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Happy New(ish) Year

February 8, 2018 Maria Valles
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We're already into February but I feel like the new year has only just started for me. Last year ended on a not-great note, with emergency trips home and suddenly having to plan for the unplanned, which continued right into the beginning of 2018, coupled with some personal stuff of my own to sort through. But it’s all good and things are settling down and I finally have a moment to breathe and reflect and plan and dream.

Looking back on 2017, I am so grateful for the warm reception that my rebrand and Grannies ebook and patterns received since launching last September - it has truly been beyond what I imagined and has given me the encouragement and confidence to keep working at it, no matter how small or slow the output.

Looking ahead, I am (slowly) working on some new patterns, another ebook and getting kits back online soon, so watch this space.

Oh, and Happy New Year!

← Goodbye 2020Holiday sale! →

Hello and welcome! I’m Maria Valles, a designer-maker from Canada who calls Reykjavík, Iceland home and has developed a lasting love affair with Icelandic wool, known as lopi. Endlessly inspired by my surroundings and the wool that is grown and prod…

Hello and welcome! I’m Maria Valles, a designer-maker from Canada who calls Reykjavík, Iceland home and has developed a lasting love affair with Icelandic wool, known as lopi. Endlessly inspired by my surroundings and the wool that is grown and produced here, I am the head and hands behind Rove Handmade.


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I’m opening the test call for my newest crochet pattern, the Langamma Slipover & Sweater. This is a #SizeInclusiveCrochet pattern in 9 sizes and two variations, worked up in worsted weight yarn (I used #IstexPlötu
Sneaky peek of what’s next in the queue 🧶 I’ll be putting out a test call very soon - click the “Become a pattern tester” link in my bio to be the first to know 😉 #Crochet #CrochetPatternDesigner #CrochetTest
Details 🧶 FYI if you buy 2 of my patterns on Ravelry, you’ll get 10% off at checkout. If you buy 3, it’s 15% off. Always, no code needed. Link in bio 😉
Who knew a granny square could look so pretty? This is the original #AmmaGrannySquareTop that inspired me to rewrite it as a “real” pattern to take the guesswork out of making a top that fits while preserving the integrity of the design a
Amma has arrived! 
The #AmmaGrannySquareTop and #AmmaGrannySquareSweater pattern is live on Ravelry. This two-in-one pattern features simple granny square construction, variations for both a top and a sweater, nine sizes to fit up to a 62”/158
The #AmmaGrannySquareTop and #AmmaGrannySquareSweater pattern release is almost here. Testing is complete and I’m just putting the final touches on the pattern. Shout out to my testers, whose sharp eyes and honest feedback have been invaluable.
Wrapping up testing for the #AmmaGrannySquareTop and #AmmaGrannySquareSweater, and preparation is underway for the release on July 18. 

More to come soon! Sign up to the #RoveHandmade newsletter to stay in the loop (link in bio) 😉
Testing for the #AmmaGrannySquareTop is in the home stretch and I’m really excited about this one!

I designed it in one of my favourite #IcelandicWool yarns, #Istex #Einband. Spun from the softer undercoat, or “thel”, of the Icelan
A little more than halfway through testing - more soon 😉 

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