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Pattern: Undercurrent Socks & Collar

Pattern: Undercurrent Socks & Collar

10 February 2013 · by lacey · in Uncategorized

After a few delays in my photography schedule, I’m excited to announce a new knitting pattern up for sale: Undercurrent Socks & Collar! Here’s my blurb: These undulating knee socks were imagined and knit to the soundtrack of the 1963…

Neons & Numbers

Neons & Numbers

30 August 2012 · by lacey · in Knitting

So a couple of weekends ago, I busted out the big graph paper and spent a good portion of my weekend crunching numbers. The result? My Neon Ski Bonnet pattern is now available in sizes Child (18″) through Large Adult…

Instagram Coasters DIY Part 2: Assembly

Instagram Coasters DIY Part 2: Assembly

29 May 2012 · by lacey · in Sewing

Yesterday, we learned how to use Google Picasa to create a perfect grid of images, and ordered our fabric on Spoonflower. Now for the fun part: putting it all together! You’ll need: Quilting tools: Rotary cutter, mat, and ruler Scraps…

Instagram Coasters DIY Part 1: Organizing Photos and Ordering Fabric

Instagram Coasters DIY Part 1: Organizing Photos and Ordering Fabric

29 May 2012 · by lacey · in Sewing

Today, we’re going to cover the “technology” part of the DIY: dealing with your Instagram images and ordering your fabric. Preparing your Images 1. Download your Instagram photos You can do this in a few different ways. Some of you…

Small Things: DIY Fabric Instagram Coasters

Small Things: DIY Fabric Instagram Coasters

29 May 2012 · by lacey · in Sewing

I’ve been on the prowl for coasters for what seems like months. About four years ago, I bought a set of coasters handmade from old Queen records backed with cork, but frankly they’ve seen better days. Aside from most readily…

Small Things: DIY On-Trend Chair Socks

Small Things: DIY On-Trend Chair Socks

29 April 2012 · by lacey · in Knitting

Without getting into details, it’s been a stressful last few weeks. I’ve pulled a few late nights, have had lots of bad dreams, and I feel like I’ve been running on that anxious energy you get when things are uncertain….

Pattern: Neon Ski Bonnet

Pattern: Neon Ski Bonnet

15 April 2012 · by lacey · in Knitting

Today, I’m really excited to announce that I’ve actually been following through on a number of things on my personal to-do list lately. Including writing up my first ever knitting pattern! Never you mind that it was 70 degrees and…

I just want to keep you warm.

I'm Lacey Volk, a knitter and general homebody from Pittsburgh, PA. I believe in beautiful and well-made things, crafted with intention, and I have a modern aesthetic with a vintage bent. Volkstricken Industries is an on-going chronicle of my knitting, designing, and other creative adventures.

I'm currently attempting a 365 Days of Pattern drawing project, and am designing knitting patterns for release throughout 2013. Stay tuned!

You can also find me on Ravelry and Pinterest as Volkstricken.

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