![]() ![]() ![]() If you like what you see but you don’t want to knit it yourself, Loopy Mango also sells its knitwear and blankets premade (though having them do the work means you’ll be paying a little more). (If only the uncool fifth-grade me could have seen into the future.) Whether you’re buying them to make gifts for someone else, or as gifts for a knitter in your life, my seven favorite Loopy Mango kits below offer something to pretty much everyone, from cozy hats and scarves, to chunky throws, to slouchy (WFH-appropriate) sweaters, to tinier blankets ideal for babies or new parents. Perhaps my favorite New Year’s Eve ever was spent teaching my friend Alecia and other pals how to knit as we sat around in our pajamas. I’ve used many of its kits to make gifts - or given them as gifts themselves, to friends who want to learn how to knit. The Beacon, New York–based yarn shop’s website is like a candy store of delicious yarns in a rainbow of colors and patterns for every knitting level. Then, one day, I stumbled upon Loopy Mango. But for years, I had a hard time finding modern kits with good quality yarn that had patterns for various experience levels. ![]() There’s no guesswork: I know that the yarn I’m using will knit up well in a specific pattern. One of my favorite ways to knit - for myself or others - is with kits, for their simplicity. Either way, it’s hand-knit sweaters for the whole family this year, whether they like it or not. People usually seem to appreciate these handmade gifts - or they’re all excellent liars. Some of the finished products I keep for myself, but I actually give most away. I knit at home in front of the TV, at work in the hair/makeup chair, and in my trailer to pass the time. It keeps my hamster brain busy, relaxes me, and I can take projects anywhere. Every Sunday my mom would bring me to her for a lesson and, before long, I was hooked. I was taught by an OG knitter - a family friend in a nearby nursing home - long before YouTube how-to videos brought knitting lessons to the masses. It was so uncool, in fact, that I would hide my yarn and knitting needles in my locker and sneak them out at lunch for a quick knit/purl before stuffing them back in. It’s made with laceweight, so it’s lightweight but warm Reply. Thanks for the discount and interview Reply. I started knitting in the fifth grade, long before it was cool. Loopy: Thanks for being in the Spotlight today, Martina So how long have you been a knitter, and who taught you to knit. You can watch Godinez’s full scrum in the video above.įor more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC Fight Night 224.The author and her friend Alecia (whom you might know as Pink) knitting up some Loopy Mango kits on a past New Years Eve. No matter what, I was going to fight, so yeah. Bonus: If you write a funny joke on the return note, they might throw in a free, random Super Loop with your exchange Can I get a military discount. Loopy Cases will exchange your item immediately and cover the return shipping. Be sure that the item is in brand-new condition. “It was short notice, two weeks in advance, so it’s hard to say, and honestly I was getting a little bit sick when I took the flight to come to Vegas, but I just took care of myself – sauna and make sure I was good for today. Loopy Cases offers exchanges within 30 days of receipt of your order. “Let’s go 8 out of 10,” Godinez told reporters when asked to rate her performance at the UFC Fight Night 224 post-fight press conference. It was a fight that Godinez (10-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC) took on short notice.Īlthough she faced some small adversity with the nature of the fight, plus some flu-like symptoms, Godinez leaves Las Vegas satisfied with her work. The Mexican UFC strawweight defeated Emily Ducote (12-7 MMA, 1-1 UFC) by unanimous decision on the main card of the event. LAS VEGAS – It wasn’t perfect, but Loopy Godinez is happy with her win at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 224. ![]()
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