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Jul 8Liked by Brandi Cheyenne Harper

Brandi, I've always admired you and been inspired by you, and this just proves why. Thank you for your transparency and honesty. I've been working since I was 13, sometimes for others, sometimes for myself, and am now at an age where it's all me; nobody's hiring ex-magazine writers (not even ones who worked with the mighty Ms. Winfrey) who earned their silver hair. I don't want to be fully dependent on my spouse, either; there's the good kind of pride in making your own money, and your own way. Your integrity is a beacon, and I'm so glad you're here shining it. May we makers all enjoy success, of all kinds—financial, spiritual, emotional.

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"May we makers all enjoy success, of all kinds—financial, spiritual, emotional." Yeeesss Suzan!! Grateful for your beautiful message. It's wild. I think 70% of the publications / magazines I've submitted to are now closed. The landscape is really changing, budgets shrinking. We definitely need a more sustainable way of preserving our work. Really excited about the possibility this project can bear for us all xo

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so excited to see you sharing and offering us gems in this way! very excited to continue reading and learning with you!

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AYEEE!!! I am absolutely delighted to see you here! We'll be learning together xoxoxoxo

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You write so beautifully and with such care. This essay was such a fascinating and important insight into how knitting got you to where you are today. I've shared it with my readers in my Tuesday post.

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Brandi! Thank you for doing the work necessary to be able to put energy into this space, your dedication to the work shows. Second, to have seen you now in Landscapes & Seeda School, neither could have prepared me for seeing you in YOUR space. Notifications on!

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Many thanks for the offering your beanie pattern for free. Unfortunately, I have tried every way that I can think of but I am unable to download the pattern. Is there some way to send it to me?

Many thanks,

Janet Ellis

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Loved this article. Love your book that I purchased last year. Tried to download the beanie pattern but can’t find it! What do I need to do to start the pattern?

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Jul 11·edited Jul 12Author

Hi Janet, you can download the pattern and find all the info you need to start the pattern at the following link. Click "Download Easie Beanie" button on the page. Go to the cart in the top right hand and check out. The pattern PDF will be sent to you via email! <3 - https://www.brandicheyenneharper.com/patterns/p/easie-beanie-pattern

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After the last try I was very happy to see the pattern appear for download! Yah!!! Many many thanks. Keep up your wonderful designing! You are an inspiration!

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deletedJul 8Liked by Brandi Cheyenne Harper
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THANK YOU. You make this dream possible my love! 🌸💕

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