Knitty Gritty
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CROPPED ZERO WASTE SWEATER - VIRGO KNITS
Words cannot express the depth of my obsession with this sweater. Erin, the knitter behind Virgo Knits, runs a one-woman show and hand-knits every sweater she sells (plus she plants a tree!) The Zero Waste sweater is stitched together from all the yarn left over from other projects, so the end result is one-of-a-kind, sustainable, AND absolutely gorgeous. The chunky Peruvian highland wool is soft and cozy and feels like swaddling myself in a cloud; I field compliments left and right whenever I wear it. It’s quite pricey, but that’s to be expected since every sweater is made to order. Please consider supporting her — I swear it’ll be your favorite sweater for years to come!!
I’m obsessed with:

RASPBERRY RACERS TEAM DECAL - JELLE’S MARBLE RUNS
People play fast and loose with the “Best channel on YouTube!” designation, but I think Jelle’s Marble Runs might be a serious contender for the actual best channel on YouTube. Jelle and Dion Bakker are two brothers from the Netherlands who construct elaborate obstacle courses and races for their extensive marble collection. But the best part is commentator Greg Woods, who acts as if the marbles are real athletes who suffer from nerves and strategize with their coach. As a testament to the videos’ entertainment value, I spent FOUR WHOLE HOURS in thrall to marbles rolling around on the floor. Anyway, I bought this sticker to rep my ride or die team Raspberry Racers; I highly recommend you watch the videos and root for your own favorite.
On my wish list:

CUSTOM NEEDLE-FELTED CAT MINIATURE PET SCULPTURE - WILLANE
My cat Neptune, whom I’ve had since second grade, is turning 15 years old this spring. He’s a crotchety old man who sleeps all day and hangs out on the sofa behind my dad’s head while he’s watching TV. I refuse to think about what’ll happen when he’s gone, but well, he is getting up there in age, and I want something to remember him by on the off chance that he doesn’t live forever. These custom needle-felted pet portraits, from Etsy shop Willane, are the perfect keepsake. You just show Eve pictures of your baby and she’ll send you a tiny replica crafted from wool and wire. I can already imagine the picture I’m gonna take of Neptune looking grumpy with his mini-me perched atop his head.
My dad and my cat