Kristen - Knit.Life.Balance
knitlifebalance.bsky.social
Kristen - Knit.Life.Balance
@knitlifebalance.bsky.social
Knitter living in Denver, CO
I love test knitting and sharing my projects online.
Linktree to it all: linktr.ee/knitlifebalance
There are a ton of ends to weave in, but I have joined the back and front pieces on my Popham Pullover!

Knit from the bottom up, so today was the first time I was able to do a true try on. I'm so happy with the length and overall fit.
March 29, 2026 at 11:06 PM
A fresh pair of socks are off the needles!
These kept me company through many meetings and a conference.

This is the first time I tried Vanilla is the New Black Socks Heel, and I enjoyed the process overall!
March 16, 2026 at 3:02 PM
I didn't have a goal of "Finish It Feb." However, the number of FOs I ended up, I feel like I participated in the challenge! See them all in my newest Podcast episode!

🧶Projects I share
So Basic DK
Cross Stitch
Handspun for a Jaunty
Sock Knitting
Finest Kind
Vertices Unite

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March 15, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Shane's So Basic DK is finally finished!
Each year, I knit a sweater for Shane as he is one of the most knit-worthy people in my life! I think the ribbing details on the sleeves of this sweater are so slick.

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March 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
This winter, I havespent a lot of time working on Advent Socks. I knit three pairs of self-striping socks from Woolens and Nosh.

2 pairs are the 2025 color and the other my 2024 leftovers.

I love a fun self-striping sock!
February 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM
My January making recap video is live on YouTube!
I chat about my handspun Jaunty, why I am frogging a hat, my current sweater purgatory, sewing, spinning, and more.
Come hang out with me to see everything I worked on to begin this year!
Everything I Knit in January 2026 - Finished Jaunty, What I'm Frogging, Sweater Purgatory | Ep. 86
Grab your favorite drink and settle in as I share with you my latest knitting adventures. In this video, I share all of making making for January 2026. I have a finished Jaunty and a gift hat. I also…
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February 7, 2026 at 5:49 PM
I share all about my 2026 making goals in my latest YouTube video.

Knitting 🧶
Spinning🐑
Sewing🧵
YouTube & Social Media goals 🎥

Do you make goals for your crafting each year?

#knitsky

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My 2026 Goals for Knitting, Sewing, Spinning! Life Update and YouTube Goals!
YouTube video by Knit Life Balance
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January 27, 2026 at 2:09 AM
I am excited to share that in 2026, I am updating my handle!
I have used the name DoSo Knits since 2020, when I started my YouTube Channel.
A play on my last name, which the French pronunciation sounds like "DoSo"
With the new year, I am feeling a rebrand to align with how I feel about knitting.
January 25, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Finished a few months ago - sharing photos now 😅
Here is my MusiKAL shawl.

I used a kit from Fiber Hustle for this project and worked on this project through many adventures.

The stitch textures were fun to work through and the colors are so beautiful together!

🧶 #knitting #knitsky
January 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
This holiday season, I broke out my loom to weave a scarf.

I was able to weave an entire scarf with mini skeins - 5 20g minis for the weft and 9 10g minis for the warp.

I loved that this was a quick project and that it used up some mini skeins that have been languishing in my stash.

🧶#yarn
January 2, 2026 at 8:21 PM
My annual sweater WIP for my husband, Shane, is already past the sleeve separation!

I'm knitting the #SoBasicDK. We've already done a post sleeve split try on and everything is looking great. I'm loving watching this project grow!

🧶 Les British DK in Vincent's Highland Coo
December 30, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Come hang out with me in Episode 85 of my knitting podcast!

🧶Projects I chat about:
- Woven Scarf
- 3 pairs of socks
- Ottalie Hat
- So Basic DK
- Jaunty Shawl
- Acquisitions from a recent trunk show!

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December 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
My Jaunty Shawl is my first knitting project using exclusively handspun yarn.

At first, I was really critical of all the imperfections in my yarn, but as I've knit watched this grow, I am focusing less on the flaws and more on the amazing final result.

#knitting #knitsky
December 25, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Happy Friday Evening!
A new knitting podcast Episode is up on Youtube!
youtu.be/tYCU-azibLk

🧶Projects🧶
High Tide Shell
Weekend Cami
MKAL Shawl
Socks
Jaunty
Sashiko
So Basic DK Sweater
Ottilie Hat
Episode 84: A Finished Knit Vest and Winter Knitting!
YouTube video by DoSo Knits
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December 5, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I've been knitting sweaters for 5 years now!

Check out my latest video as I try on all my sweaters I've knit and review them based on yarn, sizing, & versatility.

I enjoyed walking down memory lane with all these projects.

Which of my sweaters is your favorite? What's the best one you've knit?
November 26, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I decided to sneak in a final warm weather knit into my queue.

I've been working on my Clay Tee and been enjoying every bit
The texture on this pattern really draws me in since it is always a bit of "let me finish this section."

I can't wait to wrap this project, mostly so I can wear it!
September 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The final stages of my Tolsta Tee!
The only thing left is my bind off for the collar.

If you saw my most recent podcast, then you would know that this was finished in that video, BUT I was unhappy with the neckline. So I ripped it out & redid it for a tighter fit!

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August 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Another gift knit is complete!
For this hat, I opted to use two leftover fingering weight yarns held together for a DK Lyle Hat.

This was perfect for on the go knitting and knit up super quickly!

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August 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This project has been my favorite WIP lately! I cast on this Weekend Cami in a moment of pure inspiration, and I am so happy I did.

Everything about this project is making my heart sing.
The neckline, yarn, and shaping are all coming together beautifully!

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August 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Check out my latest knitting podcast episode on YouTube now!

I chat about my finished Linen Square blanket, and the 3 garments that are on my needles - a Tolsta, Weekend Cami, and High Tide Shell!

Join me for some inspiration and a chatty knitty session!

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August 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
This project has been my favorite WIP lately! I cast on this Weekend Cami in a moment of pure inspiration, and I am so glad I did.

Everything about this project is making my heart sing. The neckline, yarn, & shaping are all coming together beautifully!

🧶 Weekend Cami by Aimee Sher
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August 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Summertime Sock Knitting!
I started another pair of @woolensandnosh socks as my on the go knitting.

I feel like this color just screams summer to me!

🧶 Mine! by Woolens and Nosh
📝 Vanilla socks, Shadow Wrap Heel, 2x1 Rib, Mini Gusset

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August 18, 2025 at 10:56 PM
🧶 #sockweek2025 is done!
I used this challenge to finish up a lingering WIP.

These Brave the Seasons socks were started last July, and then sat unfinished until this month.

Little challenges like this always help my motivation!
July 31, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Episode 80 is on YouTube!

Summer knitting, my crochet blanket, finished projects, and a regular rambling video.

Youtube also let me know that it's been 5 years since I started my channel. I can't believe it.
I just want to say thank you all for being on this journey with me! youtu.be/YmfvE4yj538
Episode 80: Summer Knitting Ramblings- Tolsta Tee, Crochet Blankets, and July Gift Knits - DoSoKnits
YouTube video by DoSo Knits
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July 31, 2025 at 3:00 AM
I'm working on the face shield on my Lewsky hood. The shield is just 2x2 ribbing and an extra layer around my neck.

For cold winter days, I think this will be great, especially walking Sherlock!

📝 Lewsky from Moon and Turtle

🧶 www.ravelry.com/projects/DoS...
July 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM