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Triona Murphy

@triona_designs

Knit designer. Obsessed with knitting, reading, writing fiction for teenagers, & killer whales. 2 of those are related. @trionabmurphy = writing account

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I am not a sock knitter, but I do love a good pair of slippers. After gifting dozens to other people, I finally made myself this pair a number of years ago. They’re still going strong! (Pattern is Options Slippers for Women from Kris Basta, available on … ift.tt/326ubLJ

I am not a sock knitter, but I do love a good pair of slippers. After gifting dozens to other people, I finally made myself this pair a number of years ago. They’re still going strong! (Pattern is Options Slippers for Women from Kris Basta, available on … ift.tt/326ubLJ
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Staying cozy (today’s #fiberuarychallenge prompt) this chilly morning under a blanket with my feline companion. Almost done with the bodice of this baby dress—sleeves next! 🙌 . #fiberuary #designinprogress #mosaicknitting #slipstitchcolorwork #knitsf… ift.tt/3bWegDZ

Staying cozy (today’s #fiberuarychallenge prompt) this chilly morning under a blanket with my feline companion. Almost done with the bodice of this baby dress—sleeves next! 🙌
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#fiberuary #designinprogress #mosaicknitting #slipstitchcolorwork #knitsf… ift.tt/3bWegDZ
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Throwback project! This was the first thing I ever designed myself, all the way back in 2006. I got a bunch of super soft Mission Falls 1824 Wool on clearance when they discontinued it and couldn’t find a blanket pattern I liked, so I figured it couldn’t… ift.tt/39ZrdLP

Throwback project! This was the first thing I ever designed myself, all the way back in 2006. I got a bunch of super soft Mission Falls 1824 Wool on clearance when they discontinued it and couldn’t find a blanket pattern I liked, so I figured it couldn’t… ift.tt/39ZrdLP
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Sometimes you gotta hang with the teething baby who should be sleeping instead of knitting in front of the TV like you want. Sigh. (Rewatching Castle, one of our favorite procedurals!) . #fiberuarychallenge #fiberuary #knitdesignerlife #knittingwithkids … ift.tt/32hfYvi

Sometimes you gotta hang with the teething baby who should be sleeping instead of knitting in front of the TV like you want. Sigh. (Rewatching Castle, one of our favorite procedurals!)
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#fiberuarychallenge #fiberuary #knitdesignerlife #knittingwithkids … ift.tt/32hfYvi
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I was going to skip today’s #fiberuary challenge prompt (Sunday Funday) because my eldest coming down with pink eye and all our plans for the near future getting canceled isn’t my idea of fun, sigh. But then I tried this WIP on my daughter after ripping … ift.tt/3a02fvK

I was going to skip today’s #fiberuary challenge prompt (Sunday Funday) because my eldest coming down with pink eye and all our plans for the near future getting canceled isn’t my idea of fun, sigh. But then I tried this WIP on my daughter after ripping … ift.tt/3a02fvK
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Matching is today’s #fiberuarychallenge prompt! I knit up two sizes as samples for my Whippersnapper sweater pattern (both versions in gorgeous Miss Babs Yummy 2-Ply Toes), but I never got pics on both of my sons because the younger one grew out of … ift.tt/2v198hz

Matching is today’s #fiberuarychallenge prompt! I knit up two sizes as samples for my Whippersnapper sweater pattern (both versions in gorgeous <a href="/missbabsyarns/">Miss Babs</a> Yummy 2-Ply Toes), but I never got pics on both of my sons because the younger one grew out of … ift.tt/2v198hz
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Eulalie Coat is live on Ravelry! It’s sized from 3-6 months up to 6-8 years and is worked up in wonderfully squishy malabrigo Rios, my all-time-favorite desert island yarn. Take 20% off this pattern from now through the end of the month with the cou… ift.tt/2SVEDCF

Eulalie Coat is live on Ravelry! It’s sized from 3-6 months up to 6-8 years and is worked up in wonderfully squishy <a href="/malabrigoyarn/">malabrigo</a> Rios, my all-time-favorite desert island yarn. Take 20% off this pattern from now through the end of the month with the cou… ift.tt/2SVEDCF
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They might not be the currently hot project bags, but my most used ones are the set of super-soft drawstring bags my sister-in-law bought me in New Zealand a few years ago. They’re different sizes for different projects, easy to squish into a computer ba… ift.tt/38080bk

They might not be the currently hot project bags, but my most used ones are the set of super-soft drawstring bags my sister-in-law bought me in New Zealand a few years ago. They’re different sizes for different projects, easy to squish into a computer ba… ift.tt/38080bk
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Portland is blessed with many local yarn stores, but I think @starlightknittingsociety might just be my favorite. In addition to their huge selection of yummy yarns and adorable premises, my absolute favorite feature is this well-stocked kids’ room. My … ift.tt/2w5CIm6

Portland is blessed with many local yarn stores, but I think @starlightknittingsociety  might just be my favorite. In addition to their huge selection of yummy yarns and adorable premises, my absolute favorite feature is this well-stocked kids’ room. My … ift.tt/2w5CIm6
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I find garter stitch exceptionally relaxing. I shied away from using it in designs for a long time because of an idea that it was somehow... too beginner, or something? I think those first few wonky garter stitch scarves when I first learned to knit warp… ift.tt/3cgPyhM

I find garter stitch exceptionally relaxing. I shied away from using it in designs for a long time because of an idea that it was somehow... too beginner, or something? I think those first few wonky garter stitch scarves when I first learned to knit warp… ift.tt/3cgPyhM
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“Up next” for the penultimate day of the #fiberuarychallenge: this little slipped-stitch colorwork vest! It will surprise probably no one that it’s worked in Malabrigo, their Arroyo base this time. I’m hoping to have the pattern up for testing later toda… ift.tt/2Pxnq0o

“Up next” for the penultimate day of the #fiberuarychallenge: this little slipped-stitch colorwork vest! It will surprise probably no one that it’s worked in Malabrigo, their Arroyo base this time. I’m hoping to have the pattern up for testing later toda… ift.tt/2Pxnq0o
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Little Tegan would like to remind you that today is the LAST DAY to save 20% on the new Eulalie Coat pattern with the coupon code EULALA on Ravelry! Squishy, relaxing garter stitch with just enough interest (garter rib, short-rowed sleeve caps, a doubled… ift.tt/39ge3tK

Little Tegan would like to remind you that today is the LAST DAY to save 20% on the new Eulalie Coat pattern with the coupon code EULALA on Ravelry! Squishy, relaxing garter stitch with just enough interest (garter rib, short-rowed sleeve caps, a doubled… ift.tt/39ge3tK
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Malabrigo March, one of my absolute favorite yarny events of the year, is finally here! To celebrate, I’m offering 25% off any self-published pattern OR e-book in my Ravelry store with the coupon code MM2020 through March 15. Follow the link in my profil… ift.tt/2vlt27b

Malabrigo March, one of my absolute favorite yarny events of the year, is finally here! To celebrate, I’m offering 25% off any self-published pattern OR e-book in my Ravelry store with the coupon code MM2020 through March 15. Follow the link in my profil… ift.tt/2vlt27b
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A couple of gorgeous skeins of Malabrigo Washted hanging to dry to de-kink them after frogging them from a project fail. My kids don’t even think this is weird anymore. . #knitdesign #knitdesignerlife #knittingismyyoga #handyedyarn #allthegreens #greenya… ift.tt/2TnNY6F

A couple of gorgeous skeins of Malabrigo Washted hanging to dry to de-kink them after frogging them from a project fail. My kids don’t even think this is weird anymore.
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#knitdesign #knitdesignerlife #knittingismyyoga #handyedyarn #allthegreens #greenya… ift.tt/2TnNY6F
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I’ve been avoiding using this skein of Malabrigo Mecha in Persia that’s been hanging out in my stash for years because I was afraid the dark color wouldn’t show texture well. But I worked up a swatch to see if it would work for a Malabrigo March hat desi… ift.tt/3cwt2Sp

I’ve been avoiding using this skein of Malabrigo Mecha in Persia that’s been hanging out in my stash for years because I was afraid the dark color wouldn’t show texture well. But I worked up a swatch to see if it would work for a Malabrigo March hat desi… ift.tt/3cwt2Sp
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My life can be pretty hectic on a day-to-day basis, but when I can occasionally carve out fifteen minutes to knit in peace before school pickup, all is well with the world. 💕 . #designinprogress #placesyoucanknit #knittingismyyoga #knitknitknit #knit… ift.tt/2VQoH6B

My life can be pretty hectic on a day-to-day basis, but when I can occasionally carve out fifteen minutes to knit in peace before school pickup, all is well with the world. 💕
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#designinprogress #placesyoucanknit #knittingismyyoga #knitknitknit #knit… ift.tt/2VQoH6B
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My Malabrigo March sale was supposed to be ending tomorrow. But now that most of the knitters I know are facing extended time at home (here, it’s schools, libraries, and virtually all activities closed until at least the end of the month, and probably a … ift.tt/3aVFnhd

My Malabrigo March sale was supposed to be ending tomorrow. But now that most of the knitters I know are facing extended time at home (here, it’s schools, libraries, and virtually all activities closed until at least the end of the month, and probably a … ift.tt/3aVFnhd
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Finished my #MalabrigoMarch hat in Mecha, started to write up the pattern... and then got totally distracted by the idea of a matching baby hat, using the exact same CO and chart, but a lighter weight yarn and smaller needles. So presto—meet the hat’s li… ift.tt/2INpnSx

Finished my #MalabrigoMarch hat in Mecha, started to write up the pattern... and then got totally distracted by the idea of a matching baby hat, using the exact same CO and chart, but a lighter weight yarn and smaller needles. So presto—meet the hat’s li… ift.tt/2INpnSx
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Swatching outside with my girl on this beautiful quarantine Saturday while the boys run around playing superheroes. I’ve never been happier that we prioritized outdoor space when we were looking for a house last year! #placesyoucanknit #knitknitknit #kni… ift.tt/2xem4kU

Swatching outside with my girl on this beautiful quarantine Saturday while the boys run around playing superheroes. I’ve never been happier that we prioritized outdoor space when we were looking for a house last year!
#placesyoucanknit #knitknitknit #kni… ift.tt/2xem4kU
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This photo probably won’t make the front cover of the pattern because it doesn’t show the baby’s hat well enough, but I love it anyway. Pattern coming soon! Use the same instructions and worsted weight yarn for the baby version or bulky weight yarn for t… ift.tt/3bhfuZn

This photo probably won’t make the front cover of the pattern because it doesn’t show the baby’s hat well enough, but I love it anyway. Pattern coming soon! Use the same instructions and worsted weight yarn for the baby version or bulky weight yarn for t… ift.tt/3bhfuZn