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I’m Shannon of Very Shannon - a Canadian knitwear design company that focuses on modern, mindful and relaxing knits. I hope that my designs find their way onto your needles and into your gorgeous handmade wardrobes and that they encourage you to slow down, take a breath and sink into the rewarding process of slow fashion.

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Bits of joy lately.☀️ Almost finished this lovely. I started this quilt spring 2012 and figured finishing it spring 2024 felt right….lol. Can’t help but smile when I look at it. I love vintage sheets and this fabric is so cheerful it rem

Reading and re-reading this fabulous new book - Fleece & Fibre: Textile Producers of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands by Francine McCabe (@f.renee_fibreart). It’s a fascinating and gorgeously photographed book that showcases this beaut

Anyone else do this? 😋🤔 I get tired of 1x1 ribbing so I picked up and started the sleeve as a reward system. If I do a few rounds of hem ribbing I then get to have a bit of fun with cable knitting on the sleeve. I can’t wait to wear this one

Curled up in this cozy today. Enjoyed every stitch of this fun pattern! 🌈

I crocheted it back in early November and it was such a quick and enjoyable project. I didn’t bother with gauge and made it sized perfectly for me. 💕 It’s compr

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KNITTING || AMBERLE KNIT ALONG - CHURCHMOUSE YARNS & TEAS

April 11, 2016 in Knitting, Knit Along

Last week I released my newest pattern - AMBERLE! Will you be making an Amberle shawl? Why not join in the Amberle Knit Along over in the fun Churchmouse Yarns & Teas Ravelry Group? They will be all knitting up Amberle's together! I can't wait to see all the color choices and yarns! You can join in HERE.

NEW PATTERN || AMBERLE SHAWL & A GIVEAWAY!

April 04, 2016 in Pattern, Knitting, Giveaway

I'm so excited to release my newest knitting pattern - AMBERLE!

Meet a triangular shawl that’s as addictive to knit as it is snuggly to wear. Amberle’s squishy textural stitches bring worsted yarns to life and the repetitive pattern is easily memorized—making it much less complicated than it looks. The wide border creates a gorgeous way to showcase contrasting colors. And did I mention the texture - swoon!