Justine Chenel

A Knitting Blog by Justine Chenel: a collection of images that inspire me, my designs, my knitting projects, knitting advice and plenty of humorous knitting anecdotes in between. Feel free to message me with any knitting questions, comments or concerns! Visit justinechenel.com

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Follow Your Arrow Shawl

Staying true to yourself can be both comforting and challenging, just like the combination of knitting garter stitch and lace. This shawl is cozy, yet lightweight, and features arrowhead lace and garter ridges. Knit with an alpaca/silk blend yarn for warmth, strength, and shine, just like the characteristics you are made of. Knit your shawl with love, wear it with pride, and let it inspire you to follow your arrow wherever it points.

The pattern is now available for purchase on Ravelry and Etsy. Check out the pattern page with all the details on Ravelry (link in my bio).

Are you going to Stitches West? Come stop by Booth 1438 to purchase the beautiful kit @sierrarosealpacas and I are putting together for the Follow Your Arrow Shawl. The kit includes the printed pattern, and gorgeous alpaca yarn to knit up your shawl.

. . . #knitstagram #knittersofinstagram #designersofinstagram #knittingpattern #designersofravelry #ravelry #yarnlove #moreshawlsplease #justinecheneldesigns #sierrarosealpacasyarn #followyourarrowshawl #stitcheswest @stitchesevents https://www.instagram.com/p/B8y6Ohtpshr/?igshid=eible6omb3ol

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Alpine Lakes Beanie

The Sierra Nevada mountain range is dotted with crystal clear alpine lakes, each of which is surrounded by a panorama of trees and ridgelines. This beanie is perfect for a winter day adventuring around your favorite alpine lake. The colorwork motif features the mirrored reflection where the mountains meets the lake, and is knitted using stranded colorwork in two contrasting colors.

The pattern is now available for purchase on Ravelry and Etsy. Check out the pattern page with all the details on Ravelry (link in my bio).

Are you going to Stitches West? Come stop by Booth 1438 to purchase the beautiful kit @sierrarosealpacas and I are putting together for the Alpine Lakes beanie. The kit includes the printed pattern, and gorgeous alpaca yarn to knit up your beanie. . . . #knitstagram #knittersofinstagram #designersofinstagram #knittingpattern #designersofravelry #ravelry #yarnlove #beaniesfordays #justinecheneldesigns #sierrarosealpacasyarn #alpinelakesbeanie #stitcheswest @stitchesevents https://www.instagram.com/p/B8y4EJOph12/?igshid=1mzwqfgcf1396

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A cozy cowl inspired by the beautiful colorful gradients created every day in the Sierra Nevada skies. The cowl is worked in the round as a long tube, using linen stitch to knit four colors and create a gradient. Once complete, the ends are joined together to form your cowl. Wear on your next adventure under the big blue sky.

The pattern is now available for purchase on Ravelry and Etsy. Check out the pattern page with all the details on Ravelry (link in my bio).

Are you going to Stitches West? Come stop by Booth 1438 to purchase the beautiful kit @sierrarosealpacas and I are putting together for the Follow Your Arrow Shawl. The kit includes the printed pattern, and gorgeous alpaca yarn to knit up your shawl.

. . . #knitstagram #knittersofinstagram #designersofinstagram #knittingpattern #designersofravelry #ravelry #yarnlove #cowlsarethebest #justinecheneldesigns #sierrarosealpacasyarn #sierraskiescowl #stitcheswest @stitchesevents https://www.instagram.com/p/B8y3bpfpApb/?igshid=fk9goixnsocu

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I am releasing 3 new designs just in time for Stitches West: Alpine Lakes Beanie, Follow Your Arrow Shawl, and Sierra Skies Cowl 🖤

Find the kits for each pattern in Booth 1438 with @sierrarosealpacas🦙🧶 at Stitches West in Santa Clara. We will be there all weekend, February 20th - 23rd. Come see the beautiful kits we’ve collaborated on for these #justinecheneldesigns knitting patterns and gorgeous alpaca yarn in lots of natural-dyed colorways! I can’t wait to see you there!

Patterns will also be available to purchase online on Ravelry and Etsy starting at 8am on February 20th. Go save them to your Ravelry favorites now 💗 . . . #knittersofinstagram #knitstagram #knitweardesigner #knittingpattern #designersofravelry #stitcheswest #santaclaraorbust #stitcheswest2020 #yarnlove #sierrarosealpacas #sierrarosealpacasyarn #justinechenel #justinechenelknits #alpinelakesbeanie #followyourarrowshawl #sierraskiescowl (at Stitches West) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8wTe56Je7X/?igshid=fd45uqh4th47

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🖤🖤Save the Date🖤🖤 I am excited to share more knitting news with y’all! The release date for my newest cowl design, the Sierra Skies Cowl, is set for the first day of Stitches West on February 20th, 2020.

A cozy cowl inspired by the beautiful colorful gradients created every day in the Sierra Nevada skies. The cowl is worked in the round as a long tube, using linen stitch to knit four colors and create a gradient. Once complete, the ends are joined together to form your cowl. Wear on your next adventure under the big blue sky.

It will be available for purchase on Ravelry and Etsy at 8am PST on 02/20/2020. The pattern page with all the details is up on Ravelry now (link in my bio), check it out, save to your favorites, and add to your queue!

Are you going to Stitches West? Come stop by Booth 1438 to purchase the beautiful kit @sierrarosealpacas and I are putting together for the Alpine Lakes beanie. The kit includes the printed pattern, and gorgeous alpaca yarn to knit up your beanie.

✨✨✨ Swipe to see some shots of the cowl right after I finished blocking it, and more from the chilly and windy shoot we did at the overlook, so worth it for that beautiful sky! . . . #knitstagram #knittersofinstagram #designersofinstagram #knittingpattern #designersofravelry #ravelry #yarnlove #cowlsarethebest #justinecheneldesigns #sierrarosealpacasyarn #sierraskiescowl (at Washington, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8f337jJvHQ/?igshid=brxhnnn3dw6o

[fuckyeahjustinechenel]

🖤🖤Save the Date🖤🖤 I am excited to share more knitting news with y’all! The release date for my newest beanie design, the Alpine Lakes Beanie, is set for the first day of Stitches West on February 20th, 2020.

The Sierra Nevada mountain range is dotted with crystal clear alpine lakes, each of which is surrounded by a panorama of trees and ridgelines. This beanie is perfect for a winter day adventuring around your favorite alpine lake. The colorwork motif features the mirrored reflection where the mountain meets the lake, and is worked using stranded colorwork in two contrasting colors.

It will be available for purchase on Ravelry and Etsy at 8am PST on 02/20/2020. The pattern page with all the details is up on Ravelry now (link in my bio), check it out, save to your favorites, and add to your queue!

Are you going to Stitches West? Come stop by Booth 1438 to purchase the beautiful kit @sierrarosealpacas and I are putting together for the Alpine Lakes beanie. The kit includes the printed pattern, and gorgeous alpaca yarn to knit up your beanie.

✨✨✨ Swipe to see some shots of the beanies right after they finished blocking, and shoutout to my reluctant photographer husband for braving the frozen lake with me to take the rest of the shots. Look for more photos and details to come soon! . . . #knitstagram #knittersofinstagram #designersofinstagram #knittingpattern #designersofravelry #ravelry #yarnlove #beaniesfordays #justinecheneldesigns #sierrarosealpacasyarn #alpinelakesbeanie (at Bowman Lake, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8N1_WYpFMI/?igshid=11inj1tc8c476

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🖤🖤Save the Date🖤🖤 I am excited to share this knitting news with y’all! The release date for my latest design, the Follow Your Arrow shawl, is set for the first day of Stitches West on February 20th, 2020. A cozy, yet lightweight shawl featuring arrowhead lace and garter stitch, knit with an alpaca/silk blend yarn for warmth, strength, and shine. Knit your shawl with love, wear it with pride, and may it inspire you to follow you your arrow wherever it points. It will be available for purchase on Ravelry and Etsy at 8am PST on 01/20/2020. The pattern page with all the details is up on Ravelry now (link in my bio), check it out, save to your favorites, and add to your queue! Are you going to Stitches West? Come stop by Booth 1438 to purchase the beautiful kit @sierrarosealpacas and I are putting together for the Follow Your Arrow shawl. The kit includes the printed pattern, and gorgeous alpaca yarn to knit up your shawl. ✨✨✨ Special shoutout to my test knitters @herkindhandmade and @jul.saz for being the amazingly talented knitters they are. Swipe to see some shots of the shawl, and look for more photos and details to come soon! . . . #knitstagram #knittersofinstagram #designersofinstagram #knittingpattern #designersofravelry #ravelry #yarnlove #moreshawlsplease #justinecheneldesigns #sierrarosealpacasyarn #followyourarrowshawl (at Banner Mountain) https://www.instagram.com/p/B77Rrafp4J8/?igshid=sfwu9zh0plvn

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I’m going to Stitches West! Find me in Booth 1438 with Sierra Rose Alpacas! We will be there all weekend, February 20-23. Come see the beautiful kits we’ve collaborated on, featuring new #justinecheneldesigns knitting patterns and gorgeous alpaca yarn in lots of natural-dyed colorways! I can’t wait to see you there! @stitchesevents Swipe to see a behind-the-scenes pic of some of my new designs 👀 . . . #knittersofinstagram #knitstagram #knitweardesigner #knittingpattern #designersofravelry #stitcheswest #santaclaraorbust #stitcheswest2020 #yarnlove #sierrarosealpacas #sierrarosealpacasyarn #justinechenel #justinechenelknits https://www.instagram.com/p/B7oTIJiJ-lz/?igshid=1cuz9vxl325ei

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My #homesweethomecowl has quickly become one of my favorite accessories to wear. Thank you @tina.say.knits for the exceptional pattern, and thank you @boo.pea for gifting me the pattern! It was fun to knit, and I am dreaming of making the matching jacket soon ✨ Until then I’ll be wearing this in all the wintry woods! . . . #knittersofinstagram #knitstagram #knitting #selfishknitting #knitwear #knittedcowl #favoriteknits #tinatseknits (at Banner Mountain) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7E7MGhpplE/?igshid=1i6d7tls131pa

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🧶🦙 daily dose of fiber . . . #knitstagram #knittersofinstagram #yarnlove #fiber #alpacayarn #sierrarosealpacas https://www.instagram.com/p/B4x1G4jpZIV/?igshid=avpo4magfwqy

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It’s time to show off a knitting WIP for WIP Wednesday! In between designs and commissions, I’ve been working on #wewereseedsshawl by @rizzaknits in some sock yarn from @bendigowoollenmills 🐑🍂✨ It’s got so much texture and I love how this yarn is working up. What are you knitting this week? . . . #knittersofinstagram #knitstagram #knitting #moreshawlsplease #rizzaknits #wewereseeds #bendigowoollenmills #yarnlove #wipwednesday https://www.instagram.com/p/B4h3vayJjjt/?igshid=11ybh384wxww5

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The views while traveling for work have really outdone themselves lately. Be still my Autumn in the Sierra loving heart! 🖤🍂🏔 . . . #placesyoucanknit #officefortheday #youdriveandillknit #knitstagram #knittersofinstagram #sierranevada #autumnlover (at Plumas County, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4F2ag7pcUX/?igshid=1hodbh0nbniqh

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A post shared by Yaoyao Ma Van As (@yaoyaomva) on Dec 4, 2017 at 8:13am PST

It’s time for a weekend of Harry Potter and knitting ❤️

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Basically getting nowhere with all of my projects right now. My mornings are short, and my evenings are now preoccupied with cutting fabric for a quilt, or just lazing around on the sofa. 

Ehh, that’s knitting mojo for you. It ebbs and it flows :)

I never worry though, it always comes back to me. 

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Sierra Rose Alpacas Yarn🦙 will be at the @fibershed_ Gala and Showcase today! They will have their alpaca yarn and my knitting patterns for sale, including the Western Slope Beanie pictured. They will also have lots of handknits I have made for them from their yarn for sale. If you’re near Petaluma today, be sure to go check it out! . . . #knittersofinstagram #knitstagram #fibershed #sierrarosealpacas #yarnlove #handknits #justinecheneldesigns #knittingpattern #westernslopebeanie https://www.instagram.com/p/B29sV7kJzqA/?igshid=bwgfi6b7huks

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Fresh off the needles! 🧦 This pair of gorgeous woollen socks was knitted in only a week! Warm and soft and soon to appear for sale on Etsy. link (also my sister’s crochet hook jar)

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That’s a Wrap (+turn)! I had such a great Crawl and thank ewe to everyone who stopped by @bfyarn and checked out my trunk show. It was so fun to see everyone!

I made it to 4 Yarn Shops: @bfyarn @ateliertruckee @yarnrefuge and @jimmybeanswool Here’s my haul from those stores. Bags from Atelier and from @dellaqbags Yarn from @zombieyarns and @bichesetbuches Button from @lickinflames And of course my beautiful haul bag from @sierranevadayarncrawl 🖤🖤🖤

Until next year!

. . . #knittersofinstagram #knitstagram #knitting #yarnlove #sierranevadayarncrawl2019 #sierranevadayarncrawl #yarncrawlhaul #happycrawler https://www.instagram.com/p/B2vJoa0p9JM/?igshid=1269e9fdpi66a