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Oh what a year it has been! 'Tis the season for sharing...
Dear friend, Can you believe we are just a day(s) away from our holidays season(s) wrapping up and the end of this year 2023?!?! It's no...

Crystal | Factory Girl
Dec 14, 20232 min read


Bachelor Buttons...a family tradition
These holiday cookies I remember having being around every year of my life. My Grandma Seifert (my mom's mom) baked them every Christmas...

Crystal | Factory Girl
Dec 14, 20231 min read


Indie Dyer Spotlight: Shellie Anderson
Shellie has been knitting for years and for a number of years was the lead designer at Shibui Knits. She has designed so many gorgeous,...

Crystal | Factory Girl
Sep 18, 20234 min read


It's Blackberry Season! AND Cowl Season!
Hello!!! This late August heat is just ripening the blackberries quickly so they are sweet and delicious! And perfect to include not only...

Crystal | Factory Girl
Aug 27, 20232 min read


Heat Waves = Thirst Quenching Sips
Hope your July is off to a great start after a holiday weekend which I hope was spent doing some things you love! It has been hot and...

Crystal | Factory Girl
Jul 7, 20232 min read


Nostalgic Summer Sips and Some Knits
When I was 4 or 5 years old, my parents too me out to dinner to a nice restaurant in my hometown. It was what we in the Midwest call a...

Crystal | Factory Girl
Jun 15, 20232 min read


Sunshine, cool sips, and a delicious NA Spritz
It's fun to have a cocktail now and again, but sometimes during the work week I love the idea of it sans alcohol. This week the evenings...

Crystal | Factory Girl
May 23, 20232 min read


Handle with Care...Caring for your Beloved Hand Knits
I don't know about you but I have one particular hand knit sweater and a cowl in my wardrobe that are both very well worn AND worn more...

Crystal | Factory Girl
May 11, 20235 min read


Taming your Yarn Stash
As seasons change, I find myself changing up my home. And part of that is re-organizing! One area often untamed after each season is my...

Crystal | Factory Girl
Apr 25, 20234 min read


Spring Cleaning...freshening up your Fiber Space
There is something about that time when the snow melts, the sound of birds chirping, and temps warm enough for the windows to be thrown...

Crystal | Factory Girl
Apr 14, 20235 min read


The Dawning of Spring
A Poem by Bailey Coleman When you close your eyes Does it feel like winter or spring? When you feel the wind in your hair and the sun on...

Crystal | Factory Girl
Mar 29, 20232 min read


Finding my way out of the winter funk!
Hello Friend, The winter blues have got me…and I’m ready to kick them out! These cold days keep me cooped up inside and when there are...

Crystal | Factory Girl
Feb 6, 20233 min read


Taking time, gratitude and a new design...
Hello!! The days are coming and going and we are heading into full holiday season here in the US this week. I am looking forward to time...

Crystal | Factory Girl
Nov 21, 20223 min read


Shawl, Shawl, Cowl ... a new Collection
Well that didn’t take long for me to get back here again! I am excited to share with you a mini collection of fun wraps that are perfect...

Crystal | Factory Girl
Aug 18, 20222 min read


Meraki: (mA-’rak-E) (n.) The soul, creativity, or love put into something; the essence of yourself
Hello! I have not been here lately and I do apologize. This has been an unusually busy summer for me. We had a big move this summer and...

Crystal | Factory Girl
Aug 17, 20222 min read


More Summer Knits...
Happy May Friend! I hope you are enjoying spring or bits of summer or maybe it’s time for some crisp fall weather for those in the...

Crystal | Factory Girl
May 17, 20222 min read


Summer Knitting...Chevron, Garter, and Suri!
Hi Everyone! Happy Release Day for Chiffon! This asymmetrical shawl begins with an i-cord cast-on and alternates 2 different yarn bases...

Crystal | Factory Girl
May 3, 20222 min read


Give Back December 2021
Happy Holidays my friend! Can you believe we are nearing the end of the year already? I am excited to kick-off “Give Back December” a...

Crystal | Factory Girl
Nov 18, 20212 min read


Hello Darling Delphinium!
I am so excited to share with you what was to be my Rhinebeck Sweater for 2021! Sadly I had to cancel my trip as my day job has me...

Crystal | Factory Girl
Oct 13, 20212 min read


Lean into Fall with a new Shawl
Hello friends! I know it has been some time since I've posted here and I am going to do my best to be better about keeping this a bit...

Crystal | Factory Girl
Sep 8, 20211 min read
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