpatterns #knittingismytherapy #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #knitlover #knitters #knittingismyhappyplace #knittingtherapy #knittingideas #knitknitknit #knittingismyyoga #knitlife #instaknitting #knittingismysuperpower #knitdesigner #knittingcommunity #benefitsofknitting #knittinglove #WBTcowl #nindesigns #knitwithoutboundaries #knitallday #knitallthethings

dont miss out! . . So many new things happened for me this week!... . My newsletter Knit Without Boundaries Signpost went live! Sent out monthly content to help knitters level up their skills. Knitting comics drawn by me, and quick true stories about me and NiNDesigns (like how I accidentally mooned the captain and a ballroom full of people at the Dance With The Captain formal on a knitting cruise. . Im gifting those who would like to receive my Signpost 15%OFF coupon for a NiNDesigns pattern... Most people are using it to buy the matching hat for my new cowl pattern! . My new cowl pattern released this week! Did you try to solve the riddle to get it for free? Link is in my bio . Love to see you knit the Wrought By Time hat and cowl! Use the hashtag #WBTcowl or #WBThat I love celebrating peoples work! . . . . Picture of Nin smiling at the camera, wearing the Wrought By Time hat and cowl, standing in the cold outside with a blurred background. #knitwithlove #knittinglover #knitinspiration #handknits #knitaholic #knitsharelove #knitallday #knithappend #knitgram #handknitted #handknits #knittingpatterns #knittingismytherapy #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #knitlover #knitters #knittingismyhappyplace #knittingtherapy #knittingideas #knitknitknit #knittingismyyoga #knitlife #instaknitting #knittingismysuperpower #knitdesigner #knittingcommunity #benefitsofknitting #knittinglove #knitallday #knitallthethings #WBTcowl #WBThat #nindesigns #knitwithoutboundaries

Hot But Not! . My latest knitting pattern went live yesterday and I am thrilled, thankful, and honoured that so many people liked it!!! .... Thank you everyone for trying your luck at my riddle and downloading my Wrought By Time cowl knitting pattern! . Thank YOU for making it the pattern on Ravelrys Hot Right Now list!!! . Id freeze my butt off anytime to show you my cowl and hat pattern set! . If you havent got your free Wrought By Time cowl knitting pattern yet, just tap on the link in my bio... . (The Wrought By Time hat makes a nice addition if you like to gift knit early! Just sayn... ) . Oh, to celebrate my pattern going to the top, Im giving my newsletter subscribers a 15%OFF any one of my patterns! (Like a matching hat, hint-hint ). Coupon code is valid only until April 1st midnight! Link is on my cowl pattern page for a short time! Tap my bio to get there . . . . . . . #knitwithlove #knittinglover #knitinspiration #handknits #knitaholic #knitsharelove #knitallday #knithappend #knitgram #handknitted #handknits #knittingpatterns #knittingismytherapy #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #knitlover #knitters #knittingismyhappyplace #knittingtherapy #knittingideas #knitknitknit #knittingismyyoga #knitlife #instaknitting #knittingismysuperpower #knitdesigner #knittingcommunity #benefitsofknitting #knittinglove #knitallthethings #knitallday #knitwithoutboundaries #nindesigns #WBTcowl See more

I just joined the NiNDesigns newsletter "The Sign Post" and got a free gift! Since you love to knit, I think you should sign up too! ... https://nindesigns.ca/the-knit-without-boundaries-signpost.

riddle time! Do you love riddles? Do you love knitting ? Do you love to win free knitting patterns? Check out my latest knitting pattern- Wrought By Time cowl. ... Please share this post with your knitting friends but sshhh! Not the answer! Theres a matching hat pattern too Why not knit both for you and someone who loves to wear knits? Link is in my bio Good luck! And share images of your progress using the hashtag #WBTcowl ... Cant wait to see your cowl! . . . . . . #knitwithlove #knittinglover #knitinspiration #handknits #knitaholic #knitsharelove #knitallday #knithappend #knitgram #handknitted #handknits #knittingpatterns #knittingismytherapy #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #knitlover #knitters #knittingismyhappyplace #knittingtherapy #knittingideas #knitknitknit #knittingismyyoga #knitlife #instaknitting #knittingismysuperpower #knitdesigner #knittingcommunity #benefitsofknitting #knittinglove #nindesigns #knitwithoutboundaries #knitallthethings #knitallday See more

Come knit with me! The Wrought by Time Cowl KAL Runs March 27-April 10 Let's chat and have some fun! Pattern releases March 27 on Ravelry...

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Do I knit, or do housework first? Anyone ever get that feeling that the laundry and dishes can wait? What would you do?

Hello 2019! Hi everyone! I'm offering 5 of my most popular knitting pattern of 2018 as a Bundle Sale. Get all 5 for $20 - That's a $10 savings! Click on the link to go to my designer's shopping cart page. The patterns and the discount are already applied ... https://www.ravelry.com/redeem/nindesigns?sale=137147 Patterns are in the photo below. Sale ends midnight January 7th! Happy Knitting! Nin

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M E M O R I E S Its rare that I knit a sock pattern twice. ... When you told me the Tyrell House colours were green and gold, I had to have a pair in yellow too for Game Of Thrones night! I really didnt mind, these socks are so pretty Get this sock pattern as part of a knitting bundle sale! 5 knitting patterns for $20 Thats a $10 savings Link in my bio . #slowknitting #loveknittingcom #shareyourknits #slowfashionmovement #knittersofravelry #knitting_is_love #knitting_inspire #knittingpatterns #knitters #knittwear #handknit #handknitsocks #handknitted #handknitting #handknittedsocks #handknits #sockknitting #sockknitter #sockknittersofinstagram #sockknittingaddict #sockknitters #knittingproject #knittinginspiration #knitting_withlove #knittinglife #knittingismyyoga #knittingtherapy #selfishknitting #knittingisthenewyoga #knittingaddiction See more

M E M O R I E S I loved every moment of designing this hat. ... The sea and my Irish ancestry are dear to me. The cables are lush and very satisfying to knit! Link in my bio to get it on sale and knit yourself some memories. #shareyourknits #knittersofravelry #knittinglove #knittingpattern #knitter #cableknit #slowknitting #slowfashionmovement #knitters #knittwear #loveknitting #loveknittingcom #iloveknitting #knits #knithat #hatknitting #knitting_withlove #knittinglife #knitknitknit #ravelrypattern #knittinglover #knittingfashion #nindesigns #knitwithoutboundaries See more

memories . I treasure each knit. When I wear them, I wear memories. Of heartaches while I knit.... When you made me laugh so hard in the airport, tea shot out of my nose onto my knitting. The flowers you gave me to apologize. And that day I wore this hat in the woods and you tricked me into believing a bear was behind us. I cried so hard because I got sticky pitch in my hair and could not get down from the tree. You laughed even though you hurt your back catching me. . What memories will your knitting hold? . Get this pattern and 4 more for only $20 - a $10 savings Link in my bio . . #shareyourknits #knittersofravelry #knittinglove #handknits #ravelry #slowfashionmovement #slowknitting #knittingaddict #knitting_is_love #knitting_inspire #knittinghat #knittinghats #knitting_withlove #knittinginspiration #knittinglife #knittingismyyoga #knittingwithlove #knittingtherapy #knittingisthenewyoga #knittinginstagram #loveknittingcom #iloveknitting #knittingfriends #knittingaddiction #nindesigns #knitwithoutboundaries #ninhello2019 See more

Tolkien Fan? . This collection is for you! @yarningforwhimsy is a fellow designer and Im blown away by her work. ... Look at those gorgeous stitches, especially in the blue tam/beret named Three Rings For The Ellen-Kings. This hat is part of the ebook but it is also released as a single pattern. Best part? Its 10% off with the coupon code UNDERTHESKY Only until January 5th! Awesome work, Christy! . . #shareyourknits #knittersofravelry #knittinglove #handknits #knitting #knittingpattern #knithat #knits #knitters #knitting_inspire #knitknitknit #knitlife See more

JUST 4 YOU! . Thank you for your support in 2018! . To show my appreciation, Im offering a fun super savings!... Follow the link in my bio to get 5 of my most popular knitting patterns of 2018 for -$20- thats a $10 Savings!!! . Say Hello 2019 with an exciting new knit on the needles! Use the hashtag #Nin2018Bundle to show your projects! #knittersofravelry #knittinglove #shareyourknits #handknits #knitknitknit #knittingaddict #ravelrypattern #knittingpattern #knitting_is_love #knitting_inspiration #knittingproject #knittinghat #knittinghat #knitting_inspire #knittinginspiration #knittingtherapy #knittingisthenewyoga #nindesigns #knitwithoutboundaries See more

Rest . I know I should be working, but Im having a hard time focusing. . I think my dogo Charles has the right idea.... Taking a mental health day today. . . #knittersofravelry #mentalhealthawareness #mentallydrained #ineedtosleep #bekindtoyourself #ilovemydogs #ilovemylabs See more

So Me! I can see myself wearing this so easily! This dress would be awesome for romping around fields and knitting outside. ... Where would you wear it? #bohostyle #bohemianchic #simplestyle #bohemiandress #lovemystyle #freedomtoroam #dresstoknit

Coming Soon Wrought By Time Cowl ... #knittingproject #knittersofravelry #knittinglove #knittingtutorial #knittinghelp #alwaysknitting #shareyourknits #handknitcowl #handknits See more

Fun! Have you seen this? One of my knitting pattern designer friends @brenjsknits is giving away her latest knitting pattern on the day she publishes it!!... And shes created a fun free game to play! For 5 days, a clue is released. Follow the instructions, gather all 5 letters and enter the word in the Ravelry code spot. If you are correct, hurray! The pattern is FREE!!! If not, youve got 24hrs to figure it out! Even if you are not the best at games, you can still enter the draw for the FREE 3 Knitting Pattern Bundle Pack. Shes so sweet! Or devious? Visit her IG post and her link in bio to play and test your skills!!! #freeknittingpattern #knittingpattern #knittingpatterns #knittersofravelry #knitknitknit #knitters #knittingproject #knittinglife #cableknit #knittingfriends #slowfashionmovement See more

Yay!!! I am always amazed when I see one of my patterns knit by such talented knitters in the wild. Its such a blessed feeling to know someone liked your design enough to invest time and glorious yarn into it!!!... Thank you for making my day #wbtkal #knittingproject #loveknittingcom #knittersofravelry #knittinglove #nindesigns #knitwithoutboundaries See more

KAL PARTY I LOVE a great Knit-A-Long party, or should I say Cèilidh! This is my friend and fellow knitting pattern designer Erineens cozy cowl, inspired by an Irish town close to where her Mum was born.... . This super squishy cowl is the perfect Christmas knit for someone you love! Tap on the cowl picture to find Erineen and Join In The Knitting Fun! . #knittingproject #knittersofravelry #knittinglove #knittingpattern #knits #knitstagram #knitcowl #knitaddict #knitaholic #knitalong #laceknitting #brannockcowl #brannockcowlkal See more

Riddle Answer And the answer is. Spode!... The hints: *Ode* to Free (rhymes with Spode) Not commonly heard but *dear to me* I raise my *tea* Its about you, not *about me* (my about me page on my website or the designer about me blurb on my Ravelry designs page.) I ADORE collecting Spode teacups, drinking ginger green tea and telling stories. A BIG Thank You to all who played . . #loveknittingcom #loveknitting #knittersofinstagram #knittingpattern #knitting_inspire #knittingaddict #knitting_is_love #knittinglove #knitting_inspiration #knittingproject #knittinglife #ravelry #ravelrypattern #ravelrydesigner #knittersofravelry #freeknittingpattern #nindesigns #knitwithoutboundaries #teadrinker #teadrinkers

Take Tea With Me . Did you solve the riddle? Id love to know more ABOUT you. Id even break out the good china!#knitting #freepattern #knittersofravelry #ravelrypattern #ravelrydesigner #nindesigns #knitwithoutboundaries #wbtkal

ODE to FREE If you know just where to go, you will find the key. It is a word not commonly heard, but is dear to me. ... Take the Quest, do your best! To the winners I raise my tea! Find the code to download this hat pattern on Ravelry. Take the time, find the rhyme to one word in this ode by me, Remember: Its about you, not about me, that I give this pattern for free! Happy Hunting! The Special Code expires November 25th, 11:59pm EST #knittersofinstagram #knittingpattern #nindesigns #knitwithoutboundaries #knittingaddict #knittedhat

*Wrought By Time ~ A Hat Story* FREE Knitting Pattern, IF you can solve the riddle An advanced pattern to advance your knitting skills!... Based on a Japanese boarder stitch created by Hitomi Shida, Wrought By Time hat is the first in a collection of Winter wear celebrating my love for wrought iron architectural elements. It is also based on the iron works I saw in Copenhagen. So, in the spirit of adventure, lets play a game! What do you win? This hat pattern for FREE. If you can solve the riddle! Ode To Free If you know just where to go, you will find the key. It is a word not commonly heard, but is dear to me. Take the Quest, do your best! To the winners I raise my tea! Find the code to download this pattern from Ravelry. Take the time, find the rhyme to one word in this ode by me, Remember: Its about you, not about me, that I give this pattern for free. Happy Hunting! Nin Game expires November 25, 2018 11:59PM EST If you can guess it, try it here! https://www.ravelry.com/redeem/nindesigns

Oh my! Oh my! Oh my! I think my credit card will catch fire! I adore Briggs & Little yarn! If it is possible, how about me filming my trip to the Mill and playing it as an adventure episode on my ... twitch.tv/NiNDESIGNS show? Im thinking I will create a mini series about designing a sweater from conception to finished knitting pattern. Sort of reality tv for knitters. This trip would totally be part of the process! Did I mention I love their yarn? LOL #knitting, #knittingpatterndesign, #knittersofinstagram, #nindesigns, #knitwithoutboundaries, #knit, #briggsandlittle, #yarn