Blog: a knit of good fortune

A Free Fro All
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A Free Fro All

This month, fortuknit celebrates Juneteenth. Open up for Mallorie’s connection to the holiday and find out how fortuknit will be celebrating this year. Plus, a new item just in time for Freedom Day. And, a chance to shop in person! Don’t miss this!

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I Love Ewe
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I Love Ewe

Chief Creative Officer of fortuknit is back with a Valentine’s Day twist on the continuation of last month’s topic: ewe! Plus, some interesting fiber history, a trip down memory lane, and a few hints about things to come to the fortuknit shop!

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The Haunting at fortuknit Lane
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The Haunting at fortuknit Lane

This month, Mallorie shares a tale of unexpected knitted spooks in "The Haunting at fortuknit Lane." Planning a Halloween-themed baby shower for twin girls, Mallorie stumbles upon a ghoulishly cute ghost pattern and what begins as innocent needlework takes a whimsical turn when Mallorie finds herself entangled in inexplicable happenings.

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Here for the Cake
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Here for the Cake

Mallorie reflects over the past year and shares her experience being a first-time small business owner as she celebrates 1 year with fortuknit

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What’s in a name?
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What’s in a name?

What’s in a name? How fortuknit got its name and what it means.

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