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Fiber Crush: Granny Squares

Aug 20, 2014 | Crochet pattern resources, Knit like a fiber artist

While knitting is truly my first fiber crush, I have to admit I have been drawn to crochet lately. Mainly modular–I am not a big fan of traditional crochet fabric. Modular is the perfect way to stash bust or combine those precious skeins of yarn. There are some...

Easy Knitting Stash Busters: Sweater design in less than 6 rectangles

Jul 30, 2014 | Freebies, Knit like a fiber artist, Knitting Pattern Resources

Stash Busting with easy knitting sweater patterns using just 6 or less rectangles. UrbanGypZ.com

The 3 Best Knitting Books EVER for Inspiring Creative Knitting Mojo

Jul 23, 2014 | Knit like a fiber artist, Knitting Pattern Resources

Everyone has their favorite best knitting books ever. The go to knitting books be it for reference, designs or just plain Knitting p*rn. Mine has changed over the years for sure as I move from hobby knitter, to fiber art knitwear designer. The other day I was in...

DIY Missoni: Knitting and crocheting fashionable zig zag patterns

Jul 14, 2014 | Knit like a fiber artist, Knitting Pattern Resources

My friend, Lulu, lives in New York City. We send each other texts and pictures of our days. A couple of years ago she sent me two pictures that she snapped at fashion week. They were blurry, tiny, and I could not see a thing. But the colorful vibe and the...

10 Steps to Beat Overwhelm: Christmas gift Ideas to start knitting NOW!!!

Jul 9, 2014 | Knitting Pattern Resources

I am usually one of those people who buy my Christmas gifts in the last minute. And I am hard pressed to hand make any Christmas gifts. This year is going to be different. I am going to do some christmas gift knits this year. My Christmas gift knitting will begin THIS...

Knitting Practice Swatches: Finding Love in 4-6 inches

Jul 1, 2014 | Knit like a fiber artist

Swatching knitting does not have to suck. Learn my top 4 ways to find the knitting love in little 4 in squares.

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Stacey Budge, aka UrbanGypZ, is a fiber artist working from her home studio just outside Raleigh, NC. Her mission is building a real community around freeform weaving and spinning — sharing everything she knows through YouTube, her blog, and online classes, and helping fellow fiber artists find the permission (and the visual language) to call themselves artists.the title of artist no matter where they are in their journey.

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